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Carb and MPFI heads valvetrain
Crazyeights replied to Probz's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
One bank of your 1.8L is about 900cc. Maybe you could use a matched pair of VW carbs or a pair from a motorcycle. You are also going to have to find or make some good quality throttle linkage. It needs to be adjustable too so that you can sync the carbs. As far as the heads go my thoughts are to stick with the single port version. Your exhaust port on the output side of the head is only a single port. The MPFI heads aren't worth the added trouble and expense. Do it right and you'll make good power for what it is. It'll look cool too if you are detail oriented. Please keep thread updated and post pictures. -
Rear Brake Caliper Rebuild Kit
Crazyeights replied to nick2k's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
I used Impreza or early Legacy, I can't remember which, brakes on the rear my 1992 Loyale. It only takes minor modifications to make the backing plate fit. The pictures and directions are on this board. -
'83 Gl-10 Wagon "Dorothy"
Crazyeights replied to wilsonia's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
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Very nice! I don't see many 4wd sedans especially with a turbo! I would really like to see some more pictures. Do you have any of the interior and the engine bay? Thank you for sharing
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strangest symptoms, ea82T 1988
Crazyeights replied to turbodog's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
What is the compression in all 4 cylinders? Is the valve timing correct? As I recall once you install the inside timing belt you have to turn the engine one full revolution before installing the second belt. A cylinder leakdown test would also give us some useful information. -
Newby to the group, saying hello!
Crazyeights replied to redcomet's topic in Meet n' Greet. Your USMB Welcome Center
Welcome to the USMB! In my opinion this is one of the best resources online for older Subarus. Your projects sound interesting. Perhaps you might be interested in starting a thread or two about your cars? Hint - we all like lots of pictures -
I have 40+ years of experience as a certified advanced level Master Tech and I am still employed in the field full time. I own a 1989 GL10 Turbo wagon (EA82T / 4EAT) in good shape along with a pretty good stash of extra parts. I own 2 other EA wagons as well. One is a lifted 1983 GL wagon with an EJ22, custom built 3.9 full time dual range trans, and a clutch style LSD rear diff. The second one is an AWD 1992 Loyale with an EJ22, EJ 5MT transmission, and a 5 lug conversion. Both cars have 4 wheel disc brakes. According to some people I must be an idiot too. Do I care what other people think about me, my cars, or what I do? Don't think so. I do what makes ME happy. I still hang out here and enjoy the USMB a lot. In my opinion this is one of the best resources online for older Subarus. I still check in here almost every day but I rarely post here anymore. Some people that post here seem to have moved on from EA Subarus and are down on our old cars for some reason. People world wide are restoring cars every day that are way harder to get parts for than an old Subaru. I say do what YOU want and what makes YOU happy. Will you make mistakes? Yes. Will you learn from them? Yes, without a doubt. I know I have. I am following your thread and enjoying it. Please keep it updated
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Service manuals
Crazyeights replied to Rotkehlchen1987's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
What the General said ^^^ without a doubt! -
New Here, Bought an Old Subaru
Crazyeights replied to Submaru's topic in Meet n' Greet. Your USMB Welcome Center
Looks pretty nice! I -
81 GL Hatch Front Camber Adjustment
Crazyeights replied to vesparex's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
I have had the SJR Lift 4" EA81 lift kit in my '83 for over 10 years now and I really like it. SJR Lift -
Best source for axles?
Crazyeights replied to Ionstorm66's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
I guess that's the difference between "mechanics" and technicians -
All my best to you and your family JesZeK. I am very sorry for your loss. Loosing a parent is one of the hardest things to go through. I lost my mother and several of my closest friends almost all at the same time not long ago. I pray for you that things will brighten up soon. -Jeff
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Home built hovercraft w/ ej22 power
Crazyeights replied to Hovercrafter's topic in Meet n' Greet. Your USMB Welcome Center
Are the plug wires on right? Is the timing belt lined up correctly? Sounds like a great project, do you have any pictures? -
Leaky master cylinder
Crazyeights replied to TXJayhawk's topic in Historic Subaru Forum: 50's thru 70's
As was said above ^^^^^ rebuild the brake system - especially ALL of the hydraulics NOW. I would park it and drive something else until all of the brake issues are taken care of. A brake fluid leak is nothing to fool with. Sooner or later you will try to stop and the pedal will suddenly go to the floor. I have had this happen in the past and it's scary! If your lucky it will only be a minor accident, could be you or someone else dies. The parts to fix this can probably still be located now, but not for much longer. Pay attention to the parking or emergency brake too. It often gets overlooked. Get used to testing it on a regular basis. It could save your butt one day. Find an empty road or parking lot and practice stopping without using the brake pedal (downshifting and parking brake) and see how well you do. I test this method with all of my cars periodically to stay sharp. -
Kia Sephia Sporty
Crazyeights replied to Loyale 2.7 Turbo's topic in Non Soob Cars and Bikes Discussion
The video looks good -
Kia Sephia Sporty
Crazyeights replied to Loyale 2.7 Turbo's topic in Non Soob Cars and Bikes Discussion
I am glad that you found the problem and that you and your family are ok! -
New rebuilt ea81 oil pressure
Crazyeights replied to Eriksund's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
I have worked on and built lots of EA81's. Based on my experience your pressures look fine. The owners manual for my 1983 wagon says the hot oil pressure can run close to zero on the factory gauge (which is not very accurate). I wouldn't worry about it. -
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1987 GL Transmission Shift Shaft Seal(s?)
Crazyeights replied to mka's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
I was still able to get all of the external seals from the dealer a few years ago when I did my build. Make sure to have someone lookup the right part numbers before you ask. Lots of dealer parts departments don't seem to have any interest looking up a $5.00 seal for a 30 year old car LOL. -
The Awesome Older Generation Picture Thread
Crazyeights replied to 6 Star's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
Nice car! Surely the reason it "feels down on power" is the EA82 -
Sjr vs ADF Lift Kits for GL/Loyale
Crazyeights replied to 89GLWarWGN's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
I've had an SRJ 4" lift kit in my '83 GL 4WD Wagon for over 10 years now without any problems, same axles too. Thanks Scott! -
Looks great as always Nico! Thanks for the update.
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EA81 adapter for oil pump?
Crazyeights replied to CarsonGrey's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
The EA81 oil pumps are SO EASY to break when removing them. Be VERY careful when removing it and you can probably just reseal it. Don't use a hammer or mallet to remove it. -
Oil Pressure Gauge and Idiot Light Wiring
Crazyeights replied to G3.Spiffy's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
The EA series engines run very low oil pressure at idle. This is even stated in the owners manual. The factory gauges are not accurate at all either. What I would do if your concerned about it is hook up a test gauge and monitor the oil pressure from a cold start until the engine is warmed up. Once you know what the pressures really are you can train yourself to use the factory gauge.