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The radiator tank physically split open and peeled back I am just asking should I be looking for a new engine? or what damage should I be reviewing for if I want to fix it?

Hey I have a 88 Wagon just in from Montana Radiator tank is split from upper hose down the tank about 6-8 inches, it peels away like a banana. car ran right after popping back through the intake what other damage should I be looking for? Or would I be better off just doing a heart transplant?

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I would agree with the other board members jy engines are cheap, and quick. Head gaskets on ea81 are truly simple. But if you are set on using some additive CRC block seal works it is a liquid glass and copper mix it does work but it takes a chisel and hammer to seperate engine parts once it sets up.

thanks for the info so far guys I truly appreciate it !!!

question what would it hurt to put a new radiator from a turbo xt into a pushbutton 4wd dl wagon? only reason is it is new and free and I need a new radiator in my wagon as it is going to AZ. any comments suggestions?

It is a pulse dampner and has little or no effect on the overall operation of the vehicle just remove and replace with new hose. It will be just fine, fuel pump is not an involved issue.

I don't remember if this year came with a cat.. but what you describe sounds like a plugged catalytic converter as I had one the car would start fine, but within a few minutes the back pressure was so bad it would eventually die. Might be something to check.:-\

Nice To Know It Will Work Having A Good Working Ea-81 Is Kind Of Fun But Never Thought Of Putting Into Ea-82 Bay! Mileage Sounds About The Same As My Carbed Ea82 4x4..... Cool

Sounds like water pump to me my wife's xt kept loosing water in small amounts over time and finally the water pump started pissing. I would recommend a replacement. just my 2cents

Ok I have searched several threads and posts and have followed weblinks to dead-ends and still cannot find the info......help.... what does it take to put spfi onto carbed ea82 I have the pump but I know I need more items any help is appreciated

Had same issue with my wife's XT4 Subie specialist advised tranny was gone so I replaced with 3at just my 2cents. best of luck with your fixes

Another place to take your beloved Subie is Steves Pacific Import Auto Incorporated 13303 Ave S Tacoma, WA 98444 (253) 536-0389 This guy is a subaru master mechanic always a great job and a great price as well.

Hey everybody 87 4wd DL wagon push button 4wd got a real weird noise coming from tranny loud humming or vibration as speed increases does not matter if it's in 4wd or no. Any Ideas?

Went into the RED!!!!! and no coolant probably cooked the heads, get ready to pull heads and replace.

EA81 engine has a nut somewhat hidden on left/ right side of block won't split until you remove it, low on the block inside one of the passages if i remeber correctly

Good luck to you, you are gonna love your Subaru:clap:

Race in a 4X4 club and can outcorner the jeeps all day:brow: Most of the rigs we (family) go up against are high dollar builds, we drive an 84 hatch and soon 87 dl wagon. Cost to race 55-75 dollars, roll bar 150-300 dollars looks on the faces of the jeeps drivers faces we beat priceless........ for everything else there is a Subaru

Thanks for the info I think I have it figured out: rear mount 1/2'' drive impact socket from pawnshop $1.50 self tapping hi strength bolt $3.50 toggle bolt setup up front .85 new seats and able to drive my car. PRICELESS

Hey fellow subies I have recently become the proud owner of a 83 gl10 4wd wagon. Just started working on it so I could drive to work it needed new seats and passenger window. Window was easy But now I need to change the front seats and the drivers side on outside front bolt hole is destroyed... and back mount is cut through halfway and threads are gone Any Ideas? and what year seats will swap in?

I understand the frustration but never heard the reply on compression once up to temp. Beyond a vacum leak possible..... but no one has stated what could be issue of cracked head? or crossover of compression due to failed head gasket, after all per the post nine years no running was the car weatherized? Just a thought.