[Mid Engine Subie]

Has anyone here built a Subie powered mid-engine vehicle? I have been fussing with the idea of building one. Thanks.

[ea81t is nearing completion.......]

Finally, the block and heads are in at the engine shop, getting a hone, surface grind etc. Then i just have to wait for my "special" NZ$60 head nut socket to arrive from Japan!

 

I was able to shorten a 6 point 17 mm socket by grinding it until it would fit under the rocker arm shaft. It was a tedious process but it worked.

[Miles Per Gallon for Late Forester]

Can anyone tell me the MPG they get with later model Foresters? I'm considering getting another car. Thanks.

[EA82 Oil Pressure]

Can anyone tell me what the normal range for oil pressure for a 91 ea82? I'm only getting 10 to 14 psi at idle. It increases to 40 at 3000 rpm. Thanks.

[EA82 Ticking Noise]

Here's a simple fix that works most of the time. Change the oil and filter. Put in a quart of Marvel Mystery Oil. Run the engine at high RPMs. Going down the road at 4000-5000 RPMs for a while will usually get it loosened up.

 

It looks like I got lucky. The car had been sitting over 6 months and the noise went away after driving it 5 miles.

[Drive Axle Interchangeability]

Does anyone know if drive axles from a 86GL wagon will fit a 91 Loyale 2WD?

Thanks.

[EA82 Ticking Noise]

I just picked up a 91 Loyale with 75k miles that has a slight ticking noise close to no 4 cylinder. Is it usually valve lash or are there other causes? Thanks.

[Rebuild Advice]

Can I get some feedback on whether or not I should rebuild an EA82 with 247K miles on it? Specifically, I need info if the other mechanicals such as transmission and differential usually hold up for a reasonable period of time.

 

Thanks

[Clutch Problem]

The clutch on an 85 I worked on would not release due to a build-up of dust.

The clutch disc is in a recess in the flywheel which has a series of small holes to allow dust to be dissipated. They do not do a very good job.

[Rebuilding Carbureted EA82]

Does anyone have info on rebuild kits for EA82? Thanks

[Desmogging EA82]

I just scored a carbureted 85 GL 4WD wagon cheap and am interested in desmogging it. Are there instructions here? Thanks

[Price for 1994 Legacy]

The car is at an impound auction and I can't get much info on it. At what price would it be worth considering?

[Price for 1994 Legacy]

Can anyone give me a ball park figure on what a 94 Legacy should sell for? Thanks.

[Questions Regarding '84 GL Clutch Replacement]

I don't know for sure but it may be like my 85 clutch. The clutch fits in a recessed area on the flywheel and can get jammed by dust worn from the clutch disc. It isn't real difficult we just replaced our clutch and the only problem was getting the right parts. We pulled the engine and it seemed easier than trying to pull the tranny and drive shafts.

 

 

This is the easiest engine I've worked on.

[ea71 rear oil seal]

I know it sounds stupid but can anyone tell me which face of the rear oil seal faces the engine? Thanks.

[ea71 oil pump will not come off]

I was careful and the oil pump body holder split anyway. It looked as if it had been shellaced in. I was looking at the pieces and the bolt holes in the pump looked like they could be tapped for larger bolts which then could be used as a puller like some GM auto tran pumps are. It's too late for this pump but I will use it if necessary.

 

Luckily my donor car came through like a champ with a pump with a lot less wear on it.

[ea71 oil pump will not come off]

I have an oil leak from the area close to the oil pump. I attempted to remove it but after removing all the bolts the pump will not come out. It looks like someone may have epoxyed the oil pump body holder into the block. There is also an allen set screw next to the pressure switch that is not explained in my manual. Does anyone here have a suggestion. Thanks for all the other help I've received from this site

[Pull engine for clutch replacement?]

I have a 1985 hatchback with an EA71 engine and a slipping clutch that needs replacement. It looks as if pulling the engine would be easier than removing the transaxle. CAn anyone tell me which way would be easier?

[Torquing EA71 head bolts]

My Haynes doesn't cover torquing EA71 head bolts. Does anyone have any suggestions for torquing the center bolt under the rocker arm assembly? Is there a special tool I need?

 

The similar posts gave me the info I need. Turned out it was as simple as grinding down a socket. Thanks.

[Torquing EA71 head bolts]

My Haynes doesn't cover torquing EA71 head bolts. Does anyone have any suggestions for torquing the center bolt under the rocker arm assembly? Is there a special tool I need?

[ea71 carb to spfi conversion]

The EA71 manifold looks as if an adapter plate could be fabricated to bolt the throttle body to. Has anyone tried this or does it seem feasible?

[ea71 carb to spfi conversion]

Does anyone have any advice on converting an ea71 to SPFI? I have the opportunity of getting the makings for about $100 us.

[EA71 Rebuild Criteria]

Hi,

I,m a Sube Newbie and just got a 84 2WD hatchback and would like any hints or tips on rebuilding, parts availability, normal compression range, and torqueing heads to avoid gasket failure.

 

Thanks for any info.