Martin

ok, well i think there were some differences because the 87 was carbed and the 89 is FI, but I have found sources for the power and the ignition switch connection, but where is the fuel pump relay or connection so I can run a kill switch?

hey, so the 87 gl kicked the bucket, but i scored an 89 gl for cheap. need to wire up some things the 87 had, but under the dash doesn't have the same sources for 12 that i was previously using. are there any empty/unused connections, or do i have to tap into other things. also, planning on putting in some kill switches (likely fuel, ignition, maybe starter) since my carpets are out, does anyone know if the ground from the fuel pump runs in the bundle of wires, and what colour it is. and is there somewhere the ignition wires meet at a connector (hopefully under dash), or do i have to go in at the steering column?

so there is the connection that runs the ignition power to the carb. there are 3 different wires... 2 of them are at 12 volts, and 1 is at 5volts. the 2 at 12 volts will both cause clicking when power is added to them. one being the ADS at the front, the other on the drivers side of the carb. Then the 5 volts is what heads over to the passenger side (choke?), which seems low but it works. any other ideas? other components with vacuums or thermosensors that would prevent idling.

the timing could have moved, but doesn't seem loose... and I can't get it to idle to check it. it's definitely firing on all 4 cylinders. skip is right about the lack of o2, as it's not a feedback carb, no ecu to get codes. the fuel filter under the car by the fuel pump is the only filter. i will check the ADS, something like that seems to be more likely.

1987 gl w hitachi carb. randomly died a few times on bumpy roads, some with puddles. everytime it would fire up but idle rough/ or die without pushing on the gas pedal. a couple of times it was really rough and wanting to die until i really revved it up and it gave a bit of a backfire, then it was perfect again. disty cap was dry everytime. changed the fuel filter & pour carb cleaner and seemed to be doing fine. then it happened again and it's not "fixing itself" put new plugs, cap, rotor, sprayed for vacuum leaks, egr seems to be springing back as it should. was able to idle, took it for a spin around the block and barely made it back. cold start up seems to work (choke) and pushing on the gas to rev it can take it up smooth all the way to the redline, but for the life of me it wont idle... rough, jumping revs, or just dies. how can everything work so well, but not at idle? carb? lacking fuel at idle? help! thanks.

Yeah, I know there are quite a few island people on here... I just haven't been around the board lately, so I'm not quite sure what they are up to. It's not the oil passage gasket because we found that one and it is an original, although it looks like it was damaged by someone who previously "repaired" something in the area... so maybe they added that square one as a lazy fix.

A buddy is replacing the head gaskets on an EA82 and has managed to discover a small square rubber seal stuck to a rack. Is there a seal like that anywhere in the camshaft housing or cylinder head? Everything so far appears round... if there is a home for it, where does it go?? Thanks.

What sort of performace or physical results can you notice during your driving if your engine or tranny mounts start getting bad. I haven't had time, or good weather to actually take a look at the yet. But if I peel out on wet pavement or something, then I get a pretty bad shuttering... (CV's have been replaced) Thanks.

How long ago were the timing belts done? Just a thought that maybe the belts jumped a tooth, or were done wrong and are slightly off. Seems like most other things have been mentioned, but that was not.

Yeah, I noticed the same thing when I read it... but then I noticed it was from Tennessee... You could probably advance your timing a bit more than 8 degrees for even better results.

A problem has come up in the auto loyale that is seems to have a squeak/sqeal coming from it ONLY at 2250 rpm. I have never noticed that, but apparantly after someone test driving it, it seems to do this now. I've been busy with school exams, so haven't really checked out too much. All I can think or right now is alt belts, maybe a waterpump, or crazy exhaust rattles. Thanks in advance. Gotta love it when strangers mess things up for ya.

Nah, it's not total enjoyment. It's not fun working on the subes when you have to. Preventative maintanence, or fixing things when you have time seem to go a lot faster. That thing has just been one dumb thing after another for you. But it will have to be in perfect running order soon.

What haven't you manage to break yet on this "easy timing belt fix" car?? Soon, you will just end up with one turbo dual range, and an carb'd auto if you keep tinkering.

Definitely a little crazy... but aren't all subaru owners. Where is he from?

Oooh, sounds cool. Seeing how noone else got to use Mt Cain roads this year, I dont see why you shouldn't be get to go out for a sesh. First I need to find some turbo wagon that isn't rusty (you have all the luck Trevor) and then I can get going on all of the other stuff. Maybe I'll get something going in the summer when I have more time. Even though my carb'd sube is managing to perform very well for herself, it's just not the same. Were you guys thinking of going down to WCSS?

Are you guys starting to breed those dual range turbo wagons up there?? I want one! haha.

Get it fixed??

5 of them... he must want to give one to me....

You could always get one of those air deflectors (fairings?) to reduce noise at highway speeds and not use the bars when you dont need anything on the roof.

It's been a while since you did the actual work is it not? Just making sure that you are ruling out coolant that may have been spilled in the process and some air in the system taking coolant from the expansion tank. I would guess it's some pinhole leak in one of the hoses... maybe the same one that you just changed on the turbo wagon. The hose in the white loyale had 3 holes before I could actually find it and the coolant wasn't just burning off instantly. It might take some time, but I'm sure you are bound to find it. I am guessing you will be looking for leaks tomorrow... haven't moved yet have you??

I'm pretty sure when I had my entire cluster apart in piece, the needles were just pulling straight off.

What, you mean it is just not "simply sliding out"?? Hopefully this doesn't turn into another "intake-like" project...

That looks sweet. Got a side shot of it? Where about in BC are you from? Seems like there are more and more BC people here everyday.

I'm sure next time there could be a lot more subarus rounded up if there is more notice too. Just we were working on some subarus and had to drive our subarus there... before we knew it, 4 EA82's just hanging out. haha.

A large shop... and the rest of us are outside like suckers... hahaa. I still have to see the finished results. I hear is also does well racing people down the highway....