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    This is from my 1984 parts manual. What does the module look like?
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    *Two* Hitachis... my god, why?
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    Dang, I have the book somewhere, I will look for it. It has all the part numbers for 1984
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    I did this, I re-assembled the hub and wheel, and pulled on the wheel while it was off the ground. The bearing feels tight with the 36mm nut tightened. Thank you, group! mkoch
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    A video where I ask the question: Is this ok? Slop at rear axle, drum removed The bearing can slide in and out with very little pressure.
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    Heya, I saw your old thread about windshield replacement on the 2nd generation, with gasket.   Do you know of any company which still does this?

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    Thank you, silverhelme
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    The engines on my 84 gl 4wd wagon, and my ‘85 Brat look pretty much the same. Are the exhaust systems the same?
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    Update! I swapped the starter with my ‘84 GL. Success! The engine now turns over with gusto. The old starter just did not have the power (torque?) to do the job. Is it common for a starter motor to go to 30% power? I thought they just failed outright.
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    we Problem solved, thank you for the advice! The problem was a hokey dash mounted aftermarket starter switch. The switch is a rotational one, which breaks contact when the knob is rotated beyond the start position. The problem is, the switch has a fussy approx. 5 degrees of contact in “start” position.
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    My 85 Brat started and ran a month ago, then it sat for a month. I tried to start it, the engine would maybe 1/2 turn over with each try. Things I did Replace battery with a proven strong one. Clean battery terminals, and cable clamps, clean engine ground connection, clean positive cable connection at starter. I can swap parts with my healthy 1984 GL! What should my next step be?
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    When my '84 GL wagon frame rusts into nothingness, I plan to what parts I can on the '85 Brat.
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    You're in Oregon, this should be easy! Maybe call these people. https://www.facebook.com/pg/johnsubaruautobody/about/ They seem to have a lot of old Subarus.
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    The Y piece, catastrophic converter is available from RockAuto, and the muffler, surprisingly, available on eBay. The piece between them, I guess called the “Resonator “ costs $180 from Autozone! Is this my only option?;
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    I just bought a 1985 Brat!! I am pretty sure the parts are the same as my ‘84 GL Wagon. I need to replace the windshield. It is the same as a GL, 1984, right? I am in St. louis, and the closest windshield I can find is in Chicago. Group mind, do you have any suggestions? mkoch
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    I am wondering if the 85 Brat uses the Generation 2 parts an 84 Gl wagon uses.
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    Make sure the stub the pre heater hose connects to is a true air heater. Many aftermarket y pipes just put a dummy pipe there.
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    1984 Subaru, I want to be able to tow this one. Should I connect the tow bar to the tie down points, (safe, secure) or, to the bumper (convenient, iffy) ?
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    There are three bolts, it looks like I will have to grind the holes to change the position of the bolts.
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    Can the rear alignment on a 2nd generation 4wd Subaru be adjusted by mere mortals?
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    Looking good! Yes, the rust problem around here are horrible. I bought a California car, and it rusted in 12 years here i St. Louis.
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    I was able to tap the axle spindle out of the bearing housing... that was pretty easy! ”How To Keep Your Subaru Alive” does not mention that as an option. A Youtube video shows tapping the housing back in to the spindle. Can I do this without harming the CV joint?
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    This was answered in the duplicate thread.
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