cardineau Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Hi everyone, I now own three Subarus ... a 2004 forrester 2.5L ... a 2.2L 1999 Empreza outback sport ... and a new to me 1985 Brat GL with jump seats and a 1.8 EA81 carbureter engine. The two later models are not confusing to me at all. I know whats compatible with what. The Brat has me completely baffled. What cars and models and years are compatible with the parts of the Brat?? I need help in this regard big time! Help and an explanation would be greatly appreciated. Ken Moreau New Orleans cardineau ybk123@cox.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik litchy Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 are you saying your having problems with your brat? what kind of parts are you after Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardineau Posted May 2, 2005 Author Share Posted May 2, 2005 are you saying your having problems with your brat? what kind of parts are you after No ... I haven't even picked up the Brat yet. I've paid for it, but its still in Pennsylvania. I am retired and work on my older vehicles (Jeep CJ-7, 1980 Fiat Spyder) and now a Brat. I'm getting myself prepared to restore this Brat and want to be as Knowledgable as possible. I think that the Brat is in good shape, but from experience with these other two vehicles, I'll want it better. So ... any help in educating me as to the kind of vehicle parts which are compatible with the Brat would be welcomed. ken moreau PS I also make very fine wooden rowboats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuBrat84 Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 As far as I know any parts from 82-87 brats should be compatable.. as well as any parts from "EA81" subaru's. (GL's 81-85? I think) Good luck, and hope you enjoy your new brat!! (We sure enjoy ours! http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=35471 ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadyirishmen Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Like he said the majority of parts on all EA81 subarus are compatible with your brat, their a dime a dozen. Be careful though and dont be stuffing turbo parts in there. As far as I know any parts from 82-87 brats should be compatable.. as well as any parts from "EA81" subaru's. (GL's 81-85? I think) Good luck, and hope you enjoy your new brat!! (We sure enjoy ours! http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=35471 ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardineau Posted May 3, 2005 Author Share Posted May 3, 2005 As far as I know any parts from 82-87 brats should be compatable.. as well as any parts from "EA81" subaru's. (GL's 81-85? I think) Good luck, and hope you enjoy your new brat!! (We sure enjoy ours! http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=35471 ) Thanks for the help ... I look forward to my fist fishing trip in the Brat ... ken moreau Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardineau Posted May 3, 2005 Author Share Posted May 3, 2005 Like he said the majority of parts on all EA81 subarus are compatible with your brat, their a dime a dozen. Be careful though and dont be stuffing turbo parts in there. I'm slowly getting to know that there were so many different configuration at different years. Its overwhelming at first ... thanks ken moreau Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintersubaru Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 Where at in pennsylvania? Or as i like to call it pennsyltucky!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahag1978 Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 Cardineau, I just got an '86, so whatever info you can scare up, please share. I also have a Gen1 Brat that was a mechanical nightmare, I learned a lot... but this is a 'nother whole can o' worms, but it looks easier to figure out for some reason Luckily, this Brat is in great shape mechanically, runs sweet, the body needs to be restored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomRhere Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 As far as I know any parts from 82-87 brats should be compatable.. as well as any parts from "EA81" subaru's. (GL's 81-85? I think) Good luck, and hope you enjoy your new brat!! (We sure enjoy ours! http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=35471 ) Pretty much sums it up there. But the '82's are somewhat of an exception here. The antenna is on the opposite side, the GL's have single headlights along with the Center Passing Lamp, turnsignals are up by the headlights instead of in the bumper, bumpers are chromed instead of covered. Hatch doors will fit the BRATs, but you need to swap the window glass. Other than those items, parts is parts. Turbo models have 25 count axle splines, ( or is that just for the EA-82 models). '84 and later have vented rotors on the front. Most all of the drivetrain components will fit any other model, with noted exceptions and/or over-all vehicle length for the rear driveshaft. Gas tanks are different between 2WD and 4WD models. Love my BRATs!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85Sub4WD Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 as well as any parts from "EA81" subaru's. (GL's 81-85? I think) GL's from 1980-1984 to be precise - 1985 was OHC for everything but the brat and hatchback EA81's are completely interchangeable 80-87 with several differences: 80-82 use smaller valves 1980 through 1984 cars with a manual transmission have solid lifters (require a valve adjustment every 15k) 1984 automatic transmission and all later EA81 cars have hydraulic lifters, which never require adjustment there may be more .... I am not an EA81 guru, though I have worked on them a little - I am most familiar with EA82's Other than those items, parts is parts. Turbo models have 25 count axle splines, ( or is that just for the EA-82 models). just EA82 cars - and certain ones at that - only ones with a Manual transmission and turbo, or the four speed automatic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakebaby Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 Is that true of the front body parts as well? I may be looking for replacement grill, right head light frame, fender, and hood. Can I take them off gls from '82 to '87? I just want to be sure I'm understanding correctly. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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