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I have spent the last 2 hours reading up on this car and have to admit it has a fascinating story. I would love to hear an update on it and see some current pictures. Unfortunately photo bucket has removed all the images. I would also love to know where the original 82 GL hatch that was used in the Cannon Ball Run ended up.

I definently agree. L.E.D bars are dangerous. I have them on the overheads of my Loyale and am looking forward to using them offroad while it is snowing. It creates a magical appearance with the snow flakes!

Great work Thomas. Finally found my password for this site to reply Bryan

Oops EA82 I meant. Yes EA81s were actually reliable as I hear than the EA82s. Sorry for the confusion.

Update 14 January 2015: The 1992 Subaru Loyale is still alive and well. Here is the current modification list and some updated photos. I recently also launched a website www.subaru-adventures.com to share the trips with the Loyale and my plans on bringing it to Europe in 2016. I also have some updated photos of Scoobyclimbs 84' GL Hatch. Enjoy, Bryan Engine: EJ-22 motor 68,000 miles 1993 Legacy – (148,000 @ 312,000chassis) Timing Belt done @ 275,000 Subaru group N motor mounts 2004 Legacy 100amp Alternator Perrin catch can Perrin pulley cover Perrin lightweight crank pulley 2 ¼ Custom Exhaust with Magnaflow Muffler Dual electric radiator fans (ECU & AUX) Custom Brazed 90 degree Elbows on Radiator for EJ22 Swap Primitive Racing rear skidplate Rallitek exhaust hanger bushings SPT Oil Filler Cover Hot water Power Shower Heat Exchanger Surflow Water Pump with Plumbing Custom Brazed 90 degree Elbows on Radiator for EJ22 Swap Mechanical Oil Pressure Gauge Custom Oil Sump Guard fitted with ARB Bumper Burrito Pan Suspension/Steering: Allied Armament 4″ lift kit KING Spring Suspension (progressive wound) KYB GR2 struts Perrin rear sub frame bushings AVO steering rack bushings GL-10 4 wheel disc brakes w/ G-Stop braided steel lines 14″ Powder Coated Semi Gloss Black Peugeot 505 alloy wheels w/ BFG All Terrains Big Horn Maxi TL13804000 27X8.50R14LT Transmission: 5 SPD HiLow D/R transmission LSD rear differential from 89’ Subaru GL10 – Swapped 3.7Ring Gear to 3.9 Perrin rear diff cover (first prototype) with extra differential fluid capacity with aluminum cooling fins XT6 clutch kit SJR adapter plate Interior: Custom illuminated center console switch panel w/ 12v, USB, AUX stereo input 1987 XT6 front seats (First Bucket Seats Subaru Ever Made) Rear cargo light (not installed on Loyales) Front dome light (not installed on Loyales) Fire bottle mount Mag Light mount Primitive Racing Rally Roof Vent: Driver & Passenger Full LED Lighting Interior Exterior Full GL interior spec: Center Console, Door handles, Dead pedal Window Tint Map light Subaru BAJA rubber floor mats 03’ Subaru Outback Cupholder WRC Seat Covers for XT6 Seats (Import from Greece) 2005 Subaru Legacy Rear Boot Floor Mat Dual Pod on A Pillar for Oil Pressure Gauge and OAT Gauge Power Towel Dispenser Carbon Monoxide Detector Pepper Spray Mount Extended Rear Floor Board (Hinged) New Rear Carpet Rear Back Seat Organizer with Pockets/Table Cup Holder Table w/ USB Christmas Tree Exterior: GL-10 Rear bottom door corner guards Custom Rally Mudflaps Warn Industries BRAT brush guard (previous ARB Bumper) Yakima roof basket and accessories mounts Hi-Lift Jack w/ mount Yakima Shovel/Axe holder Dune flag nut mount on Yakima rack Custom Jerry Can mounts HTI rear bumper, HTI tail light guards HTI spare tire rack (first prototype) Master the Mountain Subaru Promotion Sticker – Official car for US Ski Team (previous) A Pillar Custom aluminum wire bundle guard with welded nuts & SS hardware Subaru DL Dual Headlight conversion ARB 6.5’ Awning with Custom Brackets ARB 84’ Hilux Front Bumper Custom Fitted Solar Panel Mount with Custom Bracket for Solar Controller w/ wiring 22B Impreza Hood Vents 91’ Legacy Turbo Hood Scoop shortened 2” Fishing Rod Holder on Front Bumper Fishing Rod 3” Tube on Roof Rack Fender Flares with All Stainless Steel Hardware Toyota Prado Snorkel Intake Installation with custom resizing for Washer Reservoir Australia L Series “Subaru 4WD” Rear Side Door Trim Replacement Bottle Opener Rear Bumper Electronics: National Luna Dual Battery System from South Africa Lamphus Cruiser 36” 6.5″ LED Overhead Optima Red top battery Optima Yellow top battery with custom military style mount bracket Fuse/relay accessory box Cobra 75 WX ST Brunton New Solarflat 15 Rigid Solar Panels (15 Watt) Outside/Inside Air Temperature Gauge WARN XT40 Winch w/ Wireless Remote with Custom Bracket Primary /Secondary battery Fuse Box Primary/Secondary Bus Bars LED Light Strip For Front Bumper Winch Engine Bonnet Overhead LED Lamp Switched to 4WD on Gear Shifter Light Force 170 Lights and Wiring Rear LED Brake Light wiring Roof Top Ham Radio Antenna wire routing YAESU FT-1900R VHF FM Transceiver FT 1900R Installation of 2each relays with Independent Switches for DL Dual Headlight Conversation Custom Fabrication for fitment of Australian L Series “protruded Amber” Corner Indicators Custom Fabrication of Relocation of DL Dual Headlights 1.5” Inboard for fitment of Corner Light Indicator Starter Kill Switch LED Floor Lights Interior Christmas Lights with Switch on Lower Right Passenger Console Check Engine Light Code Reader Switch Maintenance: New Right Hand Control Arm due to damage from WBCDR (Rock during water crossing) New Hood Release Cable Corrosion Removal and Paint on Battery Tray Corrosion Removal and Paint around Window Seal Respray Roof Top Respray Rear Bumper and Accessories Relocation of Registration Plates Adjusted Idle to prevent vibration @ Idle Found missing Nut Shift Linkage – Replaced Hardware Custom Exhaust Work Troubleshoot Fuel System Electrical faul Troubleshoot Rheostat for Dashboard Dimming Troubleshoot Blinker Flasher Relay Replaced Drivers Side Door Handle Readjusted Locking Mechanism on Rear Hatch Rewiring Engine Bay Repaint of interior centre console Cut & Polish Installed New Pin Striping (Charcoal/Black) Sent in Switch Panel for replacement of Transistor for “Rock Light” Switch Illumination Disconnected “Seat Belt ON” Light by Removing Pin from Connector Disconnected “DOOR LOCK” Light on Gauge Panel by Removing Pin from Connector Replaced All Hardware on Rear Bumper/Mudflaps/Fender Liner with Stainless Removed Access Wiring for EJ22 MAF Sensor, Igniter Plug Sensor, and Alternator Wiring Modification Photos: http://subaru-adventures.com/1992-subaru-loyale-build/modification-list-of-1992-subaru-loyale/ Photo Gallery Here: http://subaru-adventures.com/92-loyale-gallery/

