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Speedometer cable EA81
subiemech85 replied to subiewonkenobi's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
you can reconnect the cable after you put back the instrument panel and pull down the fuse panel, and stick your hand up there, also helps if you pull the large plastics from under the steering wheel area -
Took her out on the freeway....WOW
subiemech85 replied to subynut's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
how is the vac. advance set? try manifold when you go above 19" hg, switch to microns -
Vacumectomy with a little issue?
subiemech85 replied to LUVMYBRAT's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
sounds like the choke is stuck hook up the line for the choke completely remove egr and fittings, block off -
with key on, fuel, temp, oil max, volts min, charge light on, hazards glow and flash, park brake glows, and fuel pump is LOUD, WHY?? also, what's the fix for the volt guage going up and down when the turn signals are on? 84 brat carbo
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Valve adjusting intervell?
subiemech85 replied to soobme's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
I adjust them when the valve cover gaskets need replacing follow instruncions underhood for "gap" start at 1, tdc comp, then 2, 180* apart , then 3 should be back to the 0* mark, then 4, 180* apart there is a mark at 180* on the flywheel, and a notch or a hole in the crankshaft pulley at 0* and 180* -
ea82 to ea81 carb swap tuning issue
subiemech85 posted a topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
The carb/intake manifold from the 85 wagon was working 100% perfect, no problems put everything on correctly, and the 84 brat will not run below 2000 rpm :madder: now what? Besides more -
exhaust studs vs bolts
subiemech85 replied to baccaruda's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
use double nuts -
just saw a 1970 360 on ebay current bid $1
subiemech85 replied to 1979BratOwner's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
sure they do, you just trim them a little (And wiper blades--no one stocks 11" wiper blades.) But best of luck to you on that one. -
exhaust from oil filler pipe...WTF?! help plz
subiemech85 replied to teasdam's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
change the oil to John Deere Break in oil. if you use too good of oil, it does not have the correct friction properties to allow the componets to set and change the drain plug gasket and oil filter -
85 GL10 Fuel pump / filter question
subiemech85 replied to StapleCheese's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
it never hurts to add a filter BEFORE the pump I use clear inline filters, one before the pump, and one before the carb, and the stock "vapor separator" -
autozone is my new toys r us...
subiemech85 replied to SubaSkeet's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
there is one good reason to buy from autozone, PUROLATOR filters nobody else had the air filter for my subaru in stock I spend most of my $ at oreilly auto, axles and water pumps are in stock! -
I run E10 year round, with good results, it is also usually 2c cheaper and 2points higher in ocatane simple math 10 gallon tank 9 gallons of fuel 1 gallon of ethanol that little bottle of drygas doesn't do crap! use Ethanol, not Methanol ......corn...........wood
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Sounds ALOT like the symptoms I had when the distributor went bad, refused to run below 4,000rpm, +/-
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85 GL10 Fuel pump / filter question
subiemech85 replied to StapleCheese's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
don't bother pulling the wheel, just slither under, that's what I always do, and use something to pinch off the fuel line, unless you like getting soaked by fuel -
Is it "SAFE" to use GM coolant supplement sealant? It is mostly turnip root and almond shells, IIRC it is what is required for the aluminum block and cast iron head 4. ht series engines, and works good
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yeah, its stupid, but answer it anyway.
subiemech85 replied to SubaSkeet's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
the benefit of synthetics is the extended change interval for OTR trucks, with 100,000 mile change intervals do not use additves, as they are not necessary with a good oil -
85 GL10 Fuel pump / filter question
subiemech85 replied to StapleCheese's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
there is a fuel filter that is before the pump, on the same bracket, which should be behind the right side wheel -
Whats this emission dudad, with pics
subiemech85 replied to BobBrumby's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=18903 you should have searched! -
I see it mostly this way: "old" cars are worked on by the drivers and members of this board, and the "new" cars are worked on by the dealers
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IF you have a GOOD turbo, you SHOULD be showing BOOST while cruising
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yeah, its stupid, but answer it anyway.
subiemech85 replied to SubaSkeet's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
engine oil 0 5 7.5 10 20 25 30 40 50 60 gear oil . . 70 75 77.5 80 85 90 115 140 above numbers in viscosity, resistance to flow, when measured at 100 *C do NOT mix types of gear oil, as severe reactions from the additives may result in the replacement of your transmission, or other areas I recomend you obtain a copy of John Deere "OIL SALES GUIDE" DKE7413