BLUPRNT

Wiring is not an issue for me as long as a schematic is available but if not then its just time consuming as hell to unravel and chase the harness but have done it many times on many things. Rebuilding the current 71 would be nice and thanks for the link to parts to do so. However I have to go with gut based on alot of experience that the current knock is not just a bearing but more about 2 parts seperated and have now hammered the hell out of each other. If you seen and heard how this runs I think you would agree. I do plan to upgrade or modernize this thing as much as possible with the parts car while it is available. I still have the first Brat that many years ago I put alot of effort into with many great parts available to me. Long story, its a weekend road trip with truck and trailer to get and the back left side is trashed. I'm hoping to get to it this summer. Thank you folks for all the support and help and I will keep you posted. Wagon is coming in on a hook this weekend and I get started. One more thing. Restoration parts? You know those pesky little things that you need like body and glass seals, handles, and Etc, Etc. Any body know a good source. Ivan's thanks for taking the time but getting to you and across the border probably wouldn't work as well as I hoped.

Wow, thanks people I didn't expect to get so much info. I think I'm going to give this a shot. Ivan's how much $$$ do you want for a good EA71. I looked up Lumby, BC and you are about 1 day from me, round trip.

Thanks for your response. I could remove much of the emmissions if necessary and I didn't know about the alternator but can handle it. Any wiring can be a pain in the butt (been there many times on many things). Can you tell me, in 1980 they started to put the EA81 in Brats, did thay make changes to the car to accomodate this? Is there a difference between the EA81 of 1980 to the EA81 of 1984? The dual range 4wd in particulary comes to mind.

I have had this great condition Brat for about 6 years that has a tremendous engine knock. This is the second one I have owned and my first was the best car I owned and only paid 200 for it, hence leading up to purchase of the second one. My dilema is finding an engine. Its now time to get serious. I understand the difference of compatability (or lack of) between the EA71 and EA81 so I'm hoping you can help? Easiest no doubt would be to find an EA71 but my search keeps coming to a dead end. Cost, availability, Etc. However I now have the opportunity to aquire an 84 wagon with a low milage rebuilt engine EA81 and with this comes many extra parts like wheels, really good tires, and a 5spd Legacy transmission. It almost sounds to good to be true which has me sceptical about how feasable it would be to pull off this swap from Wagon to Brat and maybe add the DR 5spd. From what I can find the fit won't be much of an issue but it sounds like its going to be the misc. connections clutch, shifter, axles. driveline, and exhaust to make it work. I would really like to give this a shot and I have more than the skill and tools to do so but I'm not as young as I used to be and in the past odd swaps i've done on many things have taken a toll on my wallet, time, and body. Many scarred hands and a few medical bills to prove this. I am hoping some of you may be able to enlighten me as to what I may be in for and or prevent me from making a mistake that will only end this project half done. Please how much of the 84 wagon is interchangable with the 78 Brat? You don't really have to specific but an idea would be nice. If I do this I will have the wagon up for free grabs after i'm done pulling the engine. Its in really decent condition with an exceptional interior for an 84 anyway. I haven't completley ruled out finding an EA71 but just kinda looks hopeless. Thanks in advance for your help and time. Sincerly, Scared To Death (almost)