-
Posts
651 -
Joined
-
Last visited
-
Days Won
3
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Gallery
Store
Everything posted by Leeroy
-
1978 Leone / DL Wagon Project (Front Brakes Help)
Leeroy replied to jaa7227's topic in Historic Subaru Forum: 50's thru 70's
Swap the 1983+ complete ventilated disc brakes from 1983+ EA81 engined models. Calipers, rotors, backing plates and hand brake cables will all swap over without issue. They might be getting hard to find these days but it should be easier to source than the earlier stuff. -
No longer available plastic parts
Leeroy replied to DaveT's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
Just a note that 1972 to 1977 door handle trim cups do not, in my experience, ever completely degrade like the later versions. They were only available in black, not matched to trim colours like those after mid '77, and are incredibly robust. Whatever changes were made to colour the plastic means the sun basically cremates them over time. -
Did you use the Hitachi throttle lever and accelerator cable bracket with the Weber or the Weber parts? Original is best. The Weber is very susceptible to a sticky throttle if you overtighten the nut on the throttle lever/throttle shaft. It is really meant to be 'just done up' and the tab on the lock washer bent over. It is really easy to overtighten this nut and the stickiness will be worse when the engine is warm or hot.
-
Are heads interchangable on 1978 Brat?
Leeroy replied to DPM's topic in Historic Subaru Forum: 50's thru 70's
They swap! -
Subaru Case Brown Who What When How Why ?
Leeroy replied to Silas Cruse's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
Here is one on eBay with the chain part missing. -
Subaru Case Brown Who What When How Why ?
Leeroy replied to Silas Cruse's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
It's a key case or key ring case. -
New to Subaru - Down Under with a 1986 Vortex XT
Leeroy replied to Drano's topic in Meet n' Greet. Your USMB Welcome Center
If you are on Facebook Drano you should join this group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1603473039901513/?ref=br_rs -
It is my understanding the central/passing light only came on models with single/dual headlights, never on the quad arrangement as you have. So the grille will need to be modified/cut to work.
-
To get on the bandwagon (late!) OEM intake gaskets ONLY!!!
- 35 replies
-
- intake manifold
- sealant
-
(and 1 more)
Tagged with:
-
https://barnfinds.com/not-so-handsome-1959-hansa/ http://www.curbsideclassic.com/automotive-histories/automobile-history-german-deadly-sins-the-bayern-cycle-part-2-a-four-wheeled-titanic-named-borgward/
-
The only thing a Subaru engine shares is the flat four configuration. Any 'cut-away' pic will show you that!
-
All wheel disc conversion
Leeroy replied to YaBoyKingsley's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
To mount the rear disc brakes you need to grind some of the backing plate away (on the back) and cut a notch in the trailing arm so you can access one of the caliper bolts. All very easy to do. Ideally you will need to fit a proportioning valve too, either the original EA82 one or something aftermarket. Without one you will always lock the rear brakes in hard stops. -
There are HELP branded window winder handles on eBay US all the time. These are the diecast/plastic insert versions (up to the early EA81 1980s Subarus) and they will fit the Brumby/Brat (as noted by dfoyl above). While they do break, as they are cast metal, it will take a long time for that to happen!
-
While the water choke is probably better than the electric choke in the grand scheme of things, the Weber electric choke is far more reliable and easy to set up that the original Subaru/Hitachi version. Makes for a simple conversion too, as there is far less to set up.
-
Will a '79 transmission fit an '85 brat?
Leeroy replied to franbev's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
What GD said! -
1982 Brat dual headlights to quad conversion?
Leeroy replied to alexbuoy's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
Of course it is possible! The front radiator panel is different but it seems you are already on to that! -
1978 Subaru GF hardtop! now what?
Leeroy replied to gfdan's topic in Historic Subaru Forum: 50's thru 70's
I concur, good luck! I have a 1976 GF and there a still a few others left getting around in Australia, at least. Mine has been modified by the previous owner (EA63 heads and cam, different carb) and while no doubt an improvement it is not earth shattering! -
radiator Question for 78 brat
Leeroy replied to biffanyus's topic in Historic Subaru Forum: 50's thru 70's
Yes... They are the same thing. The only difference is between manual and automatic. The automatic has an additional built-in reservoir for the trans fluid. -
radiator Question for 78 brat
Leeroy replied to biffanyus's topic in Historic Subaru Forum: 50's thru 70's
Yes -
Where to buy EA81 Steering Coupler Disc
Leeroy replied to andrsn's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
Be careful with the polyurethane versions as I have seen on many VW sites that they simply do not last and chew up very quickly. -
15 inch Peugeot 505 wheels on 1984 AB5 Leone
Leeroy replied to alastor555's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
You must use the proper OEM or correctly remade wheel nuts on these rims, no ifs, no buts! Yes they are a conical or spherical shape seat. Anything else will result in damaged rims or far worse.