Kurzer

So I've got my little 88 Justy 2WD and I'm very new to Subaru... I notice you guys mention engine codes, what is the engine code for the 88 2WD? Is it different from the 88 4x4? If so, I'll need that too. I was lucky enough to run into a guy that has an 88 4x4 in near mint condition, he doesn't want it anymore and I'm picking it up for $300. I will be giving it my engine and various front end bits to make it complete. Is there anything I'll need to know before hand when I do the engine swap? I'm doing it this way because it seems easier than swapping the 4WD into my car. I'll be looking for engines or engine swap ideas for my current Justy, as I'm going to sell it as soon as the 4WD runs. What type of basic swap (if any) is out there for the 88 body style Justi? Turbo: I've looked around the forums and found some helpfull images of turbo Justy's. They all seem to have one thing mine doesn't. What type of carb will I need to buy to make a turbo 4WD a reality? and is anyone running intercoolers? because I've only seen one so far running a newer style IC under the bonnet, connected to a newer style hood scoop. TIA for any and all help on this! I'll be starting the work about mid August. Cheers! Tim

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Thanks guys! I've been working pretty hard on the bumpers The difference beyween the two is that with wax, all you're doing is adding a protective layer between the freshly washed paint and the outside world. Using stripper wax is basically like using liquid sandpaper or the same as wet sanding. It will remove the top layer of gunk and crud (and clearcoat if you're not carefull) and what's left is the paint underneath. It's a great way to find out the condition of an old cars paint like I did, it's also good to do once a year to keep your current paint from fading or scratching. You will want to cover the stripped paint with a wax immediately though. If you drive around with no wax your paint will suffer. Another thing to try if a stripper wax doesn't do the best job, a clay bar. The good news is that a clay bar needs a stripped surface and hopefully you've done that to find out you need a clay bar. Most paint can be saved, this is a fact. There are some cars that have been so neglected that the paint is gone forever. But for the most part, if you use the right tools, you can restore your factory colours as close as possible without shooting a new coat of paint. Yes, I used to detail cars, trucks, planes, boats and I've even done an RV. I worked in Lincoln City for a while and then came back to Portland to start my own company that I no-longer run called "The Perfectionist". Mostly specializing in high end stuff, Bentley, Ruff, RR, that sort of stuff. The best part... I got to drive everything I detailed

Is that an Audi shift boot? It looks like an Alcantara boot.

Sorry about the dial up, I resized the pics and changed the quality, I thought it would be alright... I'll change the post title now, thanks for letting me know. Gas mileage? I get 48mpg consistantly, 51 if I try and 45 if I abuse it It's a good little car, the carb needs to be adjusted but it starts every time, which is more than I could say about my Audi. The work on the car is going towards the original condition type but I'm making little changes here and there.

Here's the new headlights with citylights. The citylights are now my markers and where the markers were is now my fog light (fog light not installed, for photo only). The housings are conversions so I can now use H4 bulbs. Here is a closeup of my work on the bumper and the pinstripe. I want to make the bumper better but this will work for now. Larger angle of the same photo. '94 Geo seats replaced the worn Subaru seats, GI Joes provided the stereo and four speakers... 8ball shift knob is custom! LOL On the left you see what the front looks like now, on the right, what it will look like when I'm done with the lighting. Full rear of the car. I need to go over the mud flaps and install a rear fog light. I was going to repaint the car myself but after cutting and buffing the roof (just once by hand) I took a look at the paint and decided I can save it, one day I'll get around to doing this twice over with a machine. ... the beast. Here's the back from the back, you can see the Geo seats better. I'm cleaning everything I can back there, eventually it will all be carpet from front to back and the spare will sit on carpet, there will be a fake floor over it and I'm sorting out a storage/tool box for the rear. Same area, here you can see where the 2nd set of speakers sit. Well, that's my Justy

Thanks guys! The Justissimo is coming along nicely. Last night the rear bumper was removed, painted and pin striped, it looks good but I think I'm going to re-paint the black with bumper paint. The glass was resurfaced using the following method, it's easy to do but it takes time... if you're willing to do it the outcome is worth it (IMO) Wash your car, this will get the main bits and blobs off so you don't have to do it with the wax. Use a good stripper wax and go over all your windows, inside and out. You may need to do this multiple times if you'r using a low quality striper wax or if you're doing this by hand. A machine will cut the windows much more efficiently. Now some window cleaner with amonia, buff well and buff again after your done, there will be a haze on the windows. Now get some Rain-X or Fog-X and follow the instructions there, this will coat the window and help protect it. That's it, the striper wax is basically liquid sandpaper. If you want to, you can also wet-sand the windows to get a similer effect, but don't try that unless you know how to wet-sand, I find the striper wax is much easier to control having done both.

I'm attempting to remove the front bumper to replace it with one I found that's in much better condition. I removed all the bolts except the two (four?) under the headlights. Does anyone know how to get to those bolts? I've tried every tool I own and can't get under there to remove them, I'm sure there's a trick, another panel that comes off or something but I don't know it. Anyone that can help, TIA!!! Cheers! Tim

Hi, my name's Tim and I'm a libra... oh wait, wrong forum... I've picked up an '88 Justy 2WD a few months ago and I've been around the forums a bit reading this and that. I've started work on the little box so I thought it would be a good time to introduce myself. Work started and completed: Gutting the interior. Cleaning parts (rust and moss... yes moss!) re-installing parts. Back seats removed. Replaced both doors and hood, side mirror. New radio installed. Side moulding removed, cleaned, repainted/pinstriped and re-installed. All glass resurfaced, cleaned, re-installed. Pot smoke/smell removed from upholstery and carpet Most body panels scrubbed, buffed or otherwise refinished. New(er) front seats installed. Headlamp H4 conversion completed, citylights installed. Wheel bearings replaced. CV's, boots, axles replaced. Battery replaced, pos & neg connections redone, grounding kit fabricated and installed. Front discs, pads replaced. Rear shoes, drums replaced. Clutch disc replaced, transmission rebuilt. Head resurfaced, new gaskets, plugs, wires, piping, preheater pipe, air filter, oil filter, head bolts. Engine degreased cleaned (soon to be painted). Things currently going on: Bumper fog lights being installed. Going over the wiring, possible rewire of entire car. Headlight, signal & marker lights being sorted out, fixed, replaced and added to compensate for the bumper fogs. Front bumper will be removed, repaired, repainted and pinstriped soon. Rear bumper painted & pinstriped soon. Future plans: Re-carpet front to rear. Rear brace fabricated and installed. Rear cargo area fabricated, carpeted and installed. Engine rebuild, adding turbo & AWD. Rear disc conversion. Battery relocation with front & rear distribution blocks. I know looking at all that seems like a lot, but I used to have an Audi A4 Quattro and all those parts up there... the price still hasn't reached the cost of one repair to the Audi I'll get some pics up sometime soon, anyhow, sorry for the childrens book. I'll see you all around the forums, cheers! Tim

I spent a good part of the evening and most of the night trying to get the front bumper off. There are four bolts, two on each side, on top under the trim, under the headlights. I think I tried every tool in the garage to get to those bolts, I even tried some things from the kitchen... with no luck. My Chilton is next to worthless. Does anyone know how to remove these bolts? I'd be very interested. TIA!!!

I've looked around and hadn't seen much so I thought some of you may be interested in this. I was at Barnes & Noble the other day reading some bike magazines and ran into a Mini mag, seems there's some things that cross over. Here's a set of 12" performance rubber. There's more, you just have to poke around. If you need to do the conversion, my personal favorite is XE.com Cheers!