TheSubaruJunkie

Got it together. Used the starter to bump the TC. Once did the trick and I was able to find a threaded insert for the Flex plate. Now, i have no spark. See other thread.... -Brian

The motor and trans are already bolted together, so I hope the TC is fully seated. I tried rotating the TC with my finger, but it wont move. Maybe im not trying hard enough. Its kinda tough cause the access hole is in a wierd spot. I got the intake manifold and turbo in my way. I'll give it another shot, just wanted to see if there was an easier way. -Brian

So the last thing I gotta do is bolt my flex plate back up to the torque converter. But, the TC bolt holes arent lined up with the access window. Any way to rotate the TC so it will line up?

So many fond memories of that wagon Glad to see it stay in the family though. Take good care of it!

Mud is what you want, mud is what you get! Video to come shortly. -Brian

yeah, makes sense to do that. i'll let everyone know how it turns out.

Dogbone was never removed. Its a real PITA to get to anything under the engine bay. Subaru did a good job of stuffing as much as they could in there... no clue how I'll get the flexplate bolts back or the 2 bottom engine bolts. I'd hate to start disconnecting more stuff cause i know its going to be a b!tch to get it all reconnected.

Anyone have any other tips other than "making it fit" Its going to be tough to get that inch back, even with a 3' prybar. -Brian

Is that a good d'oh or a "i lost my job" d'oh!?!?!

Yeah these are new mounts. Im sure they are on the right side's... just looks like its an inch too far forward. I used a jack under the tranny when attatching the motor to it. now that the motor is bolted to the tranny, the only thing supporting it is the hoist. I tried leaning into the hoist to get alittle extra movement, but it wont budge. I guess i'll try the prybar tomorrow.

When trying to drop my motor back in my car today, the mounts wont fall into the crossmember. It looks like the studs are about an inch too far forward? Im almost positive I have the mounts on the right sides, but I cant find any images to show me. And the R - L is missleading, as im not sure if they mean right side while looking at the front or rear of the motor. Anyone have any tips? -Brian

Peugeot (pronounced Pew-joe). They are 4x140mm. Most junkyards wont know, you just gotta go look. 14"s were offered in steel and alloy. You wont find any Subaru 14" rims, and if you do its a miracle!

Ive heard from a couple people that the only problem is the steering u-joint comming from the steering gearbox rubs against the CV boot. Other than that, the EA81 motor and trans is a near drop in replacement... only other problem being the shift linkages for 4WD. -Brian

I dont think there is a difference between 2WD and 4WD. But if you are planning on going from solid rotors to vented, then You will need to get the caliper and mounting bracket as well.

They are panels usually riveted to the doors. I dont see rivets in that picture so im not sure if they are just a decal. That place is usually full of subes. 3 to 4 rows full, and 80% have no business being in there. Most are there cause they will no longer pass smog.

Zap, i need to hit that same yard this weekend to look for parts for my Legacy. I'll take a look at those rock guards for you and see about snagging them.

I never ran my EA81 or EA82's at stock timing. I always bumped it up a notch or 2. The performance increase is noticable. they want it at 8 degree's (for a EA81) for emissions purposes. I ran mine at 10-12 degree's. Depending on your elevation.

Zap, i got the know how. Preffer to make a video rather than an image slideshow, but a combination of the two would look nice as well.

Theres a video forum, but okay i'll play.

Wish I woulda sold it. I ended up parting it out and sending the shell to the junkyard. Got $30 for the carcass It was mint too.

Ive seen worse. btw- you need a grill for that thing

You guys are making me wanna buy another old school subaru!! ARGH. Here's a pic of Zeno & I up in the hills there. Not sure exactly where. My car is (was) the red hatch. Here is a shot of Jibs & I up in the same area: My car is (was) the lifted wagon, he's got the brat. Definatly some awesome wheelin all around those parts for a lifted subaru and a stock subaru. Here is the video I put together from one of our last runs. This features Subaruman, Jibs, NV Zeno & I. Now I wheel a Toyota...

You will find 90-91 springs will be different than 92-94 leggy springs. Also different from 95+. Some may work, some may not. There is alot of discussion on swapping suspension for old school legacies. Alot of it i have not yet mastered, im working on lowering my '92 Wagon and making it alittle stiffer... i hear of people using everything from WRX to RS struts/springs. There is only one manufacturer out there that makes lowering springs specificly for the '90-'91 and '92-'94 Legacies and that is Whiteline... however, a complete set will put you back around $300 to $500.

Alternator belt broke, or the alternator itself went bad.