[89 subaru service manual]

Is it a PDF with actual text, or with text as scanned graphics?

 

It is the latter: text scanned as graphics.

[89 subaru service manual]

I've got the 89 subaru service manual on a pdf file. Do any of you guys have this manual in a html file that you could e-mail me to download? I have a real hard time finding anything in a pdf file. It just takes me too long! If anyone can help me on this, thanks a lot! PW

['89 Loyal Timing belt alignment - engine already pulled]

Snowman - Thanks! I would like to have that section of the FSM to download.

 

I'll be honest with you. I think I'm more afraid of this timing belt issue than I need to be, but the fact that I've never done an engine with 2 timing belts makes me uncomfortable and I can't quite make sense out of the instructions I do have. Thanks, PW

 

 

I can email you the engine section of the 89 FSM in two parts if you want.

['89 Loyal Timing belt alignment - engine already pulled]

Is there any way to get original factory service instructions to do the timing belt change on a '89 1.8 Subaru? I've never done a change where there are two timing belts and my Hayne's manual doesn't give me enough information to give me confidence.

 

Thanks!

['89 Loyal Timing belt alignment - engine already pulled]

Need a bit of help with changing the timing belts in the engine from an '89 Loyal...

 

Can I change the timing belts on a 1.8 FI while the engine is out of the car? I've already pulled the engine. The instructions in the book says to line up timing marks on the flywheel. And since the engine's out of the car, I can't do that procedure. Suggestions?

 

Thanks so much for any ideas!

[89 engine and transmission transfer]

I am about to drop a 1.8 engine into a 89 DL Wagon. The engine came out of a 89 Loyale. Before I put the engine in, should I do anything to the engine while it's out and everything is easy to get to. How about anything in the engine compartment or the transmission? Are there any parts I should consider changing or any adjustments I need to make? If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know.

 

Is the transmission in the 89 Loyale 4WD interchangable with the transmission in the 89 DL Wagon 2WD? Both transmissions are automatics. Thanks guys, PW

[Legacy engine transplant]

Thanks for the information regarding removing the intake manifold. The original engine was having some electronic problems, I assume, because the check engine light stayed on continuously and no one could figure out why. Therefore I was hoping to change the intake manifold as well, along with all its electrical components. Could you answer a couple of questions?

 

Can I just move the whole engine with the intake manifold attached? Other than being a little more complicated, are there other problems involved?

 

Does the fact that the car that the engine is being dropped into doesn't have the power options change the hook-ups. Does the brain also control the power options such as windows and door locks? Or is that on a whole separate circuit? I don't understand the electronics part very well.

 

Thanks for your other suggestions, as well. I am new to this type of format.

PW,

Okay I'll start in hopes someone else, Snowman (as he knows his stuff) for instance,

will fill any gaps or fix any of my fox paws (sic).

 

Your best bet is to retain the top part of the engine which is called the intake manifold.

This devise has attached to it all the sensors and electronic parts

(except for the 02 sensor - which is in the exhaust)

that your brain box is used to seeing. (i.e. no problems with the harness connectors or devise interfacing)

 

It has been done by removing this unit all connected (6 bolts - three on each intake to head connection)**,

and raising the entire manifold into the spare tire area.

(note: you may need to remove some hoses and wiring,

each hose or wire you disconnect put a piece of masking tape on the hose and a piece on the barb it came off of.

Then label both like ... A - A, B - B ect.)

 

Then change only the lower part, called the block.

 

With care the intake manifold connections on each side of the block can be used for the engine crane lift

connection. Insulate the connection with wood or similar as to not damage the head surface.

 

Some ancillary parts, AC compressor and PS pump, can be removed by unbolting the bracket only (leave the hoses attached)

and moving the unit to one side. (e.g. The battery should be removed - it's tray will hold the AC compressor)

 

A tip you will no doubt hear or read is to do a timing belt, water pump and front end reseal to the new block before installation.

 

Excellent advise this, as doing it in the car is fun but easier on an engine stand or 55 gallon drum.

A simple use of the "search" function will yield many posts on this subject.

 

** This special note is brought to you by your friends at PB Blaster. This miracle in a can is excellent for

freeing frozen fasteners - intake manifold bolts like to corrode to the manifold, as do the exhaust pipe fasteners.

Gentle persuasion is best - ham fisted tactics usually lead to more problems.

The blue tipped hot wrench can be one of your best allies.

