Everything Wrong With My 1994 Subaru Sambar Japanese Mini Truck
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Hi, new subscriber here living in Tokyo. I left a comment on your original Sambar acquisition video offering to send you an owner’s manual to compliment your vehicle. Please provide me a postal address. Sambar engines are notorious for leaking oil from the head cover gasket. Since you are planning to replace it along with a new timing belt, cam and crank seal, you’ll be in great shape. Cheers!
What's funny is that mine is leaking in the exact same place. I can't wait for you to trace the engine oil leak so I can start on mine haha!
As interesting as it was to view the all the fixings of this Sambar, I was intrigued by hearing the cicadas 😅 ...a nostalgic feeling for me, since I haven't heard any after leaving Japan.
Just finished replacing all of the gaskets in the exhaust manifold on my Bugeye WRX, was a nice reward getting to see some more subaru content after a successful repair
Thanks for your in depth explanation of what everything is in the driveline on this lil' truck.
Awesome! This is gonna help me a lot when I get mine. I plan on restoring it too. Can’t wait to see how it goes
I had to subscribe because your truck is very much like my 1994 KV3 sambar van and as you know there is nothing much around the internet on servicing clover 4 en7 engines :)
Already learned what a few things are from your video and hope to learn a lot more!
Cheers from UK Sambar owner :)
Gonna help support the channel for all the awesome info you're giving me. Thanks, sir.
Thank you!
Very cool to see the detailed tour of the Sambar mechanicals👍
Thanks, Great overview. I am looking forward to watching your repair videos.
Thank you for the review. Love the idea of a Mini-Truck as an alternative to ATV. Know there are a handful of makes and models (Hijec,t Acty, Scrum, Bongo, Minicab, Carry, Townace). Loved the maintenance/mechanical oversight.
Enjoyed the video, looking forward to the maintenance... Just Subscribed 👍
Best video on Sambar! Very helpful! I didn't see where the power steering fluid access was at? Thank you for this helpful video!
I appreciate your video. I live in Vietnam and looking at buying a new Suzuki Super Carry "blind van" which are built here. This is the only country I would feel safe driving a Kei truck in outside of Japan.
They are great little trucks , I have 2 Dias vans with the Supercharged Awd EVCT transmission. One needs a motor which I had a factory remaned long block unit shipped from Japan , the box weighted 110lbs so thats the next project to install . Was going to part it out but was too nice so it getting a motor installed . The rear main seal is the same as the justy of the same vintage when checking the rusting heater lines look under the metal clamps that hold them to the chassis as they will rust thru from crud/dirt getting in between and just stay wet and rot.
The carburetor rebuild “ kits” I’ve used on other KEI trucks are mostly gaskets . I’ve ordered the factory gaskets ,needle,seat,accelerator pump and couple of other things for a carb rebuild on sambar for about $100 shipped from Japan .
Can’t wait to see more of these videos
Haha...translated to engine! You do speak engine Mr. Suburu. Thank you for your videos.
I had an 1988 model was low kms when I got it and I had a lot of good driving by before i sold it. My truck had really good steering and rubbers.
My 2003 Sambar started to leak just a little oil around the rocker cover at about 130,000 km... We just passed the 200,000 km mark and the leak hasn't gotten any worse. Just make sure to change the oil at short intervals - 3,000 km for me in Japan - and you should be fine as long as there is not much oil loss during that interval! Mine is always close to MAX even after 3,000 km.
I’d love to see a video on how it drives on the road!
The VIN/Applied Model plate is in the passenger footwell. That would be the equivalent to the strut tower plate.
I want one, but my oh my you'd better be a weekend mech.
It reminded me of my VW bus with the engine behind. fantastic
Yes, you're right about that. It is the same layout as the classic Kombi. I suspect that it was done that way in order to keep the wheels on the road and prevent loosing the back end when cornering in the wet or other low traction situations when the vehicle is running empty.
You can order parts via Russian
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I think I saw one of these on an episode of American Pickers. I thought it was really interesting and funny that Subaru actually made both the Sambar and a car like the WRX.
