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Bang..Rattle..Rattle What the H..........
subiemech85 replied to Dog1's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
look for bad water pump, siezed alt shaft changing belt is a 2 minute job -
Loyale Battery Cables....HELP
subiemech85 replied to aprilspies's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
there is a locking tab, use a small screwdriver to pop it, then give your ape a -
what you don't want to se is water followed by oil, white oil/water mix, what looks like coffee with creamer black oil is nothing to be afraid of, just means it has collected internal dirt, soot ... "new" oil is usually the color of or darker
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no they aren't the brat is in front of left rear tire ea81/2 wagon is in front of right rear tire
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How loud is your horn
subiemech85 replied to Myxalplyx's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
if you lay on the horns on the 80's long enough, they will alternate hi/lo some AnoteHOLE tried squeezing past me on the left next to the median when he was invading my lane, stop and go traffic, red lite, get out and ":VENT:", all while on the horn -
where's the rust?? mud?? corn stalks?? looks too nice!@#$
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no, not the head gaskets, unless it's obviously bad, but consider front crank seal, oil pan gasket adjust valves and replace gaskets, change sparkplugs, install oil pressure guage, set timing, exhaust and intake gaskets, vac. caps, egr valve remove, gasket, carb change -- weber, ea82 system, get rid of carter/weber, replace vac and fuel lines, filters -- oil, air, fuel change from summer air to winter air in tires
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Need help deciding........
subiemech85 replied to chef_tim's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
only one reason why it wouldn't be carb able is $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ after that, it's a matter of spark, and it should run go for it -
since you are that far, replace everything that should be replaced, hoses, gaskets, thermostat when you put the manifold bolts in, use never-sez your waterpupm or radiatior is suspect #1, a good non contact thermometer should be used to troubleshoot
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there is supposed to be a block of rubber that is bonded to the bottom piece of metal that is bolted to the body I just stuck a block of wood in there to get by in the wagon in the brat, I just bolted it solid to the body no problem, drive happy
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How to get Def to work when AC doesnt.
subiemech85 replied to Turbone's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
if it is pushbutton, you can connect def to supply, had that problem last year check the fusible links and fuses -
is my friend the power of SEARCH brought me to this! when you find a brat, express your interest in purchasing it, you may get lucky and don't even think about buying a baja for hauling, they totally missed the point of the brat when they re-designed them
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Who makes a good thermostat?
subiemech85 replied to Roundeye's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
you just didn't buy the right one! NAPA SUPERSTAT by stant HEAVY DUTY THERMOSTAT 530060 $6.99 fits 84 olds diesel 350, drill a bypass 1/8" hole, have had no problems http://www.stant.com/index.cfm -
need pic of torsion bar and adjuster
subiemech85 replied to subiemech85's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
no, it's a brat -
freeze them!! "archemitis just get one of your buddies that likes the green stuff, to hot box it. as soon as he passes out, the mouse must be dead =]" , seriously I did has anyone else tried IRISH SPRING?? we want those critters
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liqified petroleum gas, bbq fuel have 2 applications of lpg for farm engines, and the refill for them if you want pics, just ask
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the easiest upgrade for a stock filter is to use a purolator . http://ecat.arvinmeritor.com/smartlink/?partnum=A23538 is the oval http://www.pureoil.com/ purolator - bottom is better than wix - used, top, look at picture gasket is better, more complete, thicker, screen is finer and has about 3x pleats
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Oil Pressure Issues...Please Help....
subiemech85 replied to mtsfabman's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
look here http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=12912&highlight=oil and here http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=7781&highlight=oil -
Chugging Justy...help please
subiemech85 replied to Kunimitsu's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
it may be timing, oxygen sensor, spark plugs!!, restricted exhaust, plugged fuel or air filter!! if you smell something sweet, and the deforst doesn't clear the windshield, it may be a bad heater core -
Can Accel SS coil fry dist electronics?
subiemech85 replied to s'ko's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
put your OLD coil back in, you did save it, didn't you?? if you still have the problem, it means you have a problem had similar issue, had to change dist, just changing the control module did no good, as it was a matter of broken and worn out parts