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    Minivan Advice: Chrysler vs. Honda

    in Non Soob Cars and Bikes Discussion

    Posted

    I worked in the rental car business for many years (just retired from it last summer), and despite the reputation that Honda had in the past, the quality is just not "way ahead", as it used to be.   We got every brand and configuration of every car made for the US and Canada, and in the realm of minivans, the Chryslers are far and away "king".  Over the last gen or two, the interiors in the Hondas (and those awful Toyotas) has been just plain weak.  Chintzy quality, quick to wear through and impossible to remove stains.  Drivetrain life and reliability are all about the same nowdays.

     

    Chrysler has a LOT of junk out there too (Avenger: LOL!!), but the vans are the best in the industry, by far. 

     

    My 2 bucks

    84 GL major malfunction

    in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...

    Posted

    I replaced the oil pump in my EA81 many years ago, and do recall it was a straightforward job.  As stated above there was a tight fit to remove and install it, we just had to be gentle and patient (both of which I am not).   Leaving the sender attached certainly helped in the removal process.

     

    Just my 2 bucks 

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    I have an Opportunity...

    in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVX

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    I've got a friend with a '02 Forester..leather, big sunroof, auto trans, 2.5 non turbo.  135,000 miles.  It's been maintained for the most part by a local mechanic, new timing belt (earlier this year).

     

    One of the head gaskets is just starting to microscopically fail, which I understand is kinda expected.  The owner is debating whether or not to do the  repair, or sell as is and get another Forester.

     

     If I were to acquire this car and do the gasket job, will I expect to have another gasket failure in another 100K down the road?  I'm not a big fan of the 2.5, but I figure with new head gaskets and timing belt it should be reliable for many years.  It's actually a pretty nice car..interior is in very good shape, and a few scrapes and blemishes to the body.

     

    Opinions, comments?

     

    Thanks!

    Anybody make a successful shield to keep oil off the exhaust?

    in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVX

    Posted

    1996 2.2 engine.

     

    Referring to the post from Fairtax about the cam plug being a possible source of an oil leak:

     

    I replaced my valve cover gaskets recently (like earlier this year), and just learned of the cam plug at this year's WCSS.  If I were to order that part, what would I look for?   I looked at Rock Auto's catalog under "Camshaft seal", but doesn't seem right.  Am I looking for a gasket, O-ring, or something else completely?

    West Coast Subaru Show 18!

    in Meet n' Greet. Your USMB Welcome Center

    Posted

    Well, another successful WCSS.  The venue was fabulous, the trip to and from Nevada was wonderful, and as always it was good to see old friends.

     

    Thanks to all responsible for organizing such a huge event, it would not even be possible without you.  THANK YOU!!

     

    Please post pix here, we'd all like to see the weekend from another perspective.  There was also aerial footage taken of mudpit activities, that'd be cool to see also.

     

    Just my 2 bucks

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    84' gl wagon 4wd rear disc brake swap

    in Subaru Retrofitting

    Posted · Edited by NV Zeno

    It's been a few years, but I did that swap on my '83 wagon.  Just make sure you match the driveline types.  What I mean is if your '84 is 4WD, the donor EA82 car has to also be 4WD.  Rotors, calipers, backing plates are all that was needed.  Once installed, you may have to CAREFULLY modify the brake lines leading to your new calipers, otherwise they will snag or rub (can't remember).

     

    There is a good step by step guide: Scroll way down to "The ultimate Subaru Repair Manual" section from the home page.  A little more to "Transmission, Axle and Brakes". Click on that.  On page 2, down to  "Rear Disc Conversion on EA81 & EA82's".  Click.

     

    There ya go. :-)

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