smilinmama

Maozebong, Oil is immaculate, just too much of it. I was thinking that, in a small engine such as this, too much might cause it to foam up and reduce pressure. once it's warm it's down around 10 psi or thereabouts. I was going to drain a bit and see what happens. Thanks!

You so rock for all the info and patience! It would be ***************en if it were just the lock and not the whole switch! But I will keep the Turbone in mind just in case.

the key comes out of the ignition just fine, it just won't turn the car off. However, would your possible solution still apply? I'm about 3 hours from Portland and, although I would love a road trip for such a purpose, my house payment and prop taxes are due, so no money for it. Do you know anyone in the Seattle or Bremerton area who might look at it?

The key will start the car, but will not turn it off. The key will not even turn in the direction of 'off'. i have to kill the engine in 1st and then disconnect the battery cable to turn the car all the way off, so i'm guessing the whole switch, but your lock suggestion sounds possible. Do you have experience with this? You are so awesome for having this conversation with me!

Thanks for the info, especially the bit about where to find the parts. Will follow up after having attempted to correct the problem. Now, anything on ignition switches? My 87 needs a new one. I read that it was easier just to replace the old column. Direction?

howdy! i am so pleased to find a community of Subaru lovers! The universe has generously placed two hatchbacks right in my lap. One is an 84 1600 hatch, the other is an 87 GL hatch. My current issue is with the 87. Her oil pressure gauge reads very low at low speed and idle (after warming), and increases upon acceleration. When i check the dipstick there looks to be about a half to a full quart too much oil and, judging from the half quart in the back seat, she's running 10W30. Also, the check engine light comes on intermittently. Could this be related? I know this can be a sign of bad things afoot in the engine, but am interested in any possible causes and solutions, beginning with the simplest. I am reasonably capable of repairing a vehicle, given the proper information, but I am not skilled in diagnosis. Also, these are my first Subarus, though I have fallen in love with them both. Imagine adopting twins! Any info will be appreciated, and I look forward to a productive relationship with any and all I may meet here. Peace, Leigh