On a (off topic) side note:
I was planning on doing the head gaskets on my 08 Legacy (EJ253) this summer, but when I parked it in april (not going to work or school right now) I noticed it had pretty severe blow by and I recalled your engine inspection video where you said that could be the piston rings going bad. I don't suppose I'm lucky and that it could be the head gaskets somehow, so I was planning on doing the rings now also. Just recently I went to move it for the first time in a few months and when I moved it gave off a lot of white smoke out the exhaust. I checked the oil and now it was milk shake brown, I'm assuming from oil mixing with the coolant. I check the oil and coolant every few times I drove it and changed the oil frequently and I know it wasn't like that when I parked it, so I was think that was somehow from it sitting, which didnt make much sense to me. I still hear no engine knock though, so I was thinking the bearings and pistons might be still good. I was hesitant to disassemble the short block since this is the first time I have done any major engine work. So I suppose my final question would be: do you think I can just tear everything down to the short block and put new rings on the pistons when I do the head gaskets since I am not hearing any engine knock? Or should I tear down the short block since I already have the heads off and check/replace damaged piston heads and bearings instead of just getting the reseal kit and piston rings? Thanks for any advice and all the videos you make!
(Sorry this is so long)
Seems typical for something of its age. Surprisingly easy to access too, considering the tight packaging constraints kei class cars have. Look forward to more in this series!
Mr Subaru in regards to the distributor, in the uk the Suzuki super carry/Bedford rascal/dihatsu hijet use the same distributor & I have seen 1 fitted from a suzuki super carry to the subaru samber vw bus replica. Wasn't 100% on the engine size however after watching your video it had the same clover 4 engine so hopefully this info helps with finding a distributor 😊
That's a significant punch list but all of the repairs look fairly minor and once they're made, you're probably good for another 25 years! I bought a 1996 4WD Daihatsu Hijet. I looked at a few hundred kei trucks on Japanese auction sites. It seemed that the 25+ year old Sambars had more oil leaks than the other kei trucks and the Hijets had the least.
My Hijet arrived with a blown clutch. I was able to source a clutch kit on Amazon and had it in two days, but it was just the clutch disk, pressure plate and throw out bearing. I wanted to replace the rear main oil seal and pilot bearing at the same time and that turned into a six week mess trying to source parts from Japan.
I'd like to see a video about vacuum line replacement on a turbo engine. Preferably LGT
cool video!
are looking at a white board off screen with talking points? lol
The Japanese counting system is a bit odd, but in a nutshell 万 is 10,000 so in this case 10万 is 10x 10000 or 100,000 km.
If you think the Japanese counting system is a bit odd, wait until you see their date system. It's based on the rule of emperors. I did a two hour deep dive into it so I could translate a spark plug chart for kei trucks for the Mini Truck Talk forum.
All my vacuum hoses are hard and partially cracked... I'm not looking forward to it. Also the air filter seems to have been put in in 1999... god bless 😂 for only 55,000 km it seems like its NEVER been worked on.
Having been watching some of your videos and thanks a lot for sharing so many useful knowledge. Just curious do you have a mechanics repairing shop in some State so that we can come to find you for paid service and fixing the Subaru from you in the future?
At this point in time, I do not. I've been trying to get a new shop build for the majority of this year, but with everything going on, it seems to be an impossible task.
Omg you watch random repair videos too 😅 I thought I was the only weird one 😂
Been on Japan auto repair videos for the last two weeks. Can understand Japanese, but can always follow mechanical issues and repairs.
Nice haircut!
Thanks!
So , it's came to the right hand 🤚.
I want one too, would even trade my 01 Gen2 LL bean.
lmao..
What’s sad is that the guy i got my subaru from was filling the oil pan with GEAR oil... I should have negotiated him for a lower price but it is what it is. He really didn’t know about cars and I’m still learning too but wow.. someone thought it was a good idea to use gear oil because he was burning oil. All to know because the oil pan needed to be resealed and the main seal was shot.
Thanks for good videos. What kind of ramps you use there under the red Forester in the background if I may ask? I'm thinking to buy RhinoGear ramps from Amazon, but some reviews said they cracked easily. Also those RhinoGear are 8-inch heights, and your ramp looks like about 6-inch which I prefer. Thanks again!
They're Blitz Rhino ramps. About 12-14 years old.
Yes it is different . Mine has new front brake hoses also .
Hi, I live in Costa Rica and tomorrow I am looking at a 1993 Subaru Sambar Microvan. This video tells me everything I need to look for, so many thanks! Question: parts will be a big issue down here I am certain, so I was wondering if you could tell me if you think they are still available up north and if so where to shop. Again, many thanks.
Ignore rust holes in the subframe.
the kanji symbol after the number 10 on the timing belt cover stands for '10 000', so it basically says 10 x 10 000.
JEJE you WILL HAVE quite an experience whit "that fkng engine"
if the oil is not actually making its way to the ground, it is not an oil leak..
Subaru oil leak specs and tolerances are different that others.Hahaha
I think it would be cool to see the guts of that engine assy
Could you do a video of how to diagnose a Sambar ?
Random bs: "auoka" on E-bay has a mini truck wrecking yard for that cross member.
Do you do paid advice/remote diagnostic?
