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I agree...think seriously about leaving it original. A 2.2 IS FAR HEAVIER. You will have suspension issues. Also you have to destroy the car to get it in! Bigger is not better in the Gen 1 case. JMHO Todd www.vintagesubaru.com

Are Gen 1 and Gen 2 (EA 81) the same? I seem to think they are. Todd

Your new drums should be there pretty soon. TIGHTEN up this time silly!!! LOL Todd

Remember these mileage estimates are with the vehicle in top shape. You are going to most likely be dealing with a neglected vehicle with high mileage. Thing to look at: Carb will most likely need rebuilt sparkplugs and wires. (Bet they are from 1984) Valve adjustment Air and fuel filter Clogged EGR port? Tire condition and pressure Disty cap and rotor...should be electronic ignition. Oil condition. Synthetic will get you higher mileage Change transmission gear oil. Absent top condition, your gas mileage will be much less than you think. If you "floor" it often, your mileage su_ks. So tune it up and get in the 30s Todd

He can only use a trans with a top /center mount starter.

These cars are collector cars at this point. Yes, you can use them for daily drivers, but there will be on-going "tweeking and fixing" needed. They are nearly 30 years old now! Thats 210 in human years! If it's not rusty, PLEASE keep it out of the salt!!! Wash well and frequently under the front wheel wells toward the top. Consider selling it to a collector home. Most mechanical, brake, steering and suspension parts can be found fairly easily. Interior, sheetmetal, glass and rubber are a different story. The cars are rock solid though and can take a beating! Todd

OH.... Daniel: Check www.car-part.com 1979 Air Box/Air Cleaner Subaru BratOK 0 2080$25Mid City Auto Supply USA-NE(Hastings) E-mail 1-402-462-5121 They might have an aircleaner. Todd

Daniels a good guy! His BRAT sounded good and it's a nice rust free example!! Can anyone help with a GEN1 "round" aircleaner for him?? I saw his Weber working, may need adjustments, but it's good for someone that knows Webers. (Something I don't) He even has the nice aircleaner for it!! Todd

This guy: danrenfroe2016 is selling a weber and a brand new air filter for it. Contact him. Todd

It was high 30s I think. It worked well today at 62.

Well, it looks like it will work! Compressor gone!

Often the little jet that the accelerator pump pushes fuel through clogs. Use a small piece of wire to clean the opening out. Todd

LOL.. I'll be conducting :"Introduction to Subaru 101" soon. Tell him to enroll. Todd

They are going up in value. 3-4 K is not uncommon for good clean, unmolested BRATS. Consider it an investment. $1500 is not bad. Todd

Yep, accelerator pump, or clogged accelerator pump jet. Todd

Use razor blades! DO not try to save the dried,old rubber. (Unless it's a replacement seal and fairly new) The glass is more valuable than the rubber at this point. Cut straight down around the edge and then in between the glass and rubber. (all the way around) You know when you have cut enough, when the glass just lifts out. Todd

I believe the 1600 will fit fine. As I remember from the shop days, that happened a fair amount anyway. As for 4WD...bugger of a project. Capture nuts not present, crossmembers, gas tanks, exhaust all different. Paul...chime in on this. Todd

Thanks VERY much!! Todd

Hmm.....pics would be good! Todd

Thanks for the feedback. What is the correct charge in these systems. (134A) oz wise? 24oz? Tell me what your pressures are and I'll compare that to mine. Todd

Thats the one . Could I get 91162A and 91177 too? You are great! (I wish I could find a parts manual for my 95 Legacy. I have the ones for the 95 Impreza, but that's always helpful). Thanks much !!!! Todd

I need to find the part #s for the botton 3 clips that hold a 1995 Legacy grill to the radiator support. There are 2 that are the same and then there is one in the center that is different. They are black plastic. Someone offered to look this up before, but I forgot who it was. Thanks all, Todd

Both my 95 Imprezas and my 95 Legacy all don't seem to allow the compressor to cycle on and off in cold weather. If I select defrost, the compressor turns on to decrease moisture and fogging, but when it's below 50 it seems that they cycle on for about 3 secs and then rarely turn back on. This doesn't allow defogging to be effective. All these car's A/Cs operate VERY well in the summer. Is there a temp sensor, or is it just that the evap sensor gets cold fast and cycles the compressor off? I'm confused. Thanks, Todd

Actually, I am doing "headshots" of all my cars and placing them on my actor's site. Shooting them in a nice field , in a parking lot ect. I also have used my1980 VESPA scooter in film. There is a growing need for 70's cars!! I keep all mine original and unmodified. That's what directors look for. http://www.todd-peters.com Todd

I have a GF gasket that could be used as a model. T Hell, we can replace hearts, put men in space, put a Tonka truck on Mars, I would think someone can make a gasket for a dman Subaru!! LOL Yes, Soffseal is cool. My friend used alot of their stuff on his Olds. Todd