Stenwood

today I moved my loyale at work, and the front wheel drive gave out. no matter what gear i'm in, it sounds like grinding and slipping and there is no movement. I can put it in 4wd and it will at least go. The scary part is that i need to drive it home tonight. which is a 35 mile drive from kirkland to maple valley washington. I just really hope it doesn't completely give up to there. Does anyone have any experience with this? Is it going to completely die on me?

great, I'll check those next and get them replaced!

SO I have been working to get my 91 4wd pushbutton MT loyale up to 100% mechanically.... or as close as I can. I get a grinding noise somewhere in the rear half when I get down a little more on the skinny fun pedal, or am going up a steeper hill. Pretty much anytime the rear end would "sink" due to acceleration or a hill. the sound is the same weather im going 15 up a hill, or accelerating through 55mph. so it does not change with speed. It can happen over speed bumps, but is not struts due to it being a constant grind up hills. Now, the grinding sounds similar to really squeaky struts, but it is far to constant to be struts. Ive had it up on a lift and did a mild look over when i was changing the oil. but not digging to deep. Possibly related to the issue but maybe not, If I am cursing at speed and give it a lot of gas quickly there is a clunk in the rear end. I thought it might just be the stowage compartment clanking. When I engage 4wd and punch the gas, the clunk goes away. I'm really not sure what it could be, Just seeing if anyone has had experience with this problem.

Awesome! Thank you! I love driving it. That's the plan for me as well. i'll have to keep my eyes out for a good quality interior. at-lease the carpet. I might re-upholster the Seats and doors myself. I have so many Ideas brewing through my head.

Finally starting my build page. About a month ago I moved and was in need of a commuter car. I am driving around 400 miles just to work and back. My Tacoma was just costing to much. So I picked up a 1991 Loyale Wagon. It has just under 200,000 miles, five speed 4WD, and oh boy it is in rough shape. When I got it the pass front wheel bearing was toast, the cv was near gone, the passenger door doesn't open, mild rust here and there, and the only clear coat on the entire car is under the roof rack. That is just the main obvious issues, But I fell in love. For some reason the name "The Burner" felt so right. Now that I actually have a garage, I can now get this Loyale to tip top shape. My quick basic plan isssssssssss 1. Mechanially runs perfect 2. Re do Interior top to bottom (add stereo in the process) 3. Exterior (paint and what not) Before I started this build page I have replaced the front passenger wheel bearings, right front half shalft, front break job, basic tune up, scrubbed the grime off the steering wheel, and replace the wiper blades. I still have a Lot of work, But i am excited to see the transformation

Thanks!! I'm really excited for it. Hopefully the pictures worked. But it's pretty rough around the edges. Needs a lot to get it up to par. New wheel bearings and half shaft in the front. The passenger door doesn't open and there is a loud clunk in the rear end when I intially give it gas. I thought it was the rear gate but it stops when it's in 4wd. So I'll have some fun finding that!

Hey guys! Just picked up a 91 loyale wagon. 4wd with a five speed. It's my first Subaru and hopefully will treat me well for commuting. It's only been a day with it and I cant get enough. Sten.