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EA81 electrical system question
GeneralDisorder replied to eVIL_NTT's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
'82 was the first year for internally regulated alts. Until you test it with your DMM, you won't know what's going on, but I will say I've seen problems like this from worn-out ignition switches, poor connections on the back of the gauge cluster, poor grounds, etc, etc. GD -
Brat's front diff problem
GeneralDisorder replied to Speedwagon's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
It's hard to tell from a 2D picture, but that looks to be part of the front pinion gear. Time for a 5 speed swap. No point in putting another 4 speed in there. GD -
Carb to spfi conversion
GeneralDisorder replied to michael appel's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
My conversion guide will probably help you: http://home.comcast.net/~trilinear/EA81_SPFI.html GD -
'81 was the first year for the EA81 in a 4WD. There might have been an EA81 option for 2WD's in '80 but I'm not sure on that. GD
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1990 Subaru Loyale Driveshaft
GeneralDisorder replied to bulletsnbait's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
Yes. It's a u-joint specifically designed to replace the "non-replaceable" staked in joints. It just happens to fit mostly Toyota's from what we understand. GD -
1990 Subaru Loyale Driveshaft
GeneralDisorder replied to bulletsnbait's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
Here's a post: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showpost.php?p=62639&postcount=12 I searched for "Toyota Joint". GD -
An '80 wagon would be an EA71 (1600). So your options are limited unless you swap both the engine and tranny for an EA81 and associated transmission. '80/'81 are years that I avoid because the differences are just too much to bother with unless you have a lot of time and money. GD
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1990 Subaru Loyale Driveshaft
GeneralDisorder replied to bulletsnbait's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
It's been discussed before on the board. Do a search - with the info you have now you should be able to pull up relevent threads on this topic. I don't know which Toyota's they come from - I know there's a part number floating around in some threads here though. Personally I use single-peice driveline's based on the EA81 shafts so I've never had to replace an EA82 u-joint. If you are so inclined, you can get an EA81 shaft, have it's tube lengthened to fit the EA82 tranny and then install new u-joints. GD -
The ONLY time I remove transmissions is when I'm changing them out or rebuilding them. That said, it's far easier to remove them from underneath. I use 6 ton jack stands on both ends of the vehicle to get it high enough, then I recently bought a low-profile transmission jack from harbor frieght for $80 that works great for Subaru transaxles. I typically shim the engine away from the radiator with a block of wood before I disconnect the pitching stopper (otherwise it will pitch forward when you take the tranny out). While it can be done without the jack, it's a real lifesaver. I've done the last two with it and it's been great. GD
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The 4 speed's are so stupidly complicated inside that it's not even worth the trouble to dissasemble them. The 5's are incredibly easy by comparison. GD
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1990 Subaru Loyale Driveshaft
GeneralDisorder replied to bulletsnbait's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
The original U-joints were not *meant* to be replaced but it can be done. They are staked in place and so they take a bit of work to get out. The replacement's are actually for a Toyota. Any driveline shop should be able to get them and many driveline shops can do the replacement although there have been reports that some refuse to work on the EA82 shaft's They are common as dirt in the yards though so it's often easier to just get a used shaft. They don't fail very often. GD -
Finally.........
