MR_Loyale

Was that an EA82?

Next month I will be doing head gaskets. I will be so far into the engine that replacing the lifters would be easy. But they are not ticking. Should I just go ahead and do it as preventative maintenance? Not worried about the cost so much as Murphy's Law of fixing something that ain't broken. Of course after 20 years and 150K miles, it might be best.

What exactly does Mizpah do to refurbish the lifters?

Twitch - got yours too.

Rcvd.

Can you believe it is only twelve days until WCSS? I need to start getting a final headcount of people and some contact information. Please PM me this information, do not post it on this thread. I will give you my contact information in response. This is necessary so I know who is coming and if we should wait for anyone who may be delayed. It is also necessary for the food selection. I wouldn't want to bring a batch of peanut butter cookies for someone allergic to nuts. I also want to know how much food to bring. I also don't want to bring a bunch of food people won't eat. If you are trying to lose 40 pounds and avoid things like pizza or soda and chips, please say something in your PM. I could just go with Subway but again I am not Houdini, so if you don't say something I will not know. If you eat anything put in front of you, let me know that too. Makes the food selection easier. Also, if you are a prolific procreator and your Brady Bunch are all coming, give me a headcount so little Bobby isn't left without a sammy while Cindy and Marsha are enjoying theirs. I will keep a running list on this thread of who is confirmed by USMB alias only. I will not repost your contact information. All contact information sent to me is kept confidential. PM me the following info: 1. Name(first, last): 2. Vehicle you will be arriving in (Color,Year, Make and Model): 3. Arriving from(City, State): 4. Cell phone: 5. Do you have an FRS radio? 6. Dietary restrictions(vegetarian, gluten intolerence etc): 7. How many mouths to feed?

My apologies for posting on this thread and offending the thread owner. Wasn't my intention.

Sometimes the tuition at the school of hard knocks is steep.

So how many of you folks from where I grew up are going to join our Subie Trek to WCSS in Longview on Sep 6? http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/139948-old-gen-caravan-to-wcss/page-3

+5 on the new oil pump suggestion.

Well technically for the AC it is called a condenser, unless it is the one inside the car which is the evaporator. Without the radiator, your car would not run very long. But I am sure the homeless person didn't care.

In September I am going to be doing head gaskets and probably a reseal while it is all out as well. It will be 35K miles since I last did a reseal in 2008, though I didn't do head gaskets then. Where all can I use the ultra grey? Cam towers etc?

I just got done putting a keyless entry on my Loyale and didn't connect the horn so it only flashes the light while locking and unlocking. Since your's is a new vehicle you should check with the dealer. I just found someone else had this procedure: 1. Sit in the driver's seat and shut all doors and the rear gate. (I think this should be written as: make sure that all doors are shut before you sit in the driver's seat). 2. Hold down the REAR (UNLOCK) side of the power door locking switch. (I think this should be written as: Insert the key in the ignition and hold down the REAR (UNLOCK) side of the power locking switch. 3. While holding down the REAR (UNLOCK) side of the power door locking switch, pull the key out and re-insert it into the ignition switch at least 6 times within 10 seconds after step 2. 4. Open and close the driver's door once within 10 seconds after step 3. 5. The turn signal lights flash 3 times to indicate completion of the setting. Apparently the isntructions are in your owners manual. See 2-10 in the owners mnual: http://techinfo.subaru.com/proxy/69529/pdf/ownerManual/069529_2013_XVCrosstrek/MSA5M1317ASTIS_9.pdf

Ok folks. Less than three weeks to go. If you are coming from a long ways away, you should be road testing your vehicle in the next week or so in case a major issue arises so you will have the time to fix it and still make the trip. Some more checks you can do: - Jack it up so the front wheels are off the ground. Grab the wheel with two hands and try shaking the wheel to see if there is any play: top and bottom - possible ball joint. Left and right - possible tie rod. - Check belt tension. A squeal when you hit the AC means the inner belt is loose. Adust the tensioner to remove the squeal. If any belt is over 2yrs old, replace it. Free thing you can do to help a bad idle: - Sometimes the distributor cap gets lots of carbon build up and the posts and rotor tip are not optimal. Unscrew the two screws on the cap(do not disconnect the wires) and lift it up and wipe the inside clean with a lint free rag. If the posts and rotor contacts are dull and tarnished, you can scuff them with a piece of emery cloth or fine sand paper to improve the surface.

