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old name was Combination of GL and Loyale cause those were the cars I was rocking. Now I don't have any ea82 cars (except my XTs) My regular daily is my metallic green Forester, named Fergie. So FerGloyale

Just for information for you guys if you are in need of a coolant temperature sensor (the one that ECU uses). I had a hard time finding a suitable one other than the stealer original one that was priced 64€. So I did a little search and found out that the same temperature sensor is used widely in other cars too. I found out that bosch part number 0280130026 is suitable and fits our EA82. So I went to the local parts store and found this with the bosch part number: It's named as automega part number: 3013380458 and is exact match for the original one. This was priced 9,50€ so more than six time cheaper than the subaru original one. Ofcourse there was bosch one awailable pricing around 20€ but I thought that the cheaper one is fine. I even tested the sensor in 50 celcius and 20 celcius degree water and the values were 780Ω @ 50celcius and 2,2kΩ @ 20 degree so it sits nicely in manufacturerst reference numbers. The sensor itself looks lke this: So nothing that special but may be a good info if you are looking one. And by the way it has M12x1,5 metric thread in it. You can look for the bosch one in the internet thingy if you want. Its basicly the same thing as the one in my photos.

Yes, it's AWD. I hate to think what damage has already been done. I cleaned out the trunk yesterday and noticed that the donut spare was fairly worn. It was recently driven for about two weeks with the donut on the left front because of a leaky tire that would go flat overnight. I finally fixed the tire and put it back on. I am rather obsessive about tires and am very big on all four of them being the same. In addition to chewing up a diff, having different tread patterns can cause unpredictable behavior in an emergency maneuver.

Wow that was 2016 ? Geez , I “need” to stick my nose in BaT more often. $7k for that ‘74 - to me it’s not that much , little steep , but I personally have a ton of parts for that one and enough knowledge and skills to keep it healthy on a good budget. I hope this brings out more old Subies.

I don't disagree. For entirely different reasons though. The new stuff isn't supported for long enough to keep it around as long as I want to keep cars. Anything from about 2005/6 or so for Subaru's is out of the question. The electronics are not suitable for long term ownership. They suck, and are already being phased out for support. Too much nanny state and canbus crap. Just not robust enough for me. I'm headed the opposite direction and buying older vehicles that are now "collectible" and so are having parts reproduced due to high demand and high initial production numbers. These vehicles have had their "problems" corrected long ago and are simple with maybe one computer on board if that. These computers are simple, robust, and they made tens of millions of them. Plus they have been reverse engineered to the point that every detail is known about their operation and software. I see what happens to the newer cars all the time. I want no part of it personally. GD

Update, they were installed backwards. Got that corrected today...thanks to all that replied.

Oem or Fel Pro head gaskets Oem only intake gaskets and the o rings for the oil channel to the cam towers. I have always re used the head bolts. If any were really rusty, swapped them for better ones from a spare engine. Heads must be resurfaced to remove the marks from the fire rings. Search for post apocalyptic resurfacing. New water pump and thermostat. Verify that your radiator is in top shape. Fins still attached to the tubes, etc. Other most important thing.... Idle it up to normal operating temperature. Shut down and go to work carefully loosening the intake manifold bolts and head bolts. This deep heating really lowers the chances of breaking them off or stripping the threads. Use a space heater and heat gun to reheat it or keep it hot until you get to the head bolts. Work them back and forth gradually if any are sticky. If you are careful, you can feel the difference between springy and yeilding.

No, the holes don’t need enlarged.

To late now, but for future installs you can buy an adapter harness so the stock plug remains for others down the road. Load (Radio) Power -12 VDC constant-memory functions, switched to power the unit and ground. 3 elements necessary in any circuit. I'm sure you know that already but added it for others.

I feel ya. That's why I'm rocking 80's GM technology. Simple, reliable, and I can get parts easily. I have a bluetooth adapter and an android app for my 86 Trans Am. Just the one computer for the TPI injection. GD

Good to know the EJs are not going anywhere. Why EA? in no particular order, and not complete... Now that I have passed the 25 year mark, I will not deal with another car newer than 25 years old, just to avoid emissions hassles. For whatever reason, I just always have those crop up when I am already crazy busy. SO done with that. I never had an older / original Legacy, but we did have an 01 Forester for my wife. I could out maneuver it with my EA wagons, and all the newer versions are even bigger. Ok, didn't have to do the timing belts as often, but the DIY cost was nearly 5 times higher. Both of us can tell where the EA is on the road & parking a lot better than with the newer rounded cars. I can get bigger things into the back of my EA wagon than any of the newer models I've checked. Not by a lot, but a few items, it mattered. Do not want AWD forcing me to always run 4 identically worn tires. Bigger tires are more $ also, so not interested. I've also added lighting to my wife's Foresters, and now Impreza. [We replaced her 09Forester with an 09 Impreza recently, as she could not get used to the bigger rounder shape. Horrible time parking, etc.] What a PITA! all the wiring is hidden, even under the hood. Even though I am an electronics engineer [or maybe because I am one...] I don't want MORE computers to maintain and deal with in my vehicles. One for the ECU is ok, but that's enough. I don't drive tons of miles a year. I know the EA and have acquired or made all the tools I need to do nearly everything with them. Don't need to start over. It's now also just one of my hobby things - see how long I can keep running them. Because I can.

get the Forry's rear diff too and you definitely would have a final drive match at least.

Do you suppose one of the bulbs is burned out?