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Great story man. Do you have any pictures? This swap is next on my list!

Well, from Medford I would suggest taking I-5 to Shasta and cut off of Hwy 89. That will take you to 44 then 36 to Susanville. At Susanville hop onto 395 to Reno. I've driven that route many times. Look like you can take 66 from Medford through Klamath Falls. I've been that way too. Very scenic! If you happen to have car problems in Reno there are a few of us on the board that can lend a hand.

WOW, ok. Just sitting for a few months killed the head gasket. Thats bizzar! I guess it was ready to go anyway. Thanks for the help.

If a carburetor gasket failed would it let coolant leak into the intake causing symptoms of a head gasket leak? I ask cuz I installed a used gasket on my carburetor just to get the car running so I could move it. The car has sat for a few months. I started it up and about a gallon of coolant shot out the tail pipe along with a huge cloud of white steam. Also it turned my oil into a milkshake. Is it my carb gasket or did the HG go? Thanks for the help,

But do what Qman says and look at the stamp. The motor could have been swapped out at sometime. Or Carfax could be wrong.

Carfax says 1800 FWD DL.

My next Subaru (if I could ever afford a new one) will be a Forester. Beautiful car, drives nice, fast, no air plane front end.... and it would fit my life style pretty good. madjacques great write up on the Forester Forum... http://www.subaruforester.com/viewtopic.php?t=13077

Thanks a lot 91 Loyale! That clears it up. I'll look into the intake swapability. For the exhaust ports I can just use the 95 exhaust system right?

What does OBD stand for?

I have a 90 Legacy in excellent condition except for the drive train. I have a wrecked 95 Legacy with a good engine and tranny. Would I see any problems with swapping the motor? Looks like I might have to change out the intake and then the rear diff to keep the ratios the same??? Any advice is welcome. Thanks,

Damn, well I'm out again. Gotta work those days.

So are we gonna do this or not???? I'm off graveyard shift Sept 2nd. I also have the 9th 10th and 11th off of sept. So lets do something! I might need some help dropping in a engine and transmission into the Legacy. Then its EJ22 swap time! hehe *secret* Pizza and beverage of your choice is on me.

That’s a really great swap. I had no idea a EJ22 could be converted to a distributor set up. What a way to cut down on all the computers and wiring mess! Anyone know what distributor I could use in the states? EA82 one or something? Or can I even mount a distributor in a EJ22 from the states? Looks good! Keep up the good work,

Yes in 2000 they switched to the SOHC motor.

Carfax sent.

Here I uploaded it on my server. http://webpages.charter.net/jeremy-h/Conversion%20manual.pdf

Is it more like a rattling sound? If thats the case it could be your heat shields on the exhaust?

The ea-82 body style is my favorite soob. My favorite year would be 88-89. I like the green dash lights and the redesigned steering wheel for 88 in the GL's. And you can't go wrong with FI. Funny thing is I have never owned a 88 or 89. Just 85, 86, 87 and 91. Go figure! I have 3 85's and 86's right now and I don't like the front bumper look at all. ick! Subaru really cleaned it up in 87. Oh and in 89 the touring wagon was available! Love that bubble roof! And your right the Loyales are just a DL with power windows and locks and composite headlights. As for longevity in the turbo... stay away from the auto's. My 87 was a turbo auto and it just loved to eat transmissions. When it was stolen from me it had 200k miles and I never touched the engine.

Dave, I think you need to buy yourself a subie with A/C! Another rut in the road for me. I'm working graveyard starting Monday. For how long who knows. Have fun without me I guess. $%@!$#!

Damn! That would be quite a drive for just a few hour get together! But you are welcome to come if you have that kinda time on your hands!

Yeah sounds like fun!!! Mid september is no good. Thats when I'm getting married!

This wagon?

I'm not sure what they have overseas. But here in the states a 1986 ea82 would have a Hitachi 2bbl.

Maybe this will help you? http://www.finleyweb.net/default.asp?id=142

Brian, I would replace your CV. I had a really bad shutter with my wagon. It happened to be the CV. Oh and Jibs you better change that gear oil I put in your LSD!