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Back seats were just held down with a single lag nut each. I'm going to have to fix that. Old radio picks up all the radio stations, compared to my 02 ranger that only picks up one. Exaust/ leak, and the brush guardit came with is going to need some modifications to fit. Just spent about 3 hours cleaning it out.

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I've got a dash cover in tan; I might consider parting with it.

GL dash is different than a DL.

So many question no much answer.

 

A dash cover for a Gl is not same as a DL.

 

GL has options.

 

Dl is optionless, and the cluster is DIFF.\

 

so far pics show a DL Brat. now who has a used GL dash pad i could use that.,? and tankx

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how would i tell if its turbo. its an ea81 and 1985 and according to the wiki the turbo stopped in 84.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subaru_EA_engine

 

"EA-81T

 

The EA-81T is not an official engine designation from Subaru. The "T" is used informally to refer to the turbocharged version of EA-81 engines that are equipped with a turbocharger and multi port fuel injection.

Additional specifications Compression Ratio: 7.7:1

Supercharging Pressure: 7 psi

Valvetrain: OHV Pushrod

Horsepower: 95 bhp (71 kW; 96 PS) at 4,200 rpm (US)

Torque: 123 lb·ft (167 N·m) at 2,800 rpm (US)

Found on 1983-1984 Subaru Leone

1983-1984 Subaru BRAT"

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googled a little
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I thought 84 was the only year it got gl trim with auto and no t-tops. Do you have a gold sticker on the valve covers?

 

 

Its got a sticker that says don't adjust valve clearance, that looks like it might have been gold originally.

 

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so... the important question then is.... does his dash cover fit :brow:

 

the inner boot on both front axles is ripped all around, do i have to replace the whole axle. where would be a good place to look if i do?

 

dash is a gl dash for cover> jc whitney or rock ato about 22 dollars , got mine on a sale for 19,99 shipped

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so... the important question then is.... does his dash cover fit :brow:

 

the inner boot on both front axles is ripped all around, do i have to replace the whole axle. where would be a good place to look if i do?

 

I have always done the whole axle since it probably has slung all the grease out and the bearings have crap in them now. 36mm socket will be needed.

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Welcome to the Subaru world. Too bad it's an auto, you'd much more enjoy a manual trans with the hi-lo 4wd. T-tops would be awesome too. Can't beat a camo Brat though, no matter the options it lacks. That would be the perfect hunting vehicle. It can fit into some tight places.

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