fostina1 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 (edited) 1985 I think. Starts right up, 152,000 miles. I love it. Edited January 20, 2012 by fostina1 forgot pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Welcome. Nice to see a good looking east coast Brat. I like the paint job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fostina1 Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Nice. Pretty decent body. Looks like something used your back left tire as a bathroom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Congrats on the snag. It also looks to be a DL Brat since you do not have T-tops. I am a little over an hour from you in Crossville. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fostina1 Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 where can i find a dash cover? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fostina1 Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 Congrats on the snag. It also looks to be a DL Brat since you do not have T-tops. I am a little over an hour from you in Crossville. says gl on emblem on tailgate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 says gl on emblem on tailgate. Is it automatic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 does not fit the criteria for a GL, the badge is not for that BRAT, someone glued it on. Oh well, still a very nice BRAT all Brat's are awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 where can i find a dash cover?I've got a dash cover in tan; I might consider parting with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fostina1 Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 (edited) Its automatic. The original owners warranty book calls it a gl. And all the registrations call it a bgl. Here's the dash. Edited January 21, 2012 by fostina1 mispellings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Star Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 A '85 GL with Auto Tranny No T-Tops... Is it Turbo??? I think you have a pretty rare find there. Since most people opted for the Brat platforms with options, these base models are seldom found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fostina1 Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 (edited) 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" Edited January 21, 2012 by fostina1 googled a little Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Star Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 If the manifold looks like this: (says turbo) If it doesn't look like that ^^^ its probably not turbo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fostina1 Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 looks like second picture. no turbo on it anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fostina1 Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Definitely an 85 since it has the jump seats. You have a rare bird there man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Definitely an 85 since it has the jump seats. You have a rare bird there man. confirmed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fostina1 Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 so... the important question then is.... does his dash cover fit 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 so... the important question then is.... does his dash cover fit 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 so... the important question then is.... does his dash cover fit 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru_dude Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fostina1 Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 Do you think this axle advise for a loyale is good for my brat. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=118248 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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