I think I found the source of my 92 Subaru Loyale running too cool and not having enough heat. The belt driven fan was constantly spinning because the fan clutch was worn out.

 

So, I did what any crazy engineer would do... I removed it.

 

Interestingly though... the car still won't overheat!

:santa:

 

It's only 42 degrees outside so I let it sit and idle for a good 15 minutes. The thermostat came up to the halfway mark and stayed there. I took it for a drive on the expressway up to 65 MPH. The temperature gauge only went down to the 1/3 mark!

 

Apparently this engine behaves like an old VW beetle engine and is air-cooled?!

 

However, I am waiting for the electric fan to take over.

I know the electric fan works when the AC is on, but will it also turn on by it's thermostat if the engine gets too hot?

 

Any ideas?

 

T.J.

Yes, it should kick on when the engine starts to heat up. About 2/3 of the way up the gauge I think.

 

Why do you keep trying to fix this? Your car is running exactly like it should. Many Subaru owners can only dream about having their car run that cool.

 

Half up the gauge when idling, 1/3 with air flowing over the engine. Sounds perfect to me.

 

 

Your heat problem could be a heater core issue. The engine cooling system is obviously working fine.

The A/C Fan on both of my EA81's will only kick on if:

The switch on the dash has to be in an A/C position (either AC Max, AC or Defroster)

AND the headlights have to be off. Dash lights can be on, but if my headlights are on my A/C fan will not turn on.

 

Not sure if the same apply's to EA82's

 

-Brian

After the neglect this poor car took from "the Ex" I just wanted to play it safe. It's a great little car and I want it to last.

 

As for the lack of heat, I have another thread about this so I will continue to work on that problem.

 

T.J.