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94 Loyale wont stay running, backfiring
DaveT replied to jetpilotdc10's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
Bad gas would just make it run bad. -
94 Loyale wont stay running, backfiring
DaveT replied to jetpilotdc10's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
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Noise upon deceleration 86 GL Wagon.
DaveT replied to keish's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
I'm in CT. The Dual Range 5spd. $50. I also have a clutch and all those parts with about 5 miles on them. And a flywheel. -
Oil weight tips for ea81 with 200k miles
DaveT replied to ME123Insanity's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
Unless you are in a cold climate, 10w-40. -
I have not had to do this. I have several ECUs from different years. I'd want to go through the schematics from the FSM for both years.
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Noise upon deceleration 86 GL Wagon.
DaveT replied to keish's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
Doesn't sound normal. I have a dual range 5 speed trans. sitting here getting dusty. -
1981 brat exhaust pipe gasket
DaveT replied to bratbro's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
It's been a long time since I had anything before an EA82. I'm pretty sure my older 76 & 78 used the same studs however. Those had 1600cc push rod engines. Used the same studs as EA82, and our 2001 Forester uses the same studs. 10mm x 1.25 x 42mm The 42 is the length, you have room on that, so don't get hung up on exactly 42. -
Intermittent problems are a pain in the butt. T a fuel gauge into the line after the filter. Check electric connections connectors, grounds, etc.
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1981 brat exhaust pipe gasket
DaveT replied to bratbro's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
you can buy 10mm x 1.25mm metric studs. And the nuts for them. You also should have a flat washer and a lock washer on each one. They may just be missing, or the may be missing due to stripping out. Either way, you need the studs. I wouldn't use a bolt. The threads strip out easily enough when a stud is all the way bottomed. A bolt is not bottomed while you are tightening it, and it won't get tight if it is too long. Either way, even easier to strip. -
1981 brat exhaust pipe gasket
DaveT replied to bratbro's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
They are a thread repair device. Napa sells kits. You only need them if the threads strip. Be careful when installing the studs and tightening the nuts. Check the torque specs so you don't over do it. -
1981 brat exhaust pipe gasket
DaveT replied to bratbro's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
If they are like most other models, remove the nuts, and loosen or remove the bolt from the support bracket near the rear of the transmission. Use something to support the y pipe. I've used the jack so I can lower it slowly. Once the flanges clear the studs, you can put in new gaskets. Check that the studs are all the way in before re assembly. The nuts are to be used to apply the clamping force. Sometimes the threads in the head strip out. I've used heli coils to fix them. -
Part needed - EA82 right hand timing belt cover
DaveT replied to brundl3fly's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
Anti seize compound or wheel bearing grease is a big help also. -
Ah, this won't fix it if nothing gets to that wire. That wire connects to the coil of the relay you add . But it should be easier to find the open connection than the high resistance and / or intermittent connection that typically causes the click / no crank.
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Part needed - EA82 right hand timing belt cover
DaveT replied to brundl3fly's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
I stopped using the front covers years ago. Had the same worries, but a few members back then had run them without with no trouble. I have had no trouble. I'm not certain of this - but it seems like I have had less trouble with the idler bearings, since they get airflow and could be running cooler. -
I spent a lot of time fighting with this problem a few years ago. Put in a general purpose relay, no problem since.
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just picked up 91 loyale with broken timing belt
DaveT replied to sethicus's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
Sounds good. I've been using the Fel Pro head kit + converting kit. Except, get the intake gaskets from Subaru. -
just picked up 91 loyale with broken timing belt
DaveT replied to sethicus's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
The best way to get the intake bolts out is run it to normal operating temp. Or use a space heater and heat gun with a meat thermometer [so you don't overdo it] How many miles on it? The coolant could be just leaks from the water pump, or hoses. But yes, a reseal should reduce oil leaks from everywhere. If you do the reseal, do the oil pump seals. The Throttle body to intake seal. You can replace the front main and rear main seals without splitting the crank case, so replace them also. Camshaft seals, and the o-rings on the separate piece that the seal presses into. Replace ALL 7 cooling system hoses. Remove rust from the clamping area. Put a little silicon plumber's grease on the area. Re torque the clamps after a drive or 2. Be careful when removing the heater hoses from the heater core. The pipes are thin brass, and can be crushed. While you are doing all this, take a close look at the radiator - if the thin little copper webs between the horizontal tubes are loose, or missing, get a new radiator, or get it re cored. If mileage is unknown, or anywhere near100,000, might as well replace the water pump. Since the belt broke, it is likely past time to replace all timing belt 3 idlers. -
How To Get Rid of The Mouse Pee Smell For Good
DaveT replied to MR_Loyale's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
My 87 I removed the entire dash, cleaned the whole hvac system with bleach, etc. Put 1/4" hardware cloth in the ports where the plastic ducting meets the body. Chicken wire is not small enough to stop them. -
Can't get my 1992 Subaru Loyale to start
DaveT replied to TheEmpireStrikesBack's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
The description of starting with a jump points to battery / charging problems. A portable voltmeter would help figure out if the electrical system is working properly.- 16 replies
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Dies and loses power after new fuel pump
DaveT replied to grandam88's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
A pump that makes higher pressure and higher flow has to draw more power, unless it is a lot more efficient. Wiring in cars is not usually made any heavier than needed for the original designed loads. -
Can't get my 1992 Subaru Loyale to start
DaveT replied to TheEmpireStrikesBack's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
Decent battery properly maintained should go 5 years. I've had some go longer. A battery left partially or fully discharged is not being maintained properly, and this will shorten the life. Any deep discharge to a starting battery (typical car battery) does damage. The car starting after putting in the recharged battery, and then not, does point to the alternator not working. Also, a good fully charged battery should be able to run the car and restart after a few drives even if the alternator is dead. Which of course, is not good for the battery. ..- 16 replies
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Yes, after installing, turn engine by hand a couple revolutions. Then set tension. Run for 10 or 20 seconds. Check how they track on the pulleys. Re check the tension.
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When I swapped mine, I swapped the speedometer. The black center plastic cap pulls off. There is a nut under it. Not sure why I bothered, it has a different engine and transmission in it now anyway. The miles are on the body, and wheel bearings. Resale won't likely be a problem, I've never sold one of these cars. Except vary rusted out bodies to a scrap metal dealer. ...
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Car died and won't start. Help!
DaveT replied to Gasket97's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
T in a fuel pressure gauge after the filter? Check power to the fuel pump? Run fuel pump by connecting wires from the battery to it? -
Car died and won't start. Help!
DaveT replied to Gasket97's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
With the engine cold, and the intake boot off, you can see the injector spray fuel while someone else cranks. At least a burst for the first cold start attempt. IF you try this, beware of the possible fireball if it backfires, so don't be watching from too close! Use light and or mirror to have a decent view down the throat. Also, check for spark.