ReluctantMechanic

The mechanic is still working on it. I think he up to $400 parts and labor, ouch. He had the air filter enclosure removed and all the disconnected vacuum line plugged. He sprayed near the right head intake, center top front of the block and left head area, all gave similar increase in rpm's. Wierd! His next step is to one by one block every vacuum line to try and find the source. I don't understand how the leak can be sucking from these places that are so far apart.

I did not put a wrech on the bolts but I don't think this mechanic would of made that mistake.

I've got my 87 GL (EA82) wagon in the shop. The mechanic has rebuilt the carb. and replaced the intake manifold gasket. But it is still pulling air into the engine. Spraying carb choke cleaner anywhere on top of the engine increases the rpm significantly. Less than 90,000 miles on the vehicle. Compression on all four cylinders is a very uniform 150 psi. Any suggestions would be appreciated. RM

I sure would replace the cam seals since you already have the belts off. Don't know about the valve covers.

I stopped by Harbor Frieght at lunch today and got a $6.00, 4 inch gear puller. With just a little pressure the crank shaft sprocket was crying for mercy and came right off. There were a couple spots of rust "welding" the sprocket to the crank. The second sprocket came off without any tools. Another success story for the Ultimate Subaru Message Board!! Thanks for all the help!! RLM

Yep, it is stuck! Too late to do anymore tonight, will get a little more persusive with it tomorrow night and post how it goes. Appreciate the help.

Yep, the bolt is out, the pulley is off. Can't get the geared sprockets that drive the timing belts off.

The energy released (heat) in a electrical circuit is equal to the current squared time the resistance I*I*R. Sounds like the current is normal since the fuse is holding. So, that means you must have a high resistant joint, probably a connector or fuse holder. RLM

tyler j, you are talkin about the sprockets and not the v-belt pulley? RLM

Ok fellows, this has got to be easy but I sure don't see how to do it!! I want to get the crankshaft sprockets off my EA82, '87 GL wagon, so I can change the front crank seal. I've got the pulley off and the belts removed but don't see how to grab the sprockets and pull them off. I've tried some gentle prying but am afraid to damage the sprocket or damage the block gasket surface. The Subaru manual is a lot of help, it says "Remove crankshaft sprocket."???? I know the shaft is keyed but that is about it. Any help for a Subaru novice would be much appreciated.

I bought a 87 GL10 not too many months ago also. Got it apart right now, started with the radiator and then decided to change the belts while I had the radiator out, which then developed into tensioners, idler bearing, seals and now the oil pump.....but that is another story. Mine is an automatic and since I was not interested in performance I have not been concerned about the sluggish acceleration. But after reading some old threads and a little experimental driving it is evident that the engine performs best between 3 and 4,000 rpm or possible higher. With all the vacuum lines I would not be surprised if your problem is related the carb. Try searching the old threads and you will probably find some related topics. There are a lot of very knowledgeable "gear heads" on this board that can help you. RLM

Got the modulator installed without losing more than a cup of transmission fluid. Just screwed the old one out and quickly screwed the new one in. The new one is adjustable to set how much vacuum is required to downshift. I left it as set and it seems about right. I caught the fluid in a pan and examined it in the bright sunlight. It was slightly darker than new but did not smell burned at all. I think I will wait to change fluid and filter. Thanks for helping me get my Sue ba Rue going!!

Got the modulator ordered from PartsAmerica for less than $20 with shipping and tax, but will not be able to install till weekend. Thanks!!

Thanks for the tip, GLCraigGT. I found a few drops of transmission fluid on the vacuum side of the modulator. How is the transmission modulator connected inside the transmission? Do I need to drop the transmission pan to disconnect the modulator? Although this car is an 1987 model it has onyl 53,000 miles, would it be a good idea to change the fluid and filter at this time as well? Do you know a good internet source for Subaru parts? How about a source for Subaru shop manuals?

I recently purchased an 87 Subaru GL wagon, with automatic transmission and was checking the fluid levels and found the transmission fluid level was low. There was no fluid showing on the stick with the engine running in park so I added a full quart! The next day I checked it again and found the level to be just touching the bottom of the dip stick so I added another quart, probably a mistake. All of a sudden it started smoking big time out the exhaust. Can transmission fluid spill into the crankcase? If I added too much fluid why didn't the dip stick indicate it? What next, change the engine oil and filter and pull some transmission fluid out?