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https://flic.kr/p/2paARda test two

Hoping I can once again post some pics here. I think you’ll like seeing my 94 Legacy wagon accepting an EA71 AND the engine crane too. BCD76A96-F200-48D9-A8A4-8214E54020C7 testing…..

R.I.P.

Yeah man! Doing about the same with a 79 and using a 78. Looking good! Cheers!

Quick search and it looks like plenty of them in PA. I just used 12345 for the zip code in their search.

That’s not the touring wagon is it? If that wagon has the raised roof it’s going to be tricky but I did it 25 years ago or so. Touring wagons were only 1500 in the USA and there’s Three styles of rear hatch glass applications for just those 1500 units.

My mistake with my thumbs. hope this works now. https://www.car-part.com/mobile/index.htm

No that won’t work. Try car-part.Com yet ?

Pardon my guesswork and general ignorance on this matter , but are these cars in any way similar to the old school where there were/are relays under the carpet/seat along the inner sill ? I know those old schoolers we’d have corroded connections and failures deluxe.

Northern NY for snow plowing. It’s the last nice quiet place that hasn’t been ruined or tainted by New Yorkers here in the northeast. I know that reads funny - think Yogi Berra. Sorry to divert. Enjoy !

And I don’t think they are the same. I’m sure the Legacy bolt boots are different. Maybe the 1400,1600,and EA81 will be the same or similar.

Sometimes called bolt boots. You may get lucky if you search for the gaskets and scroll until you find that seller that has the boots included. I know you don’t need more gaskets but finding the boots by themselves will be tough. There’s a few guys who have some NOS 80’s parts. Hopefully you cross paths.

“ CVT is junk, CANBUS is junk. 10 years old - time to trade up or trade back to something that's not a rolling plastic computer. Is your phone 10 years old? Is your TV 10 years old? Exactly.....” GD Rick, I want to thank for first for the assistance you offer when you somehow manage to spare time for the nice folks here, but also for putting out there straight for folks. I’ve saved this quote of yours to clue in folks I know driving these newer Subarus. We do have a 2006 and as I know it that’s fly by wire and that’s where guys like me turn yellow. My cars: 79, 94, 2003, 2003, 2006 Cheers!

Yeah I had the x car go topper way back and then a second one came along after I’d finally given the first one away and missed it badly. Love these wagons. I’m letting mine kind of go to the wind with the body but it’s holding strong. I’m just not spending on the body. Love it so much I got the lifetime alignment at the tire shop because regardless of aesthetics I know it’ll keep rolling. That whole “2.2 Magic” thing took a while to hit me but once it did I’m simply sold for life. I think I had it in my profile or somewhere but it’s basically 70’s for fun and 2.2 for daily. Need nothing else really. Enjoy !!

Oh man now I’m jealous. Meet you in the Barrens.

Please do post back any results. As you mentioned I’m also starting to see rear axles that need attention. And in 40 or so years of running Subarus I also have never had a rear axle issue.

You’re out west so you’ll score. If you were out east I’d say try F&S at their Roxbury CT location. They also have a shop in Waterbury where they are Subaru specialists and longtime dedicated to the brand. A couple of those guys have Brats and are somewhat vintage enthusiasts. Getting tougher on this coast. But these folks I’m talking about are probably the last ones around the northeast that they may have what you need for any Subaru from the early 70’s on. If you can’t score I’d give them a call.

Ok then let’s see your pulleys and alignment please. Tough to tell from your post but my first thought is somehow the tension is loose. Again, I’m not there and can’t see from here. There are plenty of hoarders somewhat. Catching them in a good mood at the right time is another story. Good luck.

Or try eBay and input your vehicle in the search and add belt or air conditioning etc

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/subaru,1988,xt,1.8l+h4,1270707,belt+drive,belt,8900

Sorry about your experience. Hurts when people lie and waste your time and gas etc. And they don’t sweat a drop. Heartless machines. I will warn my son who is local and he will let his circle of car buddies know too. Thanks ! Just be aware it’s total flakeville now. The California shop/service mentality has spread coast to coast. I’d say northeast not as bad but they’re here and you’ve gotta get things in writing. Good luck with your next Subaru wherever it comes from.

I’m just catching onto this thread. I daily drive a 94 Outdoor Sport edition with a spruce paint color pretty much same as yours or slightly more blue. So I just skimmed through , haven’t given a good read. It man I’ve still got a crap load or parts for that era. Speaking of Jersey pretty soon I’ll be back down there at NJMP for the motorcycle races. Would be cool to romp around the Barrens. Ours sure has a few times. And camped too. Acts as the family truck as needed. Has hauled engine crane and engines! Heck even my FWD 92 wagon did that. I really love these cars. I can’t believe I didn’t take one on until 2007. But once the bug bit me that was it. I’m infected. Lol Enjoy! Let me know what you need. I happen to have way too many cam seals. And some other NOS on my shelves. And plenty of good lights etc etc. Cheers!

Yes, Premier has become THE premier Subaru dealer now with I think at least three locations. But the big dog in Branford is the one you’d want to visit. I’m not sure if he keeps any classics in the other locations. Maybe he will place one or two at each. I would. Ahh, I need to get my tail in gear with being able to use the gallery here and post pics easily. For now I can’t and I’m too tired or lazy at the moment to got through all the outside sourcing etc. Soon I’ll get some pics. But you can also email me at moosens@yahoo.com and I’ll gladly reply with some pics. And for shows, well everyone has copied the really big shows. I think it can be said without question that the New Canaan C&C show is the one to go to anywhere near here. That’s pretty much copied from the west coast guys. Now every other town wants to copy but of course you can’t match the wealth of Fairfield County and Westchester Co. next door. So the cars that have shown up are over the top. Plenty of more common cars and lesser value too. But the super cars are too much. I haven’t gone in quite a while. Like Yogi Bera said - nobody goes there anymore because it’s too crowded. But I suggest everyone in the area attend one at least once. Check it out online first and maybe that’s good enough. Lots and lots of stories to tell. That whole thing started with a handful of guys who met at Zumbach’s and then took off for a spirited ride. My friend in his 67 Lotus Elan had a really hard time keeping up at times. Then it grew and the rides had to stop. Then it just grew and grew. Ok I’ve gotta cut out but hope we catch up soon.

AND …. Also if you weren’t aware you could really enjoy a stop by at Premier Subaru in Branford. It’s sort of museum. See the $47k Brat there. Cheers!

Hey where in CT are you ? There’s a few, very few of us vintage Subaru owners here. I’m down in beautiful Bridgeport. Keep your eyes open for a 79 4wd wagon soon. And which show was that ? Be sure to hit a Caffeine and Carburetors in New Canaan if you haven’t already. Enjoy !