'84 Flat-Four

I've had it with the darn 4wd light staying on when it's not engaged. So being the cheap broke fool that I am, I raid my box of junk and find the perfect quick fix... check it out...

Hey Greybeard... I found awesome info at the below links, thanks to Legacy777. Hope this helps... Rotor thread: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=34584&highlight=heat+sink+rotor Rotor article: http://www.surrealmirage.com/subaru/brakes.html

Once again, I am humbled by the overwhelming level of expertise on this board. Often times its difficult with my noobishness to even post a seemingly dumb thing such as this. But fortune favors the prepared mind, and I am prepared to be embarrassed in order to learn.... many thanks! To answer your question Spiffy, no, can't move forward or backwards after braking hard. Pumping sets it free... but Gloyale makes a good point regarding attributing it mistakenly to another solution. So I took a look at both rear drums, and the springs look good, in fact new-ish. Gave everything a good cleaning, and incidentally, eliminated an annoying rubbing sound by removing a hardened clump of dirt/dust/rust from the groove of the backplate assembly, woohoo! So OK, point well-taken, I will not do that again. I do intend to switch to discs for the rear, but my budget will not allow that to happen for a while (planning & saving for a Weber swap). Boy do I want to try to replicate this with hill-holder disconnected... but I won't:-\ Thanks again all! "USMB keeps my Soob alive" - my future t-shirt idea...

I've searched through the threads and haven't found anything specific to my issue... please forgive me if there is and just haven't found it. I have read that braking while in reverse will help to get sticky drums to adjust. Well, yesterday I tried this technique, and while I admit, I hit the brakes really hard (not slam, but harder than normal) I found myself with locked brakes all-around. After 2 or 3 pumps of the pedal, the brakes would release and everything would go back to normal. Any ideas? Thanks!

Looks super sweet man! I dig it! You do nice work! what a quiet forum you were posting in... strange.

I got an email announcement for this... thought I'd pass it on... Subaru Road Racing Team Thunderbolt Raceway at New Jersey Motorsports Park May 2, 2009 After contending for the Drivers’ Championship in the Grand-Am Koni Challenge last year, the Subaru Road Racing Team (SRRT) returns on May 2, 2009 to New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP) which serves as the third round in this very competitive road racing series. Returning drivers Kristian Skavnes and Andrew Aquilante will share driving duties in their #111 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT spec.B sedan. To celebrate Subaru’s corporate partnership with NJMP, we are pleased to extend a 10% discount on race day tickets for Saturday, May 2nd, or on a Saturday/Sunday ticket package for that weekend. PLUS, the following exclusive benefits will be available to the first sixty (60) Subaru owners that call and order race day tickets†: · Access for two to Subaru hospitality suite including lunch* · One VIP infield parking pass* · Up to two pre-race Parade Laps Track, event, and ticket information can be found at http://www.NJMP.com. Access http://www.grand-am.com/koni for information on the 2009 KONI Sports Car Challenge series. * Subaru hospitality suite and Subaru VIP infield parking locations plus instructions to participate in Saturday’s Parade Lap activity will be included in mailed ticket package. † Only available for pre-sale by dialing 856.327.7217 and referencing code SUB. Applicable for mail delivery of tickets or pick up at will call window. Cannot be purchased at ticket window on event day nor combined with any other offer. We respect your privacy and want you to know that we obtained your e-mail address from information you provided when visiting our site. We do not share e-mail addresses with any outside companies. If you would like to specify the types of e-mail messages you receive from us, or if you prefer not to receive any future e-mail messages from us, please click here. Subaru of America, Inc., 2235 Route 70 West, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 © Subaru of America, Inc. | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | California Privacy Rights | Subaru.com

oops, wrong pic... Thats my mom, two sisters, and my awesome niece Little Sarah... This should be the right one... sorry y'all...

Here's me and my wife from about a year & a half ago at her sister's wedding. I really don't have any pics of me & the Soob strangely,... hmmm, mental note...

Very cool indeed... Nobody was on,... maybe cause everybody is working like I should be

Good for you man! You just lived out one of my dreams! That's awesome All sad, i mean... said & done,... are they worth it? new or used, man, they sure are pricey...

Congratulations!!! I know the feeling! (at least from a jersey perspective) Rock on with your bad self!

So I got the thumbs-up from my better-half I got hammered on my taxes and am much poorer now . I will most likely sign-up/register in a week or so. but I am worried about the trip out there with my 84 GL. I think I'm gonna try to recruit a chase-vehicle, maybe my bro-in-law... if that doesn't workout, then I may have to chase your Soobs out there... Cool offer for the shared camping! Thanks! I'm a nice guy, I swear!