I also live in S.C. are you close to Elgin? Where do you service these vehicles?
It sats timing belt needs to replace every 100000km
10 means in Japanese 100,000km
Every 62000ml change timing belt needs
Never much liked Fram filters myself,this thing take the H6 filter 15208AA031?
Try Amayama in Japan for that battery cover and all spare parts.
Most of the parts are genuine. It will state the ones that aren't.
They ship worldwide.
Lovely set up with the engine, really easy to work on. Would that originally have been a Toyota engine?
From what I've read, the clover 4 was a Subaru engine. Used up until around 2012. Then Subaru rebaged Daihatsu Hijets as the Sambar till current.
@@MrSubaru1387 Lovely little engine. Their is something so honest about the Japanese micro vehicles. I have forgotten the collective name for them.
Kei cars/trucks.
It's un-American that it can't haul a family of 8 while towing an oil rig but what a practically designed little truck;)
Hi can we change the entire engine of mitsubishi lancer 1995? And what kind of engine we can put on it
Well at least when you put you're time and money to make it mechanically sound, it's direct replacement. I'll take needs replaced over, I better replace the aftermarket junk before it ruins some OEM parts.
hi mr subaru i know that you are a busy man my name is alex from Ireland i have had 8 subaru cars but i have a 2004 subaru forster xt 2.0l non turbo no faults but a code comes up low voltage to starter switch if the eml is put out it will stay out untill i re start it the second time then the light comes back on please HELP as this is now a mot fail in my country .p.s love your channel
Also truck has winter tires, because 4wd
“Other then that” = taking a shot
Interesting how Fuji heavy metal and Subaru has kept that same yellow oil cap up even to my model year 13 lol
They most have got a hell of a deal by having 40 million of them made at once lol
Same as the ball joints. Every Subaru 89-current. Aside from Tribeca and I believe the new Ascent.
I was wondering how many parts might interchange with the old justy? Looking at the size of the motor I thought it was about the same size as the old 3 cylinder engines. You mentioned the oil filter was the same. Curious if the brakes are close or same as any other subarus like justy or loyale models?
I think the oil filter is really all they share.
Do you have any links to the Japanese videos for repairing their Sambars? I've got the van and I'd love to see the Japanese repair videos. also where did you get the service manual? Even if it's in Japanese it would still help a lot.
jdmfsm.info/Auto/Japan/Subaru/--Old%20Models--/Subaru%20Sambar%20KS-KV%20English%20Service%20Manual/
Just search for スバルサンバー Subaru sambar in Kanji, and you should find Japanese repair videos.
Thank you!!!
i wonder how hard would it be to put a motor cycle engine in one of these k trucks
Look on UA-cam plenty of Hayabusa, R1, R6 swaps.
How can you move clutch pedal foot gets hung between it & heater box
Is this a good truck to buy i am looking to buy one are the reliable
Wonder if that EGT is to catch carb issues. Given that it probably doesn't have an O2 sensor right?
Not sure. Haven't read through the service manual yet. Could be.
How do I get cup holders in this thing
Sorry off topic. Do you know if there is a solution to 2014 outback headlight bulbs burning out frequently? Thanks and love the channel
could possibly be because you are getting the bulb dirty which causes it to overheat and burn out. make sure you use clean gloves or wash your hands very good. just a possibility
@@cjskevans thanks man, yeah I make sure to wear gloves. It seems to be a chronic problem with alot of 2014's if you research. The ground pts maybe?? Idk so so frustrating
@@mikeessary4925 Can you somehow check it with a multimeter and see if you are getting any abnormal voltage? My dad had an 89 535i that was a solid car except the floor boards were going and the electrical system kept frying out the bulb or fuse every now and then. He had to keep going up in fuses to try to stop them from blowing.
I jest change my rear dif still making noise i think bushing on studs on rear . when i put the fuse in the front to make it 2 wheel drive noise go's away . plus my shifter is very stiff 1996 Outback Legacy 260000 MI
Are you sure the clutch plates aren’t bad in the transfer case of the transmission or the duty c solenoid? I had that issue on my 98 legacy L. You’re probably experiencing a thing called torque binding. It’s something you can fix yourself but it’s time consuming. You have to remove the exhaust, driveshaft, and transfer case of the transmission. You have to replaced the burnt out clutch plates and they’re about $130. You can also replace the duty C solenoid as maintenance since they do tend to go out but that will cost you another $130. I don’t think your duty C solenoid is bad yet because it’ll let you put the car in FWD with the fuse.
@@itsvoodoo7050 i don't think clutch plates in my rear diff on a 1996 my most rear mounts are soft 260 k bad rust under driver side rocker . done investing money in it i got it for free using it for many years .
