NV Zeno

Glad to see you're back, it was kind of odd not having you around. See ya at WCSS?

Does the ECS light still come on?

Re: your hesitation and bogging... Mine has done that for so long I can't remember when it didn't do it (and I've had this car since 1989!). A different (rebuilt) carb was some help when it was new, but that has to have been 100,000 miles ago by now:rolleyes:. It's always a good idea to change your fuel filters, especially after sitting for so long. For that matter, your symptoms may be caused by something as simple as that old cruddy gas that's been in the tank all that time. My experience with a clogged filter has been a starving fuel situation when I was flooring it, like entering traffic, or just driving around in Incline Village (very hilly)..at idle and once up to cruising speed it usually cleared up. I'm almost certain Norm can figure it out and have you rolling in very little time. Just my 2 bucks

Hmm..thinking back. No, I don't believe the temp sensor caused a high reading, at least enough to cause a smog test failure (Alameda County way back then). It did cause the ECS light to illuminate, though. I never knew if it caused high emissions, because I had that repaired before I took the car in for smog testing. I suppose it could be possible, though. I did, however, replace the o2 sensor a few years later, can't remember if it was because of too high readings or not. I don't believe my car ever failed in California during the time it lived there.

You mentioned that the light comes on about 15 minutes after starting. (I've got an '83 that was originally sold in California.) I had the same thing happen to me. Turned out to be a "temperature sensor", not the one located in the bottom of your radiator, that's to control your electric fan. The sensor in question is located (it's been a long time, I hope I remember this right) near the thermostat housing sort of behind the carburetor, that goes into the intake manifold, maybe the block. There is a wire coming out of it. Originally I thought it was the O2 sensor, but as it turned out, the reason the ECS didn't light right away is because the car was still cold. the ECU doesn't detect the temp sensor malfunction until the car is warmed up a little. That's the way it was explained to me by a SUPER Subaru repair guy in Tahoe. After replaceing that sensor, voila..ECS light off. The o2 replacement came at a later time, for a different reason. Please let us know how it goes. Just my 2 bucks

Ought to clean up nicely. Congrats on the score .

I'll throw in a little... The place where #3 and #9 were held (Thurston ORV) was excellent. Something similar to that environment with some sun and some shade would be ideal. Distance from Nevada is irrelevant. Just my 2 bucks

Well guys, we may be catching a bit of a break. The weather guy (ch. 2) sez that there probably won't be any rain or snow until the late afternoon. It's a good possibility that there will be a pretty stiff breeze blowing before the precip arrives, but generally dry until the afternoon. Pete, I guess I'll try and be there around 10 or so, we all know where the Subarus are at the yard..I'll keep an eye out for you. J.B., my number's still the same, ring me if you can't find us at the yard. I've still got to make up that list:rolleyes:.

I'd bet on him being there when they unlock the gate:). No prob for me, as long as it's not raining..snow is OK, but bundle up either way:eek:. Gotta run down to South Shore, back tonight.

Got a decent amount this morning in Tahoe, but Carson and Minden got just a little dusting of some dry stuff. It's almost 3 now, Spooner's almost completely dry. Lots-o-tourists at the snowplay area at the top, tho . BTW, what time are you guys hittin' the yard?

Yeah..if I don't hit the yard I'm certainly up to meetin' up with you guys for "lunch or somethin'". We'll see what's happening as Sunday gets closer.

Dang Brian, every time you post a new picture of that car it gets better looking! :D:D

Pete. If it's not snowing or raining, I could be up for it. I need to compile a shopping list, meanwhile I'll stay tuned here .

Wow, a Fiat..you're brave. Haven't seen one of those in years, yours is lookin' good.

I agree. Same thing happened to me, new thermostat and all. Installed a Genuine Subaru t-stat, voila..it's been working great for years .

Not motivated to make mods? Brian, you're slippin'. -- That's a mighty fine looking BRAT, I've still gotta get down there and meet it sometime soon. Just my 2 bucks

Wrecking yard..that's what I did. ('83 wagon) By using the stock part, there's no hassle with fitment, and it's a good place to "practice" taking everything apart without damage. I've just kept my eye open at the yards for a key-lock version, and when I found one, it was a snap to install. To get a key made for it, I just took it to a locksmith and for (IIRC) about 8 bucks I now have 2 new keys for it. Just my 2 bucks

Well, that's the point. :lol:

Many times our meets turn into "wrenchfests", or if for nothing other than eating TSJ's great barbecue, a chance to "conduct business" which usually means a parts sale or exchange. On that subject..Brian, I'll PM ya. Just my 2 bucks

Another possibility is that the battery terminals are dirty on the inside or just plain loose. Make sure both the battery post and the inside of the terminal (both + and - cables) are shiny, and when re-attached they are good-n-tight. This stuff you can check for free. Ignition switch as described above is also a possibility. Just my 2 bucks

Possibly me too .

Am I missing something, or has an ordinary oil filter gone platinum? This is for a genuine SOA oil Filter, #SOA5165100, for my EA81. Up until today, I paid no more than about $6 for this filter from the dealer. Not just from one dealer but several dealers, in different cities and states. Since my local (and favorite) dealer, South Shore Ford/Subaru in Tahoe went out of business last month, the nearset dealer to me is in Carson City, Michael Hohl Honda/Subaru. Their service people are all really cool, a very pleasant atmosphere. The parts department prices however, are ridiculous. Today I went to get the oil filter described above, and the price was $12.19! Holy cow..the oil filter for my Acura costs that much, and it's a weird, one-year-only type. I was also contemplating changing my thermostat, but not with one bought from there . I'm certain that I've been ripped on this one, but I'd like to know what everyone out there is paying for the SAME PART, AT THE DEALER. If you can, please post the price paid, and at which dealer. Thanks

Might not be the gauge but the sender..an easy fix. Just my 2 bucks

Yeah, I later saw you just leaving the Chevron..I honked, but you probably didn't recognize me. I was driving a red '09 Explorer and was waiting in line at the carwash, when you did a few doughnuts in the Mott Canyon Bar parking lot (in your wagon) before leaving.

Brown, lifted, black Pug steelies. Spotted in Douglas County Nevada, on the southbound side of 395 across the street from the Indian Chevron. Greenley, is this yours? Not often is a lifted Subaru spotted around these parts, so it caught my eye.