sublute

Ok, There is definately oil in the expansion tank.

I'll double check the overflow tank, clean it out and take a look at the contents. Why would there be oil in the coolant? Isn't that a classic blown HG symptom? You mean it might have been driven for a while hot and this is why the oil is in the overflow tank??

The radiator was changed after the first overheat. I'm sure it will need a good cleaning out now... I'm in the process of ordering the repair records. The T-belt was done 40K ago... I guess I should do that while I'm at it? The overflow tan definately has oil in it and smells like it, too. I don't know if this is the oil blowing off volatiles or also the exhaust gas coming out, too.

The car was overheated twice from what I can gather. Once was the origional incident down in FLA. They had the radiator changed and they drove it back up to Baltimore with no problem. The second time was when they were headed out for a trip and it overheated a mile from home. Maybe the coolant was low from their trip from FLA??? It was parked and taken to the mechanic who diagnosed the HG. Would the drive from FLA been enough to harm bearings or anything else?

Thanks for the reply, I have the car and the owner had all the repair records from the time of his getting it. He bought it from a friend~2000 with 68K on it. The shop he took it to is a reliable kinda $$$ place and seemed to be on top of things with detailed repair bills. The car and engine runs smooth and quiet and the pickup is good... well, I am a Loyale owner after all.... I have run it for around 35 miles in the heat and no overheating, but there is oil in the overflow tank, so I assume there is a HG leak. What should I look for in the engine to judge if this engine is OK for a HG job? What should I look for regarding the auto trannie? I'm really unfamiliar with them. All my 10 other Subaru's had manual. It will be a sad day when the 92 Loyale 4WD SW departs. It has been a reliable trooper, but needs some rust repair and a few other things. Maybe somebody on this board would want it, along with the parts to do the work... thanks, sublute

Hello, I just wanted to relay my latest "Gods of Surplus" story and ask collective wisdom a question or two. I was walking down the street with my daughter and I see this OBW with a note to "tow truck person" stuck in the wiper. It also had the address and phone # of the owner and as I passed this house I notice the person was at the door. I asked the person about the car and they asked me if I wanted it. It turned out to be a '96 OBW 2.5l w/ blown head gasket. Other than that it seemed to be in good shape. I said I'd think about it and immediately came back and checked out what would be involved in a HG job as I have been using this board for a while... In the middle of this I get a call and they say they turned the towtruck away and when was I going to come pick it up... I'm a Subaru person- 71 SW, two 79 SW's, 81 GL SW, 2- 84 GL HB's, 89 Justy,3- Loyale SW's ( 2 were parts cars...) and now without much time to really consider, a 96 OBW 2.5 automatic (I've never had an auto-trannie) I'm leaning toward doing the HG (myself, of course) and enjoying a newer bigger, better??? Subaru, but really have pangs about shedding the Loyale. It's smaller, gets 25-30 MPG (OBW 2.5 auto says 20-26MPG). Silly question, but do you think it is a good move? I'm going to go read all about the HG job and maybe ask some questions there although this subject seems to be covered fairly comprehensively over time... thanks sublute

Thanks for all the help. The pins are out and now I'm working on getting the DOJ off of the splined shaft. I got some PB blaster and I have been spraying away. I'm going to let it soak away and the try prying it off and if that doesn't work, I'll try some heat. It's very close to the gas tank... I thought I posted it in the Older Gen forum. I have to double check where I posted this and try to post in the proper place in the future. Thanks, David

OK, I found a thread http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=62511&highlight=rear+axle on stuck pins and am on my way to get a 3/16" pin punch. I also want to find out what PB blaster is???? I will try heating the DOJ to loosen and allow the penetrant to soak further, then pound and pound.... I didn't find the thread the first search I made. Don't you like incompetent posters? Anyway, thanks so much for this board. It can be a lonely feeling to be stuck on a repair. You folks always have great ideas and solutions combined with humor and moral support... Thanks! David

Hello all, I am trying to remove the rear drive shafts on my 92 Loyale 4WD SW. The drift pins are not budging! Does anybody have any tips on how best to remove them? They are soaking in penetrant right now. I am going out to buy a bigger punch... I doubt the pins have ever been off and are rusted. Thanks for any help.

Thanks for the replies. I picked up the Beck Arnley clutch kit on eBay yesterday. It came to 115 including shipping. I guess I'll find out how long it'll last. I have to finish getting the other engine ready to put in. I plan on doing it when the weather is a consistant warm... although it is in the mid '60s today!!! I have a question about lifters. I took them out and cleaned them up, I have yet to assemble them. I may have gotten the order screwed up. Am I doomed to have noisey lifters now??? I'll start a new thread for this question David

Hello, I'm a long time lurker but first time poster. I'm about to replace the clutch in my 92 4WD Loyale. What are your opinions of aftermarket vs OEM clutches? I'm not looking for super performance, but I don't want to replace prematurely or have the flywheel messed up by a bad clutch. I'm looking at a Beck Arnley made clutch kit. Anybody have any opinion on these? This is a fantastic forum and has helped me greatly with my upkeep of the Subaru! Thanks every Subaru nut out there! 71 FF1 SW 79 DL SW 79 DL SW 81 GL SW 84 hatchback GL 84 hatchback GL 89 RS Justy 4WD 87 Loyale SW 2WD 92 Loyale SW 4WD Yup, I'm the frying pan calling the kettle black.... thanks, David Thanks,