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"i have an 83 GL Hatchback EA81 that needs a new carburator, it currently has a holly, but its beat up pretty badly, what would be a WEBBER replacement for this EA71 wagon and would the same exact one work for the EA81? not sure about the bolt patterns and sizes between these two engines.." Other folks know more than I do on this matter but I'm thinking the ea71 and 81 Weber replacements are likely the same. 32/36 with a manual choke - I believe.

And this Board also has a face dook Group.

"the thing is ill mess with everything on a car except when it comes to anything further past the head gaskets (inside engine block) and the carburator itself, but perhaps the carburator should be something i should overcome my fear of..." Yeah , I was the exact same way and I think you'll find many of us are still or were at one point. The carb rebuild kits are not so hard to get thru. If you do it have a small "sink" to dip the carb body in and soak it in appropriate fluid. Have air to blast too. Canned air can work. There's lots of info posted just have to dig a little. Finding new jets would be great but with cautious cleaning they'll likely be fine. The kits usually don't include jets but do have the accelerator pump and an air mix valve. There's a good sized population of knuckleheads like us over on the dreaded face book. You'll get lots of help there too. Private groups - just join up and enjoy. Face dook groups - Classic Subaru Network and Old School Subaru Group , can't go wrong there for starters.

Once upon a time there was Mill Supply. Try researching them and keep an eye open on eBay etc. Not very long ago one guy was selling his old Mill Supply rocker panels etc because he never got to his project and you know the rest.

Pin holes have caused the leak(s). Take the cowl off , take the dashboard out , lift the carpet , and use a flashlight or whatever pointing it down into the cowl area and look from the inside. Dash comes out easy , don't be scared - you're trying to save your ride. Pine needles and leaves etc build up down under the cowl and sit there until they cause the rot. Many many owners have ignored this and that's why many many old Subarus are gone. Also , PRP made our group here two batches of windshield gaskets. They have some in stock and I even have one or two left. Spend the money and get that gasket and again , don't be scared because I've done it so you can too. Get that sucker sealed up firstly. Then you're off hunting wire connectivity. As for the carb , most people jump over to a Weber , but in many cases you don't need to. Sounds like your carb is not set up right - sorry , I know a shop "did it" 10 months ago. To me that's my basic approach. Seal the body , check your wiring very thoroughly , and then go thru the carb one step at a time. Choke adjusted , idle , mix , and of course your timing too. It's a 79 so no points ignition that's a plus. Good luck. I have some factory service manuals if you're interested.

Keep following ! Lol Little of this , little of that ....

Didn't the farmers daughter want it ? No real performance upgrades. You can do some things but it'll still be an old Subaru. Not too rare , but you may notice there aren't a lot of '78/9 anythings on the road. Need anything for it ? I have lots of parts. Check out crappy face book - there are a couple or so groups dedicated to old Subarus. "Classic Subaru Network" and Old School Subaru Group are two you'll want to check out. Here is great too for sure. Good luck with it.

Did this just really happen ? Lol

Sorry , but there isn't anyone I know of who re-manufactures rubber. But good news ! You can either get one from me or just go through the supplier who made them for our group here. PRP - look for an archived post. The subject comes up a few times a year. Part number should be WCR-288 but double check that. The last batch they had made was around 2009 or 2012 , much better than 40 year old stuff. Check with them first and if they are out let me know. Precision Replacement Parts

See , the tide has turned with Gates. Sellout mother %#£*¥]+!!!!

You can always PM me here. Also email me at moosens at yahoo. I don't do face dook messaging. And I'm not big on "friending" , don't get offended - I just don't need the extra notifications , and we are all friends anyways. Cheers ! Paul

Although I can't stand face dook I'm a member there as well as many of us here are. Joining a private group isn't so bad. And it's there that you'll find me unloading lots of 70's NOS and great used parts. Classic Subaru Group 4x140 Ultimate Subaru Old School Subaru Group Those three I'm involved with. Most of my sales are happening on the Classic Group 4x140 site

Don't buy cheap crap. Gates belts kits were good , but I hear people saying they've gone to including lesser quality bearings , so do check. Bearings should be NTN or another well made brand. Take some time and read archived posts. It's the best policy to replace all seals and other items like the water pump. You can typically reseal the oil pump and you're good. Also the small elbow shaped hose coming off the water pump - bypass hose - spend the $8 and get that along with good hose clamps. Thermostat and gasket there too.

Maybe I'm wrong but from here that wheel looks like 2nd Gen with the curved spokes. Just about the same. Good luck with your sale.

Weekend dive into storage approaching. Not sure how much energy I'll have after working but yet another SHOUT OUT to any fellow northeast folks. If you haven't seen , I've been starting to list lots of parts and there's lots more to come out. New Old Stock , great used , manuals , etc. Joined dreaded face dook and am a member there in closed groups such as this Board's , the 4 x 140 group , and a couple others. Also threw some items on dreaded e bay. Helpers are certain to score well and have a great time. Shooting for a solid Saturday starting early - 6:30am With company and a reason to persist , I will hammer out a long day. But I don't want to be there come sundown. Sunday I'm hoping I'm back there early as well. But Sunday will not be a long day. If you can't make it by noon or so don't bother. Ok let's see who this shakes out. Lol NO expectations here. And if you're wondering , yes I do appreciate good IPA.

Not really. Do the whole deal - belt , pulleys , water pump with new bypass hose (small elbow) , thermostat , and reseal your oil pump and do cam seals.

Oh , sorry I didn't read too well. Cut floor out etc , So show what's left to do. East coast , going to be rust , but an 81 with dual range is a rarity here now. And could be lots of fun.

How do people get ahold of you? Email ? I'm sure if folks had a picture or more that would help. If you have a low rust Gen I Brat in the east it'd be sold , so post pics or supply them somehow. The parts alone sound like a deal.

1990-1994

Man , just be careful. The "common problem" associated with not being able to fill the tank is the filler tube. But if he insists and you insist then please go ahead as planned. But don't end up like Wile E. Coyote. Good luck

Before you do any of that verify the previous owner didn't wrongfully diagnose this. Just do yourself one favor before going wild. Check the fuel filler neck itself. Causes the same issue. I've got a new one for early Legacys. Good luck. Post back.

All the FPM's out there and nobody has replied yet. Maybe some are archived here ?

They also corrode and wizz all over the passenger side floor if in rust zones etc. They are still out there occasionally. I might have one left. Depends on where you are and how you feel , but to me here in rustlandia i would replace it. West coast maybe not. The dash thing is easier than most people think. Plenty of references here.

Pretty sure I have an entire kit. Might have those gaskets seperate somewhere too. Will check tomorrow morning. I'm sure I have a Bosch rebuild kit new unopened.

MotoAmerica (AMA Pro Racing) motorcycle road racing this weekend at NJMP in Millville NJ. Short notice , I'll be there. 1992 Legacy wagon charchol grey with a Sears cargo box on top. Park in the infield , you'll see me. Stop by around lunch. I'll be cooking. Cheers! Saturday for me , I couldn't swing the whole weekend this year.