Problem with 92 Loyale

Just found this group and thought you could help me with my beloved old 92 Loyale wagon. Motor picked up bad misfire this weekend..just put new plugs,wires,cap and rotor not evan 6 months ago. If it helps its a 1.8L 5 speed FWD with 183,000 miles on it. Hystory of car has been ..bought it in Oct.have had no problems with it except an axle shaft (typical subaru there)Have put about 25,000 miles on it. Check engine light has been on since I bought it and when it is cold the one lifter taps for a bit till it gets warmed up.And its a leaker..oil..brake fluid. I pulled the plugs today and they were white.Also the plug wire on the #1 cylinder had alot of black carbon dust fall out.You can also smell the unburnt fuel coming from the exhaust. This is my 3rd Subaru and I just adore this car..want to keep it around till nothing is left of it. Am I looking at something major with it or am I just over reacting. Did I overlook something? Thanks for any help.

Connie.

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Connie
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Hi,

Plug wires aren't that expensive--sounds like another new set's in order, for testing if nothing else. I had a similar situation with a set of Subaru OEMs after about a year and a half (only time I've had OEM parts perform worse than aftermarket on this car.) Put a set of cheapo Autolites on until I could get to the Subaru store. They've lasted longer than the OEMs! A new set of plugs isn't too expensive either even though you just replaced them recently. It's possible to get a weak one, though I'd suspect wires first with the carbon symptom.

You can reset the ECU and turn off the CEL by disconnecting your battery for a while (I usually let mine sit ~30 minutes while I do something else.) If it comes back on, do you know how to read the code? Let us know and we can talk you thru that process if necessary. The codes can often tell you about temp sensors and other items that are electrical/electronic.

For mechanical problems, a compression test is probably in order. Leaky valves, leaking or blown headgasket and some other causes of low or uneven compression should show up there. There are many other things to check, but these should give you a start.

Good luck!

Rick

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Rick Courtright

Thanks Rick,

I have a very large list of parts to get today since it almost didnt make it home yesterday.Sound a bunch of things wrong with it..secondary fan (electric) isnt working,drain plug on oil pan is leaking (pinch ring shot)right valve cover leaking.So far nothing too major..removed cap and rotor and they were shot too. As for the codes...I know Dodge codes they use the old ..turn ignition key 5 times and wait for light to blink..open Clymers manual.Dont know how to get Suby codes.Gonna buy a manual for it today also. I live by myself and cant afford to take it to a shop...CT garages are too expensive so its time I fall back on my old car working on days and fix it myself

Thanks again for all the help

Connie

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crfconnie

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