 

As a final epilogue to my diatribe,

please if you will, note how I used spacing to break this lengthy post into a more reader friendly fashion.

 

Long run on paragraphs tend to tangle themselves into a hard to read knot....

and for me..doing a spell check is a must

 

Another small bit of advise is to trash the "Children's" manual (Chilton's) and get a

Factory Service Manual (FSM) or Bentley manual.

- fishing one out of the bay of E is what most do.

 

Good luck and may the Power of the Pleiades be with you

[Legacy engine transplant]

Thanks for responding to the engine transfer question. It would help me if you could answer a couple more questions. I'm good at doing my own car maintainance and repair,but I haven't ever swapped out engines in a car so it's all kind of new to me. As I noted before, the engine I'm using is out of a 89 Loyale wagon. This particular model has power accessories, such as windows, cruise control, power seats, etc. The car the engine is going in is a 89 DL wagon and it doesn't have power anything, nor does it have cruise control. One question is: will the wiring interface? Am I going to have any problems with the wiring that hooks up to the different engine components? Sometimes they leave out pins in the plugs of wiring harnesses for different models with different options,but the plugs and the wiring are the same. Is that what I'm going to find in my situation with the DL wagon? And what about the brain box or the computer as it is sometimes called? Another question I have is: If I follow the directions in my Chilton's Manual for pulling the engine out of the Loyale, the manual tells me I need to pull off all kinds of ancillary stuff like the starter, alternator and the compressor, etc. It looks to me like I could just pull the engine out with everything attached. Can I or do I need to pull that stuff off so I can get to the bolts and nuts to disconnect the engine from the car? One final question: As stated above, this engine is going into a plain jane DL wagon that has no power options. And of course, I'd like to be able to put the engine in another Loyale or anything with a lot of nice power options. What would you do if you were looking for a good body to put a good engine in? In case you're wondering, the Loyale I'm pulling the engine out of was in a wreck and is totaled, except for the the transmission, and the engine. Thanks for taking the time to answer this long letter. When you don't know exactly what you're doing, it helps your confidence when you can find someone willing to help you out like this. Thanks Again, PW

Everything should be absolutely identical between the two models.

[Legacy engine transplant]

The legacy only came with multi-point fuel injection, not TBI/SPFI. Please clarify.

 

If you're talking about putting an EJ22 from a legacy in, it's a substantial job requiring either a tranny adapter plate or putting the whole legacy drivetrain in. It can be done, but is not a small project.

 

I'm sorry but we are putting a 1.8 TBI from an 89 Loyale (4wd) into an 89 Wagon DL that has a 1.8 SPFI. Does that make more sense?

[Legacy engine transplant]

1.8 TBI 1989 Legacy?

 

I'm sorry, it is a Loyale, not a Legacy! (We have another Legacy and so got confused.) Does that help? What kind of wiring changes will I need to make? Thanks for your help!

[Legacy engine transplant]

I want to put a 1.8 TBI (throttle body injection) engine from a '89 Subaru Legacy wagon into an '89 DL wagon that had a 1.8 SPFI (single point fuel injection) engine in it. Can you tell me what kind of changes I'll need to make to the DL Wagon to be able to put the Legacy engine in it. Also, will the air conditioning systems be compatible? I can tell you that the air conditioner lines are routed a little differently. Also, the instructions in the Chilton's manual tell you to take off a lot of the ancillary parts of the engine before you take the engine out. Is this necessary or can you just unhook the wires and hoses and pull the whole thing out like that? I've never attempted to do anything like this before, so any help you can give me will be greatly appreciated. Thank you, PW

 

My mistake: I'm transplanting a 1.8 TBI from an 89 Loyale (4wd) into an 89 Wagon DL (1.8 SPFI).

[Legacy engine transplant]

I want to put a 1.8 TBI (throttle body injection) engine from a '89 Subaru Legacy wagon into an '89 DL wagon that had a 1.8 SPFI (single point fuel injection) engine in it. Can you tell me what kind of changes I'll need to make to the DL Wagon to be able to put the Legacy engine in it. Also, will the air conditioning systems be compatible? I can tell you that the air conditioner lines are routed a little differently. Also, the instructions in the Chilton's manual tell you to take off a lot of the ancillary parts of the engine before you take the engine out. Is this necessary or can you just unhook the wires and hoses and pull the whole thing out like that? I've never attempted to do anything like this before, so any help you can give me will be greatly appreciated. Thank you, PW