92_rugby_subie

I hope the occupants are all okay!

I wish I had a decent camera or GD lived closer cuz this thing is puzzling :-\ I dont wanna do a part out of this car... Its at only 167k...its just a baby i wish people who actually cared would drive Subarus and those who didnt drove Hondas.

Timing belt and water pump will be done soon, gotta order the kit and find somewhere to do it, apparently when I put the new wheels on Ned, someone told the landlord and he reminded my parents that although no fluids are involved, its still part of the rental agreement. Its a clanking noise in the engine... so Im thinking something along the timing belt line has gone south, so hopefully timing belt and water pump will fix that. Has coolant and oil, and neither are mixed, so... Cant be headgaskets right

Oh and CEL is on when car is running When car is not running but on the on position, light flashes, but I dont know where to start counting the flashes, nor do I know how to pull the codes.

Update on the Legacy. So yes it is a 1993. Only FWD (Just plain Jane Legacy L) Definitely will need work. Not sure so much about the engine.. The bumper and hood and corner markers arent on right. Will get pictures in a bit. Sucks it has 14 inch wheels I was hoping it had 15s, people seem to want those. Symptoms: Temp gauge stays at 3/4 after about 20 minutes of running, then when accelerating it goes to the top and stays there even back down at idle. Left it running, touched all the hoses, warm but not burn your hand off hot. Does sound kinda rough but didnt die a single time (about 7.2 mile drive and quite a few stoplights) Smells pretty bad, smoke coming from center of the engine, looks like is coming out of the crank pulley... GD had a car that had an idler that stuck and kept running, it just sheered off the bolt and used it as an axle, thinking maybe this engine is doing that too?

I apologize... I have seen people say "What are the CEL codes" and I had always assumed that was something to do with the computer.

What is a CEL? I thought timing too, I will have to check that as well Can you run coverless on an EJ22? I have no covers on my EA82

^ you have been busy. I have not just lazy haha

1993 Legacy Sedan Auto transmission 167k miles Clean title *although hood was replaced* New $200 stereo and brand new alternator Recent oil change Driven no more than 15 miles daily for last 2 years. Whats wrong: Engine shakes badly (or so they say, I havent personally driven it yet) It will idle very rough, shaking the car, and especially at stop lights. No smoke. Then it will just die. I think it will start back up, but I never asked. She hasnt driven it in almost a month. Things to check: Injectors Plugs and wires Coil pack Anything else?

Yupp got them mounted. Ill have to unmount them to paint them, but I may just do that myself later on... Couldnt be happier with the way it looks: Definitely lifted it a bit, but oh well. But Spencer... Youre adding so much cool stuff to you EA82, its hard for Ned to keep up

Yes this is Ned, GDs old 1986 GL. D/R 5 speed. I love this car, hes seen me buy cars that werent worth what Ive paid, so he gave me a great deal

Why thank you I hope so. Gotta pass the GD test still, I dont know if he will like it but I hope so lol

Here is a better picture - before and after of Ned. His old wheels are for sale in the for sale section if any interest arises. 3 amazing tires, one is shot (from front right suspension issue) Before: After:

Thank you, I love this Sedan. Still a baby, just rolled to 168k today... Need to do an Oil change in next few days, pretty sure its last one was just after 165k

Its stock. May leave this color and just repaint it to match (has some spots that need some work and paint seems to be fading on hood) Peugeot 15 inch wheels on 195/60/15 just put on today - need to get them actually painted, but having the tread on these tires is REALLY good since the other ones (for sale forum) had very bad tread on front right tire.

Im thinking thatd be fun, to both your ideas. Neds not 100% look wise but hes down. And I have wanted to organize little get togethers, but Im afraid Im terrible at planning and not much of a social butterfly for that sense.

Will get better pics when he is clean and its daylight.

We have ALL been waiting for this... Okay I have been waiting for this... :cool:

167,880 miles on it currently. Last time it was on the stand and they drove it, Im pretty sure just that front right tire was bouncing up and down...

Does it make that sound for just a few seconds...? Mine does the same thing (86 GL sedan) and my 92 Loyale & 85 DL did the same thing... I kinda figured it was the sound of the system turning off and expelling pressurized air... So unless you think you have a boa in your dashboard, I think its nothing to worry about, at least in my experience of 3 Subarus that have done that...

OOOOOO Got it, so while parked and on all 4 wheels I should try and move the tire in and out? Like just shake it back and forth and attempt to hear a clunk? If this clunk does happen, then I need to replace my struts?

Okay so to a near complete noob... I need to replace my strut and steering rack boot?

Alright I will try. There is a walmart just up the road.

So this has been a mystery issue with GD and I. He has torn the front end apart multiple times and hasnt seen anything. Ned, my 1986 Subaru GL 4WD has these symptoms: Uneven tire wear front right tire. Knocking when turning (very quiet once warm) Feels loose when driving and accelerating to the left (weight on that tire) When at full lock to the left, feels like the tire is flat (but its at 40psi) I know my steering wheel boot is torn on that side, but that is not the cause of everything. Tread is now eating into the wear line, and although Ill have new tires put on soon, I obviously dont want the new tires being eaten This could possibly be an alignment issue, but what about the noises and the full lock to the left thing...

Is anyone close to Portland Oregon that has access to a tire machine? I need to mount 15 inch tires on my Peugeot wheels, but Les Schwab wants to charge $108 and I dont have that. Maybe could work out a trade? I clean floors or something, or help you work on your Subie? I have some experience that I have learned from GD (that Im very thankful for) that could apply. Let me know, I could chip in a few bucks, but nowhere near what Les Schwab expects