Turbone

In a Subaru wagon from the 80's

All RX's came with coil overs, none ever had air struts. The top mount for the strut is on the top/side of the wheel well.

There is a button for it, but I cant remember if its on the dash panel or the trip computer.

You've been driving it to work for the last 6yrs and they just noticed it? I would be a little suspicious of someone out to mess with you. Its happened to me before :-\

Pretty hard to bend cast aluminum. But the oil pan is steel and its a common problem when overtightened. Make sure you check out the cam seals like I suggested. Does the oil pressure drop at idle? If not, the dented pan could be blocking the PU tube like Frank said.

Glad to hear she went to a board member. Still in the family, kind of.

If it hasnt been sitting for a long time (especially on grass) and not all moldy inside, then the guy probably isnt going to go for a lowball price. Talk to him and tell him you have wanted one for a long time, etc. Get more info on the mechanicals, has it ever overheated, etc? EA82 turbo's are plentiful around these parts, but I suspect more than that is wrong with it.

The top right gasket is for any EA82 intake manifold(should be 2 of them). The 2 bottom gaskets look like they are for a spider intake. The other 3 I dont recognize.

Most of mine here....http://www.cardomain.com/id/Turbone Top RX. No ratings on the others yet.

Install a new fuel filter and fresh gas? At least make sure your getting gas to the throttle body if you have spark.

Check out this web site, very informative and better relates to your TDI. http://europeancar.automotive.com/95784/epcp-0803-turbo-modifications/index.html

Ok, I did a search and see Subaru3 posted about it, back in 06. I missed it, but the article just came out in 09.

This sold on Ebay back in 04, not sure if it was a board member that bought it or not. But heres the story from the Drive magazine article. http://www.drive.subaru.com/Win09/Win09_BRAT.htm

The screw fell out of mine less than a block from my house. Like a fool I sat there for 15min trying to start it. When I opened my hood, the turbo was glowing bright red. It took me another 1/2hr of investigating to find the problem.

Yeah, you did it wrong. This is how its done... http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=50768

Did he replace the disty cap and rotor? It sure sounds like the rotor isnt spinning with the shaft. Ask me how I know this

Be careful with the pushbutton starter switches. They cannot handle long tern use. Ask Seahag1979 about it. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showpost.php?p=778832&postcount=22

It would probably be a real good idea to have a fuel pump switch in the car close to you. You know, just in case.

They wont see it. In a XT theres room between the bumper and radiator for the gas can to fit. With the hood closed, theres nothing to see.

Check all the fuses in the cab. A couple of those are for the ign relays.

^^Correct. I was talking about the the other end, where the MAF is connected. Alot of times this clamp is loosened to get the airbox off so the airfilter can be replaced.

If he hasnt messed with the timing, theres a good chance the hose clamp is loose on the airbox. I would check them all to be sure.

Did he mess with the timing?

Well, heres another one you need to be on the lookout for in Spokane. A 92 SVX Pearlie. http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/showthread.php?t=48699

The 12lbs of boost, fall on your face cut :-\ If you had a problem with a OEM t-stat, a aftermarket one might fail even quicker.