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http://www.ultimatesubaru.net/forum/sho ... hp?t=64107

So, an EA82T will run with wrong cam timing?

Is there anything else I can use to check the cam alignment without the cam belt covers? Maybe something on the head or by another method?

Suby Wan Kenobi wrote:No thats correct.

How do you know that the timing is spot on if you dont have any cam covers on?

I should have said "ignition timing is spot on".....

If I was 180 deg out, then would both the cam wheel alignment holes would be pointing up when the flywheel was on the alignment marks?

At the moment I have one up and one down, as per the FSM

This is a bit long, so please put on your comfy slippers. 1. RX was going OK but used to mis-fire occasionally and didn't have a lot of power, so I thought I'd put an as-new distributor cap and rotor from an old EA82T 2. Installed parts, started and car ran - although a bit rough. 3. Drove out drive...

Mobil 1 (EA82T) - Though at the moment I have Coles $12 special. Used that when I put my $200 EA82T - thought it would be a dud. Turns out to be a ripper. Mobil 1 going in this weekend. BTW - The first time I used Mobile 1 in my old engine the idle speed went up significantly (not a scientific test ...

Dead give-away for blown head gasket is bubbles in the radiator or water mixed with your oil - turning it sludge

I always used a mechanical (VDO - all brass) temp gauge on my Escort Twincam - the reason is that a mechanical gauge will react much faster to (possibly disastrous) changes than a (standard) electrical gauge.

It's more of an old school thing.....

yep - it's the low range switch - apparently it works intermittantly.....

Thanks

car is 100% standard...but not for long


muhahahahahaha

Not diff lock - it's a std dual range with no electric or vacuum

Lo range? Hmmm - is it supposed to light up something?

There is a microswitch next to my RX turbo 4WD selector. I can toggle it with my finger but it doesn't seem to do anything.

I thought it would make those lame "4WD" dash lights come on.

Anyone know what it's for?

fred-sub wrote:original position]do not do that[/b] ...it would severly impact underbody clearence.

Underbody clearance is not an issue as I don't take the RX off road (the odd forest road or snow trip is it's limit)

Looks like underneath is a viable option then....


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Where do you mount the cat?

Under the car or in the original position?