Hi all im ben. And this is my 88 subaru dl aka the dude abides

 

Just picked it up off my brother. Has 3 new wheel bearings, new clutch, new timeing belts. When first starting off in the morning it needs to warm up. Hardly has any acceleration and bucks when u push the peddle. After 10 minutes it works fine. Also at idle it just revs up and down at lights. I was wondering also where i can find parts for these vehicles like wheels or push bars. IM not huge into offroading but a lift and bigger tires might be in the future. ON the line of tires what is with the mushy feeling i get when driving this thing. I dont konw if its cuz of the 13 inch tire or because the suspension is so old. Maybe i need to upgrade the bushings or what not. Again any help would be great

 

thanks

 

Dude

Welcome to the USMB -- Dude

 

sounds like the CTS (FI Coolant Temp Sensor) is toast

 

also

 

sounds like the IAC (Idle Air Control valve) needs cleaned.

 

There will be many posts found on both these subjects.

 

The mushy feeling may be low tire pressure??

Welcome to the board, you just missed the annual Saylorville lake camping trip for this year. Stick around for next year it's a great time. Look for Mcbrat, he's down there with you. Later, Tim