Question for everyone.  

 

So the 1983 DL 1.6H  That I bought several months ago.  Yes I'm doing a complete restoration and it is a learning curve. LOL  First time I've ever done this.  Hoses, Valve covers, Struts, Oil Pan reseal, and some exhaust work is all that is left to do. Already taken care of a huge laundry list as apparently the original owner left everything factory original.  Interesting on many parts.

 

My plan is to finish with the mechanical, then attend to the exterior, after which I will attend to the interior (upholstery) 

 

Anyhow, Here is the question.

 

Recently I inquired about the timing belt at the Subaru dealership Auto shop and was told that my car runs off a Gear rather than a timing belt.  No other information. Just that.  Never heard of a car that doesn't use a timing belt.  So it seems kind of strange.  Any insight into this from those of you who are more knowledgeable?  

 

Thanks a ton in advance.

 

-Doogie

 

P.S.  Does anyone know why this model came with only the driver's side rear view mirror?  I double checked the work history and there is no record of it ever having had a passenger side rear view mirror.

Edited February 24, 201511 yr by doogie

Only engines w/camshaft(s) mounted in the head use timing belts.Even some of them use chains instead.

 

Engines w/cams in the block(like yours) use chains or gears(best).

 

You have probably heard of a small block Chevy 327-350 etc.No timing belts on those.

 

DLs  being a lower trim level only had the one mirror.GLs had both.

Tru 'dat Naru.    OP... your valves open and close via rockers and pushrods that operate from the cam lobes.   It's a beautiful thing.

Well that makes more sense now.  I guess it is a good thing that the soobie has a gear.  Great news indeed.    Friday she goes in for new Valve covers and next week she goes in for a complete Hose change over.  Found a shop that will do the job for a more than reasonable price

Going to the price shop?   Where's the fun in that?

  You might ask exactly what hoses are being changed.       I believe there are 7 of them.   You might only be getting 2 changed.

I don't want to tell you what to do ... but if it were me .... I would get some solid advice/instructions from HTKYSA & USMB .... get the son involved ... and have some good 'ole shop mechanics bonding.

  Pics of the '83 ?

As requested here are some photographs.  I'll make some better photographs soon.  Just got the 83 back out of the shop.  Took care of the Valve covers and the clutch cable today.

 

This is the first vehicle I've ever considered doing any restore work on.  Mechanical wise, Slightly lacking in knowledge in that department with vehicles so I'm learning as I go along.  I will make photographs of the engine tomorrow.

Edited February 28, 201511 yr by doogie