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Hi, Try these folks too, they usually have lots of Subaru parts. Aldergrove Auto Wrecking Address : 27820 Swensson Avenue, Abbotsford, BC V4X 1H4 604-857-1818 or put out an apb to http://www.car-part.com/ You should find something here.

Thanks for the replies, still narrowing it down - no moonroof or AC on this one though - cleaned all drain holes that I could find - happens only when it rains - could be a seam as it has slowed to a trickle when I run the hose over the windshield - will silicone the bottom plastic strip - previous owner said he rebuilt the wiper so it may not have been put back together properly. thanks again

I rescued an 85 XT4 from the crusher and of course it comes with 'issues' - the main one at this point, in this climate, is that it has a major water leak into the interior of the car. It seems to come in on the front passenger side but also shows up on the driver side too. I pulled the carpet to dry and clean. Anyone ever experienced this with their car or have any ideas - blocked drain hole or ? The windshield seal seems tight. Thanks.

Here, but spendy. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/85-86-87-89-SUBARU-BRAT-XT-Alloy-Wheel-Center-Cap_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ43961QQihZ003QQitemZ130127902128QQrdZ1

"Oh, and the hill holder cable's disconnected, but I left the spring off. Could this be the problem?" Yes, it is a contributing factor - replace the spring - I had this problem with an '86 hb that kept locking up in awkward places (I-5 freeway for one, driving it home from Portland) and finally traced the problem to the missing spring.

Yes, it is a true tale. I picked some up for Ed (Rachner) from Saltair Recycling on Vancouver Island. Check with him on pricing - they weren't cheap IIRC.

Info here too. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/80s/diagrams/legacy-seat.jpg

Close by in Seattle. http://aaronsauto.com/ or On a national scale. http://www.car-part.com/

Look here too, don't know pricing though. http://www.autopartsbylou.com/index.php http://www.easylift.com/?gclid=CP7Z9Z6Lj4sCFSG5YAodpXWERQ

Replacement rocker panels and wheel arches can be found here. http://millsupply.com/

Try this thread. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=44974&highlight=pugs+%26amp%3B+tire+size

It's all about choices in an open market. If immediate need is an issue then both links are closer to home than Colorado. Shawn has an impeccable reputation as a builder so if quality is the determining factor then go with Shawn. It sounded like the poster wasn't sure he would hang on to it.

Another possibility here. http://www.ni-mo.com/index.html

Close by in Seattle if haste is an issue - JDM engine/tranny link. http://www.foreignenginesinc.com/door/

Gen 2 Brats only - 82 to 87, tail lights are model specific I believe.

Hector frequently contributed to the Yahoo groups Brat message board.

There are usually a handful on ebay if you are comfortable shopping there.

I'm in for this too. Let me know when you need the $.

"..... I'm not 100% on this (someone correct me if I'm wrong), but I don't beleive EA81 hatchbacks came in automatic.... at least not in 86." GD There were some in Canada - badged as a 'Chaser' - just saw an '88 for sale - unfortunately they were extremely prone to rust around the wheel wells and rockers - just about every one of them gets eaten alive up here.

Try here. More on the site too. http://www.carburetion.com/Weber/webernumber.asp?Kit_Nbr=99005.068

Have a look here. Lots of work already done. His reserve is around $2100, according to the last post in a thread under CL items. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Subaru-SUBARU-1981-SUBARU-BRAT_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6467QQihZ006QQitemZ160076929345QQrdZ1

See Ed's post here re engine & trans. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=69563

You could try these folks too - don't know about prices though. http://www.foreignenginesinc.com/door/

TC Motors 2520 Rock Bay Victoria 383-5944 Mainly high end European imports but one of their mechanics drives a Subaru and is knowledgeable about repairs. I have not dealt with them, just word of mouth.