kybishop

I got rid of my 96 Jeep ZJ (grand cherokee) cause I wanted better mpg's. So I drive a 98 VW TDI jetta daily (40-41 all around, 48-50 on trips) and I have this GL for getting me to the places we like to play. The jeep was a bit of a workout getting the kayaks on and off the top due to height. This 86 GL is a piece of cake to load and unload from up top as the roof is so low. Kudos to the GL for rooftop hauling. Pics are from this past weekend out. And the subaru is a great, not greak, kayak hauler. Can not edit title unfortunately. Had to put her in 4wd to get to the put in. But it was a beautiful day for kayaking. Took the kids, they love it.

I'm third owner on this one. Traded a bed for it to the second owner. Read the owners manual and saw a name I recognized. Called him up and he said, "yes, I bought a new 86 Subaru GL wagon, it was green. I would like to have that car back." I am enjoying it. Running with no muffler at the moment, quite a rumble. Exits in front of rear wheel. EA82 SPFI doner car comes with new exhaust. Doner has power steering too which I don't have. Doner also has 4 nice doors with power windows I will not be using if any interest. That tan color or light yellow, whichever it is. KB

I am quite fond of it myself. Our 2000 Outback we have is close to the same green, a bit darker. What part of Kentucky you in John? I am in Frankfort.

Some pictures of my 86 GL wagon. Nice wagon. Good solid runner. Bit of rust on rockers and typical places but solid underneath. Have a 77,000 mile EA82 SPFI slated to swap in soon. I do not see many in this light green. Anybody else? Interior is brown without a rip or crack.

Thanks. Swapping my carbed EA82 with a low mileage SPFI EA82.

How much does an EA82 engine weigh? Could not find in search. Thanks. KY

Thanks guys, for the info. Yes, whole SPFI setup. I printed out the swap documentation, thanks for the heads up. It is a 77,000 mile car with new timing belts, manifold gaskets and tune up. The front left was then introduced to a concrete wall. So I am buying to swap it all over to my GL. I got the quad headlight swap items from Edrach coming so I should be in pretty good shape. Maybe look at an SJR lift.

I have an 86 GL 4x4 wagon with the carbed 1.8. Bought an 87 DL 2 wheel wagon (yet to pick it up) with the 1.8 SPFI and auto tranny. I am keeping the 5 speed manual in the GL and plan to swap the SPFI in from the DL. Will this 87 1.8 SPFI with auto bolt right up to the 5 speed manual in the 86 GL? Thanks.

I have an 86 GL wagon 4x4 with the carbed 1.8. I am getting ready to possibly purchase a complete doner, wrecked 87 1.8 spfi 2 wheel drive. I was wondering if anyone close to Central Kentucky (Frankfort) would be interested in doing the swap or know someone who could. I am limited on time with both working full time, kids and home renovations. I don't need another project right now but would really like to have this swapped into my GL. The SPFI only has 77,000 miles on it, recent timing belts and tune up. Whole car with front left damage. Let me know if interested. Doner has good interior and good low mileage auto tranny and rest of body looks to be good and if someone wanted rest of parts not used as partial payment, that works too. Thanks. Kevin

Excellent. Thanks much. Kevin

I have a 1986 carbed 4x4 gl and have found a doner. It is an 87 2 wheel drive 1.8 spfi with 77,000 miles. Literally, it was owned by an older lady that drove it to church, grocery and her sons house. The whole car is $200, damaged in wreck to front end. Engine and all but front left fine. Where is the link to the write up for swapping 1.8 carb to 1.8 spfi? How difficult of a total engine swap is this as far as what all I need to add from the doner? Is the SPFI run by computer or is it all pretty simple? Thanks.

What year did the 1.8 first have the SPFI?

I ended up removing the entire compressor. Thanks all.

Yeah, I thought about that. Was trying to avoid opening up the lines and playing with Freon.

My bad, I meant EA82. I first posted it was on an EA81. Looking to remove the pulley on my EA82. Thanks again.

Thanks. I looked briefly in my Haynes manual, did not see much on it. My brother has a puller.

My A/C pulley is locking up on me. I was just going to pull the pulley off so I could still drive it. I removed the nut off the pulley but can not get the pulley free. Is there a retainer still on this thing? Special tool to remove the center? I see two small holes for maybe a special wrench? On the 1986 GL wagon EA82. I can not just remove the compressor as it is on the inside and the alternator is mounted off the compressor on the outside. Just looking for a simple fix without messing with coolant lines etc. The pulley is in the way, can not just by-pass it with the belts. It is smack in the middle of where the belts need to go, can not NOT use it with it gone. Thanks. Kevin

Found one in my home town. Kevin

Looking at a head gasket replacement and timing belt change on our OBW. I am located in Frankfort Kentucky which is an hour east of Louisville Kentucky, half hour west of Lexington Kentucky and an hour and a half south of Cincinnati Ohio. Any recommended and or trusted mechanic for this kind of work on a 2000 OBW, 2.5 would be greatly appreciated. Thanks all. Kevin

Thanks guys, that is great information and makes me feel better. I know it feels a lot heavier than an 85 VW Golf I had. The doors are heavier and shut much more solid. We also have a 2000 Outback Wagon and it feels very solid and has great crash test scores.

I am wondering how the old GL wagons and old Subarus hold up in crashes and collisions. I have an 86 GL wagon, run mainly around town in it and shuffle kids to school and other activities from time to time. I was just concerned how these hold up in a wreck or collision with another vehicle. Thanks all. Kevin

Funny thing, I had thought the very same thing right after I posted this. Maybe its a bulb out. I had just checked them all not too long ago. Sure enough, front right turn signal bulb is out. Thanks all.

My right turn signal all the sudden started blinking really fast. On all my previous cars I simply replaced the flasher. Refering to the manual it says to contact Subaru as something may be wrong in the signal system. Any experience with this? This is on my 1986 EA82 wagon.

What is a fair price on a used and working SPFI system these days? Ballpark range. SPFI and fuel pump etc. Thanks.

Thanks, that's all I needed to know.