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Have a small leak somewhere and my mind is thinking ahead , maybe overthinking. But for reference I’d like to see that someone else has done a heater core swap in a 2000-04 Legacy and hopefully learn from them. Car has around 285k I think but the engine only 124k Be assured the car doesn’t need headgaskets , thermostat, water pump. All just done. But I do smell a tinge of coolant inside mostly. But have to say I’m also smelling it outside a bit upon exiting the car after stopping somewhere. So rather than diagnose here please just let me know about your core swap experience. I’ll be sticking my nose under and around the car later. If there’s an obvious leak I’ll be sure to post back. Ok so you may have seen me ripping apart one of these species (00-04 Legacy) this past summer. Yes , I had attempted to take out the heater unit but at this time I can’t even recall completing that task as the car had to go at that point and I was scrambling around hoping I could snag the unit but I’m thinking that didn’t happen. What I do recall was that the dash was a little more tricky than I’m used to. And the heater housing was a word I’m failing to come up with. ClusterFahck of 10mm bolts or nuts. That’s a fair description. Did the search and it didn’t help. Thanks for any advice.

The general reason told was that the 1400 was punched out and left less material to dissipate heat and increased dramatically the unsettling of the sleeves and therefore movement , warpage , frustrations. Less troubles with the 1100 and 1300 but still open to the same issues. Managing one of these going forward will be a challenge but a few guys like myself out there will raise your flag forever if you succeed. Just to see and hear it running like the old sewing machine sound they made. Splitting cases , taking this serious , it’s enjoyable to witness being an almost 59 year old who started his Subaru life around 12 - 13 when my brother said “you grab that side , pull forward and then lift”. We had 1100’s , 1300’s and then onward often on his workbench. Certainly brings back memories. If my storage weren’t a bit overwhelming at the entrance right now , and dead of winter , I’d snag whatever I can for you. But I think you’re already fairly buffed out for what you’re doing LESS the shims. But those will show up or can also be turned out for you easily. Maybe even a better material. Winter sucks but reach out to me if you need something and I’ll do my best.

GSR !!!!!! now you’re welcome for sure ! Really nice collection you have there. Enjoy your time.

Wow that’s one sweet looking XT Pardon my asking but do you think it’s worth that much ? For the “gotta have it” types a bit distant there’s always transport. Lots of us have gotten vehicles shipped coast to coast , corner to corner. And plenty in between. The one we had (4cyl) with the failed air suspension , oh boy , that was kind of uncomfortable.

Have a set made. Been that way for plenty of vehicles going back years. LA Sleeve we used to use for motorcycles. Probably others but I’ve been out of that game for decades. Wiseco ? I’m too lazy to search on my work break. Cheers !

They are not the “exact same” but hey you made it work. For the person trying to keep their car correct the handles are unique from 72-77 stage one here in the States , then 77(stage two) - 79 cars and gen one Brat.

Used to be a guy named Angelo who was off East Ave in Norwalk , pretty easy to you. But I was just down that way and asking around and can’t confirm he’s still around there. He’s a former or maybe current dealer tech. He worked at Dwan , and I think another local old Subaru dealer. Sorry this doesn’t put a connection in place but do keep an eye out for him. He’s probably around 55-60 years old now.

Occasionally I still come across some 80’s parts in my stash. As I do I’ll set them aside for you. Be sure to seek out an oil pump , pump reseals kits , water pump , etc. They’re getting hard to find and expensive in many cases.

Middletown , cool. I’ll run into you this spring/summer. Keep in touch for sure. Cheers !

If you have the old owners manuals and included is the dealer network , I suggest you seek out any dealers who still exist from then and inquire about their loft , back room , storage etc and you may get lucky. We did. But that was 22-13 years ago.

Shims are out there. I sold a mess of them just before the virus hit. I’d love to see the 1100 running or find a 1300. Don’t bother with a 1400 - my opinion. Some of folks were bitten by the bug (no pun on the VW’s) a while back and we acquired NOS from old dealerships. I’ve mostly sold off what I could see I wasn’t going to use but I know many early Subaru parts are out there. Sometimes it seems there’s more parts than there are cars to put them on. Best of luck with it. Sadly I do check in on FB but I prefer not to. I’ll get back there some and check out your postings and what the know it all’s have to say.

