[1991 subaru loyale]

Hello...does anyone know what causes the idle to get bumped up when the ac is turned on? Is it a relay somewhere?  Its fuel injected. car runs and idles great..but when I turn on the ac the idle drops dramatically when the engine should actually increase the idle to compensate for the increased drag. Thanks

[1991 Subaru Loyale wagon 4wd]

LOL...thanks man...I'm going back there today to retrieve it.

[1991 Subaru Loyale wagon 4wd]

Hello...trying to compile all the parts I need to do a 5 speed dual range conversion on my '91 Loyale. Went to a local salvage yard yesterday here in Orlando and got the pedal assembly, instrument cluster  and while I was there the car had a tilt steering column..so I bought that too. The bottom piece of the plastic cover that surrounds the column and the ignition switch is missing and its obviously different than my non tilt column..just checking to see if anyone out there has this piece..I'll buy both halves if necessary....color is grey..but if its different..I don't care I can dye it. Thanks.

[1991 Subaru Loyale wagon 4wd]

On 8/23/2020 at 5:14 PM, newmexguy said:

Have an '89 Wagon 1.8L 5 speed 4 x 4 that I will need to get off my property soon.  And I am 900 + plus miles closer.  Many extra parts could go with it.  Southern New Mexico metal.  

Dave S  dona Ana NM  88032

is it a dual range? How much do u want for it?

[1991 Subaru Loyale wagon 4wd]

OK..last question Numbchux...

I'm not sure how to reply on my post..duh...wanted to ask you...I'm thinking this is what I need from the california donor car:

1. Crossmember

2. pedals

3 flywheel

4. shifter/console (yes..they have one and its nice!)

5. clutch cable

6. you said starter in a response above...so I need the starter too? and the driveshaft?

Thanks for your help.

[1991 Subaru Loyale wagon 4wd]

Found a salvage yard in california that will ship..car is complete. 98K miles. I has the shifter/dual range shifter (89 GL wagon)...etc....what components for that vehicle are the same as the 90-94 loyale 5 speed (crossmember/pedals etc)...I'll get from him what I cant get here and I can get a dual range tranny here for 150. Thanks

 

[1991 Subaru Loyale wagon 4wd]

21 hours ago, Numbchux said:

That is an EA82 body, which started in 1985, you have to be a bit careful, because the Brats and hatchbacks carried EA81 body until 1987 in the US. Generally, EA82 stuff is all the same, although the crossmember will have to be 1987.5+.

Yep, you'll need the crossmember under the transmission, driveshaft, starter, flywheel, clutch, shift linkage, center console/shift boot (the Loyales didn't have a console, just a boot on the floor, where the GLs had a console), clutch cable. Speedometer cable is a different length, but I think the AT one is longer, so you can just use it.

If your new transmission is a push button 4WD, you'll need the vacuum hoses and solenoids for those, and you'll need to run some wires to make that all work.

The gauge cluster requires considerable rewiring....don't bother.

Most 5MT 4WD EA82 transmissions use a 3.9 rear diff, I think your 3AT will use a 3.7, should be a sticker right on it, though. You'll want to verify what's in it, and your donor and make sure they match.

On the off chance your donor transmission is from a turbo car, it'll be 3.7 and require 25 spline axles, so you'd need turbo axles.

 

If you're going to bother, get a dual-range 4WD transmission from a 87-89 GL.

Thanks...I wouldnt mind the dual range tranny. That would be sweet..any leads on something like that?

[1991 Subaru Loyale wagon 4wd]

Numbchux..Yeah..the dual range with a GL console would be the way to go..but finding one of them....do you have any leads? Thanks

[1991 Subaru Loyale wagon 4wd]

Hello....just picked up a '91 Subaru Loyale wagon 4WD a few months ago. 124K original miles. Loaded car with pw/pdl cold ac...never owned a Subaru...but this car is sweet. 3 speed automatic.. I'm considering doing a 5 speed conversion on it. I've found a transmission but I need to know what else I would need (crossmember.. pedals..etc...plus..does the instrument cluster change so I wouldn't need the PDRNL?)..ALSO...what years are compatible for donor parts? I know they made the Loyale from 90-94...but I'm reading some earlier versions of that body will work. Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks

[1991 Subaru Loyale wagon 4wd]

OK..I didn't know. It doesn't have a GL badge on it anywhere..so thanks for the info.

[1991 Subaru Loyale wagon 4wd]

Hello....just picked up a '91 Subaru Loyale wagon 4WD a few months ago. 124K original miles. Loaded car with pw/pdl cold ac...never owned a Subaru...but this car is sweet. 3 speed automatic.. I'm considering doing a 5 speed conversion on it. I've found a transmission but I need to know what else I would need (crossmember.. pedals..etc...plus..does the instrument cluster change so I wouldn't need the PDRNL?)..ALSO...what years are compatible for donor parts? I know they made the Loyale from 90-94...but I'm reading some earlier versions of that body will work. Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks.