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05 outback 200K miles puddling oil. Yes I have had external HG leaks for quite some time but all of a sudden, there was a lot of oil leaking. Watched a number of videos on replacing the valve cover gasket and plug seals. Today I investigated how tight the quarters are for my fat hands and to my amazement, the lower front bolt on the drivers side was so loose I could turn more than one full turn by hand! Checked other bolts and they seem OK (alright, I didn't get to the lower rear bolt). Will check that another day. Fingers crossed that fixes the leak... for now.

spoke too soon still leaking. gasket is probably smushed and no longer sealing. hold onto my ankles, I'm going in!

So what are some of you guys doing for the oil pressure gauge in the Brat? Ej just had the idiot light. How are you guys plumbing that in?

Yes, the cam markings that are lines. I wanted to be specific about this as the arrow on the cam wheel is used to indicate which cylinder is at top dead centre. Some people use this arrow to line up their timing and wonder why the engine won’t run - then wonder why the arrow is there! Cheers Bennie

The 360 series here in the USA and I guess several markets. It failed here so they quickly supplied a boxer engined , slightly larger and totally awesome ff-1 series , given other names in various markets. Star as they were called. That lasted just a few years before the “Leone” series which was here in the USA around 1972. There are overlaps if each series into the others. 1972-77 Stage One is part one of the First Generation as we refer to them. 1977 Stage two through 1979 cars would be part two of the first gen. Brat is the same generation through 1981. Next model cars begin 1980 Next model Brat begins 1982 usa

In this case I don’t see an under hundred K interior in any of the pictures. Indicators I type about often would be the Caution decal on the drivers door among others. But I can see the first red Brat you have in the building is the sweetie. Maybe it is original mileage and just a bit more weathered. But no worries. There’s a good amount of used parts showing up lately. I just sold an uncracked dashboard. Others have posted (boasted) of theirs so you have a shot at one. Or there’s covers. Have fun and enjoy the process.

My EJ20G-swapped EA82 uses the coolant expansion tank from a USDM WRX. Works fine and isn't made of plastic

as long as the vehicle wasn't last registered in the late 80's when everything was only on paperwork and nothing to do with computers. you may have a chance to look at previous records of mileage during state inspections

Just a thought. Check with DMV. Don't know how it works where you live, but here in Pa. we always have to write the current mileage of the vehicle on the vehicle registration for the license plates. They might have a record of the VIN and reported mileage over the years.

Your first rodeo ?! Did I miss something ? You can find gasket sets and carb kits. Whichever pedal box you chose to install be sure to inspect it well and certainly read the stories about those wearing a crack in the side and causing clutch cable issues. Reinforce it before you install if at all possible. Lately I see a good amount of used parts. Not just mine. I see guys cleaning garages out etc. Some good offers out there. Heater box will be nasty and difficult to make great again , but not impossible. Maybe before splitting one open just select the cleanest of the three and work with that one as is. Tough to tell your heater core without seeing it. Those can still be found too. Same for the cock (spigot). Great project. Enjoy !