[Subaru Overheating - can't figure out why]

Unfortunately head gasket problems are just part of owning a subaru. Using oem t-stats are a must...and adding an auxilary temp gauge and sender ( best quality you can find ) is a good idea as the subaru temp gauges are as poorly engineered as their cooling systems ( just check your owners manual description of how the gauge should read ) I hope this is not the case, good luck

[Trouble finding coil springs]

Check with pull-a-part in lynnwood, open weekends and always lots of sub's.

[Greasing the wheel bearings]

Just to clear things up:

http://www.engineersedge.com/lubrication/lubrication_knowledge_menu.shtml

As grease does not dissapate heat well packing a hub full can lead to overheating in some cases depending on components and loads, best to follow manuf guide lines.

[considering a 2.5 ej transplant?]

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/920512515.html

 

Check this out

[Need opinions urgently]

Not an answer to your question, but possibly an answer for your problem. http://moroso.com/catalog/categorydisplay.asp?catcode=22005ave

I have used this product with great success, but I would by pas the heater core before using.

Good luck!

[Hi-Rise Subaru Lift kits? Anyone heard of them?]

Hi Rise is a front for Subaru enthuiests. They make kits, but a key player is in the hospital. Byb kits are avail, but shipping to the us averages 350.00 bucks us. I'm considering a sjr lift myself. What I like about Byb's is 3" lift, no steer shaft extension, no longer shocks required and stock cv joint geometry. A 3" lift for the "L" series sells with shipping for just under 840.00 bucks at the current au dollar to us dollar exchange rate. I will have to get a line on longer shocks ( never heard of them ). Anyone have any info on these?

[how to adjust EA82t idle...]

Check out your aux air valve for proper functionhttp://www.ch601.org/engines.htm

It sits on top of the thermostat housing and functions as the choke. If it is not working properly or the hose to the air duct is bad your " choke " is on all the time.