Hello!

 

I'm new to this site. I've owned an 87 RX and a 95 Legacy L Wagon. Anyway, I'm buying an 89 RX today. Only thing is, it had the driver's side camshaft seize. I'm no mechanic, and I don't know much about Subarus yet, but I was wondering if someone could direct me to a thread that would be relevant to fixing this or maybe just throw some information at me. Thank you and thanks for having me! )

Maybe it's just a broken timing belt. read the write up:

http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=50768

 

watch the video:

 

here is an ea82T in various stage of disassembly doing head gaskets

http://www.economysuperstar.com/milesfox/gallery/rxbuild/

 

for your search terms: ea82t (engine) , ft 4wd d/r(transmission in this car), 3door coupe(related to the body and interior), leone rx/II (euro version of same car)

 

good luck!

Edited February 17, 201115 yr by MilesFox

Could also be a seized t-belt idler or tensioner. All far more common than a seized camshaft.