GeneralDisorder replied to Pennies Earned's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
You have a ways to go before you are the resident Hitachi expert. I *might* currently hold that title but then I don't want to step forward and proclaim myself some kind of wizard that will be able to solve everyone's Hitachi problems over private message . The damn things are best left for the trash compactor. They can be made to run alright, but they are SLOW. The vacuum secondary kills the deal for me and the fact that there is no good way to control the air supplies to the metering ports without a bunch of thermo-vacuum valves and crap..... I digress. The EGR is the canister looking thing with the vacuum nipple on it behind the carb. You may indeed have a leak there. Remove the EGR and clean it - make sure that no air can pass from the exhaust side to the intake side of the valve. Then just reinstall it and disconnect the line to it to insure that it's not going to open and cause you an issue. GD -
Brat's front diff problem
GeneralDisorder replied to Speedwagon's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
Sounds like classic DOJ failure or lack of grease to me but it's hard to pinpoint without being there in person. Wheel bearings generally make either clicking/crunching noises, or they howl at freeway speeds. Thunking, or your "Ka-Thunk" noise could be a number of things - DOJ failure or binding due to lack of proper lubrication is a common problem. Also failed ball-joints can thunk and sometimes tap or rattle - especially when changing load as when suddenly accerating from a coast or stop. But to my trained ear, you are describing DOJ failure. When they get really bad the whole car will vibrate anytime it's under load. When they get INSANELY bad the culprit axle will violently pitch that side of the engine up and down causing it to feel much like one wheel is going over a washboard of speed-bumps. I've seen a fair number of DOJ failures..... in case you didn't notice GD -
Heater Problem
GeneralDisorder replied to Killswitch057's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
Have you checked the fusible links? Make sure they are tight and have continuity. Next - the fan is only powered when the climate control selector is in any posistion other than "off" so you'll want to check for power to your climate control panel and insure that the buttons are working properly. They are dual-purpose in that they switch on the blower circuit as well as reroute vacuum supply to the flapper-door actuators. If you took it apart be aware that you need the climate controls connected while you are checking for power at the switch or blower motor. Obviously any time you are checking power at the switch or motor you will need to have one of the modes other than "off" selected. Besides the switch and motor there is also a resistor pack down in the ducting near the blower that provides every fan speed except high. I haven't looked at the schem. so I don't know if the switch is switching the ground or the power to the circuit. Someone will probably know or I'll dig out my book. GD -
Being that a lot of the EJ22T's show up on the used car market and most without owner's manual's..... although it does say on the back side of the fuel door "premium unleaded only" Or do as I do - drive something that takes regular and get's better than 16 MPG on a daily basis, and keep the turbo for special occasions. I love my SS, but I don't drive it daily. For one thing I don't need the speeding tickets. GD
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The owners manual cautions against running less than 92 octane as you can cause damage over time by doing so. I don't know exactly what they are refering to when they say you can cause damage, but the cautionary statement is there and without more detailed information I wouldn't do it. I run nothing but Chevron Premium in mine. It says you can do it in an emergency but cautions against prolonged use of sub-premium fuel grades. GD
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1982 4WD Brat Coil Springs
GeneralDisorder replied to clunkerbob's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
Call one of the online dealers and place an order over the phone. The online parts listings won't have them. GD -
Brat's front diff problem
GeneralDisorder replied to Speedwagon's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
In theory, you are correct. But the reality is that both sides will have different amounts of friction due to bearing differences, wheel/tire mass, brake disc drag, etc, etc. So that it is NEVER the case with an open diff that they both turn the same amount. One will always turn at driving speed, the other will maybe rotate slowely or not at all. That is 100% normal and to be expected. So what is the nature of the noise when it's being driven? You are getting a thump, thump noise when it's under load? Sounds like a DOJ, CV, or maybe a wheel bearing issue. I doubt there's anything wrong with your transmission. GD -
3 line fuel filter & vent line
GeneralDisorder replied to bobaru's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
Remove the stock filter and install a plain one inlet/one outlet fuel filter. You don't want or need that vapor seperator. In fact you don't need a filter in the engine bay at all as there is one back by the pump. The "filter" in then engine bay is really a vapor seperator not primarily a filter. Remove the canister and just leave the tank vent open. GD -
What changes were you wanting to make? I can tell you right now that unless you have a parts tranny it won't be viable to repair it. You will need a 35mm thin-wall socket to dissasemble the 4's. These are not easy to come by - I had a 35mm axle nut impact socket turned down on the lathe till it fit. GD
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The new set I have on my EA81 hatch came from www.thepartsbin.com - they were some japanese brand and fit like stock. I would also look on www.rockauto.com - they have a good selection of harder-to-find stuff like that. GD
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EA82T into a EA82 loyale?
GeneralDisorder replied to brysawn's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
I've seen plenty of factory head gaskets blow. Original's of course. I don't think it really matters which one you use if you install them properly. The reason I use the Fel-Pro's is they are designed not to require a retorque. The OEM gaskets are supposed to be retorqued after a run-in period. That, and they are half the price. Try Autozone. GD -
This is what you want: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=100559 GD
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Ongoing fuel starvation issue '84 GL
GeneralDisorder replied to Greenley's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
No, the feedback system wouldn't have anything to do with the fuel pump. The EA81 feedback system does not control the fuel pump. Yeah - with the Weber the feedback doesn't do anything anymore. It's only job was to regulate air to the high speed/low speed air-bleed's of the Hitachi. GD -
Talk her into an STi and you'll have her Outback, a Wrecked STi, and a closed casket service. Count yourself lucky - mine is 90 and I got her Buick ...... and the house with the two-car garage that she kept it in GD