Where is the fuel pump relay located? I have a 90 Subuaru Sambar with the carb motor. It's wasn't running and I traced it back to the fuel pump not working. I checked the voltage on the wires and it's not getting any power. In the manual, it says there is a fuel pump relay on the harness by the cab but I can't find anything.
Would be happy to pay for for an over the phone consultation, my 92 sambar keeps getting hot
Timing belt interval 100,000 十万= 10万 pronounced "juuman"
You should have bought the Honda acty!
My sister has a 1993 sambar 4x4 with the clover 4 cylinder. We're having problems keeping it running. Can't find a chilton's book or some type of service manual. Any information would be deeply appreciated thank you
jdmfsm.info/Auto/Japan/Subaru/--Old%20Models--/Subaru%20Sambar%20KS-KV%20English%20Service%20Manual/
Thank you for the info. I really appreciate it.
What’s the reason for replacing “hard” vacuum hoses If they aren’t leaking?
When they get hard they don't seal anymore. They start to leak air.
MrSubaru1387 thanks!
So.... would a turbo EJ fit back there? Asking for a friend.
With enough time and money, anything is possible.
Hey bro what part of Sc are u located im in spartanburg
I have a older one but doesn't have a motor in it. Any ideas of where I can find a motor or maybe a different motor that can bolt to the transmission?
Yokohamamotors.net
@@MrSubaru1387 do you know of a place i can get like a used motor with everything on it? I don't have anything for the motor. Not even the mount. At 2500 for a long block I would still have to buy everything to go on the motor. I think it would be cheaper turning it electric or trying to find a junk yard motor and trying to adapt it to the sandbar transmission. Do you or anyone know of a direct bolt on motor from a US car? I know some of the older metro motors could be small enough. I have a harley sportster motor I was thinking of trying to adapt onto it. But then got to thinking. It a air cooled motor probably wouldn't be staying to cool in the back of the truck. Lol. I have seen some people do a street bike motor in them but they where all 2wd pickups. Mine is 4x4 idk if that would make a difference. But I'm pretty sure the running gear probably can't hand to much hp or torque. Don't wanna spend more than I have to on it. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thank you
Are these reliable enough to be a full time camper conversion?
They actually sale full out camper/rv versions.
What app are you using to translate the Japanese to English?
Where can I get a fuel door catch (cable end)?
Japanparts.com or amayama.com
Vessel JAWSFIT contest
Is there an engineer brave enough to make a flat 8 out of too clover fours
Danny Hill Ferrari has a flat 12...😈
Subaru made a flat 12 for indy car racing back in theate 80s.
Gud day can i ask u were is the engine number of subaru sambar cause i cant find it
EN07
why my subaru forcefully trying to get engine off when i drive it long distance
being able to stop
I owned a 93 RWD and fixed it up and then sold them. My truck only had 19,000 miles. I bought most of my parts from rightdriveparts.com (Canada), minitruckpart.com (California), and for all the other hard to find parts I bought from yokohamamotors.net (Japan). Shipping will kill you.
Yes. I am with you on shipping from Yokohama motors killing a lot of sambars in the states. I recently paid 176.00 for an 8 pound box of parts. It worked out to about a 30% increase in parts. I do not believe they ship by weight. Just add to price of part no matter what part is. But Yokohama parts is the best I have found on OEM parts. I was stopped from buying a windshield when I saw 500.00 for just the windshield. Add at least .30% to that. Then a gasket. Which is why I wanted to buy a windshield was for a new gasket. I will get the chips fixed for 100.00.
How much would one of these sell for nowadays?
Name your price once in the states with legal documents.
@@MrSubaru1387 good to know, I'm looking at 91 sambar right now w 35k miles for 7900. Didn't know if that was a decent price or not
Disgusting Fram oil filter. Lmfao!
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Steering's on the wrong side!!
That's the right side. Lol
@@MrSubaru1387 😂😂
Like they said on movie classic karate kid 2 maybe you drive on wrong side!
@@Mr.Falcon541 😂
That symbol is "man", 万. It means 10,000 in Japanese. so 10万km would be 100,000 km
Yup. Google translate for the win on that one. I really need to learn some Kanji.
@@MrSubaru1387 I highly recommend Wanikani for learning Kanji!
you have a bad 'lemon", or just one that has the standard things that go wrong.
Who know how they treated the car before you bought it. Maybe hard on the car like a cheap rental. Not like there are a few things that happen along the way. So unhappy. Sell it and buy another. So many people have owned theirs for years and still love every second of owning it.
why complain and complain about it. Sell it , buy something else.
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