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thanks guys! Got it all figured out last night

Finished soldering some wires. Tachometer is working now. Round black plug on cluster - yellow wire. Just needed the service manuals for the loyale to confirm which one it was. JD was kind enough to host them: http://jdfinley.com/file-downloads/subaru-manuals/ FYI - there is no "stamping" on one of the "tracks" that says "Tach". So actually having it pulled out and in front of me... I can confirm that. I've traced plenty of wires mapping out keyboards, mother boards, printer PCB's, etc... It's kinda what I do for money. I picked some plugs, assumed, took pictures and posted because it was late and had work the next morning. Good to go now.

I agree - when I had the 1.8L in my car; swapping to the weber made it so much better

Really? Because I'm pretty sure I understand circuit boards. I already looked for the "stamping" on one of the "tracks" as you say. I didn't see it in plain view. It's probably there; I just didn't spend alot of time looking yesterday. I understand "tracing it along the board" would lead me to the correct wire... I ran out of time and thought I'd post because someone would know off the top of their head. I had guessed it might be these two plugs on the EA car because it was similar to the legacy I pulled the harness from. I now know which wire to use from my first/second picture... Black/Blue - Tachometer Green/White - Oil pressure light White/Green - Collant temp gauge Just need to know the wire on the cluster for the EA car.. any takers? I'll figure it out later when I get home... again.. just thought someone might know off hand.

Hello All, So I've finally finished my EJ swap on my GL wagon.. finally.. I'm just now setting up my gauges and had a question about the tachometer. I'm wondering what wire to tap into on the cluster plug of the EA harness? The cluster wiring is still in place on the EJ harness so I just need to know which color is the tach wire on the legacy cluster(from the ECU to the dash plug) and which color is the loyale tach(dash plug)? I included a few pictures to help with explaining. I thought it was probably easier posting on here then sorting through my mess of printed out factory manual pages.. EJ harness wires going to cluster plug on the "legacy" harness. I'm pretty sure its one of these three just don't remember which one: And here is the cluster plug wires on the loyal car: And just because I'm so happy its done! Under the hood... Thanks in advance

answered: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=133344&highlight=transmission+ea82

Hello all, i haven't been to the junk yard yet to look around.. Thought i would ask while im at work before going. I have a GL wagon (1987) with the stick shift 4wd 5 spd tranny. Can i use any tranny that fits an EA82? Like from a newer push button Loyale? or does it have to be stick shift. I'm hoping to get to picknpull sometime this week to find out myself. Any help is appreciated!

Sweet thanks! finished tearing the dash apart today. i'll take a look tomorrow

So im pretty sure i know the answer to this.. but wanted some opinion.. I have an automatic 2.2 im swapping into my loyale. I'm leaving the manual EA transmission in the car and using an adapter plate. Was planning on using the same wiring harness and ECU(for the auto). Now im wondering.. am i gonna need a new ECU(and/or harness)? I know with the honda civic computers you can modify the board so its manual if it was originally automatic. i figured the automatic harness would just have extras. Thoughts anyone?

Awesome thanks guys answers my questions! I think I'll just run stock EA clutch and pressure plate to save on cash for now. How about the pilot bearing? is the stock one fine too?

I've done some searching and haven't found exactly what i was looking for.. I'm getting ready to do my EJ swap and was wondering about the clutch and pressure plate. I've read mixed reviews.. should i be getting a WRX or XT6 clutch and a XT6 pressure plate? Will the EA82 pressure plate work? I'm on a budget.. so i would prefer to not buy new from the dealer; if its just an opinion thing. Does anyone notice any difference when driving? I mean obviously its a bigger engine in a lighter car.. just wondering what the setup is and how it feels. Thanks!

I reworked the PCV and checked cam timing, everything looks good. I am starting to wonder about some leaking valves? i put silicon on caps and so far they havne't blown off. I'm looking into doing the EJ swap now.. so i'm just gonna drive as is for now

Awesome thanks for the info! gonna try some things this weekend let you know what I figure out

Everything seems fine, i did a 300 mile road trip to the beach. Thanks for the help everyone. Although, I did find out how to adjust backlash finally. Thanks to GeneralDisorder "set the backlash correctly with a dial indicator through the drain plug hole. You remove both the o-rings on the adjuster cups and then set the gear tooth backlash to .003" - .005" IIRC. Mark those locations and then install your o-rings and seals." Thanks man!

GeneralDisorder, man wish i had known that.. I had a thread here and few posts else where and never got an answer.. So far so good but perhaps i'll need to set backlash correctly.. I don't believe the whole tranmission needs to be opened for axle seals if you count the turns and mark it correctly. I however didn't do that..