levonspradlin
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How can a 90 have gutters when my 88 doesn't? Rather backwards... I could just use my old gutter-mount Yak...
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If lilpusher passes, I would love to put them on mine. Let me know.
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You can carry 4X8 sheets now with a Subaru!
Does the hood open fully? Much extra wind noise?
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I had my set on an 84 Tercel wagon with gutters and it held lots of weight! I would like to mount the set again, but I also need different towers, as my 88 does not have gutters.
I like the idea of a gear basket on the cheap. Take some pics and specs as you go!
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My 88 EA82 wagon leaks a bit more oil than I would like, after about 5 minutes of idling... I drove an old Tercel around for about 5 years that leaked oil, not a lot, but consistently added a quart a month. Almost didn't need to change oil at that rate
The Soob drips oil onto the exhaust, so it smokes out the front. Then engine runs very smooth for having 237k miles. I got a gasket and timing kit, since I have the Hitachi off for a rebuild. I have the heads, valve covers, belts, tensioners and many other smaller gaskets and bits. A little leak never bothered me... as long as it runs well.
Now, if I could find where that rear axle fell off...
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My 88 has a good sized leak near the drivers side head. I got a kit to do the timing and full gasket replacement. Its a project car to displace my wife's thirsty Lexus V8, so I can take my time. Oddly enough, she likes the Soob.
I ride a motorbike daily, so 75mpg will not be replaced for my transport. Would be nice to have heat and a windshield occasionally in the winter, even in Texas!
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I have an EA82 with a Hitachi. I already have the kit, but just looking to get any pointers before I reassemble. Would a good soaking help loosen up any gunk before reassembly, I already tore it down to check the internals.
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Mine is a 4WD model, with an engine swap. I assume the transmission is the original, but it could have been swapped as well. If original, there would just be a u-joint not connected to a driveshaft, right? My auto shifter has the push-button 4WD, but its the S/R model. I will look at the rear of the transmission to verify that it is the 4WD unit.
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I am about to start taking parts off the RX for my GL. What engine bits are compatible? I was thinking about taking the alternator, compressor, power steering and some other bits. I think it was parked due to a cooling issue, a water pump failure I think. Would the heads be any better than the non-turbo?
If I take the rear axle, can I change the gears to match the 4EAT? How difficult is a rear disc brake conversion? Is it worth the trouble?
The interior is not in any shape I would want to fuss with. The GL is in good shape overall.
The engine sounds smooth, when I can get it to idle low enough. I have the carb disassembled right now for cleaning and rebuilding. The left cylinder head is leaking oil on the exhaust, fairly large amounts. I will probably remove the heads and replace the gaskets, doing the timing kit and new valve cover gaskets as well, new valve cover gaskets. Is there anything else I should consider giving attention while I am in there?
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If I swapped in an EJ engine, would I still be in the same situation? I would still have to get the wiring harness, right? Would the EJ engine fit with my automatic transmission? Would the EA fuel system work with and EJ engine? Would the EJ be a tighter fit in the GL bay?
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I tend to stay close to stock with drivetrain, so the turbo EA82 should be fine.
I had thought that the RX and GL had different gearing in the rear diff. I had planned to keep the auto, so my wife could drive it occasionally. Once it is running, it will be driven occasionally. My wife has a nice new car and I ride a motorcycle daily. This is mostly for really bad weather days and when my daughter stays home with me while mom goes out.
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The more I dig into the wagon, the more I think that a transplant may be a viable solution now. Working with the carb, I can get it close to a reasonable idle, but it probably needs a rebuild.
Now the bad. The engine leaks oil, but only when it runs.
