Niku-Sama Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 only way to find out is get the car home and get it running normally and see if you have any thing mixing. its possible to overheat and not warp or blow gaskets....just not as easy to get away with it on these. if your going to swap then why dont you go EJ? they do well off road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky92 Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 yummmmm touring wagons. as for the external leaks... my old Loyale Bucky has had an external head gasket leak for the whole length I owned it and it still has it ...so that is a known 6 years ( who knows how long before). Does it just ooze?? if so I wouldnt worry...just check the coolant level once in awhile. as for overheating it...you know the normal things to check quick...bubbles in rad etc. Good Luck! ( I am secretly jealous cause I have wanted a touring wagon for a long time) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru_dude Posted June 7, 2009 Author Share Posted June 7, 2009 if your going to swap then why dont you go EJ?they do well off road I would LOVE to go EJ, but I'm lazy and would rather drop it in, bolt it up, and crank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 I just went EA81 in my 89 GL and love it. Runs great and really don't notice too much of a difference in power. I also highly recommend Bill's power steering kit!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Did the thermostat change today help anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru_dude Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 Did the thermostat change today help anything? Don't know yet, haven't even gotten it home. When I get the Impreza coupe out of the yard, I'll bring it home. Giving the coupe to my nephew who's about to go to college in Virginia. As soon as these headgaskets let go (probably won't be too long from what I've read about EA82 headgaskets) I may swap everything in the sedan (EJ22, rear discs, rear subframe with swaybar) to the wagon. I think I would be a little more motivated to get the EJ22 running if it was in a d/r touring wagon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Good idea man. Keep me updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru_dude Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share Posted June 23, 2009 (edited) Finally got pics up. Advance Auto thermostat for now and new radiator. Have a Subaru thermostat on standby. Right now it's my dad's ride to work and back (80 mile round trip). Throwing a code 34 CEL and gets 24mpg. That will be fixed someday... maybe. Or I'll say the hell with it and go EJ22 or EA81. http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q200/SMASHmySOOByDONTya/Subarus/Picture006.jpg http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q200/SMASHmySOOByDONTya/Subarus/Picture004.jpg http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q200/SMASHmySOOByDONTya/Subarus/Picture013.jpg http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q200/SMASHmySOOByDONTya/Subarus/Picture012.jpg http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q200/SMASHmySOOByDONTya/Subarus/Picture009.jpg Has some surface rust but that's about it. Engine bay is nice and clean but is leaking oil from driver side headgasket. Leaks about a quart every week. Can't wait to ditch the EA82. Runs good, just a trash engine in my opinion. So far I've: Replaced passenger side axle, installed CD player, replaced radiator, replaced thermostat, changed oil and coolant. What it needs: DIFFERENT engine, shocks, right front ball-joint, a good cleaning. Edited June 23, 2009 by Subaru_dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Looks similar to the one I had. Take care of that rust before it gets worse, cause we all know it does and will!! That would be awesome with an EJ!! Good find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baccaruda Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Nice find! Hope you got it for the price you wanted The rear end clunk may be the top bushing in the rear differential mount. Fix that rust on the rear end YESTERDAY. Fer serious. That will be swiss cheese next spring if you don't. Keep your eyes open for a dead GL10 wagon with spiff interior! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 On a T-wagon, is that little bump up for more rear head room or what? I never seen on in person. Very nice btw! -Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zukiru Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 yep bump for more head and cargo room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niku-Sama Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 ...your kidding thats like what? 6 inches more? if that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Jordan, thank you for sharing the pictures. I wished my BRAT had a paint job like your wagon does. Good to know you are happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru_dude Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share Posted June 23, 2009 ...your kidding thats like what? 6 inches more? if that More like 3, lol. Jordan, thank you for sharing the pictures. I wished my BRAT had a paint job like your wagon does. Good to know you are happy with it. Yes I'm pretty happy with it. So far it's handling being a DD pretty well, but it's only been in commission for a couple of weeks. Hoping the overheat didn't do any real damage, hoping those timing belts hold out too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 yep bump for more head and cargo room. ...your kidding thats like what? 6 inches more? if that Lol c'mon even 3" or 6" more (Whoopie) Lol.. If your over 6-1/2 ft, don't buy a soob. (But I don't see alot of basketball players driving Subarus) haha -Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Good to finally meet Subaru_dude in person today. Took him for a ride in my RS and gave his 93 Impreza wagon a good look over. Hated to be the bad one to break the bad news to him about the CV boot. Boy you should have heard him cuss. Nice guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru_dude Posted June 26, 2009 Author Share Posted June 26, 2009 Good to finally meet Subaru_dude in person today. Took him for a ride in my RS and gave his 93 Impreza wagon a good look over. Hated to be the bad one to break the bad news to him about the CV boot. Boy you should have heard him cuss. Nice guy. Awww shucks... you're nicer than I am. I think you may have said one cuss word the entire time we talked haha. Man that pisses me off about the CV... the last time I checked the boot looked intact but the metal band seemed loose and I thought it was just seeping out. Explains why the odor of grease got so bad all of a sudden... lol. "Hey Jordan, are you aware of your CV joint?" "Yeah it's not the boot it's just the.... #*&%@!:mad:" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I got a kick out of it. I would drive that wagon till the wheels fell off of it. I am sure you have been smelling something since it looked to have slung it all over the cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zukiru Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 More like 3, lol. Yes I'm pretty happy with it. So far it's handling being a DD pretty well, but it's only been in commission for a couple of weeks. Hoping the overheat didn't do any real damage, hoping those timing belts hold out too. when your head hits 3 inches is what you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodsWagon Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 The 3" are for the rear passengers only though, the roof doesn't bump up untill behind the drivers head. BTW, want a free touring wagon hatch? It's rusty but the glass is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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