Jerry DeMoss

I like the wheels.The multi color looks cool like its sitting in the shade partly or something.Very nice project though.

Ooohhh so very cool.Sweetness!

Sounds nice for only $75! Very cool.Sounds like a worthy candidate for a lift and some knobby tires.

For oil I recomend synthetic.I use Mobil 1 but that's my preference.I think you should have your timing belts replaced just for peace of mind since you just bought the car and are unsure of last change.Good luck.The motor you have the (EJ22) is a very reliable engine.Should give you years of trouble free service.Oh and welcome to the board.

Lost oil pressure?What engine is it?

I think your car is nice and it wouldn't take too much to make it work good for ya.I would just put an intercooler on there.I think that would be where I start.I think that would make it work better for ya.Don't give up on your car it will come around again.I would be up for working on it with Rick when it warms up again.I just gave Rick an intercooler yesterday.Grab it when he's not looking.J/K!

Take your cap off of your dist. and see if the rotor turns when you crank it.The little pin may have went Kaputsky.

Maybe your temp sensors are bad.Also check cold start valve.

Is there extra vibration on the left side due to a worn motormount or something like that?

Looks really nice.I think it will look great with a lift.

Don't really think it's your starter.I would test your charging system.Battery is prblly the culprit.If you can't check the charging system with a voltmeter then take it to a checker auto or similar and they usually check them for free.I have seen some weird things arise when cold weather sets in on some batteries.I maintain a fleet of vehicles in colorado and sometimes cold weather can make the batteries go bad fast.

Was it cold all weekend?If it was cold then I don't think you hurt a thing.I used to leave mine plugged in all the time when in Alaska because it was -20deg quite a bit.

Could it be your clutch T/O bearing?I think you trans mount would make this noise all the time if it needed to be replaced.

Gas cap?Where I work at we had a fleet vehicle fail smog test because of the cap and it was an '05 Trailblazer!

Ya you can definately do it.You would need the adapter plate and you would have to figure what wires go where from the auto trans to the d/r.It's definately doable.

The best I can offer is get a haynes manual or something like that and start looking at subaru engines.Or just google about what you would like to know.What codes are you looking for?Are you looking to see what the engine numbers mean?If so here you go: Ea71: 1.6L 4cyl. OHV Ea81: 1.8L 4cyl. OHV Ea82: 1.8L 4cyl. OHC Those are the possibilities to what engines your subarus have.The first 2 being possibilities for you 1980,most likely the ea71.Your newer one has the Ea82 in it.Don't know if you needed this info but I hope it helps.

Thats a really great project.Looks like it will be great when you are done.That interior is really nice.

What did you pull the intake from?Nice score.

I would say try higher grade fuel.For me I have found Bradly Petroleum and Sinclair gas to be good quality and it's home based here in the US.

Hmmm.... I would go with the reading of 1mm too short due to compression after extended use.I think 1mm seems like a bit.Maybe .5mm? Also what valve springs have you measured this on?Intake or exhaust or both?

Are they ones you had on the motor before?Or are they brand new?

Might want to pop the valve cover on that side and have a look.But like Rick said it might be detonation.Try running some seafoam through it and see if it frees it up at all.You may have lifter starting to make noise.......Or your car just wants a peanut butter sandwich really bad.

You could also check suby dealers or axle rebuild or supply stores.

Just swap a n/a ej22 for the T when KBD isn't looking. Just kidding. I will keep my eyes peeled for good motors.

Look at the weber carb thread.I am sure that it will answer all of your questions concerned with jetting.Those carbs are very easy to rebuild.Good luck.