kellyray Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I should have done this a few weeks ago but heres the scoop. This Brat was given to me from my inlaws. It has been sitting for about 5 years. I knew nothing about them and have never had a Subaru before. I have learn tons from this site and would like to thank everyone on here. What I have done so far. Cleaned gas tank, Cleaned fuel lines, Rebuilt fuel fuel pump (4 times lol), Tore apart the Carb and cleaned it, didnt kit it but i probably will soon, replaced spark plugs and plug wires. I bought a choke cable today and will install it soon bc the electric choke doesnt work and thats about it. I have plans to paint it soon and HOPEFULLY get a 4 inch lift for it. Enjoy the pics please feel free to comment or give me ideas. I will keep everyone posted on progress!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Looks pretty good! You gonna paint it? The lowrider graphics are cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Nice Brat for a Project! ... an Old School Subie is a Good way to Start in the Subaru World Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suberstar88 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Nice project rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XT6 Magic Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Great project! The spare tire well really needs a coat of POR-15 before the water comes in through the dash:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellyray Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 Yeah its going to be one good project car! lol, I spent about 4 hours tonight trying to get her to run right. Rerouted some vac lines and messed with the carb some more and its running great! Thats really what I wanted to accomplish before i start fixing it up. Im going to paint it flat army green, its going to be a hunting rig. Here in Texas we are having major problems with wild hogs and it would be great for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Yeah its going to be one good project car! lol, I spent about 4 hours tonight trying to get her to run right. Rerouted some vac lines and messed with the carb some more and its running great! Thats really what I wanted to accomplish before i start fixing it up. Im going to paint it flat army green, its going to be a hunting rig. Here in Texas we are having major problems with wild hogs and it would be great for that. Yeah my step-dad comes to Texas every year and goes wild boar hunting! Really good meat!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellyray Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 I shot one that weighed 382lbs!! Should i post a photo or you think that would upset Zap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I shot one that weighed 382lbs!! Should i post a photo or you think that would upset Zap? I don't know if posting dead animals is allowed or not? I would maybe ask one of the mods or admins first. But I would like to see it! Thats a big one!! My dads a taxidermist so I get to see a lot of nice animals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellyray Posted January 23, 2009 Author Share Posted January 23, 2009 Im going to change the oil in my brat for the first time since i have had it. So how many quarts of oil does a EA81 hold? Also what oil would you gents suggest for a old motor with a lot of miles on it? 10w40? 20w40? Thanks Kelly O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Im going to change the oil in my brat for the first time since i have had it. So how many quarts of oil does a EA81 hold? Also what oil would you gents suggest for a old motor with a lot of miles on it? 10w40? 20w40? Thanks Kelly O. It holds 4.3 quarts I think. I usually put in four. Start it, then add the rest until it shows full on the dip stick. I would use 10w40. Thats what I use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellyray Posted January 23, 2009 Author Share Posted January 23, 2009 Thanks bratman18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Thanks bratman18. No prob!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyewdall Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I don't know if posting dead animals is allowed or not? I would maybe ask one of the mods or admins first. But I would like to see it! Thats a big one!! My dads a taxidermist so I get to see a lot of nice animals! IF, that 328lb boar was being hauled home in the back of the Brat... probably okay. Without a subaru in the picture... probably a bit off topic, eh? On the oil question... how cold does it get there? I would definitely use xxW40, xxW30 otherwise the older subies tend to burn a bit. I go with synthetic 5W50 in mine, but that's because I'm starting it at single digit temps alot. In a more benign climate, 10W40 is probably fine, or 10W40 synethic if you want to go that route. Z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellyray Posted January 23, 2009 Author Share Posted January 23, 2009 Ok ill just post pictures of hogs in the back of my brat when i get her going. lol Thanks for the tip. It doesnt get very cold where im at. I think todays high is 79!!! so ill probably go with the 10w. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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