I cam across some videos on youtube in which the topic of the cooling system was discussed and it was mentioned that the radiator cap should be replaced periodically. I don't recall what sort of schedule was mentioned. Should a radiator cap be replaced periodically? I have had the same one on my EA82 for the last 20 years. While it is true I am a cheap bastard at heart, I am willing to buy a new one if it is recommended. Just never heard of this before. What do folks think?

Yes, http://www.subaruparts.com/cart/?pn=380050100+

I like the EA82. It kind of grows on you. I have had mine since I bought the car new in 1994. I was quite shocked to see that it was dripping oil at 65K miles. I recall that at 85K miles the stealership tried selling me a rebuilt engine because of all the oil. Stopped going to that stealership, actually that is when I started coming here to get my info on fixing the car myself. By then the car was getting to the point in book value where the cost of failure was not so great, so I decided I could do just as bad a job as any buttcrack BOB and it wouldn't cost me as much money if it ended up broken. The one thing I will say about the engine is that every time I have turned the key,it has started up. That has never been my experience with any other car I have owned. That simple fact means a lot to me. It means I won't be stranded. It means that when life is throwing me crap, this won't pile on. Parts are still relatively cheap and easy to get for it. Lots of room in the engine bay. Fairly forgiving for the learning backyard mechanic. If you are just learning how to work on engines, not rich and want the highest chance of a successful outcome with a high degree of forgiveness for your mistakes, I would take an EA82 over any engine out there.

How did it just die? What are the symptoms?

Looks like your front grill is missing.

Since you are going through this car so thoroughly, I might mention that you can still get those splash shields: http://www.trademotion.com/parts/1990/SUBARU/LOYALE/?siteid=214857&vehicleid=1270055&diagram=7525092

Either Hitachi or Panasonic.

2013 Subie Trek Pre-Trip Checklist Suggestions 1) Hoses and Belts - Check your hoses and belts to ensure they are strong, flexible and not cracked, checked or brittle. If your belts are over two years old replace simply as a matter of preventative maintenance. If your hoses are over six years old, consider replacement. For non-turbo EA82 engines, replace that 1/4 inch bypass hose that goes between the thermostat housing and the block. Hoses and belts are relatively inexpensive and preemptively changing them is cheap insurance. http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/2012/12/how-to-inspect-belts-and-hoses/index.htm 2) Fluids - Before you leave and at every gas fill up, check and top off your oil, coolant, transmission and wiper fluids. Check the power steering and brake fluids and top off as necessary. You should know your car well enough to know if it uses or leaks oil and keep topped off appropriately. A small bit isn't a problem, but if your 1979 Subie leaves an oil slick larger than the Exxon Valdez down the interstate, you might want to bring it on a trailer rather than drive it. http://www.wikihow.com/Check-the-Fluids-in-a-Car 3) Tires - Now is a good time to have your tires inspected for safety. Check tire inflation and inspect the tread for uneven wear, indicating the need for wheel alignment. Also look for bulges and bald spots. Did you remember the spare? Do you know where the tire iron is located? Does the jack work? 4) Brakes - This is an absolutely essential safety device.If your brakes squeal, grind or the pedal is mushy, you need to get that repaired. If the brake hoses are cracked and brittle, they should be replaced. http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/the-essentials-of-checking-and-maintaining-your-ve.html 5) Pre-Road trip shakedown drive - Take your Subie out and drive it at least a 100 mile trip to ensure it will perform properly at least two weeks before. Note any grinding, shaking or other unusual noises. If your prized 360 hasn't been out of the garage in 20 years, firing it up on trip day and just driving it is a recipe for problems. 6) Have a contingency plan. If you just changed your belts, keep the old ones in the trunk just in case. Carry extra oil and coolant. Some basic tools such as a regular and phillips screw driver, pliers, flashlight and perhaps an inexpensive socket set are always good to have. Does the flashlight actually work? Got any additions? Reply to this post and add em.

OK it is now officially renamed and henforth this enterprise shall be referred to as Subie Trek. No extra charge for the double entendre.

Was that the engine you just put together recently?

I prefer we keep the route simple. Not everyone knows that area as well as those that live right there. The goal isn;'t to see how fast we can get there, it is the trip that is the adventure. A straight shot down I-5 is easiest to remember. As for a head count I am planning on getting an official one soon. Lots of folks are still trying to get time off etc and so cannot give a final answer. I suspect about 10 days or so prior I wll ask everyone to PM me with some info so we can know who is going along and also so they have my contact information. We are stilll three weeks out.