moonetienne

Guys, thanks for the tips - I'm keeping the subie under observations...

Hey Bosco Thanks for the words... I'll probably try calling the guy in Inglewood - Thanks for the tip off. I don't seem to be getting any water in the oil or vice versa (but maybe I should check again). Do you know what the correct torque is on the wheel nut? The knocking is on the drivers side front wheel (I swear!), it does it randomly, mostly when going straight, frequency increases with speed and fades away beyond 25 or 30mph. Dabbing the brake or accelerator puts a stop to the noise... What do you think?! Want to keep the subie running - need to do some more troubleshooting I guess before throwing in the towel... Thanks

Anybody know of a good subie mechanic in Los Angeles? Have an 86 GL-10 Turbo 2WD Wagon, EA82, 146k... Need to keep the Subie running... Have got a number of classic problems: 1) White smoke out of the tail pipe (Started a week ago and am having to top up the coolant) - Am hoping it's not the head gaskets! 2) Knocking noise from the left side, intermittent (the axle was replaced a while ago, but still have the knocking, it comes and goes!) 3) Grinding 'Bearing' sounding noise from the right side - goes away when wheel nut is tightened up, but seems to return after a while (had the right axle and wheel bearings replaced a few months ago) 4) No idea when the timing belts were last replaced... 5) Am hoping the turbo stays off this list... Any advice gladly taken... Any thoughts on the cost of replacing the head gaskets? What should I get done when the engine is out for the head gaskets? Is this subie a lost cause?! Thanks!