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Did some research and find the part number for the subaru cooler. I then found the Subaru specific cooler instructions from Subaru I am attching them to this post. No fan is needed. I will try and go with a generic aftermarket one. Here is the Link attaching didn't seem to work. http://techinfo.subaru.com/downloads/D551SXA000139155.pdf?doc_id=139155 Mark 06 Tribeca 7 Passenger 69 Subaru 360 Sambar Van x2 78 Westfalia, EA-81 engine, EA-82 manifold, Weber, Auto 78 FJ40

I just installed a hitch to our Tribeca. I would like to install a transmission cooler to increase the towing capacity. Has anybody ever installed one and how diffiucult was it? Will a universal cooler fit? Where are the bosses on the transmission for the cooler lines? Does it need its own fan? Thanks, Mark 06 Tribeca 7 Passenger 69 Subaru 360 Sambar Van x2 78 Westfalia, EA-81 engine, EA-82 manifold, Weber, Auto 78 FJ40

Hello all, been a long time since I posted. I am finally getting around to the finishing details on my EA-81 (w/EA-82 intake) swap into my 78 Westfalia Campervan and I am using a Weber 32/36. My question is, what PSI fuel pump should I use (w/ a pressure regulator)? There are two types, 2-3.5 PSI and 4-7 PSI. What do you guys and gals use? Thanks! Mark

I brought the battery home, tried to charge it, no good. Went to advance bought a new one, problems have disappeared. Thanks for the suggestions. Mark

Hello all, Yes, I am the master of descriptive subjects. Here is what I am looking for; I am planning on putting an EA-81 engine with weber carb and EA-82 manifold into a 79 automatic VW Westfalia that I just picked up. The car the EA-81 came out of was a stick BRAT. I know that some cars have differences in the ignition timing and carb jettings between auto and stick models. Are the EA-81 engines any different between the auto and stick models. Any advice would be appreciated. Mark

Both Northern and Harbor freight sell a 12 ton bearing press for under $100. You just need a good air compressor to get the bolts out of your hub. Then take your hub, put it on the press, push the old bearings out, new bearings in, set the seals, reinstall. A not so good mechanic like me can do it in under 4 hrs, both sides. I did it last year. My press is great and has found other uses since then. Buy a press, don't get screwed, do it yourself! Mark

Hey all, My wife emailed today stating that the green 96 Outback got to Target just fine, but, after shopping, she went to drive back to work, the locks wouldn't stay locked and the there was as she described a "grrrr" noise from behind the glove box when she tried to lock it. I haven't gotten there, so I haven't had a chance to diagnose it. I am looking for suggestions.... should I attempt to jump it? Should I just pull the battery and take it home, charge it and install it tomorrow morning? If I can get it going, then I could take it to advance and have them test the alternator to determine if the alternator or battery is fried. Any Ideas? Thanks, Mark

I am wanting a lift kit for my newly purchased 96 Outback Wagon. I hope the price will be good!! Mark

Dear Pinny, My dad's family comes from East Aurora, Gowanda, Hamburg, North Tonawonda, etc.. My Granddad is the VA hospital at Batavia. I know your area well. I have driven my subarus up there; they do a great job on keeping the snow and ice off of the roads, but your are seeing the results of that. I bought a 97 OBW from Ebay, flew to Ct to get it. I had to replace the rear wheel bearings one one side, and both rear struts, did all work myself. 125k on the clock when I bought it. 1 year later and 20 k more miles and I am still pleased with the $3800 that I paid for it. Last month, I bought a 96 OBW from New Jersey, on ebay, drove up with the Titan and my trailer to get it. $1500. Needs a catalytic converter, has a few dings on the bumpers, nothing real bad. Both OBW's had rust underneath on the components but the bodies are in great shape. Silly stuff like the wagon handle and lift gate struts are the things that rust bad. The strut caps will rust also. My advice, bypass that rusty OBW. Too expensive. Keep your eyes out for another one. Piston slap noise on these are normal, the smell of antifreeze is a bad sign. Regrads, Mark

Look about halfway down this page. The fuel caps says "Subaru". http://www.dieselguard.com/

Does anybody know the SOA part number for this switch? Thanks, Mark

What size tires do you have on that outback in your link picture? Those are stock outback rims, right? Was there any trimming involved there? Thanks, Mark

Got a lift for an outback yet?

Update, just found out it is called the "park position switch" thanks to that link that nipster provided! Mark

I just bought this outback http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4576116736&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT On ebay. It is a great deal with only a few minor problems. It drives great too! One problem is that sometimes I have to put in park, take it out of park, put in park again to hear the ""click" of the little electric switch that lets me take the ignition key out. Half of the time the first time I put it on park, the key won't come out. Anyone replaced that switch before and where is it at? I believe it is under the AT gear lever cover. The outback is a 96 with AT and 2.5. It is a nice addition to my 97. Thanks for any and all help! Mark

Can anyone run a VIN for me? (for a subaru, of course) Thanks, Mark

Hello all, I disassambled one of the rear struts on my 97 outback and I have discovered that the top strut mount is rusted beyond comfortability. It is the part that the strut bolts comes through it, the top of the spring mounts in it, in turn, comes through the top strut mount in the passenger compartment. It is a 97 legacy outback wagon. I am sure that I will need both sides. Any help would be most appreciated. Thanks,

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1994-16-foot-airboat-air-boat-with-suburu-4-cyl_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ26434QQitemZ4574407384QQrdZ1 A subaru powered air boat! Mark

Turbos get hot and like to self destruct. There is so little "maintenance" needed on the EA-81 against what is needed on the EA-82. If you bust a timing belt, kiss your motor goodbye. Also, lots of extra wires and vacuum hoses used on EA-82. Just my personal opinions. My twin can take it or leave it.

There is a wrong way, and that means just unhooking the lines from the compressor, slowly. There is a good chance that it is empty anyways.

You want the aggravation of timing belts? Buy the turbo then give me the engine to put in my Westfalia. (subie turbos do not have a great record from this era) Actaully, buy the LJ-10 instead. Weener. Otherwise, hold out for a minty EA-81 daul range wagon. Put a weber on that.

If no one has come and gotten it, I will be up your way this weekend. This would be a perfect swap into my 78 transporter that currently is in process with a EA-81. Thanks, Mark

I am hoping that rear heat will warm the whole van. What do you think? There will be no need for factory VW heat as it was not that good in the first place. Do people figure out how to install heat to teh front? Would someone have to pull the wiring, switch and everything to make the 4-runner heater work? The vanagon heater is all self contained, it has the blower and heater core all in one and blows right out of a grill on the front of it. Is the 4-runner the same? Thanks for the help, Shawn, Mark

For my VW Westy/EA-81 transplant, I have bought a complete van with underdash A/C. i bought it for the A/C of course. My question is, has anyone ever done A/C work where they adapted the EA-81 AC compressor to another application? Or even cut and ran new hoses, or assembled an installed an AC system in a car that didnt have it originally? I also plan on retrofitting a back seat Vanagon heater to make it work with the EA-81 so I can actually have usable heat. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Mark

Has anybody here swapped their rear struts on a late 90's outback or legacy? What all is invloved? I have swapped struts on a 78 Hunda, so I somewhat know how to do the job. Anybody have any pointers and tips to make the job go easier? Thanks! Mark