TheSubaruJunkie

I get a pretty hefty discount from napa through work, so I wanna see what our cost on a gasket set would be. My car has been burning oil off the exhaust since I bought it via a leak in the valve cover. So I think a head gasket kit would be a good way to go. I don't think i can afford to have the heads rebuilt And i would hate to do all this and then have a valve seal go bad so I don't know. this really couldn't have happend at a worse time. Im so strapped for cash its not even funny.

I usually tap into the cigarette lighter's power source for most my accessories. I never use the lighter anyhow and never miss it.

TTIWCTINTTRTJABOUJ -Brian

Do I need EJ22T Specific gaskets? Napa's site lists the Gasket set for $269. Found a set on ebay for like $35. Definatly dont want to buy el'cheapo gaskets for sure. But this couldn't have happend at a worse time for my bank account. -Brian

Great... well, looks like im going to be buying a HG kit here soon.

I know where its leaking now. Just wondering why things keep blowing.

The EJ22T does not have a radiator cap. It has a coolant tank that is detatched that the cap is on, and you fill from there. Its nowhere near the radiator, and makes that trick hard to pull off. The car doesnt run like bad at all, and it doesnt overheat until its out of coolant (of course). When its full, the temps stay normal no matter how hard I drive (and i tend to drive pretty rough on it). And I never have heat, as the heater core started to leak before all of this started... and I bypassed it. I dont have time to tear the dash apart and replace the heater core, so ive been dealing with no heat all this time. Im wondering if i should add that into the mix. SO thats a heater core that blew, then 3 coolant lines, now the coolant tank. I was thinking if the HG blew, i would be burning coolant through the exhaust. Or coolant in my oil. -Brian

I hate cross linking threads. But this has been an ongoing problem, and Ive started a thread on Legacy Central. Would love it if maybe some experts here can glance at it and shed some light on my problems: http://bbs.legacycentral.org/viewtopic.php?p=236952#236952 Thanks in Advance. -Brian

22B is correct. The EA82 is much wider than the EA81. Because of the cams being in the heads... it adds quite a bit to the width. However, the lack of space is the least of your worries with a project like this. A hammer and torch and welder should be able to fix those. Its the wiring that will kill you. Hope you really understand what you are doing. Oh, and umong all the other things (the cross member, the exhaust, the transmission) You will also need to install some higher pressure fuel line because the lines for a carburated car are not rated for the increased pressure a Fuel Injected car requires. That, and the fuel pump. -Brian p.s. The turbo is not controlled by the computer. The computer controls things like ignition timing, fuel injector pulse and monitors the knock sensor, air temp sensor, coolant sensor and air flow meter. The turbo is controlled by intake manifold pressure. Hope you understand how all these things work, or else you will take 2 running cars and turn them into 1 big pile of parts... then you'll be back here wondering why things don't work.

Looks like you found the fix already

This is what I had for my RX. Never installed it, sold it to Subaru_Styles after I sold my RX. It was custom made by an old member who no longer frequents here. Sure wish I had a chance to see what it could do:

The turbo motor is a OHC MPFI Motor. The Hatchback has a OHV Carburated motor. The turbo will not "bolt on". You can do an engine swap, but you will need to swap the ECU and all the wiring. You will also want to use the 5speed as the hatchbacks 4 speed will be no fun with the turbo. Good Luck with it -Brian

No fan. I did stack some washers between the bolts on the hood hinge. Both between the body and the hinge, and the hood and the hinge. It raised the hood alittle to help air flow. Not sure how dramatic the difference is cause i never got to put a scoop on my RX, but im sure it could only help. The Saab 900 mounted their IC in the fender originally. Thats an option i was knocking around, but I wanted the least amount of pipe as possible. Another reason I didnt do TMIC.

I dont need a reason. I also dont have to climb on my back to get this. This was a pic taken the day I bought my RX. My buddy climbed on the ground to take it, so you can thank him. -Brian

He probably added it. Or he bobbed a brat.

I ran my RX with a TMIC and no scoop. I could still tell a difference. I would definatly recommend it, its better than nothing at all

Dr.RX had a scan of the sticker somewhere.

Im having to bite my tongue. Careful what you ask for, you know the type of responce you got from your previous thread.

There was a set on eBay a while ago. They went for a pretty penny. When I lived in Alaska, I walked into a pawn shop. They had 2 sets sitting on a shelf still in the box. SOA factory options, with wiring, switch, relays and all. Even installation instructions. The guy wanted $35ea so i bought them both. used a set and sold a set. This was probably 8 years ago now... but yes, they exist somewhere.

No, not at 3am

Mike.... I can meet you off of I5, remember where we met when we drove to the WCSS??? I believe it was the AM/PM Gas Station at the airport exit. I just need a date and time. I work Mon-Fri 8a-5p. -Brian

Yes, high beams are inner. Low & Highs are outer.

Did we pass the deadline? I worked on some but never got around to emailing them in

In this case, your car is priceless. No KBB or Craigslist or even a car dealer can place a price on your vehicle. Don't let it go. And yes, keep an eye out in the meet and greet. Would be cool to see this multi million dollar EA82 at a meet sometime.

Okay girls lets settle down. Start from the beginning here: There really is nowhere. Actually, there is. Its called Craigslist and eBay. You will find KBB to be very generous in their estimates. Your car is probably going to net you 60% of what KBB sais its worth, unless it was garaged its entire life and has 40,000 miles on it. You will find that a stock and as close to original car will usually get more money than a modified car. Your car isnt a classic, so you cant play that card either. To put it blunt, your car isnt worth 2 or 3,000. and its nowhere near the $7000 you claim to have put into it. And I doubt they are "selling" in tahoe for $3000. http://reno.craigslist.org/car/502347222.html http://reno.craigslist.org/car/508733595.html http://reno.craigslist.org/car/512284550.html Granted none of these are babied. They dont have "MP3 stereo CD players" and whatever else you put into your car (what CAN you spend $7000 on anyhow???) But they do show the current market value for a EA82 WAgon, which is essentially what you have here. Heck... even Legacy's and Impreza's arent even selling for $3000 http://reno.craigslist.org/car/510803141.html http://reno.craigslist.org/car/510177010.html http://reno.craigslist.org/car/501679351.html So I'm sorry if you dont like what GD is saying, but you did ask a question and Im not sure what type of response you were looking for but this is the response you are getting. Just keep yourself happy and don't try to sell the car. -Brian