81ru Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 i have an '81 GL Hatchback, its not running now. torn about what todo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Well thats great, how about getting it running? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Welcome! Could you Tell us the Reason Why your Subie isn't Runnin'? Kind Regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coylethebarbarian Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Welcome...if you've an issue with the soob not running, give everyone an idea of what is going on...most of the people on here can help you figure out the problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81ru Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share Posted March 29, 2010 Thanks everyone, I have had to take some time and refreshed my memory, see my Subaru '81GL Hatchback was having some performance issues and I happen to be in a spot to buy another vehicle which I did. Now guilt set has set in and I would like to focus on my old Subaru. My Subaru has 194,000 +/- miles In a nut shell I always have performed routine maintenance and as things needing to be done to my "ru" Ive taken care of what I can. However, I am not a mechanic nor do I pretend to be one! As far as what I recall, my vehicle has: 1. Very low compression 2. Blueish-grey smoke out of the pipes 3. Low ideal I had the carb. reworked a couple times So, yes I started it last season and it turned over then kaput! nothing! My goal is to figure out what is going on and try to care for it, I have my users manual and the book How To Keep Your Subaru Alive. But, no tools just a little money to put towards this little cutie of a car. but i would like to get an over all picture of what needs to be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_Quixpunch Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 If you still have the original engine, it's got solid lifters. Were I in your shoes, I would adjust the valve lash and try the compression test again. If that doesn't seal it up, you've got worn out piston rings and the entire engine needs rebuilt. Or, you could just cut your losses and find a newer engine that runs well. When I blew a head gasket in my 81 Brat, I was able to find a hydro EA81 for 20 bucks. Several months later, and I've had to replace the water pump and am about to do the oil pump because the old one leaks. Prolly I should have just replaced both when I did the swap. Since you don't have much in the way of tools and experience, you might want to network with some guys local to you. Good luck with your hatch. You'll have a blast in it once it's mobile again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodannyc Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Are you in longmont, CO? If you are im pretty local and would be willing to help you out. I also happen to have a good running EA81 that i could sell to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baccaruda Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 hey, J! Does your car's valve covers have stickers on them like in Rob's pic here? That would make it a little more worth the rebuild option as this hydraulic lifter motor needs a little less maintenance and has 1-3 more HP than the normal one, plus they run a little smoother. You could always put in a temporary engine and rebuild yours in the meantime... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81ru Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 Don_Quixpunch, thanks i think i am leaning towards replacing the engine. yodannyc, id be interested in talking to you! thanks for offering you help. baccaruda, nope no stickers on the valve covers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goobysoobs Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Welcome and hope you get it running! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_Quixpunch Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Maybe this will be of interest. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=110439 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Country Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 Since you don't have much in the way of tools and experience, you might want to network with some guys local to you. Here is the group that is close-ish to you. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/group.php?groupid=2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_Quixpunch Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Yeah, I almost never travel south. I was thinking about starting a Rocky Mountain West group including Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, and the south half of Idaho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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