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Thanks Scobydoo, that's exactly the noise I mean, thats a damn good description. I'll try it tommorow see if it goes away on the 2nd start. I might get the oil pump replaced at the next service see if that does it, must be that as once it warms up it's all good. Cheers

Thanks for responses. Mouse thanks for the tip will have a better listen. The noise is when the car is either stationary or moving, clutch in or out, s for engine revs well yes and no. In order to get it started now that its cold in the morn, I pump the accelerator a few times turn the ignition on a...

G'day, I got a 84 touring wagon 1.8 4 speed. It's served me well but just gotta couple of questions I was hoping you guys help me out: The engine was swapped with a recon ea 81 which has been great for over 12 months, specially after I got the original carby rebuilt by the carby shop on parramata rd...

G'day , I have an 84MY Wagon Touring Wagon that I'm slowly doing up. Reco engine put in and 13" original sunraysias with new Pirellis. I have a question about the carby. The report from the new engine place in Melb said 'poor carby' It runs good but has a big flatspot at 1500rpm almost stalls when c...

G'day , I have an 84MY Wagon Touring Wagon that I'm slowly doing up. Reco engine put in and 13" original sunraysias with new Pirellis. It has the 4 headlight front. The headlights are ok I thought, but was told wouldn't pass a roadworthy as too dim/yellow. I was told it was the reflective silver in ...

Thanks all for advice. El_freddo, point taken with topping up the oil and keeping an eye on it. I'm waiting to hear back from the seller to see if he thinks it'll survive the drive. The only thing is with a breakdown I would be driving it on the weeknd and gotta be back at work on Monday. L-BJ thank...

G'day all, I'm chasing recommendations for a good Subaru mechanic in East Melb for an 84 MY wagon with smoky engine. I'm a new member living in Brisbane, but I've been a Roo fan for over 15 years since my first car an awesome reliable '80 Leone and a few years back an awesome red 83 4wd wagon which ...