Update 14 January 2015: The 1984 Subaru GL is still alive and well. Here is the current modification list and some updated photos. I recently also launched a website www.subaru-adventures.com to share the trips with the GL hatch and also Cmiller's 1992 Subaru Loyale which went through a major transformation from when I purchased it in 2013. Enjoy, Bryan Engine: 90’ Subaru Legacy 2.2L Engine (Automatic Transmission) (180,000 December 2012) New Timing Belt 90′ Subaru Legacy Lower Radiator Hoses on Upper/Lower Positions 90’ Subaru Legacy Dual Washer Squirters in Hood 92’ Subaru Loyale 1.8L MPFI Fuel Pump Fuel Pump from 92’ Subaru Loyale multiport Fuel Injected. Only external fuel pump Subaru made for multi port engines that will work with the ej swap. Custom bolted in. 03’ Subaru Outback H6 100amp Alternator Starter 5sp ea82 1.8 liter Exhaust 2” straight pipe with minicooper muffler. Alta R56 Muffler Suspension/Steering: 84’ Subaru Wagon Front Springs (GL) 86’ Subaru RX – Rear Disc Brakes 89’ Isuzu Trooper II Wheels 6 Lug Conversion 89’ Isuzu Trooper II Wheel studs/lugnuts torque 75 ft/lbs Tyre pressure 32 psi on street – offroad 22psi Front axles and drive train 84’ Subaru GL 1.8L 4×4 CV axle nut torques 145 ft/lbs Transmission: 89’ Subaru GL Touring Wagon 5spd Dual Range Transmission (199,000 miles) 89’ Subaru XT6 Pressure Plate (Pull Style) / Release Bearing 5spd 95’ Subaru Legacy Clutch. You can use xt6 clutch or GL duel range 5spd SJR EJ to EA Adapter Plate Flywheel 5sp ea82 89’ Subaru GL 2pc. Driveline (Rear Custom Cut) Rear Differential from Subaru 86’ RX converted to a 3.9. Originally was 3.7 lsd. Hybrid axles ea81 shafts and ea82 DOJ Duel offset Joint cups from early Legacy Interior: 83’ Subaru GL Coupe Power Windows/Mirrors 98’ Subaru Outback Front Seats Defrost in back window Door panels stock, but repainted. Top portion passenger came from 83’ Coupe Subaru Exterior: 90’ Subaru Legacy Mirror Switch 98’ Subaru 2.5RS Hood Vents LED Lights in Corner Washer pump from 90’ Legacy Electronics: Fuseable links for electrical system on r/h side Terminal strip for battery on r/h side Main Fuse panel under drive column Secure rocker switch under drive column Right hand window relay under passenger glove box ECU Test Plugs Main ignition relay Top Fuel ignition relay Bottom Relays are for overhead and fog lights on fire wall passenger side Modification Photos: http://subaru-adventures.com/current-mod-list-of-84-subaru-gl-hatch/ Photo Gallery Here: http://subaru-adventures.com/subaru-builds/84-gl-gallery/

