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1985 Subaru Wagon Repair Question


Topics covered: Sensor, Fuel pump, Spark.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on November 17, 2010

Subaru Wagon Sensor Problem

1985 subaru wagon fuel pump...how do I replace it. Car will run but chug and chug under load. Was told was fuel pump???
Avatar Asked by denez2u

Answer

Replied on November 17, 2010

Could be caused by one of the following below

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Crankshaft position sensor
Knock sensor
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard it

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on November 19, 2010

Thanks for your reply....will take a look at the things you suggested that it might be and one by one do some eliminations. Again Thank you.

Tiny Response from denez2u
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Replied on November 19, 2010

I am still trying to figure out where the fuel pump is an how to replace it...So if you know would love to have the information. Thanks again

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