markman34 Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Hi All, So I called around for a new air filter for my 88 gl wagon FI (EA82) today and to my horror, I can't seem to find one. I've tried my local part stores and even my subaru dealer. Special order and at least 4 weeks to arrive????? I'm told that it's because of the Earthquake/Tsunami. ouch! So my question is, does anyone have cross reference numbers for the filters? I tried the Fram CA4303 according to my local part stores. Didn't fit! I'm thinking if it's a hassle to get these anymore, I'd just spring for a K&N or AFE filter so I'd never have to go through this again. I used to buy the Canadian Tire filter option PN#23-3102-6 and it fit great. There was a soft rubber border that sealed up well and I was able to close the air box. So what have you all been using these days for filters in your EA82's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowmastered87GL Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Not saying this will fix the problem, but SOME auto parts stores seem to get models mixed up in certain years (I forget if the STD was still available in 1988) but if other engine types were available it may be THAT filter thats not available. Try looking for a filter for a 92 Loyale or something. Of course then they may get it confused with a legacy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markman34 Posted April 27, 2011 Author Share Posted April 27, 2011 well I lucked out and found a filter that fits properly without splurging for the K&N. I talked to a smaller store here and they hooked me up with a Viper 42136. never even heard of them before but it fits like a glove. Also, I notice that it is the same number as the Wix application so I'm guessing that the wix option should work if it can be found. I asked the gal if it's a regular stock option and she told me that they keep one in stock normally. I'll go back in a week or so and get another and I should be good for another 50k if the car lasts that long. I was pretty freaked out when the dealer told me they didn't stock them anymore. Getting worried that I would have to get creative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 that filter should be readily available from any parts store. keeping the models in mind is a good idea, you can often look up a different vehicle with the same item you're looking for and has less confusion associated with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deener Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 I have been using those exact viper filters out here on my GL and Loyales for a couple of years now and I don't have any complaints. They seem to be well made and a decent price too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markman34 Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 Great price. $9 I think it was with tax. I'm sure the filter will more than pay for itself in a couple weeks. My commute is near 800 km/week. I'm hoping to get it down to one tank/week. I did have this car running 800km/tank a few years ago but she's gettin tired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deener Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 800k per tank? Wow, you must obey the speed limit. I usually only get around 500 and thats by ***************footing it around. Whats your secret? Non-ethanol blends or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markman34 Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 Never use the ethanol. Mid or high test gas in the summer. Keeps it from pinging. Some fancy crankcase gas plumbing. There are some threads on here About pcv re-burn setups. I used a peanut butter jar. And some grandpa like driving. I've been doing 700/tank lately with a really dirty air filter but I'll get it up to 800 again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deener Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Interesting. Regarding the 'PCV re-burn' - I have been searching around here and even the internet and the closest thing I can come up with is the 'catch can' set up that catches excessive blow-by. Do you know if there is another name for what you mean? I would love to give it a shot, but if it's just a catch can then I don't think I will get much out of it because this block has virtually zero blowby and has great compression all the way around. Thanks a bunch, Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markman34 Posted April 29, 2011 Author Share Posted April 29, 2011 http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=38290 Here it is I tkink. I'm trying this on my phone. I dont think it makes a great difference on mileage but it didn't hurt. If you search around you'll find more than you'd ever imagine! Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deener Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Thanks Mark, so it is a catch can. Cool, I thought the catch can was something for carbed models...guess not. I am going to give it a shot, thanks for the link. Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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