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Yes, I believe it would indeed look "ok". A full set without damage would not look out of place at all. As long as you can get them cheap. You can always repair, replace the RX seats when you find replacements. Those junkyard seats are an easy swap too. You can't always get what you want when you want it, but if you NEED new seats now for your comfort, go for it.

That's a good description, thanks. If you didn't remove the drain plugs from the heads, one in each head, it still had plenty of water in it to freeze. If you pull the rocker covers you will probably find one core plug has popped out of each head, at least. They will most likely be in the oil pan by now. HTH and please post back with what you find out.

Check out the April 2007 issue of Hot Rod Magazine. It's called a Manxter now with Subaru power. "Once you drive a Subaru, it's the end of any thoughts of a Volkswagen". Bruce Meyers Doug Edit: http://www.meyersmanx.com/

The peeps running tons of boost surely have some "exploded views" of this engine. NM, just couldn't resist, sorry.

Hey, My '86 carb wagon has two as well. Keep in mind there's probably a "sock" on the pickup in the fuel tank. A pre filter for the fuel pump. Doug

Some things are better left un-said. This post has no usefull info, unlike many of your posts. It may even have harmed the original poster. Think about it. Gary gave good helpful, reasoned, advice. Why couldn't you just let it be this time? It's a 17 year old Sube. It's a 4WD 5 speed. I'm positive he can easily get more than $100.00 for it. etc, etc. I try to keep three things in mind. Is it true, is it necessary, is it kind. Now don't try so hard to live up to your sig GD. I will not argue with you on this.

No wave or nod here, however this happens: I go into a store, mall, whatever. I come out and another Subaru is parked next to mine, sometimes two of them. So, for years now, I park next to another Subaru when I see one, which is often .

Hey, Anyone know how to get in touch with oronocova? The sequence of events he describes doesn't jive with the "normal" oil pump failure mode in these cars. I suspect it's something else, possibly a timing belt tensioner. Thanks in advance if you can help. Doug

Bump for the "Oil" light question. P.M. sent as well.

Hey, Depending where you take it, in one piece, it's worth $125.00 to $200.00 per ton as scrap. Answer me this. When did the oil light come on? Doug

Yep, I've seen a few in this small University town. I have an '89 SPFI, DR 5 speed sedan as well. It's getting a LSD, rear disc conversion, manual steering rack, and other stuff in the comming months.

Thanks for posting this Moosens. I wanted to go last year but just couldn't. I'm going to see if I can get there this year. Bring a Justy:)

I have the vehicle you described and live across the river in Ohio. It would cost you 2 K tho...you didn't state a price range, so...and, I haven't read this thread yet so it could be a "never mind", anyway:) Sincerely, Doug

All of the above, spray with penetrating oil. You could also try moving the car, yes even driving it in the driveway with the lugs slightly loose. HTH Don't do it if you're not comfortable with it. It's been effective for me tho.

I spray the nuts with PB Blaster first and let it work. I bought a long 10 MM box wrench to clear the fan blades. Hold tension on the belt if needed and bust them loose. Ratchet wrench used here as well.

Subaru recommends 3750 mile oil and filter changes for "Severe Driving". A lot of people follow the factory recommendation with good reason. Long runs on the freeway/Interstate, in my experience, 5000 to 7500 miles is realistic from good oil and a quality oil filter. YMMV and probably will. Severe driving is: Repeated short trips, stop-and-go, extensive idling (urban driving) Rough, muddy, dusty, wet, cold salty conditions Towing a trailer *notes 1: under severe driving replace ever 3,750 miles

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Ok bgd, tell me what I'm missing here. As long as the float bowl doesn't run out of fuel, that's all it needs in the way of a fuel pump. Or am I missing something? Yes, regulattors are available as well as pumps with various psi ratings. I had a warmed over small block Chevy that would empty the Holley float bowls at the top of third gear. This, with a high flow mechanical pump on the motor. I installed an AC electric pump in a box in the bed of the '57 Chevy pickup. On/off switch on the dash for when I beat on it took care of that issue. On second thought, what am I missing here?

"Oil recomendations for 120k EA82", in Chicago this time of the year? Same as i'm running now in the EA cars: 10W 30W. Castroil at Wallmart, 5 qts. for ten bucks or less. I should add that the 5 qt. containers of Valvoline often is about the same price at times. I run them both as I believe they're both good oils, add price and availability, it's a deal on these containers. Hell, if I found it in 5 galllon containers, i'd probably buy it too.

No comment. Later on. Doug

Well, you asked. I haven't even read the other responses.Two things off the top. The tires need to be 175-70 or that height, or less for throttle response. Lower effective drive. Less weight. Speaking of weight, some of these cars aren't that light. Several hundred pounds are up to you and the way the car left the factory. Go on a diet? I've done a lot of rust repair and you probably added lots of pounds in the repair materials. Of course several pounds rusted off too? lol Did you repaint it? Could be 100 pounds or more in that, lol. Oh well, get my drift? These are the things I think about on a race car. I'm gonna stop now:)

Hi, I keep a known good aftermarket temperature gage and fittings in my tune up kit to help sort out these kind of issues. It will tell you if your factory gage is right. Another thing "may" be a partially plugged heater core. Really cold air...air pockets...hope you get it sorted out. HTH

I like the Electro Continuosly Variable Transmission. I drive one daily. Keeping fresh fluid in them is esential. I haven't had any problem with mine, but it only has 70,000 miles on it. Have you driven one?

4WD? Miles on it? Any fuel injected Justy engine will bolt up. From the brief description it sounds like it "May" be worth it.