crazyhorse001

Sounds like it's time to swap that stocker for an all copper piece.

The nasty gas may have varnished the injectors, sticking them closed. I'm not sure on how to remove them for cleaning, but that'd be my 1st step.

They will bolt up, but you may have caliper clearance issues. I had issues with Chrysler 14" steelies on the front of my Lego.

The thing about the 2.5 head gasket issues is, they're random. The engine never has to overheat to pop the HG's. In working on my Lego, I noticed that the engine had been out at least once before. I also noticed that it had aftermarket gaskets in places. This leads me to belive, that the HG's have been done at least once prior to me buying it. Any aluminum engine will pop the HG's if it's overheated badly, or often enough. The 2.2 is no exception. The 2.2 rarely just pops the HG's for no apparent reason. This makes the 2.2 a better alternative to the 2.5, from a reliability standpoint. Just my 2bits.

Kudos to Subaru, for looking out for it's customers!!!

Yes, a 12pt 9/16 socket. Turn it until it doesn't fit, then, pound it on with a hammer, just don't expect to get the bolt back out of it. Of course you have 8 backups. I just finished this swap 2 weeks ago. (OK so it was a '96 2.2) It was 100% plug & play electrically. No CEL, no nothing. It's a REALLY straight-forward swap.

That's a particularly gorgeous XT6. Take care of it & it'll take care of you. The oil issue is likely the oil pump mickey mouse seal (looks like mickey) Definately address the coolant sensor, and idle air valve. They are aggravating. Definately sign up over at http://www.subaruxt.com They'll all be drooling over that beauty.

the lowers on old american cars had springs in them, to kee them from collapsing. Mostly when they were running. If yours is collapsing while it cools, I'd say it's time for a new radiator cap. When the coolant drops in temp, it also drops in volume. This drop in volume is what pulls coolant into the radiator from the recovery tank. If it can't pull back from the tank, you get a vacuum, collapsing the hose. Hope this helps.

Yes they did Connie, when paired with the manual tranny. IIRC all autos are supposed to be 2.5's

The Pinto gets 23-25mpg around town. It gets maybe 6mpg on The Dragon:banana: I dunno what MPG I'm getting in the 4.11 SVX but in town it actually ought to be better.

I just did the '96 2.2 into a '97 2.5 Lego. I had to use the 2.2 headpipe, and the 2.5 flexplate (auto trans) I swapped all my accessories from the 2.5. I didn't have to, but I knew they were in good shape.

That depends on the tire. Different tires with the same size stamped on them, can be different circumference. You need to break out a tape measure and pysically measure your tires, and possible donors. Make a mark on your tire, and the ground. Roll the car exactly one revolution of the tire, then measure the distance.

Turbone, you sir, are the MASTER of understatement!! No, it's not pretty, but it IS black:brow:

Sorry, my bad. Yes circumference.

You may go a week, you may go a month, but if it IS the head gasket it WILL let go completely. The later EJ25's didn't blow the gasket at the cylinder seal. They would just seep around the outside. I'd try to replace the radiator cap, and T-stat first. Then keep an eye on the coolant recovery tank (not the radiator) you'll see tiny bubbles in it, and get an oily residue in there. Since your recovery tank is emptying, it's drawing coolant back into the system, and that's a good sign. Hearing that the lower hose was collapsed, tells me that the cap may not be working properly. I'll tell you to start with the easy, inexpensive things first. It just makes dollar sense.

They need to be within 1/4" in diameter. Barring that, you could put the FWD fuse in & go for the replacement you found. Just remember, that if you use AWD with a mismatch you WILL foul up the center clutch pack eventually. I'm not sure if a manual is as picky as an auto though.

Yeppers, junkyard time. Any '90's Lego, or Imp will have whatcha need. I lost one down the black hole in the radiator support.

Lifted Pinto? Trust me, the previous owner took care of the rear-end fire problem. He used 6" channel, 6"I-beam, and 1/4" boiler plate to do it! Hence my Pinto's 51/49 weight balance!

I'm pretty sure the Baja has a unique front bumper. You may get lucky and find one in the junkyard though.

SOOOOOO many things I could say to that, but I won't What I WILL say is 398,000mi, and it STILL runs & drives, well enough to "slay" The Dragon in 23.5min That's 318 turns in 11mi:burnout:

HMMMM?? I'm in the process of a 4.11 swap from an impreza. Betcha thought I was gonna repost the SVX with all the brush guards & shovels on it didn't ya?

I GOTTA see video of that!!!!

Engine: EJ22 ~120k mi I cannot get the dadgummit water pump to seal! I've tried "right stuff" and black RTV, Cleaning well between attempts. Is there any secret handshake mojo I'm missing? The car is running SOOOOO sweet otherwise! (& getting about 5mpg better to boot)

Nah, just trying to make a funny.

This $1800, is it something that HAS to be done all at once? Or could you do it one part at a time? Consider this, if you own the car outright, you're saving $400-600/mo in a car payment. You're also probably saving $50-75 in insurance. If you're capable of doing the work yourself, or even some of it, you can cut that $1800 figure a bunch. Figure $300 for a good set of tools & a small box to keep them in. A handful of oil changes & tuneups done at home will pay for those. It's all a matter of your ability, willingness, and time to do things yourself.