RickOregon

daeron, that is funny. Would like to see the pics. On our GL's - both the GL wagon and the GL-10 wagon, the fuel door comes open when you pull up on the latch. I notice that the latch can push down, too, but don't see that it's opening up the rear hatch, so don't know what that's all about.. maybe ours are reversed from standard. Later, Rick

Yeah, I've had this problem on our 86 GL wagon for a couple years, now. When there's not a second person around to open the fuel door I can do it myself two ways: -either prop the handle up with my wallet, then go around and open the door or -put a screwdriver in the bottom of the door just far enough to apply outward pressure to the door and hold the screwdriver, then go lift up on the handle - screwdriver drops to the ground as the door comes open. Wish I had a replacement spring, though... I'll find a spare one of these days and fix it right:) Rick

What was in your parts kit? Great adventure! Great story! Thanks for sharing. Rick:)

Thanks for the instructions. Appreciate that. Do you know -- are there any exploded views of the transfer case and transaxle available? Would be helpful for putting the case back together. Rick

I've got a transaxle with a crack near the drain plug that I removed from our '87 GL-10 pushbutton 4x4 5sp turbo wagon. Wanted to strip off some parts for spares. How do I separate the transfer case from the transaxle. I've got the bolts out, but it doesn't seem to just pull off. What should I do? Thanks for any insights. Note: I did a search on transfer case, but didn't find anything. Rick

Leland, how's it going this morning? Got any of your capacity back to do your craft? I'd imagine that'll take awhile, considering the extent of damage to your shop. BTW, I'm getting the hood prop grommet from Flowmastered87GL, who's parting out a rig and has it advertised here in The Subaru Marketplace. So don't need that part anymore. But I can still use that segment of a/c line, if you have the right one. No hurry, though - just wanted to let you know I already have the the other part. And, if I get the a/c line, I'll let you know that, too. Take care, Rick

"... Sylvia Katriana, at 9Lbs 14oz, and 21" long..." Congratulations guy! A nice size baby! And what a beautiful name. Hope mother and baby are both doing well. Kate and I went through six deliveries together, and each was a unique experience. Take care, Rick

Hope things are going better for you today. Have you made any progress on the electricity? I notice in your signature that you have '86 and '87 parts wagons. If you have some Subaru parts I can use, I'll buy them from you - maybe that'll help your cash needs a bit. I know you're busy recovering from the fire, so don't worry about looking for these parts right now... Here's a couple items I could use: PIECE OF A/C LINE I have an air conditioning leak in the metal high pressure line, just downstream from the compressor on the way to the condenser. The leak is in the line that has the port where you check high pressure side with a gauge. Right where it bends on the left fender wall and heads forward under the coolant overflow tank and on toward the radiator and condenser. If you have this piece of a/c line, I could use the entire piece from the compressor to the condenser or just the segment that could replace the area that's damaged. Your part has to be in good condition, of course... not leaking... HOOD HOLD-UP ROD OR ROD GROMMET Also, do you happen to have a hood "hold-up" rod with the rubber that goes in the base at the front frame intact and in good shape? Ours (the rubber part) is worn out, and the rod wants to come out at the bottom when we hold up the hood. These items are for our '87 GL-10 turbo 4x4 wagon. If you have either or both let me know how much you want, including shipping over to Burns 97720. Thanks, Rick

Hey Leland, I'm like a lot of folks in our country - willing to help someone who needs a hand when times are tough provided they're willing to help themselves, as well. It's clear you're willing and able to pull yourself out of this mess one step at a time, and I commend you for that. I can't drive over to dig or help build, but I certainly can Paypal a donation. Maybe if I shake loose of some other commitments, I'll come over later and do what I can do. But for now $ is all I can spare. Sincerely, Rick

Sorry to hear of your loss. That's terrible! You have the right attitude, though - after all is said and done, you're still alive and no one else was injured. Good thing you have a neighbor who saw what was going on and gave you a few minutes or seconds more to take action. I've had some big losses, too, and I've just kept moving along, thankful that I could still work and eventually overcome the adversity. It's pretty painful at the time, though. Can you salvage any of your pottery tools and equipment? Rick

I checked autopartsgiant.com, thepartsbin.com, 1stsubaruparts.com, and autostreet.com - none has the p/s rebuild kits/parts. So, unless I can locate another source online, I guess I'll need to endure the Subaru parts department, as well $25 for a seal seems about right from a dealership... uggh. Thanks for your input.

baccaruda: it appears to be coming from the pump, though I haven't taken a *really* close look. Leaked when the p/s reservoir was at the proper level, slowed a bit when it got low. Oil puddle appears to be below the vicinity of the pump. I think I have a spare at home. At any rate, I decided to just risk it. Earlier today I put about 2 to 4 oz of the stop leak in the reservoir [takes full 8 oz bottle to treat a transmission, according to instructions], then did full circle turns in a parking lot turning wheel to full stop in both directions several times. Went for a drive, did some more of those full circle turns. We'll see what happens... Murphy's Law says the unit will completely fail now that I've ventured into the unknown! 8-) I'll keep my fingers crossed. Maybe get my wife to pray for me -- maybe she'll do some Hail Marys and Our Fathers on her rosary beads! She did that one time when we flew our plane over the Cascades in central Oregon and encountered a downdraft... but that's another story. Bottom line is we survived, so she must have helped. Thanks for the insights.

Thanks for all the feedback on stop-leak treatments - I might use what I bought. Or maybe I'll just wait and get the rebuild kit Pyro mentioned. If it's just a seal leaking, and the metal parts are still in good shape, a rebuild would be cost effective compared to replacing all the components. Pyro - where do you usually buy the rebuild kits? Some place online? I'll check autopartsgiant.com and thepartsbin.com and see what they offer. Thanks again, Rick

Jim, sounds like a good deal on the surface. How many miles? Is it carbed? I thought somewhere around 87 they went to fuel injection... but I'm *definitely* no expert. Some things off the top of my head that I would check: --compression --look at coolant - slippery - indicating oil in water and head gasket problem --look at oil - water in oil -- possible blown head gasket [HG] --look at exhaust - blue smoke: possible bad rings; white: possible blown HG --clutch freeplay --brakes - mushy? shuddering? metallic sounds? --jack up front, then rear - apply force on top and bottom of tire to feel if bearings are worn; on fronts move side to side and feel if steering linkage bad --turn front wheels around and examine inner and outer CV boots both sides - if torn: possible damage to CV joints --check electrical --check tranny oil - dip stick under spare tire in engine compartment --listen to engine -- knocking sounds could indicated bearing wear, piston slap --run for awhile and see if it overheats --if it has A/C check that it works and that electric fan comes on when engine gets hot --how does it start when cold? --how does it start when warm? --push down hard on each corner of car to check struts/shock - if bounces more than once - shocks may be going bad --offer them $100 --- if they take it, get worried... 8-) Good luck. -Rick

On our 86 and 87 Subaru wagons - both with 4x4 5 speed manual transmissions - the speedometer cable goes into the top of the transmission on the right side. Don't know is JifferLubePerson did anything with your gear lube, or even if you have a similar configuration onyour Loyale, but that cable just pulls out the top as I understand it. Rick