Which transmission are you running? Stock Dual Range? Did you ever figure if the flywheel was the wrong step? I don't see how it would if you are running the stock EA engine. Hope you got it sorted. Nice build thread.

Great pictures and write up. Wish I could had made it, but each year work gets in the way! Lame ducks! See ya next year or better yet organize a trip on my own schedule

I remember you quite well, but forgot your name! Glad Gregg recognized you from the WCSS. Beautiful area out there. Snow run in that are is on my list! Hope to see you at an upcoming run with that wagon beast!

Good times guys. Here is the video. Thanks to Rick for letting me tag along! And you can find pictures here http://subaru-adventures.com/?p=451 Seeya at the next one hopefully! Bryan

I'm visiting Grand Rapids and was wondering if there is anything coming up in the next week as far as Subaru meets or any events. I am new here and was wondering if there are any places worth checking out. Thanks, Bryan

I'm down. I'm up in Bellingham, Washington.

Anyone have any luck locating the tool for removing the retainer from the axle stub shaft? Mine is leaking from the passenger side. The transmission is an 89' Subaru GL 5SPD Dual Range. Photo description below. Thanks for all the input in this thread. Any followups? Kilroy - Did you ever get the retainer loose and replaced the seal and o-ring?

Anyone have any luck locating the tool for removing the retainer from the axle stub shaft? Mine is leaking from the passenger side. The transmission is an 89' Subaru GL 5SPD Dual Range. Photo description below. Thanks for all the input in this thread. Any followups?

I'm in Bellingham also and have this same issue, but no blinker at all. I was hoping to find an answer in this thread to where the relay is located. I believe it would be one of the cylinder looking relays. Did you try replacing the turn signal stalk or the relay? Or is the issue still exist? Hopefully I'll get mine figured out..

Awesome thread. I hope to see one of these in person one day. Mellow, bring it to the West Coast Subaru Show if you get a chance September 6-8 in Long View, Washington:)

Is this car the dual headlights? If so I would be interested in the entire front head light assembly including the buckets, and any trim pieces that make it all blend into the body. The grill might even be slightly different on the ends. I will be converting my 92' Loyale single head lights to duals and I believe the DL only had this. Here is a picture to give you an idea. http://www.ausubaru.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20153&highlight=guyph&page=4

Hi Thomas, I was wondering what size are your Maxxis Big Horn 27"s. Are they on 15" and did you have to trim the fenders by chance? Thanks

Is there any aftermarket company that sells this bushing? Subaru quotes $100 for these now. Looks like they went up in price.

Great writeup Reid. Impressive workmanship for being a student and on a budget at the time. Here are some shots I took of it last year at the meet in Bellingham. Hope you don't mind me posting. cheers, Bryan

Also did the same thing by not connecting the 2 "mystery wires" (neutral & safety) because when I did the backup lights will illuminate in any gear. Disconnecting it solved the problem. This is of course for the EA81 dash.

Would make it, but gotta work. Next one perhaps!

Thank you everyone for the end of my confusion. It has 100% solve my issues. Cheerio!

Thank you everyone for the end of my confusion. It has 100% solve my issues. Cheerio!

Here we are! The Film is complete! See you next year!