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Just cleaning the carb made a huge difference. Now the exhaust and then seals and I'm all set for a while.

Belts all replaced.... So next is manifold then.

See I thought so but the filter looks diff so I didn't know. I'm gonna try again. Plus valve cover gaskets. I think I have am exhaust issue I can't get it to stay at 35 even in second gear going up hill. Is it that low on power or is there a problem? I'm going to do the carb soon but low on funds

Just got full tune up done. New belts too. Exhaust and carb are next. 87 wagon GL

Tune up done but need to replace a couple of gaskets.. Still feeling a loss of power. If its just the engine OK. I'm still not keeping 35 in 3 uphill. Weber coming soon. Also couldn't find second fuel filter?

Thanks man parts in hand...any suggestion on plugs or wires or does it matter

Ah OK cool thanks for the help I appreciate it a lot.

Are the covers already off???https://www.dropbox.com/s/0pcxao2l1nfif6m/2014-07-17%2009.09.04.jpg https://www.dropbox.com/s/1vmmldpist3pgqe/2014-07-17%2009.09.18.jpg

So I can leave the covers off? Sweet!!! They made it seem like I'd be out of luck. All my friends have never worked on these I told them two timing belts and they looked confused haha. I knew that was off. I prob will try and find time. I'm trying to hunt down a list of parts and types right now that are optimum for this car. Any help would be awesome for a tune up and belt change. I can get tools. Right now I'm just looking for parts.

So I have a friend who will help me do some of the work but I haven't done a lot of work on cars recently and work a lot. So I called yo see how much a belt change would be and they said 749 to replace all the belts does that seem right? I wish I had more time and a place to do the work but alas.

Yea I have read about getting rid of the emission features and the tune up is needed. I noticed it reved up high for the gear ratio I'm used to. So I have been doing that but didn't want to worry about burning it out too quickly so good to know that's not gonna damage it thanks. So I can remove this https://www.dropbox.com/s/tqhoy9m7ptn450u/2014-07-16%2020.11.08.jpg

OK fair enough. I see I have lots of ideas for the future but good place to start. Oh just ran across this http://www.cars101.com/oldsubaru.html

I did plan on it being a goer I have a kayak can take it everywhere too. I have a friend who started going off about all kinds of conversions. I think I'm gonna start with the carb and tune up and get it out this summer.

Yea I figured runs,drives,stops 1200 wasn't a bad deal. How hard is it to put a turbo on it. Is it an add on or do I need to alter the engine in some way to adapt it? I really appreciate the help I'm never going to sleep just comb through this site haha.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/niq6t4gpernbb4t/2014-07-16%2020.08.25.jpg The outside. https://www.dropbox.com/s/t2tgi5mt0xnr550/2014-07-16%2020.09.31.jpg Original stickers https://www.dropbox.com/s/h3jnid9fvzm9ijk/2014-07-16%2020.10.56.jpg engine https://www.dropbox.com/s/kbylo1bks2zlmrc/2014-07-16%2020.12.49.jpg the back https://www.dropbox.com/s/yx25wmjh9mk0g3l/2014-07-16%2020.12.57.jpg original manual

I have pics but can't figure out how to upload them inside the thread I'll figure it out. So prob not an exhaust issue??? Its def not fj the carb looks pretty clean but I'll look into the upgrade. The power drain is clearly mechanicalso fix that before the upgrade. Good call on the timing. Thanks also for the info on the stovepipe haha.

I just bought my first Subaru. I'm pretty pumped and the people I've talked to have said I found a good one. Its an 87 4dr wagon GL 4wd. Its a 5spd and not an all the time awd ( again still learning but apparently this is awesome) its super clean and original. No rips tears all stock inside and almost brand new looking. It's got some miles and it clearly has an exhaust issue. I can smell the exhaust and its loud. There is also a shredded aluminum tube coming from what I am guessing is the catalytic converter but no one I know kniws what it does???? It seems to drag going up hill and has no get up and go. I've heard intake problem or exhaust problem. I'm getting a tune up belts and hoses and an oil change. Any suggestions someone can give me as a subie newbie would be awesome. I want a sleeper. Also the erg light is on???? I've read posts about resetting it but what's it telling me?