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Got my freshly rebuilt ea81 all in and she is purring like a kitten. Now time to clean up some of that rats nest of vacuum lines...thoughts?

Doug, I saw that. But he only has the drivers side, I need both. Great deal tho, way cheaper than a shop doing it.

Whether the info I have not accurate it still comes to the same conclusion....faulty motor. That is what I am trying to get answered will it be faulty in a couple thousand miles? It seems like it will be fine.

The problem is I am running out of money. It seems I have had road block after road block, and many things I never anticipated on replacing I have had to do. I live in Arkansas where there are not to many subies, so getting parts is a ***************. Finding someone to even machine the crank was hassle, many shops damn near Hung up on me when they heard "subaru". I have heard for years the the heads are strength of the motor, if you put rebuilt heads on the used block the rings will blow. The heads basically overpower the bottom end. Just wondering if worked the other way around, doesn't seem logical but it was worth a ask. Thanks guys.

Got a ea81 I am rebuilding. Heads are cracked, can I put a good set of used heads on there without redoing valves and whatnot? I know new heads on a used block is a bad idea, never heard anything about the other way around. Thanks.

Hey, Unsure why, but the machine shop say my rods are not fixable. Got any rods laying around? All 4 for price and shipping to 72120? 87' std, ea81 Thanks, Wes

If you are not getting any spark and getting fuel, it is either the coil or the timing belt broke. Both easy fixes, pull the cap and see if the rotor is spinning while you crank, if it isn't then it's the belt, if it is spinning then replace the coil.

Thanks for all the great advise guys!

Rebuilding the motor, I figured might as well throw some new valves in there along with all the other parts (i.e. bearings, rings, pistons) Am I wasting my money? Just wire brush them and they are good to go?

It seems I have been getting a lot of parts wrong on this car. I got a 87 hatchback standard, ea81. Even the parts store has been giving me the wrong parts, such as the distributor cab for example, among others. I am sure the motor hasn't been pulled and changed out. Is this common?

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The one on the left is original exhaust. The one on the right is the one ordered, it is an exhaust as well. Just concerned about the slight height difference and notch difference.

I just bought these on Ebay...do I need to return them? They are new and said they would fit EA81, EA82, and EA82T...1980-1989. I have a EA81 1987 Standard. It is a little shorter and the notch is wider? Should I return it, or will it work just fine? Thoughts?

Great thanks guys!

There are so many to choose from... which one works best and/or easiest? Thanks.

I have a 1987 DL 4wd 4 speed single range manual hatchback with an ea81. It is my understanding I can swap for the 5 speed dual range...I see a few on ebay they look completely different which one is best? Which will easiest to convert? Thanks for the help. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/85-86-87-SUBARU-PASSENGER-MANUAL-TRANSMISSION-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem4cf404b59cQQitemZ330511463836QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/87-88-89-SUBARU-MANUAL-TRANSMISSION-4WD-DUAL-RANGE-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQfitsZMakeQ3aSubaruQQhashZitem256384f653QQitemZ160583448147QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

I appreciate it GD, gosh you really know your stuff. Ya, the 4 speed seems like junk...its got 202k and 4th is gone and 3rd grinds. What about the shifter can I just use the same one...its the pull up type. I need to rebuild the motor know of any good quality rebuild kits for the ea81 for a decent price? It seems no one in town carries one I have been looking online but it seems the kits are far and few between.

Interesting... I am feeling a little more confident now that a few people have said it is doable. I appreciate it.

Gosh that is ridiculous... what a hassle. HOw do you know about this to the exact spec's lol...you really know your stuff

My 4 speed 4wd is going out of my 87 hatchback ea81...I found a 5 spd dual range on ebay. Those 4 speeds are hard to come by it seems....Will it bolt up? What conversions will I have to do? Thanks in advance.

Thanks guys got the blinkers working...it was a short on pass side and blew fuse. Bad news though it decided to throw a rod yesterday....now I gotta pull it out and rebuild it. My poor car, I just bought it and the guy before me hardly changed the oil thanks wongleflute grrrrr.... I appreciate the help guys!

Beautiful!!! I love the color!! Can' wait to see it put together post lots of pics please. Great job on everything! Wes

Ya I will have to check the fuses. I know subies are known for electrical issues in the 80s....neither one of the blinkers are working outside or on the dash, however, when push the flashers button just the drivers side blinks on the drivers side on the dash and outside. Dont think it would be possible that all the bulbs on one side are all out. I am thinking a fuse or flasher unit. Never replaced flasher unit before, where is it at and does oreilly or autozone have one or is that a factory order item?

Hey guys, I just bought a 87 DL Hatchback 4WD with EA81. Its got 202K and has barley been driven in the 6-7 years. Funny thing...flashers are working (drivers side only) but neither blinker will work... is that a bad ground or what? Not sure where to start... any suggestions would help. Thanks. Wes

Holy ************....that sounds easy as hell. I thought I was gonna have to switch out the hubs ans mix and match and screw around. Thanks for the help!