I had swayed away from the swap, thinking that the wagon's carbed engine was a good starting point. Now, I am considering more and more taking the drivetrain out of the RX and replacing parts when it is out. The drivetrain looks a bit better than that of the wagon. Having a FI turbo and a manual DR transmission would be nice, now it may be a viable solution.Here's the specs of each:
1988 GL wagon 4WD (blue) excellent body condition
EA82 carbed (probably a swap, half-assed)
Automatic, missing rear axle and driveshaft
1988 RX turbo (white) crap body condition
EA82 FI turbo
Manual, dual range, 4WD
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My 88 GL wagon is almost rust-free. I think that the car has eluded the rust monster by never stopping, the Blue Meanie has over 237k miles!
I had a '56 Hudson that had a rust problem. I used a spray treatment that looked like primer, but it stopped the rust from spreading. It was like a cancer cure in a can!
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The wagon's engine bay has some wires and such that are not connected, so I am thinking that the engine is not its original.
The coupe is a white RX, looks to be original. The owner said the car was not modified, just repaired and maintained occasionally in the years he had it.
Maybe my ideas were a bit out there, but I wanted to get a better idea of what was possible and how much work would be involved. I may just put a Webber on the current engine, take a few parts off the RX and be done with it.
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The RX is really in need of attention. I am not up for another restoration.
I already have plans to swap out the drums for discs on my wagon. Are the wheelbases the same? Could I take the rear axle and driveshaft directly to the wagon from the RX? Once I have all I want from the wagon, the RX is going, either to the scrappers or someone who would want to start with a rough shell to restore. But that's a while down the road...
Is it worth putting the five-speed and turbo engine in the wagon? I want FI in the wagon, but thought the Hitachi was a carb. Maybe the engine is not original. In that case, swapping in the turbo would be highly considered. Original is usually my preference, but that may be my route now.
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Well, I am finally getting around to doing something with my Subaru. She is an '88 wagon in superb condition, with around 238k miles. EA82, Hitachi carb, automatic, minus driveshaft/rear axle. I found another '88 donor car, a hatch with the EA82 turbo FI engine. The hatch has only around 130k miles.
What is out of the question as far as a swap? I would like the FI system on the wagon, unless swapping the engines is going to be same amount of work. If the transmission is compatible, it would be nice to swap the slushbox for a manual. Are the rear axle and driveshaft the same? If I go for the whole engine, I would probably have to replace many little bits as the coupe sat a few years longer in a moist environment. It lost much of the exhaust and some of the lower body, but it was neglected anyway. The wagon is almost complete as far as the body. It only needs a single trim piece, windshield and a headlight to look good for an '88 wagon. The coupe is also severely dented and banged up on the body. Are the windshields the same?
I know the lighter hatch would be a more fun sport project, but I have a ways preferred wagons.
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Very Nice! Where did you get the kit? My current 88 wagon is not far from being streetable again, picking up another 88 wagon donor this weekend. I haven't put very much into this so far. My wife would love me to start putting money into something she would drive, instead of motorbikes
Did you run into any issues lifting your wagon? Any resources that I could look into for my 88? I miss taking my cars offroad.
My first was a 84 Toyota Tercel 4WD with a 6-speed manual. I thought about getting another, but the Scooby Doo showed up at a great price point. I actually was able to drive it the day I got it, but carb issues keep it from passing emissions now.
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Very Nice! Where did you get the kit? My current 88 wagon is not far from being streetable again, picking up another 88 wagon donor this weekend. I haven't put very much into this so far. My wife would love me to start putting money into something she would drive, instead of motorbikes
Did you run into any issues lifting your wagon? Any resources that I could look into for my 88? I miss taking my cars offroad.
My first was a 84 Toyota Tercel 4WD with a 6-speed manual. I thought about getting another, but the Scooby Doo showed up at a great price point. I actually was able to drive it the day I got it, but carb issues keep it from passing emissions now.
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No pic of the odo, but my 88 GL wagon has 237k on her and still feels solid. Now if it would just run...
Levon
roof rack help please?
in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
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I see them now. My old Toyota had glaringly obvious gutters to mount the Yak to. I put my Yak on this evening and like it. I had to flex it a bit to get it to fit, though...:-\