rsb Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 The EA71 in my 78 Brat is just about at the end of its life. I was wondering if it is still possible to get enough parts to rebuild an EA71, and also what other subaru engines can be stuffed in there, with limited modification. Any help would be greatly appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry DeMoss Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 If you would like a little more power,a pretty popular swap is to put a ea81 in its place.Pretty much a direct drop in.But yes you can still get parts for the ea71 if you would rather stick with that engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerFahrer Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Why do you say it's near the end of its life? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiemech85 Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 keep the ea71 or find a ea71t, may want to convert to electronic distributor, and xt6 alt and a weber while you're at it the 4 extra hp you get from going to the ea81 is not worthwile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb Posted May 24, 2006 Author Share Posted May 24, 2006 The main reason I need to do something about my EA71 is that it leaks about a 1/4 of a quart of oil a day and leaves a trail behind it. Also it has started runing worse than usual... No pep till just about redline, stalling, missing... and it has a wicked backfire wich has gotten worse since it started leaking oil. So at the very least, I have to pull the engine and replace whatever gaskets are blown and I suspect I will find some other fun chores when I get that far in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry DeMoss Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 It would be my guess that your rear main seal is leaking causing the oil loss.That would also cause you to loose power because of that.I think it may just need to be resealed along with the oil pump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerFahrer Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 Well, being rated at 65hp, the EA71 wasn't meant to be a powerhouse to begin with But yeah, I think you just need a resealing job and general tune-up. I don't think the engine is done for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb Posted June 6, 2006 Author Share Posted June 6, 2006 Thought I would give you guys the update... I checked under the car and it was leaking out of the oil preassure sensor only. I pulled the skid plate off to make sure, and yup thats it. I went to pick up a replacement yesterday and they had to order it. It came in today, but on the way to pick up the part the one thats on there gave up on me so I had to do the old dump a quart of oil in at the stop light trick. Im going to go put the new sensor in.... I sure hope the car starts:-\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb Posted June 6, 2006 Author Share Posted June 6, 2006 I got the new sensor installed, added 2.25 quarts of oil and it started right up... and no more oil leaks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiemech85 Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 now go stick a weber carb with manual choke and ford air box on it easy rebuild! and if you want to be really nice to it, stick on a frantz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry DeMoss Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 and if you want to be really nice to it, stick on a frantz What the heck is a frantz? Maybe I am dumb and just don't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HATCHY Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 ford airbox??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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