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Looks like it'll melt the cover being so well hung. LOL I saw the same shape as the originals on eBay ....anyone use those?

And as mentioned above opening the bleeder will make it a bit easier to turn those pistons in. But that also gets messy if you don't have a bleeder hose going into the catcher of your choice. Coffee can for me. Best bet is to totally drain that old brake fluid and have someone with you to pump the pedal when you bleed the brakes. Some folks have the self-bleeder which allows you to do it all by yourself but I'm still in old school mode here. I've actually done them myself without a second person using a 2x4 and the seat. Yup , and it worked. The foam of the seat will compress and when you open the bleeder you get enough travel to get air bubbles out. might take at least two or three repetitions but when you're all alone you get it done. Assume all fluids need replacing. If I can find it in my manuals there's a preferred starting point - as in the furthest brake - working up to the front left I think. 4 jack stands are a must. Clear bleered hose so you can see the last of the old stuff going out. I think that is 3/16 inside diameter , but double check that.

Outstanding !! What year did they start selling Subarus over there?

It does sometimes get frustrating. Best bet is to turn them all the way in until the rubber seal is flush to the top of the piston. If the seals are torn up be sure to replace them , not being lazy like me on my '92 ..... I'll get them in the springtime. But anyways , do all you can while you have it in your hands. Clean up hardware , or replace as you can. I don't think I have to tell you , but more for anyone working on these old cars.The right side always takes more abuse over time with rain on the side of the road ,etc. Lots to do here , will check back tomorrow. Cheers!

Good job !! Just curious what you paid and if they arrived ok. I once bought a set of heads from some "racing" company in FL and the guy sent them clanking together with no padding ,etc. and that just wizzed me off. Check with Danny W - drivesubies here on dannybreadman on eBay for factory headgaskets and valve rocker covers ,etc ..... Good luck !!

Wait , there is a cheapy item you can buy and it'd be worth it to have it over time. It's a little box shaped tool that fits in a 3/8" drive ratchet extention. It has a few different shapes protruding from each side of the cube and you'll find one shape fits in those slots just fine enough. You can score one at your local parts place. Here's on on eBay super cheap !!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Powerbuilt-Disc-Brake-Piston-Tool-648410-/291052998454?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item43c41c4f36&vxp=mtr And another !! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Disc-Brake-Piston-Tool-/111283498321?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item19e9036d51&vxp=mtr We're here to help. Really want to see you keep your ride and be proud of it rolling and stopping someday.

No sweat. I'm totally unaware of where this is and lots more details.' Basically saying what you are , Jon. That the shell is worth that to a fellow freak like myself who actually has parts to help it, etc. So where is it?

Is it a coupe or hard top? I can't remember right now but I think they are hard tops.

I'd be one of the very few people that would pay $500-600 for an FE in the condition you mention. I have a windshield and a good amount of interior pieces. What color interior? Depending on location it's going to cost me from a few hundred to $1k for transport. But an FE should make money back in gas savings , not that matters much when buying a vintage novelty car. But I would use it often unlike a lot of people.

No sweat , just that I personally don't have a whole lot of time lately. I'll help you out as will several of us who have already been down this road. This is the little slice of life I have for enjoyment , my little old 4WD wagon and the other vintage babies that have come and gone. I hope you get the same enjoyment out of yours. Subaru3 - todd is also a huge help but has been excessively busy/involved with a move up north , eventually. There's others who will help , you'll see. ...and the suckerking .... Currently working 7 days a week on the main gig and doing a second gig all 5 weekdays .... so , you can imagine who thin my time is. Family first , this stuff down the line. Cheers !!

Pine Barrens !!!!! Welcome. I'll typically post that my son and I are going to the Barrens to do some Subaru exercise , fishing , etc.... Without looking I'm guessing you're town is up north ...? Enjoy the board like we enjoy the Barrens. Cheers!

Jon , look for the R or L on the caliper. On my phone now and can't see with the shadow in the shot. Should be the end letter. CMJ - the lower bolt pulls out and the top one is the hinge. Those are 14mm heads. Try using a piece of wood or metal drift of some sort at the lower "ear" of the caliper. If the wheel moves you should be able to get it to swing out with a few good whacks.

Right , I consider my old Subaru a po' mans classic too. My only point was that you wouldn't be short changed if you spent some on the body as long as it doesn't go overboard. We here have already faced that fact that these will not be Barret-Jackson etc. auction cars.

And then you'd have about $7k into it and that'd be on par with the value.

If you can get the body solid enough the rest is fairly inexpensive to improve or manage.

Really sorry. When the seller did not reply to my questions I knew it was less than the cut off pictures were telling. Cut off shots tell you something right there. Good luck.

Yeah , and I had that thought AFTER I began surgery. My loss of time , my gain of pain. Double Story of my life .... My brother's legacy , or his daughters , soon to be ours. Probably going to flip it come fall. Also , this pan has a gasket! But of course the dealer shows it doesn't , so I'm using the old one which came out pretty good. Will goop it up some too.

Bridgeporter here ....don't be afraid. LOL Welcome! Cheers! Friend off Rt.67 , now has an older Legacy low miles ride. Haven't seen it yet. He also was a Forester guy until a low miles Honda came his way. He's got the luck lately for old folk cars.

Lovely ...... thanks

Sounds too good to be true , but I'll buy that !!

I'll dig out some manuals and let you know what I have that helps you. I have some Haynes too. Always used to keep one of those in my vehicle. But since I have doubles of certain factory manuals I now keep one of those inside. My Haynes are somewhere with the lot of maunals in storage. As the weather breaks I plan on blowing stuff out like crazy this year. I'm sure I have '77-79 covered. I'll throw in a Chiltons for free. Probably right around $20-25 grand total shipped for my package of the FSM for your year and a Haynes and Chiltons. If you score before I can hook you up , not a problem. there's plenty out there and occasionally you see them super dirt cheap,

Thanks. That's another good idea. First thing we thought of here was a huge wire tie. Looks shouldn't matter. They just need to plug in the OBD and have no codes at all. The original problem was the speed sensor. I'm hoping this isn't that sensor. Having to drop the pan for all the electrical connectors is a pain in itself while working at ground level. This ordeal just adds more "pleasure" to it all.

Yes , I know , thanks. The quest is to hold that sensor in place well enough to at least get thru emissions test. I will try the best I can and probably add a wedge of pine to be sure it doesn't back out and fail. Once past emmisions I could care less as long as it doesn't affect anything for driving. I still haven't researched what that particular sensor's function is. It's the rearmost lower. Neutral? Reverse?

Thanks Gary , I might try that or a small strap with two small screws tapped in. Mostly need to get through emissions and I'll be all set. We won't have this car for more than the two years emissions , I'm pretty sure. Looks like I'll be dropping that tranny way down now.Going to turn into one of those extreme headache jobs I can tell.

Geez , so many people calling me pSyChOtIc .... LOL , that's just a silly sub title thing the board allows. "moosens" is the name here and Paul in real life - whatever that is. Here's what I sent to "mikesbikes" Just a start to what I'd really wanted to ask. Any holes in the bed over the wheels?