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gizmo between exhaust and engine?
ShawnW replied to lukr's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
Its a heat riser that goes up to an "air suction valve." They have been removed by people before but they don't really hurt anything in my opinion. -
What Are We NE's Doing Next Summer/Fall?
ShawnW replied to the_bard's topic in Meet n' Greet. Your USMB Welcome Center
Carlisle post. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/usmb/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1814 -
*..Doing the disk brake convert..?*
ShawnW replied to bakerman1's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
ea81 turbo cars have drum brakes unless converted. -
*..Doing the disk brake convert..?*
ShawnW replied to bakerman1's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
Our "Knowledge base" is called the USRM. The button is found at the top of all the board screens. The article you need is here. http://usmb.net/repair/?CurrentDirectory=FOLDER_3f29dd8b79aff0.63264654/&FileType=Article&File=ARTICLE_3f3348e9b5fe98.01552686.art -
788081030. Pretty sure these are universal from HB/Brat/80-84 Wagon, etc.
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Useful search results http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/usmb/forum/search.php?s=&action=showresults&searchid=38376&sortby=lastpost&sortorder=descending Make sure you understand the 82 Brat trans is unique in that it uses the smaller clutch disc...McBrat points this out in his post in that search result. Rear driveshaft will have to be lengthened.
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need magnetic drain plug source
ShawnW replied to subiemech85's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
One on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2455903484 Not cheap! -
Has anyone used a tow bar on a Subaru??
ShawnW replied to clantieri's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
Oh if you have an auto trans in the toad, u can put stub axles in. Check out RV websites for some really cool towbars. Some have built in braking systems, etc. Mick found his towbar on ebay. -
Has anyone used a tow bar on a Subaru??
ShawnW replied to clantieri's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
I used Mick's towbar to get my 83 Wagon home from WA state to IA. Used a U-Haul thru the mtns, and my 90 Legacy on the flat land from Rapid City to NW Iowa. Later finished the voyage from there to Eastern Ia with a pickup. The towbar was excellent. I have also borrowed it on other occasions to get my Brat around and Mick and I have both had instances where we broke the front towhook off cars and couldnt use the towbar anymore. This is usually caused by turning too tight or a rusty front end. If you have a really roadworthy solid car and a manual trans in it, go for it. I don't see any reason not to do it and would do it again but be prepared for the worst (having to rent a dolly). Definately use some safety chains too. Turning was the only thing I didnt like, and you cant back up either (so they say...I did it a cpl times without problem). -
Found the Engine Problem with my 81 Subaru DL Wagon
ShawnW replied to Alexx's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
They rebuild Subaru Carbs, but they would want yours back for core. -
I dont remember the answer but I think this is explained in the How to keep your Subaru alive book.
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Found the Engine Problem with my 81 Subaru DL Wagon
ShawnW replied to Alexx's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
I would send your carb to RooBuilders. They are in Denver. http://www.ccrengines.com/roobuilders/ -
Thats got a Justy engine in it basically. They are shorter than an EA82 Wagon. They sold them all over the world apparently, just didnt get them here for some reason....my guess might be safety standards but I don't know for sure.
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Im looking for a real clear picture of both the rear liftgate sticker with outback on it with the tread surrounding it, and the door sticker where it says Outback Sport. This is for a project car and an original sticker wont do for this. If you have a digital camera and wouldnt mind helpin me out that would truly be appreciated.
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Conversion to a 5spd instead of the 4 makes it feel like its not stuck under itself so to say. Could do a carb rebuild or convert to a Weber Carb too. You can get some thru going to more of a dual exhaust setup but its not much in my opinion. Some guys on here are making some pretty amazing EA81 engine upgrades. Plug some of the keywords into search here for good results.
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Some Subarus have STOP LAMP, others I have seen have a brake light. If you dont have Stop lamp then check the bulbs in the brakelights. If they are all good its the indicator for the master cylinder complaining about fluid level or its sticking.
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Not quite so easy to just take things off a Turbo like it is a Carb model. How many miles on it? Did this start after doing something like a tuneup?
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Somebody get Jerry a digital camera! He puts together some of the most interesting setups. Jerry did u get the diff lock and everything to work? Shawn
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Saw the BRAT at the shop today.... *Pic added*
ShawnW replied to subarubrat's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
Read this post for the details: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/usmb/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=11214 -
XT6 Alt conversion...Different than USRM
ShawnW replied to Aldoat's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
Sticky thread done by me. Will update USRM article to reflect these notes. Thanks Aldoat. -
Need help diagnosing this new noise
ShawnW replied to goatman's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
Did the vehicle sit the 6 months while you were away? If so I would assume it is rust on the brake rotors and driving it some will clean it off naturally, or you can take steel wool or something and just sand some of it off. Would also be worth bleeding your brakes if you haven't replaced the fluid in them in a while. -
I have a running topic in their forum and they seem to be interested too. http://europa.unl.edu/~nsubaru/interactive/forums/index.php?act=ST&f=4&t=402
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Well that is an ea82T engine. Search right here with that engine ID and you might be surprised with the results.