TurboXT

Hey guys, what's up? I took the EA82T engine out of my 1986 5 speed manual (push button 4WD) Turbo XT and put it into an 85' push button 4WD Automaic wagon, it went in ok, but there are a few differences between the engines like the PS pumpsits differently, and the wiring harness was not long enough to reach the side of the engine (the XT's harness sits in the center back of the engine) so I extended the harness, and it reaches, and hopefully it will work. So I guess my question would be, can I just switch out the PS hoses from the rack, to the pump? Is there a way to pull just the hoses? This is about the only thing that is stopping me from going any further, well, and the 36 degree weather, too. So I would like to get this resolved asap. Oher than that, it seems to be OK. Thanks Rick

I love those seats! They are my friends, I might save them, but they seem to be in sad shape, so I am thinking they are junk, but I will make a seat shrine....just kidding. Rick

I think mine just about tops most of these....except for that smashed wagon.....he he Rolled it down a nice hill. Upside down: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/photos/showphoto.php?photo=3959 Right side up: http://hometown.aol.com/makarovguy/SubaruXTpics.html How do you like them apples? Rick a.k.a. Crash

It's not too bad, I just switched an EA82T from an XT to a wagon, in about 2 hours, it would have gone faster if I would have had chains to start with, but I got it done. Rented a cherry picker, $18 for 4 hours, and it was well worth it. Rick

I would be HIGHLY interested in getting a CF/FG hood for an XT6 as long as the price sounds decent, as I know CF is not cheap at all, but I would be just as happy with fiberglass, too. And I would be interested in provisions for a WRX or WRX Sti scoop. (most likley just a WRX scoop) Keep us updated! Thanks Rick

Yeah, well I got a Wagon and I am putting my XT engine in it, so I'll have a car for a bit, then I am gonna go look at an XT6 today to see if I want it, and then see if he'll trade me for the wagon. I already did the convertible conversion, btw, so all I need is a cage welded onto it, and it will be cool! Next car I get is getting at least a 5 point harness on th driver's side and I might take the passenger seat out so I won't kill anyone if I crash again + I drop extra weight! And maybe a roll cage just over the seats so the roof won't cave in on my head...or maybe a full cage....whatever I have the dough for. Wish me luck! Rick

Yeah, the tail light made it, but it got a nice crack in the one side, dang it! A 6 in Denver?? Really? What kind of work did it need?? I'll have to check it out! And this was at Red Rocks, by the ampitheater kinda. Berthoud Pass?!?!?!?!?!?! Dang! In a VW???!?!?!?! Crap, that's just crazy! Thanks Guys Rick

It still drives and runs, just needs oil, the rest of the body is crap though. Thanks Rick

Yeah, I am glad I made it, but still mad about the car. Here are some pics of the car in my garage. http://hometown.aol.com/makarovguy/SubaruXTpics.html Thanks Rick

I was doing 20mph tops, maybe 25. Just hit that gravel and lost it. Thanks Rick

Man, that sucks about your caprice, it is crappy to look at a hulk of metal after you put time and money into something.....oh well. Thanks for the offer eyesore, I'll PM you for your # It looks like I am gonna need a bit of help. Thanks Guys! Rick

Hey did anyone at the meet get a pic of my car sitting in the lot before It crashed??? I would really like to have one, as I never had a pic of it when it looked good. If you do, please let me know Thanks Rick

Thanks guys! I am glad I was ok too. But I am very mad for my car is now a parts car. ARGH! Thanks for the support, and I will need your guy's help pulling parts, and I already have a lead on an XT6 that I have to check out. Rick

Have those decals, and I'll buy some! And I'll be there! With a few "new" things added to my car, hopefully! I need to get it decked out! See you guys there! Rick

Yeah, it's in the upper north lot. Sounds like there are going to be a lot of cars..... I hope. Can't wait to see everyone there! Rick

Sweet, I got a liquid filled pressure gauge, just need to install it now. I will post pics when I get it put in my XT. Rick

Well, ok I think it should be the 22nd, and we can always have another meet in February if need be. So I guess it will be 12:00 noon at red rocks, on the 22nd then find somewhere to eat! Sound good to everyone??? Rick

No problem here, what date will work for everone????Rick

I just posted over at XT6.net. Rick

On my EA82t all I did was take a pair of vice grips, and clamped it onto the flywheel where the starter sits so that the grip pointed twards the firewall, and turned the flywheel until it wedged on the bell housing...works fine if the flywheel is bolted to specs anyway. Rick

I am not quite sure what it is, as it could be all of the above... It could be a carb problem most likley the float, sounds like fuel delivery problem to me. I would change out the fuel filter first, as that's the cheap fix. And won't go over 75 eh? ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!!!!! Sorry. Rick

I'm bringing my Turbo XT, and yeah, I guess it's the 15th at Red Rocks, at high noon. Rick

Sounds good to me, how about the 15th?? If that will work, let me know. Rick

DOH!!!!!!!! Ah ha! I had my computer calender on the wrong year Ha! Go figure that one! I don't like Mondays anyway. Ok what about the 15th or the 22nd?????????????? (Saturdays) At Red Rocks. Will that work??? Rick

Cool, so you can use just a plain air pressure gauge for a boost gauge?? Cause I work with a ton of swimming pools, and we have a butt load of pressure gauges, and some of them still work. I wouldn't get the vac reading, but I'd get the boost reading. If I could use any air pressure gauge that would be awesome! Rick