Thanks GD! I figured that would be the answer... I know there's a HiCrappy in the JY which is affordable, but what I want is a Weber 32/36... much more moolah! In the meantime, what are the consequences if I let it go until next month/payday... it started up fine this morning, 1st try, & drove rather well. It's only leaking when it's cranking and not firing right up... but while driving/idling it doesn't.

EA81 Hitachi carb I had trouble starting it this morning, so when I took a look at the backside of the carb I noticed gas slowly leaking out of the following area... driver's side in the throttle body... seems to be a recessed port of some kind. My FSM doesn't indicate what it is... and its definitely leaking out of this "hole", not the gasket seam... First pic is a large area shot, second pic is area in question... What is it?

Running it by the wife tonight for financial reasons... if she's cool with it, I will register tonight! Roughly 2.5 hr drive?, I think the Soob can handle it... Is there going to be a Soob-caravan heading out there? When are you heading out? Can I just pop a tent up, or do I have to pay the $15 for a campsite?

Welcome! Awesome site with awesome people! I can't help you out with your Brat, but there are plenty of Brat owners here who will most definitely hook you up with all of the info, tips & tricks your cranium can digest! Are you near Lancaster PA? There's a Meet in May (15th i think) in Carlisle PA. Here's the thread http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=94250 Welcome again! Let's see some pics of your Soob!

My hill holder is currently leaking. To all those who disconnected it, does this stop the leaking? Does "disconnecting it" simply involve unlatching the cable, or re-routing brake lines? I would like to keep it functioning, so has anyone tried repairing the leaking hill-holder? Any input will be helpful and much appreciated... ?

Abso-freakin-lutely! I was pissed i couldn't make it out to the last barrens meet... I'm thinkin of going to Carlisle though...

I am happier than a pig in sh*#! The old girl passed emissions with zero ppm to spare; the HC value was exactly the cut-off limit... For the past two weeks I've been adjusting the idle mixture & idle speed screws to get the best combo. Filled her up with 93 octane, added some Seafoam to the gas tank, and gave her fresh oil. In Salem County NJ, the inspections go by appointments, so I ran her for about an hour prior to showing up - got her nice and hot. While hot, and before pulling in, I adjusted the idle speed to hover at slightly below 1000 rpm... I was nervous as hell. I wasn't sure if the old girl would start back up once the tech jumped in to do his thing... but she did, not once, but four different times! Everything seemed to be going smoothly, then they took off the gas tank cap to pressure test it... the cap failed! I felt like saying "I'll be right back...", but no worries... got a new GT cap already and got a follow-up appointment on Monday. The best part is if I go back within 45 days, all they do is check the cap, not re-perform the whole inspection! WooHoo!

I have a dirt driveway, besides 2 jackstands and the "built-in" tool shelf in the engine compartment, that's my "shop". Oh yeah, and the "tool shed" in the back of the wagon... So what do you guys have the luxury of working in?

Love it! Necessity is the mother of invention! I give you both props for your innovative thinking!

Me too. I was a bit disappointed when I couldn't find United States listed in the drop-down for residency (i think it fell under "overseas-other"). Is the reason for this that the boxer-diesel won't be released in the U.S., as my buddy told me, or is this untrue? it's obvious Subaru is going for the "sophisticated" look/feel/appeal... where does that leave my broke arse? :-\ .... i guess still in my dirt driveway working on my 84 wagon... Sweet rides though! Is it just me or does that Forrester look enormous compared to current models?

Welcome! It's great to see another Soobaholic from the Philly area! I used to live in Queen village by 2nd & Christian. In Jan I moved to Pitman NJ (South Jersey) with my wife. Boy do I miss the city!!!! I still work at UPenn so its too bad, I still get a taste of Philly... It simmers me down when i get the urge to move back... haven't been offroading in the barrens yet, but maybe this is what I need to get the Philly-fever outta me can't help you out with your soob, I'm still a noob and still wet behind the ears i got an 84 wagon and i'm still learning about it... everything so far has been incredibly easy to work on! This site is tremendous and the members here rock! I have no doubt you'll get all the info and help you need here! Fred

You are without a doubt, THE MAN! Huge help and much appreciated sir!

As badly as I wanted to, my Soob couldn't even attempt to make it to this meet. Did it happen? Any pics? Edit: My bad... didn't see the other 3 pages... oops