bratman18

Neither could I, and I haven't, ever since I swapped my first one into a 3AT Loyale!!

yeah the whole motor is right under the hood, so I'm gonna take it apart when I get the chance and clean it etc. Thanks again and I will post my results!

I bet the biggest factor there was the fact that it was a turbo, even though they aren't known for the huge power, it's still a big difference from the N/A motor.

You need the tranny and all the shift linkage and shifters and 4WD lever, all the interior trim that surrounds.....if you want it to look okay, and that's pretty much it. Obviously look for anything that might be needed in the general area. Good luck and you'll love the results!!!

+1, not a bad idea, It would be a good opportunity to really check the motor over, and you could still replace the tranny seals pretty easily by removing the axles from the tranny end.

any decent body parts, lights, trim, I save all the metric bolts as well...but that's just me, ummm, maybe some interior pieces, I would personally try to save good suspension pieces as well and maybe some whole crossmembers, axles, but again that's just me:)

Thanks guys! I will try cleaning and lubing first and if that doesn't work I'll try replacing it!

alright that's what I figured, I'm not after power out my EA81, I knbow better I was just curious. I have another motor kickin around and if there was any substantial difference then I was thinking about resealing it and dropping it in but thanks guys you answered my questions!

So you noticed a big difference?

I believe I recently heard on here that king springs is out of business.:-\

It's been like this for the entire time I've owned it so I don't think its the alt.

ok will do thanks!

So is this my only solution? Was yours weak before you changed it and a lot better after?

As far as I know the struts are the main thing that fails in the system, they start to leak. The air struts are very expensive the last I know. I believe most people will tell you that they just change them out for regular suspension.

That's it though, no difference in power between older ones and newer ones?

I would say find some stiffer springs. If you cut yours it will sit lower but it's still going to lean in the corners. I noticed that when I used adjustable struts that when I cranked them up I had a much stiffer ride in the front, but that wouldn't work for you because you want it lower:)

My wipers on my Brat are extremely weak and slow even on high. Is there anything I can do to fix this?

I always used an 8mm deep socket. But use a good quality one and be careful because you can break the socket fairly easily on those. Oops I guess I didn't read it right the first time!

yeah that might not be good?!?! Well you'll get it! I'm sure it's something simple, it usually is and these motors are pretty simple so I'm confident you guys will figure it out! and if you don't just dump another motor in...I know someone will hook you up with one!!

Are there certain years that the EA81 had more power than other years. I didn't know if the different lifters might effect the power etc. Thanks

+1

I'm not sure about others but I know around here WRX wagons hold their value more and are priced higher than sedans but I'm not sure about Leg wagons.

actually yeah both my cars spew coolant when they warm up if the cap is off.

It/s pretty much the same. but hauling the motor in a Brat is a lot easier....a lot less stuff to disconnect. But as far as removing the tranny its the same. All the same stuff to disconnect.

yes you have to remove the y-pipe and maybe the mid pipe I can't remember. The only thing that makes it harder is the fact that you're on your back under the car.