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What to do with an old Subaru XT in good condition?
Downwash77 replied to RAD's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
I've replaced one pneumatic strut for the tune of $380 about 20 years ago, shortly after I had more trouble with the system and remedied the problem with installing coilovers the car rode better and I was quite happy with it BTW it was a xt turbo -
Hello, I'm not getting power to choke, my shop manual says there is a fuse for the choke. I'm not in the habit of trusting Haynes manuals. Anyone know if there is a fuse and where it may be. THanks in advance
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Ea81 FWD/4WD gearbox problem
Downwash77 replied to ukkiwi's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
Usually hub or axel will give you ample warning. My bet is front diff. -
( This vehicle equiped for optional ac)
Downwash77 replied to Downwash77's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
Luckily my dash is off. That's why I'm taking the opportunity to install the ac.thanks -
( This vehicle equiped for optional ac)
Downwash77 replied to Downwash77's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
Luckily my dash is off. That's why I'm taking the opportunity to install the ac.thanks -
Attempting to rebuild my first carburetor.
Downwash77 replied to R4GN4R's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
I agree buy a parts carb. -
Float values 32 36 webber
Downwash77 replied to Downwash77's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
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I'm putting my carburetor back together. The float values (distance between float and face of casting) are impossible am I looking at this wrong? Thanks in advance
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Viynal paint color for blue interior
Downwash77 replied to Downwash77's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
For anyone interested I found that the sem brand (shadow blue) is a impeccable match, for the factory blue interior color. -
Viynal paint color for blue interior
Downwash77 posted a topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
Anyone know what the best brand viynal paint and color match, for blue ea81 interior? Thanks -
Brat dashboard speakers
Downwash77 replied to Downwash77's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
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Can the speakers under the dashboard be replaced, do they make aftermarket speakers that size? thanks.
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An 1983 Brat that I want to love but just can't
Downwash77 replied to andrsn's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
The engine being tipped up could cause oil to leak through rings and cause a hydraulic pressure head gasket failure -
ea82 fwd clutch replacement
Downwash77 replied to jaytee5211's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
I never needed to pull the trans out to do a clutch just the engine. -
Compiling database for Gen2 Brat sales evaluations
Downwash77 replied to edrach's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
Bought two brats in the last month. One from ct $500 (collision damage) one from fla $750 (light project) -
Any 80-83 GL for sale?
Downwash77 replied to chiwawamom's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
Search (all of craigslist) most remaining early gl's are in Washington state. Also (a better bid) -
Any 80-83 GL for sale?
Downwash77 replied to chiwawamom's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
Try claz.org I've seen several there -
I needed to remove the chrome gutter trim in preparation for welding,naturally being 30 years old the plastic that holds it to the car broke into countless brittle pieces.I presume the trim is NLA. I suspect I'm not the only who has been through this,what to do?
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WTF BRAT startup this morning?
Downwash77 replied to zmarrott's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
A manual choke kit is the cheapest fix. If it is a choke problem -
WTF BRAT startup this morning?
Downwash77 replied to zmarrott's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
Hard cold starts are usually choke malfunctions. -
If the car feels (possesed) and needs a exorcism, the cvt axle needs to be replaced.I've been there a couple times