rsb Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Hi all historic subaru enthusiasts, I have a 78 Brat with an ea71. I ran a compression test this past weekend, and it seems I have a bad valve on cylinder 4. I'm going to have to pull the engine to pull the head, as my frame rails are too close to the engine from a previous accident. I figure while I have the engine out, I might as well do the valve seals some of them leak, and replace the oilpan gasket which also leaks. That is my starting point and as projects go, who knows what else will be needed till I get into it. Im curious if I should get an engine stand, or just work on it on a work bench or hanging from a hoist? I found several places on line that have gasket sets and valve seals, but I havent been able to fnd any rings. Does anyone know if rings are still available for the ea71? Any advice on tracking down a servicible distributor? Thanks for the help, Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maudsland Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Work on your motor on the bench, no need for an engine stand, if you are worried about your engine moving or rocking, sit it in a wheel sump down. As for rings the ea71 is the same bore as the ea81 at 92mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubastreet Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Same bore, but I don't think they're the same thickness. You could change to EA81 pistons, but you'd lose a little compression. If you download a copy of how to keep your subaru alive, there's a simple plan for an engine stand made of wood which might be of use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb Posted October 15, 2007 Author Share Posted October 15, 2007 Thanks for the tips guys! I think I might have to track down a copy of this "how to keep your subaru alive" book. The thought of rebuilding an engine with the Chiltons manual I have is enough to give me nightmares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Thanks for the tips guys! I think I might have to track down a copy of this "how to keep your subaru alive" book. The thought of rebuilding an engine with the Chiltons manual I have is enough to give me nightmares. Factory manuals on eBay all the time. Plenty cheap. Never had the How To....book and most likely never will. :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75skunkaroo Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 deves 1877 s std around $67 -mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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