TheSubaruJunkie

Ok, so i pulled one bolt from the front block... and there's no way I could have mistakenly used the rear for the front. The front bolts are only about 4" long, whereas the rear bolts are like 6 or 7" long. So now im stumped... why is it these worked on the wagon but not the hatch? Both are '84 model years, i cant imagine things would be any different. -Brian

So i put the front half of my lift in on saturday, started doing the rear on sunday and got fed up when i found my new shocks need modifications to fit. That, and it was 120 in my garage, and i didnt feel like roasting all day. So today, i called in sick so i can finish the rear of the lift. I drop the rear suspension and put the lift blocks in place, come to find the bolts for my lift blocks (the 4 front, not the 2 for the diff hanger) are too short. WTF!! These worked on my wagon? Im wondering if maybe i used the bolts on the front that I should have used on the rear. But the front has 6 blocks, and im almost positive all 6 bolts were the same length... all 4 i have for the rear are... and they only stick out of the block by maybe 2 or 3mm, clearly not enough to thread into the frame. So I drove to Ace hardware, found a bolt I thought would work. Bought 4, came home to find out they are standard fine thread and are a hair too big. ARRRGH!!! Took them back, went to O.S.H, they dont have 12mm metric that are long enough. Neither did ace, and neither did Napa. Just great! Now Im gonna go out and remove the blocks from the front of the car and see if maybe i put the longer bolts on the front that I should have used on the rear. -Brian

car revs fine, there's no lag on acceleration. Its a good thing I have high comp pistons in this block, or else my car would be a real dog. I seriously doubt theres restriction in my intake... i just pulled the intake a couple weeks ago when i put this turbo in (last turbo fried its bearings and oil seals). And since the car does make boost, im not sure if its my wastegate. Im not able to move the wastegate by hand, but ive never been able to on any of my cars. I think the spring in the diaphram is too strong... not sure, still fighting with my hatch and the RX is on the back burner. -Brian

Does the thing just flat out stall? Or does it sputter and die? If it kills the motor, then I would suspect an electrical issue. If it were fuel, the motor would probably sputter alittle before dying. -Brian

They dont differ. Same suspension. -Brian

They should have mounted the wagon facing forward so the kids could sit in the driver/passenger seat and pretend like they're driving, while the buss is in motion. That would have been fun -Brian

Yeah checked earlier to see if maybe my exhaust was just hangin. all the studs are there, gaskets look to be in good shape. If it werent 190 degree's on the pavement, i would have started the car and checked further for exhaust leaks. Maybe i'll pull it into the garage at work on my break tomorrow. -Brian

Just imagine what you could do to your wagon with $3000. Your talking about buying a $3000 car cause you dont want to do $250 worth of work on your wagon? Doesnt make sence. Sure the toyota is newer, sure it will run forever.. but if you do a good job of maintaning your Subaru, it will too and you'll have saved $2750 since you didnt buy your moms toyota. Now, if you can get it for $3000 and turn it for $4000... then go for it, that gives you $1000 to fix your wagon. -Brian

Yeah, i used new gaskets when i rebuilt the motor. They are probably 4 months old... maybe 3 (cant remember how long ago i got the thing running again). My exhaust is one piece though. Had the exhaust shop weld 2.5" pipe straight from my downpipe and it runs to a new cat, then runs back to the end of the car with no muffler. Sounded real good before I put that gash in my cat. I was talking to Caleb who sais the 1 piece exhaust could be putting too much stress on my up pipe, which is what could have caused it to split, if that is infact what happend. I guess as soon as im done with my hatch, i'll have to put the RX in the garage and start tearing into it again.... *sigh*. -Brian

3/4 inch, thanks I can order pretty much anything through work... so i wanted to make sure i get the right stuff before i lay down the cash. Did you use a 9/16" bit for the rims Monstaru? -Brian

Radio Shack FTW! -Brian

I know the studs are like... 14mm or 9/16. So i was thinking maybe thats it... but dont i want the holes alittle bigger than the studs? Also was thinking of picking up a larger bit like 5/8 or 11/16 to use to bevel. -Brian

So for the past week, my boost gauge stops at 0, and the EA82T makes no boost anymore. Sometimes, when im at high revs (past 3500) and at WOT (peddle to the metal) i can get it to jump up to 5-6psi. But off throttle, if I gas it, the gauge will go from -20 hg to 0... but no positive boost at all. Car runs great. No problems, other than this stupid boost thing. I pulled my downpipe off, and checked the shaft on the turbo. No free play or wobble and the shaft spins freely. Im wondering if it maybe my Wastegate or maybe my up-pipe? I know my 2nd cat has a huge gash in it. So i cant tell if the up pipe has developed a leak since the 2nd cat is so loud. -Brian

What size bit did you use on the rims? And what did you use to bevel the holes? -Brian

Can you get me a real pic Stinky? -Brian

Did you ever pull codes? Thats the 1st place I'd start. -Brian

Oh man, its sad to see a split gate in the junkyard!! Very sought after vehicle. -Brian

So i read a thread on this board that said Chevelle shocks would fit lifted EA81's, and eliminate the horseshoe adapter. So i ordered a set of Gabriel's, then i go to install them and find out the bolts to mount the top part of the shocks are too small. Who else is running these and what did you have to do to get around this problem? I think i just completely fubar'd one of my shocks trying to drill the hole larger. -Brian

All the relays should be located under your drivers seat. Remove the seat and that should help you start your search. -Brian

check to make sure the coil wire isnt grounding out somewhere. -Brian

$2300 TOPS. Even that XT you posted is overpriced. -Brian

Rick is right. Loyales have no rear wheel adjustments. If the camber is messed up on the rear of your car, something is bent. The dealership should have known that, as well as the mechanic who worked on your car. I would go back and b!tch them out. -Brian

Last time i was at Pick-N-Pull in rancho cordova i saw a EA81 with AC and Power steering. I was thinking of grabbing everything to convert my hatch, but thats a big project for another day. Plus, now that i have my lift, i dont think i can use power steering without some minor modifications. But yeah, parts should be easy to find. -Brian

Uhm, yeah... replace that coil! -Brian

You have a '80 brat with a 3" lift? I'd like to see this -Brian