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What happened to that guy named Todd who worked out of his backyard? Good luck with your search.

Lol , yeah I “could do” a lot of things. But this time around I’m keeping it simple. With my son out west I can see the rest of the family taking a healthy trip to the coast the next few years. And there’s always craigslist

Was going to , but just too much going on to easily make something happen. I’d do it if I could bring my tool box and some parts along. But you never know what’s going to happen.

Give you two guesses. The event is in which month ? Lol I don’t think I’d be spoiling anyone’s plans on the 4th of May , June , or August.

Newer folks - welcome ! Springtime is here and I’ll be continuing my clearance at storage and selling off lots of parts old and NEW from the 1970’s For those unaware there are at least two or three face book groups for older Subarus. You want to check those - especially the Classic Subaru Group 4x140 , that’s where I’m listing the majority of my parts for sale. Please don’t start asking about parts you are looking for. Please do check in and see what I’ve dragged out and listed. If you don’t get a reply from me when inquiring it means I feel you didn’t read and comprehend. It’s just too much to dig items out. You nice folks can be patient and see what the river flows your way and select as presented. Thanks for your understanding. And NO , I and NOT bringing items to WCSS. Just me. I’m the ITEM. Lol and not for sale. Cheers!

Board bump. Yeah , it’s a little tricky planning this trip. Hang in there and I’ll see you all soon enough. Various obstacles. But in general it’s now looking more like a quick trip out with full focus on the PNW. Not likely that I’m going to hit the jackpot with my plans to see the top of the country and Yellowstone. But someday. And yeah Jerry , I want to see the Cascades and hope to see you too either way at home or the show. So stinks popping dream balloons. In my mind I’m driving , touring Nat’l parks , bringing home a vintage wagon , etc etc etc. Paring it down to the basic requirements. Getting to WCSS and hanging out with some fellow ale drinking knuckleheads. At this writing it’s looking like I’d be flying into Sea-Tac sometime around the 4th. I’ll be sure to arrive at a time that doesn’t screw up your plans. So maybe the 2nd or 3rd or 5th. TBD Thanks again!

I cruise 75-80 all day in my stock 2.2 1992 Legacy Wagon here in CT. 313,000 miles and can still pass cars as needed. My wife’s 94 Legacy wagon , even better. Only 113,000 on it and rides great now that we swapped the air ride system out for stock springs. That one hits 90 with ease and you have to back off some. Good luck. Plenty of us here that can look back and see money we could have spent better.

Difference of opinion on the word upgrade. But I’m curious how it turns out so do post pics when you get it done.

Yeah , not in a real rush. Thanks Scott , I’ll give it a look.

Excellent ! Thanks !!

Agree. But if he wants the shortcut , it’s been done and documented in the archives. And it’s not all that dramatic stuff you threw in there. Sure it’s hack. But it’s what folks will do sometimes here and there. Pretty sure this only works for the EA81’s 1980-84 USA and Gen 2 Brat and Hatchbacks until their end of run. Chris that did the original post is no hack. He’s a really smart guy. Dremel tool , facing the box right side up , couple hoses and a link.

Gates and Delco same part no. but $1 difference. Those look metal. Started another post about my needing a new bearing in my tensioner pulley. Thanks for any help. Cheers

Yeah I did a search , just not coming up with what I recall being posted.

Thanks for experienced input. Yes , I sure do normally get dealer parts. Up to this point I’ve had luck with well kept used of these pulleys , but it’s 2018 and time has drained local supplies.

I’m highly recommending you research the archives and just be patient a bit at this moment. You should only need to disconnect hoses , and unhook the throw link and swap the unit. Put the link back on and hoses and if desired you can put the cut out piece back in. Take a look before you leap. Cheers!

There is archived a way to remove and replace the core thru the drivers side , I’m pretty sure , using a dremel tool. Personally I don’t have a problem removing the dash but it is a bit more involved that just the core via this method mentioned. The original poster was Chris Lantieri , who’s board name I can’t recall. This is for all EA81 cars and Gen 2 Brat.

Have you tried Todd ? Subaru3

I probably have a few buried away that I’d need to dig for - like soon but not too soon. Also , I’m still not 100% sure but there’s a chance I’ll just part out my 78 4WD wagon which is the same engine and tranny harness. Again , can’t promise soon. But at least I’m here for backup if you don’t score soon. Most vehicles this old it’s probably not a bad idea to at least trace and replace the wire(s) giving you problems , or create your own harness. Motorcycle folks do it , just a little more for a 70’s Subaru.

Possibly the oldest Subaru in Sweden is sitting in a dealership , a 1976 metal flake brown 2 door sedan. That was mine. Sent to Sweden with only 36,000 miles on it. I think the family name is Phillips. Two of the three sons involved were rally racers in the European series. Just a little story for you. Enjoy !

Can you give us an idea of what you’re looking to do? The general purpose of what you’d like to put together- track? Road ? Off road ? Weekend rally? Scare the neighbors ? ( my favorite ) And what body as your base? Enjoy !!

Agree and disagree a little , but in general proper advice , thanks. Scott - my 78 Subaru wagon survived up here in CT by the salt water - Zeibart , done correctly. Pete - same as above. Not much hope , but there is some. Just learn to enjoy using it like the tool that it is. Romp in the snow. Howl at the moon. Maybe stuff happens and you get another one from out west.

If it was that cheap I’d just run it and see how it goes. Nothing there too hard to replace. I’d guess the initial builder did it correctly. Looks like a great effort with decent cash , not overboard. My thought is that engine is a 90-94 that got built. Enjoy it and show pics of the major roost !!!

No sweat.

Yeah man , the good old names are now the sketchy. I’m curious what people are going to reply here in 2018. This subject comes up often and the scene has been changing.

That tranny will give you 200k. No B/S.