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Do a search on this problem; someone posted a solution recently which is relatively low cost (compared to a replacement engine). It involve drilling holes into the pulley as well as the gear behind and adding roll pins to secure the pulley before tightening down on the pulley bolt.

Certain people manage to get the parts they want; they either have an "in" with management or work there. I have a turbo unit that needs rebuilding for an EA82 if anyone wants it ($10 plus shipping). I was at PAP last Friday and did notice the large number of EA82s but according to the computer, only one Legacy (a blue '93 sedan in row S right next to the separator from the domestic cars). I'm still looking for an Impreza there; only seen two in the last 5 years.

If I remember correctly, you're coming from Tacoma. So head south to Olympia and here are the rest of the directions from the Historic Brooklyn Tavern website: Take I-5 South, take, Grand Mound, Rochester Exit (#88), turn right. Go to Oakville, turn left at the "Only Tavern", go approx. 2 miles (watch your speed through the Indian Reservation), go over the old bridge, immediately after the bridge, watch for a left hand road, and a small sign to Brooklyn, turn left, go approximately 3-5 miles, watch for "Y" in the road, and a sign pointing to the right that says "Brooklyn." If you miss this, you will end up in Centralia. Turn right, stay on the main road approximately 3 miles until it turns to gravel, drive approximately 7 miles until you hit pavement, drive another approximate 3 miles and watch to your right for the Historic Brooklyn Tavern. DON'T BLINK!!! I intend to leave home about 4:30 am and be passing through Olympia around 6 am. I will stop for Breakfast at the red restaurant at exit 88 and then continue on. I expect to arrive around 7:30. If you want to follow me in drop me a PM and give me your cell # and I'll give you mine and we can try to hook up somewhere between Tacoma and Exit 88.

Leaf through this instead to find information and directions: http://www.historicbrooklyntavern.com/

Finally the location has been nailed down, but it will be in Brooklyn, WA (not the ORV park as previously thought). Great venue for a rallycross. Details at http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1019775&page=1&pp=25

The parts catalog for Rockauto is awesome. I don't know about prices, but the ability to locate what you need is superb!

More photos from the rallycross weekend. These were from subiegal's website of the rallycross school. http://www.subiegal.com/gallerymain/subaruevents/rallyschool-6-06/subarurallyschool.htm

Posted already! This one will be at Portland International Raceway. http://www.oregonrally.com/Event_Detail.cfm?EventID=470

Sorry Craig, I was leafing through while you were posting yours. ---ed---

Here's the first link to photos from last weekend. http://www.pdxsports.com/photos/showindex.asp?folder=200606_RallyX Lots of pics of USMB members! A few I can pick out: My Impreza (first time out with this car): 195, 221, 249 Dr. RX: 194, 247 qman: 170, 171, 182, 235 GLCraigGt: 199, 225, 250 Show us your ride if you're in here!

I did have a blast also. The new Imp worked well for the most part. The rallycross school on Saturday gave me some much needed seat time in the new ride. Much easier to go fast that in my Brat. Car is basically stock EJ18 with stock supension except for a hefty 22mm rear swaybar and whiteline bushings. Zap was kind enough to lend me his Goodyear snowtires mounted on 14" wheels for the ride since I wanted to stay in the class I ran with the Brat. Great course from Paul Eklund; pretty much fast and wide open altho you had to think a bit to insure the best line. My first run was after the water truck wet down the course at 1:35 which I thought was respectable; as the course dried out, I posted a 1:25, 1:22 and 1:20. Fastest time in my class was a 1:18 I believe, so I'm not unhappy with the debut. Funny thing happened as I was about to start the 2nd run, the car wouldn't start! Thanks to a push start from qman and a couple of other competitors, I took the 2nd run. I made sure to leave the car running after that finished. When I wanted to start run 3, the engine was off! Another push start! Same thing happened on run 4. I finally discovered the cause when I started to load the car. The previous owner had installed the battery in the rear trunk but it didn't survive the rallycross rigors. Battery had torn loose from it's mountings and actually ripped the negative wire out of the terminal lugs fastened to the body of the car. The reason for the engine stopping even though I kept it running is the remains of an old burgler alarm system; sensing the battery had been disconnected, it cut the ignition after a set number of minutes of running! Qman and Dr. RX were helpful in diagnosing this one and we finally managed to find the black box and unplug it so I could manage the 3 hour drive home without too much trouble. It was great to see so many USMB folks at the event; I would have to guess as a group we had the largest percentage of attendees other than ORG club members.

Sounds like fun; I've been looking to get back there for a while; I'll try to make the weekend.

Try Spalding Auto Wrecking in Spokane; there's an 800# for them on the Board somewhere (try searching for it). They will ship you a new (not used) radiator for just under $100 plus shipping; UPS ground is one day.

Safe trip; we'll be waiting for you.

I was thinking of that; just didn't get around to it. Actually, my pics are milder than the reality. I saw the engine up close and personal.

A friend of my son, managed to trash his engine fording a stream. View the carnage at http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/photos/showgallery.php?cat=864. Sad demise of a 2003 Baja engine.

Thanks for posting this Craig. I was beginning to worry about this. Late publicity never helps.

GD: Wouldn't you need two lists for the EA81 for solid lifter and hydraulic lifter? I would think they'd start counting from 000001 again when the hydraulic engines came out.

Sorry about that; I have a problem correlating boardnames with people. Good luck getting the car titled.

Sorry, I didn't read deep enough into your posts. See my other reply. SOOBOUTLAW: The same certificate might work for you if you never transferred the title.

I take it back; you're in Washington state. Did you ever register it with your name? If not, check with the previous owner (if you know him) and ask him to come to DOL with you and get a certificate in lieu of title and have him sign that over to you. Since you're doing it right there, it will only cost you $10 for the certificate and then whatever you need to do to transfer the title.

It would help to know what state you live in since every state is a bit different in how that problem is handled.

There was a Justy in the newest row to be filled last Thursday. Other than that you're right on.

Depending where on the eastside, I could scoot over there on a weeknight. Looks good, but the mileage would lead me to think it should be a bit less unless it's really cherry. PM me with what you're looking for.

$200 seems to be the going price; bought a set last year without a stitch of curb rash for that price...not tires.