XT6 Magic

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I ended up with a Dewalt 24 volt recip that I found in a pawn shop for $60.00. This thing is awesome! I scored a nice rust free pair of rockers with it. A spare battery or 2 and you could cut up a whole car with it. The only down side is the 24 volt batteries are harder to find than the 18 volt ones.

Congratulations! I would like to see pictures. What trans are you using, and which adapter? How is the clearance between the frame rails? I always thought an EJ22 and an XT6 5MT would be a nice combination for Brat.

I have an EA81T Brat. It's nice if you have one already, but not worth the trouble to convert in my opinion. For all the trouble you are going to go through just do a NA EJ22E conversion instead. You end up with more power, less work, and it will be easier to find parts for. -Jeff

Please post any updates. I have an XT6 5MT to do. Thanks, -Jeff

Since the cylinder pressure is up now because of the re-ring you may have to retard the timing slightly. If you are still using the SPFI you have to connect the green check connectors under the dash when you set the timing I think. Otherwise just try backing it off a little.

A CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX. CARFAX checked over 6 billion vehicle history events and found 13 record(s) for this 2004 SUBARU IMPREZA RS AWD (JF1GD67524H510340). Owner 1 Purchased: 2004 Type: Personal Where: Maryland Est. miles/year: --- Est. length owned: 6/29/04 - 6/1/06 (1 yr. 11 mo.) Date: Mileage: Source: Comments: 09/17/2003 10 Service Facility Vehicle serviced 06/29/2004 Dealer Inventory Maryland Vehicle sold 06/29/2004 180 Maryland Motor Vehicle Dept. Frederick, MD Title #34729043 Title or registration issued First owner reported Registered as personal vehicle Loan or lien reported 06/01/2006 18,230 Dealer Inventory Vehicle offered for sale Owner 2 Purchased: 2006 Type: Personal Where: Maryland Est. miles/year: --- Est. length owned: 6/20/06 - 1/20/08 (1 yr. 7 mo.) Date: Mileage: Source: Comments: 06/20/2006 18,235 Maryland Motor Vehicle Dept. Hagerstown, MD Title #37274950 Registration issued or renewed Title or registration issued New owner reported Loan or lien reported 07/10/2007 Maryland Motor Vehicle Dept. Hagerstown, MD Title #37274950 Registration issued or renewed Correction to record Loan or lien reported 01/20/2008 Virginia Motor Vehicle Dept. San Antonio, TX Vehicle purchase reported 05/07/2008 Maryland Motor Vehicle Dept. Hagerstown, MD Title #37274950 Registration issued or renewed Registration updated when owner moved the vehicle to a new location Owner 3 Purchased: 2009 Type: Personal Where: Maryland Est. miles/year: --- Est. length owned: 1/13/09 - 1/26/09 (13 days) Date: Mileage: Source: Comments: 01/13/2009 60,443 Maryland Motor Vehicle Dept. Nashville, TN Title #39989857 Registration issued or renewed Title or registration issued New owner reported 01/26/2009 Auto Auction Sold at auction in Eastern Region Listed as a fleet vehicle Dealers routinely buy and sell millions of used vehicles at auction each year. Owner 4 Purchased: 2009 Type: Personal Where: Virginia Est. miles/year: --- Est. length owned: 1/29/09 - present (2 months) Date: Mileage: Source: Comments: 01/29/2009 Virginia Motor Vehicle Dept. San Antonio, TX Title issued or updated New owner reported 02/18/2009 60,467 Lynnhaven Lincoln Mercury Virginia Beach, VA 757-340-0800 www.greenbrierlynnhaven.com ww.greenbrierlynnha ven.com Maintenance inspection completed Safety inspection performed 04/04/2009 Subaru of America No recalls open for repair

Battery powered tools are allowed here but not much else.

@subaru360 I must have the original HG's after all:rolleyes: On the passenger side I see one rusty inner layer with a single outer layer separating from each side. I wonder how they have managed to last over 200K? It looks like I'll be doing them, but so far it runs great. @Durania I'll put some pictures of it up as soon as we dry out a little bit.

DAS did it again. I just picked up the RS today. It shipped all the way across the country and it looks great! Although I have all of the service records it's hard to tell if the head gaskets were ever replaced. Is there an easy way to tell by looking?

Sooner or later I am going to need a cordless sawzall for cutting parts out of cars in the local P-A-P. Does anyone have anything specific to recommend? Prices, brands, and battery voltages are all over the map. What would be best value for the price with good battery life for sheetmetal/body panels, floor pans, ect? Thanks, -Jeff

Show me some pictures. Maybe I'll trade you my 83 turbo Brat with a 4 speed. Mine has about 100,000 miles less than yours does, but it has some rust. http://s428.photobucket.com/albums/qq6/XT6_Magic/83%20Brat%20Turbo/ -Jeff

Boy and I thought I had rust:eek:

Coolant leaks at the intake manifold gasket are common on these engines

Or just run a self tapping screw through it.

Sounds like DAS is it then. Thanks everyone. I'll post some pics when it gets here.

A complete re-seal including HG and a Trans rebuild have already been done. Yours is nice! -Jeff

I just bought this RS from Billy Clements (founder of USMB), http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220374755632#history Does anyone have a recommendation for shipping it to the Seattle area from Thomasville GA before I go with Dependable Auto Shippers? Thanks, -Jeff

Victor/Reinz look good also.

Nice score! Could you post a closeup of the radio please? Thanks, -Jeff

Sorry the Snap-On link didn't work. Here is a picture of it from the site (seems to be working now).

These are the ones I have and they work great. http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?item_ID=9693&group_ID=1149

You can always grind the diameter of the damaged section down closer to where it was and then either use a thread file of the correct pitch and do it by hand or use a re-threading die. You should be able to fix them without having to cut any material off. Working with some other techs over the years has improved my skills in damaged thread repair:grin: BTW I have been watching this thread from the beginning and it is looking great. Keep up the details and pics!

I don't mean to Hi-Jack this thread but does anyone know what Rear bumpers if any interchange with a Gen 2 Brat? Thanks, -Jeff None. Stock or custom is the only possiblity for that.

I just modified a battery "J" hook bolt with a grinder and it worked great.