October 22, 201015 yr I have a 2000 Outback and prior to that had an 85 GL (which I loved! Gutless as all get-out but fun in the snow). My cousin just bought a newer outback and is selling his 1990 Loyale. It appears to be in decent condition but it has over 200k miles and will need a new clutch soon. He said $600 and it's mine. I feel like that's a good deal but I've never owned a Loyale. I don't even know what motor its got in it. EJ18??? So I realize it's impossible to give accurate advice on a vehicle you cant see, but from others who own a Loyale are they good and reliable? I'd like something I can commute in and give the Outback a break. I'd also like to lift it eventually... that looks like a fun project.
October 22, 201015 yr The Loyale has an EA82 (or EA82T) If its in decent shape to me $600 seems a little steep unless all the other stuff has been done recently besides the clutch. If you get this car I would consider doing: Clutch All oil seals Timing belts Water pump Oil pump reseal Timing belt pullies The timing belts must be done religiously every 60K (if they even make it that long... if they break they dont hurt the engine, but it ruins your day)
October 23, 201015 yr Could I Ask Why did you wrote EJ18? ... Did the Owner Said that to You? ... I'm Asking 'cos maybe the Loyale Already had an Engine Swap... ... if they break they dont hurt the engine, but it ruins your day... Yes, I Agree, Absolutely. Well... He can Do that... Or Swap a ej Engine in too... Any Pics of that Loyale? Kind Regards.
October 23, 201015 yr a loyale is gonna be alot like your GL only slightly quicker (im pretty sure an 85 is carbed and a 90 is spfi) other than that itll be a single range 4wd most likely. depending on mileage not a bad choice. RV
October 23, 201015 yr Author Thanks for the advice guys. I dont' know why I wrote EJ18. Total brain-fart I think. At the time I was reading the Wiki on Subaru Engine Types and I must've just had EJ18 stuck in my head. I knew it was an EA82, that's what my GL had only carbureted ... this is SPFI At any rate, I'm passing on this car. It's a project. Really nice inside and out but has a laundry list of issues: Clutch is about 10 miles away from leaving you stranded really far away from home grumbly wheel bearing or brake in the driver's side rear temp guage does not work 245k miles with no clue of engine maintenance history needs tires soon 4WD button is backwards. Push in to disengage, push out to engage. 4WD light on the dash is always on. and the worst... when you engage 4WD on the fly it makes a loud *CLUNK*. When you disengage 4WD it makes a horrible *BANG!!!* I swear I thought the diff was going to fall out of the car. its so loud it makes the roof oil-can. Although this car would be fun to mod and work on I don't need a project car just to get safely rolling. Bummer... Edited October 23, 201015 yr by 211
October 26, 201015 yr By Reading This... ... when you engage 4WD on the fly it makes a loud *CLUNK* When you disengage 4WD it makes a horrible *BANG!!!*I swear I thought the diff was going to fall out of the car. its so loud it makes the roof oil-can. Although this car would be fun to mod and work on I don't need a project car just to get safely rolling. ... ...Let me Tell you that a loud *CLUNK!!!* and a horrible *BANG!!!* are very Scary on a Car... if you Really want a Safely Rollin' Car, I Kindly Suggest you to check for Loose Parts Under the Car... Specially Check for a Loose U Joint, which could be Very Dangerous... I Hope it will be Something Easy to Fix but I insist that you Must Check that U Joint Just in Case... Good Luck! Kind Regards.
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