Scott F

How did it go today, Kevin?

I heard this stuff is highly flammable. Someone should put a flame on a dry chunk of it, and report back.

Other than a little midwest rust, it looks pretty nice. First time I have seen spray in bed liner in a brat.

I have the same BRAT, but mine is a roach in comparison. How many miles are on it?

Bump for a EA81T module. Anyone? These may or may not interchange: 85,86 GL turbos and 86,87 XT's turbo or non turbo

Gloyale, that would be fantastic. Can you take out the module and overnight it to me in a padded envelope? Send me a PM with your phone number.

The local stores want $$$ for this module and of course they are not in stock. I would junk the car first. The Subaru dealer will probably be worse. So that leaves the junkyard or a private stash. Does anyone have one of these modules?

Thanks Gloyale, that's the page I was looking for. I got the star off using edrach's technique. I had a 90* flat blade screwdriver that fit under the star to pry it up, but that wasn't enough. So, I had several phillips 90* screwdrivers, and I ground down one into a flat blade. Using both together, I was able to pry up the star with much effort. Now I have the module out, and I wish I had one to replace it. I will call the local stores and see if any are open today. The only number I see on the module is 3930, but no name.

"No need to punch out the roll pin. With the distributor in the car (or held in place in a vise), use two screwdrivers to carefully pry the 4 point "star" unit. Do not nick the edges of it while doing this. Once that part is off the shaft, the module comes out easily with a small phillips screwdriver. Don't lose any of the spacers or hardware." edrach I am trying to remove the star, but so far it is not budging. If I get it off, can I buy the Hitachi module somewhere for a reasonable price, or do I have to find it at the junkyard? Does it have to be from an EA81T? Does anyone know the part number? Does anyone in SoCal have one?

Gloyale, thanks a lot for the diagrams. I don't see the distributor or ignition module on there, and it only shows one wire going to the negative terminal of the coil. Is there another page? Naru, I believe you may be right, and yes, I desperately need to try an ignition module. Is this part available at dealers or parts stores? How do you change it? It appears that I have to remove the 4 point "star" first. How do you get that off? It has a roll pin to retain it again the flat on the shaft. Should I use a puller? Any tricks? Is it better to swap out the whole distributor? It must be from an EA81T, right? There are 3 wires going to the - terminal on the coil. When I remove these, I get 12V on both the + and - side. Two of the wires do not change this, but the dark yellow one that goes to the module sparks when connected, and pulls down the voltage. Any more help or tips would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for the tips guys. I am still unable to troubleshoot this problem, with a lack of information and parts to swap. Does anyone have a wiring diagram for the EA81T?

In case anyone missed it, this is a turbo car with EFI.

Are the turbo and non-turbo distributors the same?

I was speeding along at 65 in the #1 lane, with the car running perfectly normal, when it suddenly cut off and lost power. Luckily I was able to coast in neutral over to the shoulder and up the nearest off ramp. I got it towed home, and now I am trying to trouble shoot it. This is my only ride, so I am desperate to get it fixed asap. The first thing I checked was gas. I disconnected the hose from the filter in the engine bay, and it flows like a fire hose. Next, I pulled a plug and checked for spark, and I saw nothing. This was at night, so it should have been easy to see a spark. This morning I checked the fusible links and the fuse box. Everything was ok. I had 12V at the ignition fuse. Then I pulled the distributor cap, and the rotor and cap contacts were pretty nasty. I cleaned them up real nice so I can get it running, then I will replace them asap. With the ignition switch ON, I have 11V on the coil + terminal, and 3V on the coil - terminal. I have been searching USMB for clues, but I haven't figured it out yet. Without a manual or schematic, I am quickly running out of ideas. I desperately need some help and suggestions. Anyone?

If you must have stacks, don't put them through the body like that! Stacks = redneck organ pipes