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I don't know what it is about gen 1 Legacys, but after time they start to overheat. My 91 with 207k on the clock overheats like mad when I have the thermostat installed. To this day I have not figured out what the problem is. Replace the radiator, hoses and thermostat. But when the stat is in, the temp gauge rises to the top. I gave up, and I run without a stat now. Been that way for about a year. During the winter months I stick a piece of cardboard in front of the radiator to keep the motor warm. Maybe it's a blown head gasket, but it shows no signs other then overheating. Good Luck

I had the same problem right after I bought my 91 Legacy. The tach would jump around and I would loose the temp gauge from time to time. It just happened to be a wire connector under the dash that came loose. It was pretty easy to locate because it was sparking. hehe :-\

I have iridium plugs in my EJ22, EA82 and EA81. My 91 Legacy (EJ22) runs the same as it did with factory plugs. My 91 Loyale (EA82) pinged really bad and I had to retard the spark after I installed them. And my 84 Hatchback (EA81) helped it big time. There is now a noticeable power boost when climbing hills. It runs smoother also. I am sooo glad for that little extra power. But the big american trucks still try to run me off the road. :-\ So thats my experience

Wow you were lucky it did not eat away the keyway on the crank. I had to replace my engine because of that. I only torque to 60lbs, guess thats why mine failed. Live and learn I guess. Good luck with the repairs!

My keyway broke on my crank gear. Timing went so far off the motor would not run anymore. I replaced everything including the fuel pump, plugs, coil.... then I popped the timing cover.. :boohoo:

Drool! Beautiful car! Welcome to the world of Subaru's!!

ick. that made me sick. I hate when people trash cars.

Whoops hope it dident cost you too much. I payed $41 at suabruparts.com. Yes it works great and easy to install. I tried changing out the PCV valve and it did not help the smoke one bit. Happy subieing

Here ya go... make sure you have adobe Acrobat. http://home.comcast.net/~c.moe/pvc_mod.pdf Same problem happened to my 91 Loyale. I installed the Subaru PCV kit and it fixed the smoke! I was impressed. Good Luck!

here is a pic of one in a Brat

Yeah $20 is worth more then months of headaches trying to figure that wiring out. Good luck dude.. and yes the race is on

Sounds like your going to put a EJ22 into a EA81 Hatchback body? I'm doing the same swap starting next month. If your in need of computer and wiring diagrams go here http://www.kennedyeng.com/ I just received mine in the mail today.. Damn it's very very complete. It's for those VW Van people that use the EJ 22 in there cars. Good Luck..

Yeah thats the good thing about living out west. It's easy to find a rust free Subie. Except for my Legacy which came from Vermont.. It's really rusty. Learned my lesson the hard way.

Thanks phatbrat, that helps a lot. My mind is made up and I will be looking for a Brat.. hum.. wonder how many years that will take me.. haha

Wow thats pretty neato. I would be all over a hatch STI if I was rich. Looks like we need more banana's sorry brian

Okay well first things first... this is the just about the funniest thing I've seen in a while I just laugh my rump roast off when I see it. As for the Brat I agree with all of your opinions. The $900 Brat in the paper was gone within the first day it was listed. Sooooo... I'm still not decided. 800lb is not a lot considering I weigh 250 and I have to lug my big rump roast along with building material at 5200 foot elevation which kills these ea81’s. So maybe if I tow a trailer behind the brat. That might help the weight problem! Thanks for all the input guys!

OK, thanks for all the input. Do you really think I would wanna destroy a Brat GD?? Come on!! Thats the last thing I would wanna do. So if you think the Brat is that weak for hauling stuff I'll just find a beater truck like you said. Thanks!

Not Virginia City, which would be nicer. haha :-\ I'm up in Cold Springs next to the California boarder. I live in the north 40 now.

I just bought a new house which is a fixer upper. I need a truck, preferably a Brat so I can haul 2x4's, decking, plywood, trees, landscaping stuff...etc... So I guess my question is... how well would a brat haul these things? Mostly worried about plywood and decking material. I'm 25 miles out of town and a 1000 foot in elevation climb to 5200 feet. I can't bare the thought of not buying a Subaru, but I might have to. Thanks!