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Nothing like DIY I know but just want to suggest SJR lift kits. He’s a long time one of us and dedicated to his craft. You won’t find a legitimate complaint about Scott or his SJR products.

Thanks , I’ll give it some consideration.

Yeah that pic sucked. It’s made in Japan so it can’t be all that bad , right ? And how does such a device work anyways ? I felt something want to move like a valve lever but all remained dry. Almost no time to play today and I tried to cram in some work while exhausted and it getting dark etc. pardon the excuses. But I figured I’d abandon that sucker and come back stronger the next round.

And pardon my asking here instead of doing a little searching. I’m exhausted, thank you. It’s on a 2000 GT wagon. Have to zoom , was tired then too. The bad knee really was the factor but anyways , it’s that yellow device in place of the normal drain plug.

Thanks again! Car in bay. Most stuff removed. Maybe an hour and I’ll have that engine exposed. Later today I expect.

Any other issues like surging throttle ? One thing to watch for is the black plastic breaking down and sucking bits into the carby. Likely not your issue now but given it’s age I’d keep an eye on that and actually take the ASV apart and check the metal flapper too. Again , may not be related to your current issue. But my 86 gave similar issues at one time and later as described above found the plastic saucer disintegrating.

Welcome ! Sadly , many folks don’t use this great forum as much these days due to face boo I hit a few Subaru groups there and don’t waste any time if possible. Personally I use it but also can’t stand it at times. More family friendly here for sure. And much much much less moronic behavior issues. Best of luck with the Brumby. Still find it funny and yet somewhat annoying that your market continued to receive the MPV into the 90’s when ours ended in 87. Enjoy the board. Several of us have parts catalogs and service manuals and decades of user knowledge. Just may have to be patient with less traffic when seeking answers. Cheers !

Anybody know the size of that exhaust port fitting ?

Sweet ! Thanks very much.

Are the EGR cars of that generation only as of 2003 models ? To me it seems they had no EGR at the start of that generation but added it in 2003. Yes ? Can I take a non EGR engine and easily drill and tap the EGR in ? Or can I use the non EGR engine and also swap the computer and harness ? There’s a 124k 2000 or 2001 wagon that is needing a front clip but I’d rather not do all that work and just use that engine in my 2003.

Hang on , plenty of us folks have the actual factory service manuals. They can be had fairly cheap if you hunt around a little. Mine are boxed up but I am in the process of creating a library so they’ll be out sometime over the summer. And an 83 isn’t much different so the wiring will be the same. As long as they aren’t both Brats , then an 83 is different from an 81 for sure.

If I can easily do it I’ll post up some pics of the factory wiring diagram. Things have been awful funny with my attempting to get pics stored and posted lately.

Yeah at this point it’s take whatever if there and make the best of it. I’ll be breaking down a similar gen one Brat soon. Up here there simply won’t be any more coming through. The ones I recall seeing and passing on because the owners thought they had some stack of gold there we all POS back then. I can’t imagine how returned to earth they are now. Same story for a guy two towns over with his 1974’s. I wish I had pictures. I think one wagon was already up to it’s doors and sinking. Ahh the stories ...

Thanks , hopefully I’m correct more than I am with the newer cars. Might not have been me if it was the last 6 months or so. I pretty much have stayed away from selling on eBay and in general. When they started to go direct into your account I backed off until I start a separate account for ebay only. And Danny from NC has officially “cleaned me out” sort of with my 1970’s stock. I sure do still have some but pretty much going to consider much of it consumables for my future wagon. But I’m still kickin ‘ lol Once some things blow by I’ll be taking on another 78 4WD wagon.

Yes , Absolutely! And it’s now been passed along. Never got to run it. I thought about keeping it. Actually had I think three set ups maybe one was 1400 or 1800. The dream was to have my 73 Coupe with one like a GSR and the wagon with a dual range and twin carbs. Dream has subsided. On to new dreams. Hope you’re doing well. Any newer Subies ?

Gotten more quiet here. Welcome back !

Key is likely shot. Or like Larry mentioned. Ours did the same thing with the covers. Scrap the mechanic. Keep the car.

I’m sure you don’t need help but I can’t help myself spouting off what looks like future money or huge smile when you come to need that actual part. Paid $300 - worth it. I see: taillight(s) , bed trim , windshield - Theres you’re $300 right there. Enjoy !

Shelf stock !

Among many questions I have , are you sure you’d rather have the older carb years instead of getting the same body with SPFI ? I’ve bought back cars from these situations for like $150. Maybe let them total it but retain it , don’t let them take it. There’s a bottom line value they have to give you , I’m sure you’re aware. Back in the day it really worked out well for me. I wish you the best. From what I see you’d do yourself better to just upgrade and still enjoy that body style with a bit more reliability from the fuel injection. A dual range five speed 1988 or 89 would be my preference. Best of luck !

Yeah I have one or more of those hanging around. Came with a parts car. Always been a 1/4 crank in after hand seating firmly. I don’t get stupid with it but I go by what we were taught. I like the feel of a wrench on the filter over my hands so I’ll likely keep going that route.

Agreed Doc ! I did give a fair look around and believe what I saw was indeed the oil pan and not a transmission drain. It spouts towards the drivers side. Still haven’t gotten back under there. Playing along with weather and sleep catch up. But the filter issue. I figured I’ll be needing one of those cap style wrenches and my ratchet with an extension. Thanks Larry. Won’t be trashing my old oil filter wrenches though. 1600’s and 2.2’s as long as I can keep them going.

No cover. The oil filter is recessed up between sections of Y pipe and whatever I haven’t discovers yet. This is an N/A car. But where they stuck the filter is blocked by pipes. Maybe I caved in too quick. It was hot and my main job had been accomplished. But I threw my ground cover down and laid under there , worked my way as deep as I could without the car being raised. I can see the oil pan and it’s drain plug. That’s all weirdly placed as well to an old schooler but easy enough. Is what it is. It’s this filter that’s inaccessible from first approach.

And what do you folks do when changing the oil and filter? Putting off any more work for today. But hoping to do the oil tomorrow or soon after. Can’t see the stinkin filter but I can feel that it’s the short type which I have plenty of. So will I not be able to get my old school oil filter wrench up there? I don’t see any easy access. And of course the next question would be what are you using not only to remove but to tighten up the new one ? We can all extract a filter using many crude methods. I don’t need a lesson in that. Thanks.

So you know , this is what happens. And the part is around $34 or so. You’ll get the entire handle as you see the old one presented here with all its assembly.