clark

I replaced an engine in my 82 wagon a few years back and was having some sort of trouble with it which required me to pull the intake back off. I tore the gasket up when I removed the intake. Just to make sure I could get it running I made a "temporary:) " gasket out of an oil filter box. I got it running that day and was so excited about it I forgot all about the temporary gasket. About a year later I was heading out for work and when I tried to start the engine it turned over once and just stoped hard. I pulled the plugs and found the cylinders on one side were filled with water. I pulled the intake to try and find the problem...and there was the old oil filter box gasket...hee hee. A quick trip to the autoparts store and it was up and running strong again.

I love my little Subaru, but due to body rot flat tires and bad brakes I am thinking of calling the junk yard to have it hauled off. There is a fair amount usefull parts left on it. I just thought I would post here before I sent it to the grave yard. After looking at this forum I am having second thoughts...but I will more than likely never do anything with it. So if any one wants anything off of it let me know.