As best as I can recall a car from 1981 being a DL 1800 would be internally regulated (alternator).

Have to laugh when I see this post title. Nothing wrong with it , just that we had a member here who is still around in the interwebnet thing , and that guy was asking like $1500 for that one piece. True story. Some of us were smart and gathered NOS dealer stock years ago. And then some came along later. These recent clowns have zero respect for the typical vintage Subaru owner and are hoping only wealthy folks restore old Subarus. Best of luck to you ! I suggest finding some used and spending time meticulously enhancing the strip until it’s as good as your hands can make it.

The once upon a time part no. for the automatic 3AT (KIT) is X3131 AA000 and the manual version (KIT) appears to be X3211 AA000

So I posted some pics on FB and then realized I had included a page showing the kit for a Manual. Hang on and I’ll locate the p/n for the kit for the automatic. I know you don’t need the whole kit , and it may be incredibly hard to obtain but for sure there’s guys sitting on 80’s NOS. This may work but it may ask you to sign in. I apologize if so. https://m.facebook.com/groups/730768337106149/?multi_permalinks=1985226878326949&notif_t=feedback_reaction_generic&notif_id=1641146833719147&ref=m_notif

Happy New Year , Jim and the rest of you. Here’s to less leaks , less spots in the driveway , more time driving or not fixing them. Cheers !

Recently saw a seller on eBay with some factory parts catalogs. Those will show all the details you ask for above. As I find time I’ll check my 1985 catalog that I have laying around. Should be the same p/n through the series.

Back a few years at least you could open a Beck Arnley package and at times it would be the genuine Subaru part inside. That seemed to fade away as the 80’s went by but you should do well with Beck Arnley parts. We 70’s owners have used that brand for decades. Best of luck.

I’d say no they don’t interchange. Plenty of parts hoarders out there. Good luck.

All that and I didn’t answer the rear suspension question. Not one with experience so I’ll point to the archives. Since you fab I’m sure you can come up with options. Enjoy !

Chance , take some time and dig through the archives. I’m not a lifted owner but I’ve been here long enough to have seen it all pretty much. There’s a lot of info , or should be. But I’ll agree the first gen gets less attention and there’s less all around as you pointed out. Good news is you’re a fabricator. Don’t hold me to this because I am indeed getting old. But I think you want a dual range five speed - if you’re heart is like mine - they’re the best for fun and function. Those are found in the 85-89’s and if Turbo may likely have an LSD 3.70 and I think you find LSD 3.90 in some models - maybe the full time AWD ? I can’t recall all that detail. And also many people and my heart go for the early 2.2 EJ22 as it’s known. Bellhousing mate kits were out there and although thin you may find a friend in SJR who is one of us and a great person as well as a superior resource for lift kits. Another person does those transmission mate kits as well but I can’t recall the guy at this time. When I get back into the game I’ll be doing the same I’m mentioning. I have a 2.2 and am getting another 1978 4WD wagon. Good luck with it.

See if this helps. Mine was a 2003 intake over a 2000 block. 2.5

Those glass fuses can be bad and easily overlooked when the glass has separated from the metal end cap and it LOOKS like it’s ok until you tug on the end cap and it reveals itself. That is assuming yours is like the previous 1600’s and I’m pretty sure yours is mostly carryover of that era for engine electrical. The factory service manual suggests to exchange both the alternator and VR at the same time on the previous 1600’s 1976-79 But now that you mention the EMC box I think that begins in 1980/81 so that could be something I’m far from familiarity with.

Fuse box under the dash on the left side ? I don’t have a good recollection at this time since I ditched the 80’s cars two decades ago or more. Fusible links up front in the engine bay for sure. When I get home I’ll check a factory manual from 1982 , also has 1600’s with the 1800’s

I’m thinking a DL 1600 of that era is a leftover from the previous 1600’s of the late 70’s. So you want to verify that your alternator and voltage regulator are working well. Did you jumped wire the pump to verify it’s working or just turn the key and see that it pumps ? And does it pump more than 3 seconds ?