Suberstar88

Did you use primer? or did you just sand over with 600 grit the factory paint?

smokey point near mt.vernon/Burlington? I visit there bout 3 times a year.

Thanks for the offer, but it's an ea82=)

Is there anyway to fool my computer so my check engine light doesnt glow? My Purge control valve is bad, i dont have the 150 bucks to waste on it, so i have black tape over my check engine lol.

Do you use primer? And does it just roll on?

Im looking to spray paint my wagon an army flat green, Im going to sand,primer, and paint, but i cant find a flat green paint! only primer. So was wondering what brand of paint has the best selection and durability. Looked into CARC but it's way to complicated for my painting skills lol.

I just bought a pair of lights for my front bumper,thanks for posting this thread=) Has anyone put lights on the wagon front cargo bar, are they strong enough and far enough forward?

I use 89 octane fuel, thats low grade where i live.

The motor only has 127k on it, the oil pump is working great, 14 at idle, middle when warmed up and going. The oil is only 2k miles old, but the sparks plugs do need changed, i get paid today so im getting some plugs, belts, fuel filter and ill replace the oil just to get a baseline. Im sure its not a CV. hope that helps a lil more=)

I called my local wrecking yard in wenatchee,wa for a 5-speed d/r tranny, He didnt have one in stock but could order one for $500, is that reasonable?(sounds a lil steep). Was wondering if anyone knew a good place for those around central washington and the skagit valley area.

I bought my wagon with a non-functional auto tranny, with the help of my next door neighboor (a subaru guru) we had it in and out in no time, it's fairly easy, you will want an engine hoist(or makeshift one out of a sturdy board and ratchet strap) and a jackstand, and a set of basic tool's. And there are plenty of people willing to give you info on this process, keep that awesome wagon.

My ea82 spfi motor is tapping when going up hill's, at first i figured it was the valves (they used to tap at idle due to a fram filter >.< ) when i replaced the filter the idle tapped stoped a lil bit after, but when driving there is a loud repetive tap, i hope its not a rod, any suggestions? Forgot to mention it only does it on up-hill driving.

[quote name= I want a Blue Heeler to ride around with me, that way no one will mess with my stuff while Im in the store (I keep a lot of stuff in my Wagon). Im not too worried about it gettin stolen, it sticks out like a sore thumb. -Bill[/quote] Blue Heeler's are one of my favorite breed's, If you're a hunter you will love this dog. They can chase a trail very well.

I will start posting pics, ive been trying to find my video camera charger cord so i can make vid's for youtube, but i have a nice digital camera ill start to bring wheelin=) im doing it all the time=P

So me and a buddy decided to go mobbin up #2 canyon in the wenatchee valley, He drives a mazda b2600 4x4 5-speed, i drive a 88 gl automatic push button. In crawling he always beats me(But the subie still does well), today was different, we were EVEN in snow hill climbs lol. I was soo proud of my subie=)

I want that car sooo bad, if i ever find one for sell in town im buying it!

even in my 3AT single range 4x4 88' gl, I still do stuff that I thought i provably couldnt do. So when i get the money and time im gonna go over to spokane and pull me one out of the wrecking yard for like $100, need the clutch assemb too,anything else i need to remember to grab?

I wish subaru would have made an ea82 3 dorr hatch!! it looks soo sweet lolhttp://offroadingsubarus.com/concptea82hatch.html

How much of a difference does this mod make?

I know the 5-speed d/r is far the better choice, but is there anything wrong with puttin a lift and big tires on a push-button 5-speed?

Awesome write up dude, the brat looks great, im diggin the turbo logo!! What tires are ya plannin to put on that bad boy?

Yea,ill take a longer look at it, it's cold as hell outside so i didnt want to play around with it too much=)

So i get most the bolts off my passenger side fender to take a look at the snorkle, but theres two damn bolts right behind the light that no tool i own can get to and get leverage on!! Do i really have to take the front bumper off too?

Thanks for that paint tip, sounds exactly what i want lol.

Im so jealous, that sounds exactly how i want my rig to look, ive always wanted a jerry can, every single detail you listed i have thought about! argh want to trade?=P