markman34

Thank you for your response. I was locked out of my account for a few days. I did buy the car. Love it. Only thing i'm looking at fixing is to find a factory radio to replace the aftermarket unit in there. I'll be searching the buy and sell forums next. Thanks again,

Hi all. Drove DL’s and GL’s for years until I couldn’t replace the body’s and gave up on them Now I’ve been offered at 2011 forester 2.5 NA and am seeking some advice. As I was always haunted by the timing belts, I was pleased to read that this 2011 engine (code??) runs a chain. Is this true? Can the membership here let me know if any noted problems this car has? I was on this forum for many years and learned EVERYTHING there was to know about the loyale cars and am sure that you all have much to offer regarding the newer cars. Thank you in advance for the help. Aloha!

So I've been looking high and low to replace my 88 wagon when I come across a 92 justy. It's a 4 door hatch with AWD? I'm guessing 4x4 with a push button?. Is that the most common for a five speed? After doing some reading I would have liked to try out the ecvt. The body looks good. I know nothing about these cars other than the engine isn't flat like it should be. Can I put my new rims& tires from my gl wagon on a justy? Anyone have any justy buying tips. Are they a nightmare? I can do anything on my gl wagon but don't want a headache. Thx all Marko

I average 7.3 - 7.5 L/100km at 95% highway driving. No cat. My best tank was 800km on a trip. I think I worked it out to 6.7L/100km. 88gl dr wagon.

Well the wheel dragging idea may hold some water. Today on the drive home I heard the tell tale sounds of a bad wheelbearing. I'm not gonna be driving it to work tomorrow. Maybe Its the answer to my mystery. Thx

Thx for the replies. I'm filling up at the same pump as always. So I don't think it would be a change in the fuel. I also changed the thermostat to a 192F unit. Can't see that making a big difference though. I think I'll need to change the water pump. But that doesn't make sense either. I wonder if the timing belts are too tight . Maybe that would be a possible cause. Although I can't see that being the problem. Marko

Ive noticed a sudden drop in mileage in my spfi ea82 wagon. From as low as 6.7L/100km up to as high as 9L/100 km. Just did timing belts. Switched 20-50 oil to 5-30 for the cold weather. Can't figure it out. Any thoughts or suggestions? Sorry to be brief. I just typed out a long post but by iPhone lost it and this is my second kick at this cat. Thx for the help. Aloha!

I used a stethoscope to check the tensioners and both sounded the same(ish) Unlikely that both would fail at the same time. I sprayed some silicone lube on the belts and noticed an immediate improvement. then, during a short test drive the sound returned. I think there will be a break in period on the belts. (I hope) None the less, I love the ea82. No bent valves and an hour to change the two belts! The body will fall off of this car before the drive-train dies. Now to find a new GL wagon body! Thanks for all the suggestions! Marko

I think you may be right. I sprayed some silicone on the belts and noticed an improvement right away. I took the car for a test drive and the whine returned. I also checked the tensioners with a stethoscope and they were the same. Not likely they both went bad at the same time. I just wish I would have spun the tensioners with the belts off to test them. Good for another 100k km's. Whoot! Thanks for the replies!

So I threw some new timing belts on My ea82. On my test drive I barely noticed a bit of a whine from under the hood. Increasing with the revs. I don't recall this ever before. I will use a stethescope to listen to the tensioners but wonder if new timing belts may have a break in period that may cause the whine. Any thoughts? Thanks

Spent an hour today after work and replaced my timing belts. It helps when you don't have belt covers. I do notice a different sound under the hood now. A high pitched whine that's barely noticeable. I don't recall this ever happening before. I wonder if it's just the new belts breaking in? And, yes, it was the noobie switch. U couldnt see the rear lights on when i first noticed it. I was rushing to an appointment. I must have bumped it as I climbed out of the passenger window when I broke down. I haven't even touched that switch for maybe 10 years. Kinda forgot it was even there. I don't remember it overriding the hazard lights though. Overall, I'm pleased with how it all worked out.

As I suspected I threw the drivers side timing belt. First time I've ever needed a tow! One thing is confusing me though. I had my hazard lights on for maybe an hour and noticed that the fronts were not blinking. When I shut off the car the front marker lights stayed on. I had to pull the battery cable. This is the first sign of electrical weirdness I've ever had in this car. Has anyone come across these symptoms before?

I thought I'd add that this is the first time this wonderful car has failed to get me to my destination. Long live my GL wagon!

Hi all, I'm looking for a heads up with my GL. On my way home on a very hot day today. Engine knocking/pinging like it dies when it's really hot. Engine shudders and loses power then dies as I attempt to pass a trucker. When I turn the engine over it's really lumpy. I think it's a timing belt that's slipped but too dangerous on this busy road to diagnose. I don't run with timing covers and have done this fix roadside before but far too dangerous today. Wrecker is hooking me up now to get me home but thought I'd get a head start on the fix. Any thoughts? Am I way off base with the timing belt slip? Thanks for the help all! Marko