AKghandi Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 (edited) So for a long time i have wanted a late 80's gl with a dual range. Its an 1989 gl! and its perfect. It has almost no rust!!!! i cant believe there is no rust. its a dual range SPFI with power everything and even has A/C that was retrofitted for R134a. I have many plans for it but first we make it run good, its running pretty rough, I'm sure its nothing major. not ticks or knocks just a little gutless and a rough idle. after i get it running good a year correct bumper is in order, somehow during its life someone put an 85/86 bumper on it. the front end needs a bit of work and there are a few dents that need adressed but over all i couldn't be happier! I'ts getting lifted.. how much I'm not sure yet. probably just 2" and some slightly bigger tires just to keep it more street-able unlike my 85 wagon which is super slow. Edited August 2, 2014 by AKghandi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiGL Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I don't know, I'd keep the 85/86 bumper. We only ever got these in NZ, and I much prefer the flush indicators to the recessed ones - I'm not a fan of the USDM extended bumper look. But each to their own I suppose. Sweet find anyway, love that colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventureSubaru Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Nice score! You can easily get spoiled by working on a rust free car. So much faster and simpler when the bolts aren't rusted and snapping off, 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKghandi Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share Posted August 2, 2014 (edited) Oh yes it must have been garaged and washed often its amazing.. The bumper thats on it is pretty mangled. And while i like the flush indicators i also like the heft of the later bumpers. Plus its going to get a little winch mounted Edited August 2, 2014 by AKghandi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKghandi Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 Well i got the car in my name and registered today. I'm starting to narrow down the running issues. first, it idles smooth but the engine shakes very rhythmically the idle doesnt change just a slight shake. My guess is cam timing is off. second when you drive it some what aggressively or up a hill or around a sharp corner it will bog down and pop and sputter. my guess since there isnt a gas cap is that the tank is full of water. Also this car drives better than any other subaru i have ever driven, hell it drives better than my girlfriends 08 focus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newrider3 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I like the bosozoku exhaust thing going on with the tailpipe...lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_Loyale Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 (edited) Take good care of it and it will do the same for you. Edited August 9, 2014 by MR_Loyale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykeys Toy Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 (edited) I like the bosozoku exhaust thing going on with the tailpipe...lol. That is just a pipe leaning on the other car. Look closely and you can clearly see the exhaust stop @ the bumper. Edited August 9, 2014 by Mykeys Toy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newrider3 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 True, wasn't paying that much attention. Could potentially be a useful mod for a car with a snorkel though, or just to look different... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKghandi Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 That is just a pipe leaning on the other car. Look closely and you can clearly see the exhaust stop @ the bumper. that would actually be a floor jack under the front of the cadillac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKghandi Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 (edited) Take good care of it and it will do the same for you. i intend to.its actually nice enough to EJ. Edited August 9, 2014 by AKghandi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKghandi Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 So i did some more work to the car today, I put the passenger door panel back together, then i put the new oil pressure sending unit in. the car will need a new oil pump gasket as it leaks quite a bit. I plan on a new oil pump gasket and a new timing component kit. but first i need to drain the gas tank and see where the filler neck is leaking from. it didnt leak a lot but it did leak. i suspect with fresh gas and proper timing the car should run perfect. I cant wait! in just the short drive to DMV and back even with the poor running i still fell in love with it. I really cant express how well this car drives. It does have a bit of an odd quirk.. occasionally it doesn't engage reverse. if i let the clutch out a little it will grind then engage. Not sure if its linkage or actually a trans problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKghandi Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 (edited) Time for an update as its been a month and the car hasnt moved. I drained the gas tank and put fresh gas in it but that didnt seem to help. So i got a new fuel pump.. it was a carter box with an airtex PN but in the box was a genuine subaru pump! I also got the oil pump seal and I also got a parts car, 1988 DL spfi 4wd dem quads The DL has a bad timing belt and A LOT of rust. So in a few days I will be stripping every thing off the DL and putting most of the parts in storage. the quad headlights and the front bumper will be going on my car and the engine will be going in my brothers wag. Edited September 2, 2014 by AKghandi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKghandi Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 (edited) I am very irritated.. Today I replaced everything, fuel pump, filter,pump relay. injector, FPR, IACV, CTS, MAF, ,distributor,coil,isolator, even the ECM. it got a complete igniton tune up with new cap rotor wires and plugs. the problem still persists. I have no idea where to go from here. the only other thing i can think of is maybe the cam timing being off is causing it. or that the intake mani gaskets are the problem or maybe its a bad gas pickup.. but when i pulled the pump gas flowed out of the feed like