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SWEET! I love the RX! Have you thought about converting it into a rally car?

Hey guys, I'm looking to tow this thing back to the eastside and my dad and I are going to use a tow bar but don't know how it connects to the Justy. Here's the bar we were gunna get: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=94696 Will that connect to the Justy's bumper? I think the car has 2 tow hooks on the front, but I dont remember and couldn't find and online owners manual.

I'd love to keep the car. I bought it for my sister (with her money) thinking it would be a great car to commute back and forth from WSU with. She liked it until she drove next to a semi on the freeway. The car does have under 80k original to my knowledge. We checked out the carfax before we purchased it and it had only one owner, local car, and the last mileage report showed 56k. My dad has the sheet in a file at his house so I'd have to double check it for the exact mileage and date. If it were my decision this would be the perfect opportunity to build a justy with a turbo and squeeze some HP out of that little 3 cyl! I couldn't even imagine how much fun that thing would be on a snowy road.

I've checked on the Justy board, but it seems like most those threads tail off after someone attempts the project. It looks like we're going to find an engine and just get the car running and sell it. I'll throw some pics up on the board for you guys to look at. Right now the car is stuck in Ellensburg and my dad and I can't tow it until the snow slows down in the pass. Anyone else know where to get a good Justy engine?

I was smart enough to research that the auto is crap, and made sure she got a 5spd. I talked to a close by junkyard with a justy engine he claims has compression of 155 across the top. I might offer him less than he's asking and drop that thing in. Anybody completed a turbo project here? Just wondering how hard it is/how reliable it is.

Thats a great site. They have a justy engine listed in Kent...I'm awaiting an email reply from them. I know I shoulda done some more research on the thing before we got it, however in my defense the car was in fantastic shape inside and out. Plus it was super low miles...70k something i think. I figured it was a subaru, 5sp and 4x4, didn't leak oil, ran great, and was in her price range. Plus, I had aspirations of buying it from her and turbo charging the bad boy. Also, its a 90, I got the year mixed up. All was well the first month or so she drove it, but my sister in terribly tough on cars and doesn't know a thing about maintaining them (the perfect storm). My dad had just finished changing the oil before she drove it to its death. She told us it left a big oil spot when she parked for only a half hour....and i know she was driving it like it was her boyfriends Audi A4 1.8T. We're stuck between dropping a new engine in and selling it as is. I'll keep you guys posted on the situation.

bought my 83 GL Wagon for $200 with 212k...about a year and a half later it has 218k. I'd say almost all those miles were put on it going to and from snoqualmie...high altitude miles. I should say "semi" high altitude miles.

Well, my sister needed a new car so we found a 94 Justy with a perfect interior and under 80k. Car ran great and was in good shape inside and out...that is until she got it. On her way to pullman today she threw a rod (someone reported a car with flames coming out the back) and now we're stuck with a busted justy. Upon further inspection the guy who towed her said the rod went through the block! so much for a 3cyl going 70+mph. ANY IDEAS? I'd love to put a ej22 or ea82 in there, but i realize it might be harder than I think. We're looking for a quick fix and would love any sort of input you guys might have. Thanks a bunch.

Well, I had the battery and alternator checked, both were pumping out 14V and while trying to start my car again the guy at schucks noticed my battery terminal was arcing. $2 and a clean terminal later I had found my problem. It pisses me off when I struggle with an issue and make it much more complicated than it really is. Thanks for the help guys...now its time to take care of my decreasing oil pressure.

Option 3 looks like it would be the coolest. PLUS I can say it's Nitrous! Scoobie Power! Thanks for the help. I'll keep you guys posted.

One evening when leaving REI my car decided not to start when I turned the key. It had enough battery power and had been running fine earlier so I decided to push it, throw it in second, and bump start it. The thing fired up and I made it to my buddies where it started right up after I parked it. Now the car will not start at all...so if I need to drive it I have to make sure I'm parked on a hill or have some man power to push her. I have replaced the coil, and starter, however still I just get a click when I turn the key. The starter doesn't crank and the engine won't turn over. My battery and alternator are fine because as soon as I bump start the car I can drive for hours. The only problem is when I shut her off it will not start up. Soobcrazy and I checked his factory repair manual and couldn't find anything wrong with the car. I was told I have a "federal" model because I have no ECU (if that is of any help). WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY CAR??? Do you guys have any ideas? Any troubleshooting tips? I would really appreciate any help. Thanks.

