trail_racer Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Hello i have an 81 subaru wagon with an ea81. ok, here is the problem that i am having, when the car gets warmed up and i stop at a stop light the engine's idle surges from a good idle to almost dying. i cannot figure out what is going on. two weeks ago it was running very great. i have checked and double checked all of the vac. hoses and they are all on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 The PCV might need replaced. Get one from the dealer only. Check the hoses for all the emissions, they have a tendency to clog up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[HTi]Savage Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Sounds like it needs a rebuild. next time open the hood. look into the carb, look to see what the fuel spray looks like. look down the secondary barrel and make sure there is no fuel dribbling out of the secondary jet. This will give u the stumbling for sure. Start with that. Ur more than likley going to have to do a rebuild though. keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry DeMoss Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Another thing I would check is to make sure your carb is bolted down securely.I suppose that when it warms up and things expand it could develope a little bit of a leak down between the base of the carb and the manifold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SakoTGrimes Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 my # is 778-9928 I'm in Medford. Still a newb, but I know some pros who can help out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suburpy Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Sounds like a typical carby problem to me (having rebuilt carbys that do this a few times). probably the idel circuit has a blockage, clean and rebuild carby or put on a weber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trail_racer Posted February 2, 2007 Author Share Posted February 2, 2007 So i replaced the pcv valve and noticed the hose that connects the valve to the air cleaner box was completely plugged up with carbon. i havent tried it yet but i will let you guys now how it goes. Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trail_racer Posted February 3, 2007 Author Share Posted February 3, 2007 well the car runs better but still is running rough i am going to try to find a rebuild kit. i have made a few phone calls and the kits are like $40 bucks, is that a going price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiffy Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 well the car runs better but still is running rough i am going to try to find a rebuild kit. i have made a few phone calls and the kits are like $40 bucks, is that a going price? I went shopping for one last year and the prices vary greatly... see here: http://ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=53630 or: Name of the parts place -- Price -- Brand ----------------------------------------- Discount Import Parts -- $18.00 -- Royze AutoZone -- $27.99 -- GP Sorenson Mike's Auto Parts -- $36.99 -- Wells Mfg. Napa Auto -- $41.69 -- Eklin (Napa brand) CarQuest -- $43.39 -- Standard Ignition ----------------------------------------- --Spiffy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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