[My gas mileage seems unrealistic....]

probably high because your measure relied on guessing the end point of fuel consumption was the same as starting point.

[Engine shuts off Intermittently, no fuel, pump good.]

Was the replacement pump a new off the shelf pump or a "new to you" pump from a salvage yard ?

 

I ask because it seems the problem is stil the pump.  You might try changing the filter out to see if that helps, but all signs still point back to the pump based on what you've described.

[EA82 Excellent -> Dead (turns over) Help!]

Depends on how it died:

 

--Suddenly, no noise or stuttering, then likely an electrical problem

 

--did a hurt dance when it died, then likely a fuel related problem

 

--died with a clunking or loud noise, then likely a mechanical problem (probably not applicable because yours still cranks)

 

still cranks but won't fire up.  indicates either no spark to the plugs or a possible fuel pump failure. 

 

--check the plugs for spark

 

--rap the fuel pump with handle of a screw driver then try restarting .  sometimes that will get the pump working again ( may take more than one try).  if the car starts then the pump should be replaced. 

[Rough idle - 1992 Loyale Automatic]

Could be some bad fuel, happened to me once.  Changed fuel stations and got a huge improvement in performance.  Or maybe just needs a tune up.  check plugs for condition, timing, etc.

[Trouble Shooting Oil Pressure Sending Unit]

I doubt if cranking will produce a reading.  I think it has to be running.

[EA82 running problems]

sounds like a fuel problem to me. Sounds like you have checked most of the system, have you checked the fuel pump ? 

 

Next time it doesn't want to start try rapping the fuel pump with the handle of a screwdriver a few times.   if the car starts it is likely time to replace the pump.  (may take more than one try).

 

I had this problem with my car and struggeld to find the cause.  A Subaru mechanic showed me that test and I was able to verify the source and solve my starting problem.

[ANYBODY know anything about ignition wires?]

probably the only place to get a wiring diagram for that model is in one of the Chilton manuals.  You might find a copy online, if not, a library would be a good choice.  

 

If you're palnning to keep the car and work on it into the future, I think owning a manual would be a good investment.

[EA82 reseal/headgasket shopping list...]

Excellent listing.  Hope this gets finalized for all to use.

[So you want to wire a relay??? Starter, lighting, WHATEVER.]

thanks, I'll try to translate this to my starter.

[So you want to wire a relay??? Starter, lighting, WHATEVER.]

I see the images for the article on "roundies" but I didn't find any wiring diagram images.  Is there another link ?

[I need help with my loyale]

figured out the geiser of oil was coming from the oil filter not the dip stick. changed the filter and new oil still the oil pressure rockets to 85 when I start the car

any ideas?

probably the oil pressure sending unit is out, easy replacement, and not much money.

[So you want to wire a relay??? Starter, lighting, WHATEVER.]

hmmmm... neither of those tricks worked for me.  Still can't see images.  Maybe someone who can see them can upload them here again ?

[So you want to wire a relay??? Starter, lighting, WHATEVER.]

it would be nice to have the missing wiring diagrams.......

[Loyale pulls to the right when accelerating or braking]

If they did an alignmement they should have also checked all the ball joints too.

 

If it's still a problem then clearly they didn't fix it.  Take a test drive with them and just let them explain how it is fixed since the problem is still there.

[1990 Loyale: some sort of electrical short]

Ditto on the battery.  Try a jump start/different (tested to be good) battery and see what happens. 

[So what broke?]

 

...should be tight too since I put significant force on putting it back on

 

did you use a torque wrench ?

[Age old oil question]

There's not a significant difference between 5w-30 and 10w-30.  I doubt you will notice anything different.

[CV Axle Clicking]

A common issue after doing axles or front bearings is either not installing the dished washer in the proper direction (convex out), and another is that the axle does not fully seat in the hub when you torque down the axle nut.  These issues allow the axle to slide slightly in the hub, as the axle can not supply the tension on the axle.

