Verdurous

Just powdercoated up a set off 15" pugs I had laying in a scrap pile for a few years. Nearly forgot I had them, wish I took a before pic.. they where super ratty. Went with a matte black they came out well.... look at the pic! I bought an 1989 hatch for $400 bucks in pa for parts, it turned out to be a solid low miles car. The rims where a little bent so I powdercoated up these pugs for it. Not going to lift it or anything just planning to drive it though the winter. What size tires would you guys recommend on these? Non lifted remember. 195/55r15 185/60r15 185/55r15 can you go much bigger without rubs? Thanks - Verdurous

it has a pretty mean idle with the cam, 400 rpm or so. It's smooth and raspy. I did a compression check on it to and it was good. Nothing in the anti freeze either, flushed that and changed the oil. Is it possible to get air trapped in the system? I have the heater core bypassed and the hose looped back into the manifold atm. Radiator is 3 years old from when I rebuilt the engine. Is it ok to run with no thermostat? I think I'll have to tear it down this weekend and double check everything. Just keep beating myself up on this one because I have no idea what is going on with it. Normally this engine/car is the most reliable thing I have ever owned. Also what's the deal with autozone looking up 1988 EA81 and trying to give us EA82 parts? The guy put it on the screen and it was showing my car as feul injected with timing belts... I was laughing pretty hard. There new system must have some kinks in it. Going to flush the gastank too, that gas has got to be pretty old by now. Not sure how this ethonol garbage holds up, but I know my BMW hates it. Thanks for the help btw!

Both the gauge and signs, minor dieseling after shut off.

Oh I also made custom seat mouts that are currently holding blue plush acura type R racing seats that have nice side supports, kidney adjusters, and accomidate my 6'4" height much better than the stock ones did.

Hi fellow subaru lovers! I have had several subarus over the years and I loved them all. A GL Hatch was my first car. Currently I own a 1988 subaru GL hatch 4x4. The engine is built with decked heads, polished valves, aggresive cam, msd ignition, ea82 intake manifold, It sits on a 4" lift, with peugot 14's and 28 mud/snow tires. I love this car, and I have kept it rust free in New York. It's white with blue interior. The car has been running amazingly for the last 2-3 years. But suddenly I am having issues with over heating. This started to happen shortly after I lifted the car. I checked my timing, checked for air leaks, checked the water pump, removed thermostat, I also adjusted my weber with no success. Could the 4 inch body lift with the radiator sitting higher raise the temp? I'm running dual spal 14" fans offset one pusher and one puller. Any suggestion or help would be most appreciated! Thank you ~ Verdurous