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You would have to have the flywheel ground to the EA81 spec - unless you are using an EA82 pressure plate. But that would require a nissan truck (720) release bearing (so I hear) to work with the 4 speed's release bearing holder. GD

GCK makes both - the 8004 is for 23, and the 8005 is for 25. GD

I understand your meaning, but for future reference fuel injected engines do not have "choke's" - those are the exclusive domain of carbs. What you have with SPFI is a coolant temp sensor that tells the ECU to change the mixture when the engine is cold - this is known as "cold start enrichment". Have you cleaned and adjusted the Idle Air Control Valve (IAC)? Make sure you clean the bypass hole so that air can flow past the hot-wire and sensor wire. Gunk gets in the slot and air can't flow past it to cool the hot wire. Generally shouldn't matter much - the SPFI doesn't "learn" like newer fuel injection computers. It just goes off what it sees when it's turned on. It has a small capacity to remember previous faults but that doesn't come into play as far as it's actual running parameters. GD

You can't get new ones in the states for EA series vehicles. All the dealers now carry is rebuilt units - which the GCK's are far superior to. The differences may be greater in the EA81 GCK's vs. stock, than the Legacy/Imp. GCK's vs. stock as well. In the case of the EA81 GCK's I can attest to their impressiveness over all other axles which I have been exposed to. GD

That was posted several years ago - no one could ever determine it's validity. Of dubious actual use IMO as the load capacity of the EA82 suspension could only handle yard debris and possibly small amounts of barkdust or something. Neat idea, but impractical other than for a very specific task for which it was built as a one off (assuming it was built at all). GD

Part number in the first post is for an EA82. You need the SB8002 for the EA81's.... GD

I've been telling people how good these are for the last four years and finally people are listening! Amazing axles - no competition in quality or price. GD

$129 for everything from the dealer: http://www.subarupartsforyou.com/cp_partlistbymod.php?model=Legacy&subcat=Engine+Parts%2C+Head+Gasket+Set&year=1995 GD

The HG's are about $40 each and you need two (one for each side). You will probably want the valve cover gaskets and the rubber bolt washers for the valve covers as well - I'm not sure on the price of those but it's not insane. I think Fel-Pro makes a kit with everything. And you already have a new timing belt and all that stuff so there wouldn't be any trouble there. I would say around $100 for the rest of the parts you need - give or take. An afternoon, a few new tools (you'll need at least a torque wrench, and basic sockets and wrenches), and about $100 in parts..... don't give up the opportunity to open a whole new world of Subaru ownership - I gaurantee that after doing the HG's on it you will be empowered to tackle virtually any automotive problem you may have - to your great benefit and cost savings. GD

Absolutely there is. And it's not difficult. I found working on my EJ22 to be twice as easy as working on an EA82. Actually quite enjoyable because the EJ22 is so well designed and simple. I prefer a Haynes manual myself if I don't have the factory manuals. GD

EJ22 blocks don't crack. Heads are cheap used, and also rarely fail. Even should one be bad (highly unlikely) it would only be about $75 for good used one. GD

The damage was done when those parts failed and had to be replaced (last week) because of FAILURE, rather than regular maintenance. GD

Buy the tools - $200 at most plus the parts. Still saving money and you'll have the tools next time.... Having never done it is a poor excuse - I hadn't ever done one the first time either GD

I would assume: 1. 130k - either the T-belt interval was entirely missed back at ~120k, or the water pump/idler/etc wasn't replaced as called for at that time - or inferior parts were used. 2. Subsequent failure of one or more of the aforementioned components caused a severe overheat. 3. Blown head gasket(s). GD

Head gaskets are easy - shouldn't take more than half a day on an EJ22. GD

Actually I think it's just that they didn't start offering that warrantee till around then. GD

Got an EA82 timing belt kit from them off ebay a couple weeks ago - good (fast) shipping and excelent price. I didn't have any problems with my small order. GD

Try disconnecting your O2 sensor for a while..... Does it do this while cold or warmed up? Any difference between the two? Clean your MAF, and check operation of the TPS using an analog meter. Hard starting - you have the ECU's start signal wired into the ignition switch harness? GD

Subaru power steering pumps are extremely tough - it's a rare, rare thing to see one fail. I had a discussion about it with the dealer once and they agreed - they almost never see pumps fail and he said he couldn't remember the last time a rack failed. I wouldn't worry about a used pump - if yours is bad it's probably just a fluke. GD

My local yard does not puncture the tanks - they remove them (to drain the contents) and set them in the back of the car. So they are ripe for the picking. I'm not sure on the price, but even with shipping it can't be anywhere near $400.... the only difficulty is finding a Imp tank - mostly I see 96 and older Legacy's but I have seen a few Imps from time to time. I'm going to one, maybe two yards tommorow and I'll report what I see. GD

Somoene else pointed out that the seatbelt warrantee only extends back to like 95 or 96 or something. At any rate it's a pain to deal with dealers on stuff like that. Most are less than helpful. GD

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Reliable really isn't the word of the day when it comes to EA82T's. They need a nanny and are tempermental. Biggest problems with them is the cooling system, the messy vacuum systems, and the primitive fuel injection. It is, afterall, a 20+ year old turbo car.... I would bet the jeep is more reliable. Oh, and the mileage is probably about the same as your jeep - right around 18 to 22 with the EA82T. Low comp. and the small turbo spools quite easily. GD

All the parts were in stock, and they are local to me so I had the parts in 1/2 hour. Atsugi (Paraut) OEM water pump: $52.00 Upper and lower smooth idlers (GMB): $46.00 ($23.00 each) Cogged idler (GMB): $24.00 Tensioner roller (GMB): $34.00 Timing belt (OEM Japan): $29.00 A/C accesory belt: $7.50 PS, and Alternator belt: $10.00 Antifreeze: $8.97 Total: $211.47 I didn't replace the hydrualic tensioner as they generally don't wear out on the EJ22's, and mine was at 132k. If I had wanted it, it would have been another $97. I didn't do the cam and crank seals either as they didn't show evidence of leakage - they are cheap and I normally do them but each engine is individual and this one seemed so well maintained that I didn't bother. I am counting the accesory belts and the antifreeze in that total though - which aren't technically part of the "timing belt" job. GD

You can't use the 4 speed on an 85. It's electronically controlled and requires interface with a fuel injected engine. Swap it over to a manual - it's pretty easy on the EA82's. GD