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I have owned just about every model (except 360's) prior to my Loyale. I have never had any problems with the EA-82 SPFI engine, runs great! As far as it missing a few extras, ie D/R, LSD, Turbo, Maplight, well the D/R is just a bolt on, and LSD can get salvage from a wrecking yard and with minor chages can bolt on. Turbo is not the best for off road in my opinion, and a maplight is a 20 minute install from a GL due to the harness allready wired for one. Plus I enjoy tinkering with my cars, always adding things and fixing things. Its a great way to learn. Sooo I really don't have much to complain about. Sure my last GL-10 had all of this but I also had to pay more for it then my Loyale, which had fewer miles on it. The gas mileage is great and the car runs for ever. I have gone everywhere in my Loyale that I went in my GL's. It's just nice to have the EA-82 body and engine, newer with less miles on it available as a Loyale. I love Subaru's and would gladly take in to my care to give a good home any and all Subaru models. To be a true Soobie lover, one must Love ALL Subarus!

I completely rebuilt my power steering pump with the seal kit from th dealer and a new bearing. This bearing also acts as the main seal so its important to replace it too. The whole job took me only 2 hours. I recommend replacing all of the seals and the bearing all at once that way everything will wear at the same rate. I can't remember the number on the bearing, sorry, 6000 series though. If you pull it out the number is on the dust cover of the bearing, or just go to a Subaru dealer and ask the parts person what bearing it is, then get it from the bearing supplyer. I got mine a McGuire Bearing for like a dollar. And the seal kit was like $15. not bad for a rebuilt pump!

That's one mean lookin subie!

Man, next year I need to start going for points!

Hey allright, good to see another from Corvallis! Welcome to the board.

I always wear my belt. You never know when it could save you. Its there, might as well...

Sounds good, I think you will like the spots I found. I drove around out there for about 3 hours today instead of class, lots of terrain to explore still. Give me a call when your rig is down here.

...and ticking ...and ticking ...and ticking LOUDER!

I just went up to Mary's Peak today and found some good hill climbs down this one long fire road up there. I am trying to get ahold of James from AA to see if he can check it out with me. Would love to get out there again with someone else from around here... let me know if you are interested in doing a little wheelin at Mary's Peak.

James, I found a sweet place off of Mary's Peak to go wheelin today. I found several miles of trails that seem to go forever. There were a bunch of hill climbs all along the road. All off of accessable fire roads! Also a couple of good mud holes. I can bring the video gear and camera for some stills too. Let me know if you want to check it out this week before the weather goes bad again.

So I drove from Corvallis to PIR this morning arriving around 8:30 AM after a good 2 hour dirve, ready to help set up and volunteer my time for this fun event only to see the sign and an empty field. I was pretty bummed to see it cancelled because of poor weather and field condtions. The "weather" this morning was rather pleasent in the warm sunshine as forcasted by all of the weather websites, quite mild in fact. Well, off to check the "condition" of the field, wearing my sunglasses. Field was hard packed and well drained except for a couple of mushy spots the size of my Subaru, which could be easliy avoided with some minor course changes. Anyway I'm just rambling on... This looked like a great day for fall OREGON rallycross. The feild conditions were nothing I havent allready seen at Hillsboro ealier this spring! (ie swampy parking lot and mud up to some axels). I wish the info would have been posted sooner than later so as to prevent alot of people from driving many hours to volunteer at this event. I don't mean this as an attack at anyone, (thanks for the hard work this year organizers), but... this is OREGON and it does rain a bit from time to time, which... could lead to some mud... never stopped us before! Part of the challenge of the sport I thought. Oh well, maybe there will be a reschedule...

SWEET! I can't wait for some good snow to play in! Its coming! up to 2 feet down to 3500 feet this weekend for Cascades!

I love the look of gen 1 Brats! That thing has a ton of potential! Good score, especially if it runs good.

Wow two down? Its good to hear that everyone is allright. The Forester has one of the highest crash safety test ratings around. It sounds like it worked. You have to get another Forester, it just wouldn't be the same without one.

That looks real good! So many good bumper designs posted! I had a Warn Industries full front bumper with a winch on my '83 GL sold it with the car though, man I miss that thing! I'll post a pic or two later.

WOW:confused: Someone has a lot of time on their hands!

I just used a pencil with a socket the size of the center of the flywheel to line it up, like 8mm 3/8 dirve or something close. If not then I know the tool itself is not too much to purchase. Autozone has a tool rental deal too thats not so bad.

I like this idea. less nose to drag in the dirt on climbs. simple with room for a winch.

I have no idea, but sure looks nice!

Looks great! James when you come back into town with that on your rig let me know, I would love to see it! How much for it? I want one, I NEED one bad. Thanks

Some fun toys! Wish I had the $$$ for one!

DUCT TAPE! A big ol roll of it! And some extra stickers for those times when you need to slap on some extra horse power!

Sweet video! That looks like a fun spot!

Your engine is a SPFI EA82, Single Point Fuel Injection thats what came stock in my car (see description at bottom). Sounds like an adjustment with your clutch or the return spring. Check the hillholder cable, sometimes if its too tight the clutch pedal will be out of adjustment or feel like a turd. Thats where I would start. Congrats on the Subaru and welcome!

Looks like a good time! Good pics and articulation! a banana