My mom has a 2001 outback in desperate need of tires. I'm looking for a good A/S that will work well in the wet northwest. Durability and price are a factor. I checked out consumer reports and they rated a Michelin Pilot A/S high (not sure which model). Just wondering what you guys are running and what has worked well. Thanks.

Well I decided to purchase both. I met a guy on the board who's selling both carbs and an intake manifold that already has the adapter plate welded to it. Apparantly the webber needs to be rebuilt and the holley has just been rebuilt, tested, but never installed. I'm thinking I'll switch the holley to electric choke (anyone know how to do that? which kit to use?) and my buddy has called dibs on the webber. Of course I can't make a final decsion until I slap everything onto the car. Needless to say I'm pretty stoked. The parts should arrive late next week or early the following. I'll keep you guys posted. Thanks for all the useful information. I forgot...heres a link to the pics: http://homepage.mac.com/putnamj/Subaru/PhotoAlbum5.html

How about the Holley's that are suppossed to be the same as webbers?

I'm thinking of getting a webber for my EA81. Are there any issues I should be worried about? I have heard that installing them and getting them to run properly is a pain in the @$$. Are there any issues with the air filter clearing the hood? My car is intended to be cheap and problem free. I'll be taking it to the mountains alot to snowboard. Should I rebuild my Hitachi or purchase a Webber?

I called around and the cheapest I could find to install one was just over $100. Considering thats about half of what I paid for the car I decided to just try myself. I'm a student with two cars and a bus pass. The soob was intended to be cheap...I stress cheap....transportation this winter. If it doesn't work I'll weigh my options then. I'm hoping to hit up the junkyard this week and I'll keep you guys posted with pictures. Thanks for all the advice.

Sounds pretty straight forward. I have a buddy who has used that string method on a couple small windows of his car, no windsheilds. What is the sealent called that I place around the outside of the car? Where can I get it? Is there anything I can do to recondition the gasket?

83 GL Wagon

I've got some pretty wicked cracks in my windsheild. It's only a little over 20 bucks to get a new one from the pull a part, but I've never pulled or installed one before. I have suction cups and I'll probably need a new gasket. Is there anything else I need to do the job, and how can I pull this off with out breaking the glass? I've never installed/pulled a windsheild from any car and was too nervous to try by myself last weekend. Tips and comments would be very helpful. Also, is there a way to save the gasket thats already on?

Will a webber off an EA82 fit my EA81?

Yeah, I'd love to get a weber. Anything I can do to maintain its drivability before that day comes?

Photos: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/photos/showphoto.php?photo=13234&cat=500&ppuser=20916

Ahhh... how do I upload images?

Hey guys, my name is Conrad. I live in Bellevue, Wa and just recently bought a 1983 Subaru GL Wagon to be my winter vehicle and mountain goat. I have been looking for a cheap subaru for a while and found this car on craigslist. The ad said it only drove in 4WD and needed some work. My buddy Galen (carfreak) and I checked it out...thinking it was just a broken axel. Another member Ed gave us some great advice and told us to put the car in 2WD...let out the clutch and try to drive it. If the axel spins but the wheel doesn't its probably a broken hub. The car did exactly that, but otherwise drove well. I offered the lady $200 bucks for it and drove it home that day. Upon further inspection I realized not only was the hub bad, but the rotor was grinded away and the caliper was shot. I'm guessing the previous owner crashed it into a ditch. After ac couple junk yard runs, 2 axels, 2 tie rod ends , a hood, a control arm, a rotor, caliper, and hub later we have a drivable car that needs an alignment. I just took it for a spin and even though I bled the brakes the pedal is still very mushy, and the car makes a grinding noise when I brake....I think its the drums. Also, the car will start up fine, idle a little high at first but after I've been driving it 5 min and take it out of gear the idle slowly drops until the car dies. Any ideas as to what's causing that? The car is a work in progress but will hopefully be roaming the streets this week. Here are some pics for your enjoyment: The finished product Some front end damage. The bumper is so bent the cover is held on by wire. RED PIMP INTERIOR! Does anybody know how to get a seat from the E82's to fit in my car? Old parts My garage kept baby with the soob outside