I know nothing about cars, but I have to change the spark plugs and plug wires on an '86 Subaru DL Wagon 4WD. How do I tell what size the engine is in order to install the correct plug wires?
Pep Boys says there is a 1.6, 1.8, & 1.8 Turbo size. I can't tell the difference. Any help?
I don't think they ever used a 1.6 on any of the 4WD models, so see if it has a turbo. I'm betting 99% that it's the non-turbo 1.8.
JazzMan
The Turbocharger.
Follow the exhaust pipe.
Barry
Don't the turbo versions also say "Turbo" on the back of the car?
OK, try this.
Anyway, according to it, DL wagons got a 1.8L engine.
Can't be a turbo equiped because it is a DL. Turbo option only available on the GL and GL-10 models. Look for a casting more or less on the front of the engine block. Should find EA82 inside a box. This means you have the 1.8 liter engine. You don't have the fuel injection engine so just tell the guy behind the counter you need plug wires for a 1.8 liter engine (EA82) with a carburator.
According to this page, all the 86's came with an 1800cc (1.8L)
For more years and models -80's :
Hmmn...This page shows some 1600's in the year 1986....???
85-89 1500 1595 69@4800 86@2400 EA-81 2dr83-87 1600 1595 68@4800 84@2800 EA-81 1600 cr 9
Like the other guy said, look (have someone who knows what one looks like) for it.
Trunk badges come and go, kids steal em/swap em etc...can't go by those!
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