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Also in '89, the GL-10 4WD models came standard with LSDs. I'm pretty sure, but not certain, that LSDs were standard even with the auto tranny. Can someone confirm/deny?

The mechanic didn't know what he was talking about. There's no reason to remove part of the engine computer--just rip the speaker from behind the dashboard.

Both dealers I've asked out here sincerely hope the Baja is going to be axed. They just can't move them to save their lives. I haven't seen any Baja photos based on the Gen III Legacy platform, so I think it's safe to assume the Baja will be no more, even without an official announcement.

I'm seconding the blown-gasket opinion. When my turbo went (on my '87 GL10) I ended up with black smoke. As for the tranny....go with a 4EAT or a 5-speed. Avoid the 3AT at all costs. For the price you mentioned...I wouldn't touch the car with a 10-foot pole. If need be, spend a weekend and $2K and bring one back from Cali, rust-free and running.

I have the '75 manual that came with the "banana". I'll get it to you to save on shipping...will you be up in this neck of the woods anytime soon?

My '99 Forester has almost 72K. Mom's '82 GLF has 149K. The highest in the family (so far) is 178K on my GL-10 Turbo 4WD.

Although Ken gave a very thorough list, you should also beware of rust underneath the roof rack, if equipped; on the front hood lip, both inside and outside the hood; around the side windows; under the windshield moulding; and inside the hatch and near the hatch release button (and under the license plate moulding). Living back East stinks.

I would have to agree with the P-1 for first Subaru passenger car. I'm also thinking I have one of the oldest, if not the oldest, Soob on the board. It's a '62 360, brought over by a serviceman coming from Japan. The difference between it, and the US market versions, are that this one has the turn signal to the left of the wheel, the hood and engne-compartment release cables on the driver's side, and a 16-horse engine (as opposed to a 25-horse US spec).

I know exactly what you mean about the neighbors (but she didn't start complaining until after she traded her Eagle in for a new Bimmer...) May she be haunted by the corpse of my 360 for the rest of her days.

An '88 Justy RS 5-speed with only 17K miles on it and a couple books to read while waiting for tows

GD, although in practice it is a range, 13.8 is the check figure for computing aperage/wattage when designing or testing electrical components. So the "gold standard" for testing to lab-quality standards (yeah, right) is 13.8 volts. The "thereabouts" in your post is the key. The voltage doesn't matter as long as it's high enough to power the car and low enough to not fry the electrical system.

A "12-volt" battery is actually 13.8 volts, in most cases. If you look at a laptop power supply for a 12V plug adapter, chances are it'll say 13.8 volts--the 1.8 volt difference is not meaningful to most electronics, but laptop makers throw it in there to cover their backsides (since power supply warranty work is very expensive), making that the best example. Most people just say 12-volt, as it's easier to remember than 13.8-volt. Have a look: http://www.google.com/search?q=13.8+volt+auto&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 Just browse through the headings, you'll see what I mean.

Who besides AdamNDJ has a Brat with an H6?

Subieman--13.8V is proper spec for automotive applications.

Wow--and it still works?? Even 360s were 12 volt, but they were positive ground. The entire electrical system hd 3 fuses (4 if you got the radio!), the signal light relay, six switches (turn signals, headlights, starter, brake lights, reverse lights and fan, plus the radio switches [not counted here]), the wiring and assorted light bulbs. To the best of my knowledge SoA has never used a 6-volt battery in a US market passenger car.

Uhhh...get an XT DL or GL without any options, and leave the poor GL-10 in one piece?You're really stripping that rare a car to gain a couple seconds at the strip? To each his own... The dash must weigh quite a bit, as it's huge. You could cut away at the pass. side and replace it with something from a Loyale. Also consider removing the trunk lining (insulation, carpet, and the metal/masonite for the stow-all compartments) and the spare tire (replace with Fix A Flat, and hope you don't have sidewall issues if you do hae a blowout). Why not even take the trunk lid off, and trim the sides of the trunk, and have an XT short-bed crew-cab 2-door pickup?

What about an EJ18 body with a blown engine and a totalled EJ22T Legacy for the engine? I meant swap in an EJ22T, so what if they never came from the factory that way? One of this board's members has an H6 Brat, for heaven's sake. XT6 has my vote. If I wanted a "fun" car for weekends (and my weekends didn't involve camping/tag saling/antiquing), that would be my first choice. But for general use/abuse, an Impreza wagon with a turbo powerplant swap would be fun, and the ultimate sleeper. (And the wagon has more weight over the rear wheels, too--better handling.) Please note that this is only an opinion, and that I probably won't own an Impreza for at least the next 5 years; have never had an XT6; and passed up on the only RX that crossed my path.

'98 was the only year for the Phase I, Stateside. Aussies never got it.

JCWhitney sells clocks and cheap aftermarket radios with clocks in them--get a cheap cassette deck (20 bucks or so) and wire it in for the clock. Oh, if you were wondering where the clocks all went--all Foresters from that year have 2 clocks, one on the roof and the other in the dash. Oops!

EJ22T wins hands down for reliability and performance, and support (aftermarket and dealer). But personally, I don't think Imprezas have as much character as the older Scoobies. I'd go with an XT turbo, but an XT6 or RX sedan is a good low-budget ride. Stay away from the EJ18 if you're after performance and you do get an Impreza.

If it's an '85 EA82T, my guess is it's a Turbo Traction, the RX models had the RX badging but the TT models just say "SUBARU" on the trunk lid (like the Loyales) and there's no body kit/spoiler. I believe they came with digidashes though?

There are people on this board who will vouch for me. Moosens was working the drill.

Try posting this in the Newer Gen forums, EJ18s were first introduced on the '93 Imprezas, if my memory serves me correctly.

The last EA81 gas cap I had to get open took 3 people, a hammer, 2 chisels and a power drill to get open. Not fun. Good luck! (The screwdriver didn't work for me, maybe it was an aftermarket cap?)