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I have not been here in a while but, it was th first place I thought of that might be able to help. My '02 Forester started running very rough, no power, will not idle. In last month I have changed the fuel filter, timing belts and pulleys, plugs and wires. In the last year, changed all wheel bearings and alternator. Limped the car home, used a 1/4 tank to get 30 miles, cat was cherry red. Have never messed with the cat on any car I have ever owned. Have not put a code reader on it yet, one is on the way. The car has 226k and until then ran like a top. I think the cat is bad, and have started pricing, just wanted to check here first. Thanks.

Belt will be replaced soon, early summer. I know there is about 50K on it now. Thanks for the input.

I bought a 2002 Forester back in December. I have been driving it to work every day with no problems. The belts in one of the tires separated, and I had to get all new. No big deal, just had to do it earlier that expected. After that the car vibrated during acceleration. I had the tires re balanced, did not fix the problem. I dug out the Hayne's manual and it said the CV shafts could be doing it. I replaced the driver's side shaft and that seems to have fixed it. My question is, if the vibe comes back, what do I look at next? Maybe the rear shafts? The car has 195XXX and seems to have no other real issues. Any ideas? thanks for the help, as always.

Thanks. I replaced the passenger front CV shaft today. Was a little different than the 87 GL. I noticed that all of the parts were factory. Now I have a list of things to do this spring and summer. I think the shafts were even factory.

OK, I have not been here for awhile. My 87 GL gave up the ghost, and I have been driving other cars. I bought a 2002 Forester last week. Everything works, heated seats and all. I really like this wagon. I will have to put new tires on it soon. Does anyone know how big of a tire will fit without a lift? I like the ride but, want a little more room under it.

It is carbed and parked outside. I have not used starting fluid. I use 10-w30 oil. The heater i use is only 200 watt. It stays parked outside while at work as well.

My car is a 1987 GL Wagon. I have not had trouble before this year. I have a heater on the oil pan but, it doesn't seem to be helping. It could also be that the engine really needs an overhaul. I plan to do that in the spring, just need the car running now because of the weather. More snow in Oklahoma this year than in a number of years. The Nissan pickup does no good in the snow and ice.

I am having a hard time getting the Subie started when it is cold outside. Please tell me how you keep the engine warm. I have a magnetic heater on the oil pan but, it doesn't seem to help, still very hard to start when it is cold outside.

I managed to mess up the float adjustment. When I pulled it back apart and readjusted the float, it worked perfectly. Now I save up and buy a Weber.

I had to take the top of off the carb today. After i put itback together it will not start. After i let go of the key I can see gas shoot back out the top of the carb. I pulled it off the car and pulled it apart again. I put it back together and reinstalled it. Nothing changed. Gas shoots out the top of the carb when you quit turning the key, and it will not start. I think it is flooding but, cant figure out why. Please help.

Finally got the wagon legal again. Had insurance 2 weeks ago but, had bad weather come in and all the tag offices closed because of it. I got it today, and it is great to have it back on the road. Especially since had a lot of snow come in and cover the whole area. My Nissan pickup is crap on ice and snow, the Soobie acts like I am driving on dry pavement.

Iwant to get another engine for my wagon. I can rebuildthe one that i have but, I am looking for a spare engine. I am asking if anyone has one forsale, I am very interested. I am looking for an EA82, non turbo, carbed. Thanks in advance.

I have been away for awhile. I am back again and loving it. I parked the wagon for a while but, now I am going to bring her back. I put reman rear calipers on her this last weekend, next is to rebuild the carb. It is a Hitachi, and it sucks but, I can't get weber to sell me one of their carbs. So I am going to make due with what I have. I will probably rebuild the engine this spring. I have a spark plug stuck in the number 1 hole, I will be looking for a set of heads for and EA82. Most stuff I can get from Rock Auto, the rest I will be asking here. Again, very glad to be back, should never have left.

I am going to rebuild the engine for my 1987 GL. I am replacing the Hitachi carb. Does anyone have a list of what carbs will interchange? I would like a better carb for my wagon. I tried to order one from Weber, they would not return my phone call. Any info is good. Thanks.

I have decided to rebuild the Wagon. I have to replace pretty much the whole front end, it is worn out. I am going top rebuild the engine, and replace the hitachi while I am at it. I would like to know if anyone knows which carbs from what companies will fit the EA82 engine. I know that Weber makes a nice one but, I can't even get them to answer the phone when I call. Any help will be greatly appreciated.