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Now that I am geared up to be able monitor two power circuits (main relay output for the injectors + ignition switch and fuse No. 11 for the coil power) while driving, not only does it start, it does not miss or stumble, or carry on while revving it in the safety of my yard.. A moment to name the beast, for a reason ....

Of the 13 Subaru's i've owned, 8 were EJxxx engines. Mostly 5 speeds. I can't deny I replaced Head gaskets on every one of those. As well as Timing belts, water pumps, separated damper pulley etc. Still have a factory wrench to hold the damper pulley for removal. And replacing Clutches, broken clutch forks and Snout Kits for worn transmissions. Being a mechanic since my teens and soon to be 70, Labor was always cheap. I also understand why people stayed away from them because they were NOT mechanically inclined and these repairs become expensive very quickly. For this reason I also helped many neighbors who could not afford dealer or garage repairs. I REALLY Love my Subarus. They always started and got me through some bad weather and driving conditions. But recent purchases ( in the last 10 years ) brought the FB motor and CVT to ALL Subarus. And I was just relaying our experiences with these newer Subarus. But like politics, religion, oil discussions etc, to each their own. Ask 10 people and you will get 10 different answers. And everyone IS correct ...... for them.

You guys are building a nice list of all the reasons I would absolutely never buy any new car. Never have, never will. I encourage my friends to do the same. "New" for me is 10-12 years old with 80-150K miles already on the clock. Because of this, I've never paid more than $10K for any ride and usually much less. Fortunately for me, there are lots of people buying new cars that are willing to take the major depreciation hit and work out all the warranty/recall/dealer hassles for me. There are plenty of cheap, proven rides to choose from when I go looking. The last time I had a car loan was well over 20 years ago. Registration, plates and insurance are all far cheaper too. I'll take a hard pass on these modern cars that collect data and invade my privacy.

Not much you can tell from photos, but recently new brakes, hammered out dents, and welded up the rusted rockers. Since it now rolls (brakes were stuck), it was pushed outside for photos. Need to drain oil to find out how much water is in it before running again. It was fun to prove this engine worked, but a swap might be inte future for something with an ECU...

I Have information & Pictures Posted in This Thread ~► Here, regarding the Development of the EA81D (Diesel) and the EJ Engines in the Washington University, Starting in my Post Nº 170, 174, then more info on post Nº 359 (Page 36) also I Posted This Link http://vri.etec.wwu.edu/ In Post Nº 341 I Posted This Picture of the First EJ Engine Prototype, seems to be like an EA81 with Overhead Cams and Timing Belt Drive... like the one Described back in this Thread: Look at the Fuel injectors' place interesting, isn't it? Now I Know, after Reading this thread, that the "Quattro San" (or "Mr. 4" in English) is Not the same Subie that Jackie Chan Drove in the 1982 Movie "Cannonball Run" but, it was there too... Could Anyone re-Upload the Missing Pictures of this Thread, Please? There are any News about the "Quattro San"? Kind Regards.