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I’d start with the rear wheel cylinders. Maybe take a peek looking for fluid running down or the stain from it. That might determine which side easier. And if you’re in the rust belt like me you want to check those rear brake lines, the passenger side usually the culprit. And the M/C stays filled ? Both reservoirs?

There’s a small dot on that glass site hole. It’s about half way up. Pump or float valve/needle. My opinion.

Fuel pump starting to fail would be my first guess.

Anti-Dieseling device. Yes I’ve seen that wire break off at the end of the metal. Let me check as I can. I’m currently cleaning house of over 40 years of Subarus and the 70s are my main focus. If you go on eBay you’ll see I have a lot of 70s and I have or had a carburetor listed. I know you don’t need the whole carb but just for reference. And that’s a rebuilt carb. “cashingmystuffin” is my eBay name. More than likely if you just lightly touch a soldering iron to it you can set that wire back on well enough. Good luck. I’ll try to post more later about the anti dieseling switch.

Yeah as mentioned if you’re willing and able. Dual Range Five Speed all time hero of Subaru transmissions to me.

Hey there. You mentioned 80 and then 86 so I checked your profile and I’m able to see you’ve got an 86. Doubtful that you’ll find new parts but without question I would either try west coast dealers or have your local check with the west coast Subaru parts distributors. They can check and a good guy will help you out. As for manuals you may find some online. A parts catalog is helpful too but I’m not sure those are online. I do have a parts catalog from the 82-87 Brat era, might be an 85 but the transmission is the same. I’ll see what I can dig up for you. Send me a message if you’re able. Sometimes new members have a waiting period, but I’m not sure these days.

And thanks very much for those pictures. They are already very helpful to me.

Overall I’d say not so bad compared to what I’ll be dealing with. I’m some regard mine aren’t too far off from yours with the major exception of my stage one 1977 wagon is very much rotted at that rear skirt - which looks so sweet on your car. Enjoy that. The 79 I drive now it’s mostly the corners. But the 77 got bitten by the rust bug in a couple spots that are going the be a considerable effort to make good.

That color to me says 1967 Chevy Impala wagon. Nice to see that color. We didn’t get that green.

Looks quite solid compared to the ones I have. Enjoy ! Please post pics and I’m especially interested in the rear from the deck down behind where the bumper would hang. I guess we call that the transom. Or rear skirt. Also the usual rear corners. And the front wheel apron where the mud gets slung. Those areas I mentioned I’ve either got to throw money at or become skillful in a trade I’d always avoided. Cheers !

Good luck. If you can’t find parts catalogs online let me know. They have the exploded views that help in times like this. Service manual might help some too. Been ages since I’ve messed with those 85-89s

Random parts numbers form the 95/96 2.2 Legacy catalog if this helps at all. The part that bolts onto the passenger side of the TB is called a Throtte Sensor - yup - we all call it the throttle position sensor, but who are we? Part number 22633AA110 and that’s for cars spit out from the factory from 03/94 through 05/95 and also 06/95 - going forward at time of print. Good luck with it.

Man I forgot to tell you all that my 79 took a solid second place in the “dinosaur” pre-1995 category. Maybe I already bragged this, I’m old. So hey, now I’m focusing on my earlier 70’s boxers and at this moment am looking to move the *second place* finisher in the Largest Subaru meet in the country and maybe the world. 1979 GL 4WD Wagon currently on Craigslist in the Fairfield county section of the NYC area.

Been a tough year for getting back to this car. Thankfully Scotty doesn’t mind for now that the car sits in a usable space. But I do need to shake a leg. Now here’s the next bump in the road. I have another stage two wagon coming that I’ll only be taking parts from as best as I can tell at this time. Could be your trailer project or who knows maybe even make the one runner from the two. Nothing happening at lightning speed but the one I’ll be taking on this week does need to go sooner than later. That car will in in western CT for those interested.

I’m the same guy as you. Vintage 1963 youngest of three and middle brother was a mechanic before they called them technicians. There’s online service manuals out there too.