lrgvanman

My EA81 hasn't been so happy this summer. I have had her about three years and suspected a head gasket among other things, such as a leaky heater core, all minute but serious enough to purge some coolant. I am planning to try some BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer. Wish me luck.

Sad, seemingly poor (if any) quality control like many other products of nowadays.

The rag joint I just replaced on my non-power steering system was one of two left at the Eugene Subaru dealer. Though I don't know whether power steering systems run these, they are available elsewhere under the part number "731336000 Rubber Coupling AY" and if Googled, they will show in numerous sources if it helps.

With conventional differentials used in the rear that were not limited slip, slightly applying the emergency/parking brake would stimulate the use of the inactive axle. That seeming should apply with the front Subie axle. The problem being no rear wheel being active is likely a linkage problem for the rear axle activation and just what el_freddo posted. Best of luck.

My '84 has no A/C and has an EA81 running only one belt. Belts that squeal end up glazing and therefore require a ridiculous tension to end the squealing. My '87 did that until I replaced the belt. Too tight is usually done with a three-foot-long bar or something of the likes. There is a belt deflection measurement but I forgot just what the requirement is and I personally have tightened the alternator belt where I could not turn the alternator with the push of my thumb on a fin and it has worked. Dual belts on your unit? Check with a reliable parts man and see if it is listed as so. I don't know what would cause them to break like that though. Subaru Scott suggested possible bad bearing and that sounds like a very good possibility. Good luck.

Sapper 157 is very right about the large O-ring's duty. Sorry, I did mine in my ea81 and wondered the same about sealing but it came out fine. Don't use shellac or the next removal will likely end up with destroying the pump housing.

The picture would not come up for me. I am guessing the required lack of sealant by use of the sheer paper gasket is likely because a lot of sealants squeeze into the pump and contaminate. Just a guess on my part. Good luck. If done correctly, you should obviously have no leaks but depending on just how deep those scratches are...

Kinda like mine but I like your roof rack better and I have the rectangular quad headlamps.I want to convert the inners to LED and seclude with a separate switch for high beams offroad and such. Good find and a fun car.

If there is a ballast resistor on the coil, check that. They are notorious for the secondary starting circuit failure.

I have simply forgotten if they have a ballast resistor but if it does, check it. It may have shorted.

I would say that as long as it doesn't ping or diesel, it should not be a problem but let's see what other folks say.

I have one on my ea81, there when I bought it. Best of luck and I think you'll love it when it's dialed in.

I have an ea81 1984 GL Wagon that has headrests that seem frozen in place. They won't go up or down. I would like to take 'em off for the simple act of putting on seat covers, otherwise, I guess I'll have to slit the top of the cover slightly and throw in a couple of stitches to close it back up.

I have an ea81 1984 GL Wagon that has headrests that seem frozen in place. They won't go up or down. I would like to take 'em off for the simple act of putting on seat covers, otherwise, I guess I'll have to slit the top of the cover slightly and throw in a couple of stitches to close it back up.

I have an ea81 1984 GL Wagon that has headrests that seem frozen in place. They won't go up or down. I would like to take 'em off for the simple act of putting on seat covers, otherwise, I guess I'll have to slit the top of the cover slightly and throw in a couple of stitches to close it back up.

If it fires after spraying carb cleaner in it, then my guess is that it is lacking fuel.

Heat is an issue as well. The exhaust shield on my ea81 was not reinstalled after some exhaust work was performed, soon after, my passenger inner boot split. Rears, I don't know, but if it is somewhat stock, I am guessing that the drivers rear is nearest an exhaust heat source, I'm just guessing that it may be the culprit if on that side. Best of luck.

I started using Castrol High Mileage 20/50 (Synthetic) in my EA81 (1984 GL Wagon). This oil quieted some of the lifter noise and seems great so far.

I haven't personally but I have wondered the same after nearly losing a wiper several times on the freeway. I took a wire bread wrapper and secured through a hole in the blade area to the arm and it has held for a while but I would much rather have a more permanent solution than jerry rigging it.

Could be a locking lug nut. If stock wheels, likely it will be available at the dealer and if special wheels, try a major tire shop. They may either have a replacement or tool to remove what you have and replace with new.

I have a 1984 GL wagon and the fuel level warning light doesn't light, though the bulb has continuity. What triggers it? Is it in the float assembly? Thanks for any help. Have a great day all!

A clogged exhaust does this but check into it more before futiley blaming it. I had a Ford van that had two Catalytic Converters, the one incorporated in the exhaust downtube/manifold was clogged and so it was the same result. Fine in town but heated on the freeway. Good Luck!

I have often wondered the same, as my 1984 GL wagon is like that. I have just under 200,000 miles on mine and I haven't checked on a replacement but I expect to purchase one as soon as affordable. I haven't checked, but some of us use RockAuto for parts and I have had good experiences with them though all parts are not available. Try http://www.rockauto.com/ . Best of luck to you.

When I lived near the beach in SoCal I tried the stock 185/70R13s on the sand without airdown and they were satisfactory for level driving. My guess is that those 15s would be better as they would offer more ground clearance.