 

Check the direction of the dished washer, and then retorque (significant overtorque is tolerated, and sometimes recommended) the axle nut.  See if these makes a difference.

+1

[read code for check engine light]

Okay, so I took the panel off, turned on the ignition and I see the LED.

 

It is flashing 8 quick short flashes followed by a pause, then it seems to just repeat.  8, pause, 8 pause....

 

Anyone know what that means ?

[read code for check engine light]

Sorry.  It is a 1990 Loyale sedan, automatic, spfi

 

So to help me understand, I can only read the flashing LED while the Check engine light is on , or does the LED keep flashing so long as the ignition is on ?

[read code for check engine light]

So, I'm driving home from the store last night and the old check engine light pops on.  Then it goes off after about 1 minute.

 

Car is running fine so there's no obvious reason for it.  Is there a way to read the codes without having to buy a code reader ? 

 

I tried to do a search but no success.  This forum does not allow search terms like "CEL" or "code".  "Check engine light" returns too many unrelated results.

[Why is oil in my air cleaner housing?]

I had a similar problem once with my Loyale.  Air filter was saturated with oil.  Turned out the oil filter was not on tight enough and was leaking oil.  The air filter intake was just sucking it in.

[1990 Loyale resurrection]

Thanks for the complement.

 

The work continues.  

So far, including the list at the top, I have:

replaced one half shaft

replaced PCV and hoses

changed sway bar bushings

changed tie-rod bushings

changed all fluids (except brake fluid-its on the to do list)

re-tapped the exhaust holes in the heads (1/2" threads)

replaced the brakes

replaced Radiator and heater hoses

replaced belts for Water-pump, AC, and Alternator with new sizes due to deletion of Power Steering pump

changed a few bad wheel studs

secured a few loose wheel studs (6x5.5 bolt pattern)

relocated the front turn-signals into the front marker lights (removed the front bumper-will be installing a custom unit)

replaced Thermo flasher unit with an Electronic type

Installed a few switches under the Rear-Defrost Switch for lights (relay isolated from the main wiring harness for power draw, but relay activation still requires the ignition to be on)

Installed a 48" Firestik Antenna for my 10 Meter/CB band radio. Ran the cable through the channel in roof -have to drop the headliner-and mounted to the rear lift gate.

installed a locking gas cap just to keep me petrol in my tank

 

Still to do List:

Fix a few rust holes (wheel wells)

Give a paint job

Remove the nasty wheel well extenders from the PO.

replace the exhaust (fixed and patched, but snapped at the CAT when I put the engine back in)

Fix the leaky sun-roof

Order a 8"x3/8"x72" piece of 6061-T6 for the front bumper, build some brackets to fit the stock mounting locations.

Install Auxiliary driving lights.

Change brake fluid

Finish installing my Transceiver (KC3AKA)

Install roof rack

Find a spare tire/wheel to match the other four (Toyota Tacoma Steel Rims with 205/65-15 Winter-Master Tires- it had 215/75-15 when i got it, but the rubbed too much in tight turns)

Maybe tint the windows.

 

i will have to post some pics on progress.

 

Comments?

Questions?

 

Okay, now your just showing off.....

 

Yes, we want pictures !!!

[Ignition trouble, '91 Loyale Wagon, auto tran. frnt whl drive]

I recently had a similar problem.  My car would start right up when it was cold but not after I had been driving it for a while.   I  cleaned and charged the battery but still had problems.  This intermittent behavior had me stumped.  When I would try to start the car, the lights would dim so I knew in my case it was not the ignition switch.  

 

To get my car running I had to fiddle with the negative ground cable and I could never understand why it always seemed to be loose even though I had recently tightened it.   I concluded the problem was the lightweight, original factory, negative battery terminal which over time had lost its ability to correctly tighten on the battery post.  I simply replaced the terminal and now I get good ground connection and the car always starts.

[1990 Loyale resurrection]

wow, you did a ton of work there.  Impressive.