Niagara the issue is it will run just fine for a while, but then pop and sputter buck and lose power, like its running out of gas. Tomorow i plan on replacing the intake manifold gaskets and the gas tank and filler neck, i know the filler leaks so i figure might as well do the tank too. I need help.. please. someone. before I light it on fire.. Edited September 3, 2014 by AKghandi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKghandi Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 So after some research ive decided to change the tps also. After that ill start looking for mechanical problems. Do these have a knock sensor? And where might it be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKghandi Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 (edited) So today I decided.. screw it. Im swapping the engine. Pulling the engine from the parts car Engine pulled. the timing belt was stripped. Cleaning it up a bit. Covers gone. new oil pump gasket, and new valve cover gaskets. the lifter pressure release valve was just sitting in the head and it fell out so that will have to be addressed. the spring and bolt is there and I suspect the ball bearing is in the oil pan. Tomorrow I will be cleaning it up some more and putting on the new timing kit and friday I'll throw it in. trying to decide if i want to paint some stuff and make it look better.. Edited September 4, 2014 by AKghandi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKghandi Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 I suppose I should probably explain why I'm swapping the engine. the engine thats in it right now leaks like the xon valdez.. from everywhere. including the head. there is something mechanical wrong inside the motor. not sure what all but i know that its at least a headgasket. the #3 cyl spark plug was bright and shiny, and the rest were semi normal and there is a rather quick coolant loss the coolant wasnt milkshake but it wasnt bright green, kind of like a seafoam green....i cant believe i know what seafoam green is.. there is also a pretty scary TINK kinda noise when its doing its little bucking routine. not spark knock or ping but something mechanical.. so i figured with it needing a reseal, new timing kit, and mos likely a new headgasket or head. why not just do this all to a different motor that was known to be good and put it in instead. not like a motor swap on these cars is real hard I feel like I'm talking to myself.. hmm.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newrider3 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I feel like I'm talking to myself.. hmm.. I know that feeling...it doesn't seem like people want to respond to build threads with too many technical details in this section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l75eya Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Just wait till it's all together and somebody will chime in, "nice job!" Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKghandi Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 Thanks guys No progress yet. Itz been raining buckets for the last couple days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKghandi Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 (edited) so today i got my lazy butt out of bed and went and put a new oil pan gasket on the new motor and a fresh timing kit. motor has great compression. not as clean as i would like but i dont exactly have the best cleaning suplies... degreaser a small wire brush and a hose with cold water.. after its in the car and running i'll take it to the car wash and clean the bejeasus out of it. Edited September 6, 2014 by AKghandi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKghandi Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 (edited) So today I completed the engine swap. no big hang ups aside from a few derps on my part. and now pics! pulling the old engine new engine waiting to be put in We cut the roof off the parts car to have a nice work station old engine out lots of muck in the timing covers Cleaning the engine bay cleaner.. threw some paint on the crossmember new engine, ready to be put in.... yeah fram filter i know but i had a new one laying around so i made the best of it. engine back in and running!!!!!! and we duct taped the roof back on the parts car to have some where to store the old engine. now that the engine has been replaced it has gobs more power and hasn't acted up yet. I haven't driven alot yet but things are looking good. i took off from a stop and i thought the clutch was slipping... turns out i was spinning the tires... Edited September 8, 2014 by AKghandi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKghandi Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 So that concludes part one. getting it running right. part two will be dealing with a leaking wheel cyl on the drivers rear, and putting new shoes on fixing the door latches and hooking everything up properly. there are a few odd quirks. like some time the drivers lock wont unlock the door but will unlock the others, and if you turn the key a little harder it will open the door.. fixing the windows they all work, but they dont all work from the drivers panel. probably just need a rebuild. and putting on the quads. not all in that order. part three will be lift and tires... I'm excited! not sure how much lift I want. I'm thinking 2" but at the same time 4" would be fun... I have however decided on tires already. general grabber at2 27x8.5 r14's have not decided on what part 4 will be. probably fixing up the body a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l75eya Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Lol at the duck taped roof. I'd love to go to inspection with that set up. Sounds like the engine swap went well! If you could document the quad light swap that'd be awesome. There's lots of people that want to do that swap that don't know all that's involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKghandi Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 I will try my best, I know that I plan on running a whole new bank of relays so that when high beams are on all 4 come on. with nice clean power straight from the battery. the wiring will be the fun part, the actual mounting is easy. hell the body already has all the threaded holes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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