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First one into the US was the 360. Oldest one I've seen in person would probably have to be a 75 or 76 4WD wagon.... Seen pictures of just about everything else...... including a Japanese '80 or '81 "1600 GFT-5" coupe..... weird. And a Subaru outboard boat motor (here in the states somewhere - it even ran!). GD

He doesn't know subaru's is all. The 86 model year did include a 1.6L model - the STD Hatchback. But it's not a Wagon, not turbo, not a GL-10, and not even close to looking the same. He was just repeating what was on his screen in the computer I suppose. Can't blame him really - I would probably do the same thing when confronted with a GM or Ford question. The 1.6L engine is the EA71. The EA81 is the Overhead Valve version of the 1.8, and yours is the Overhead Cam 1.8 with turbo. GD

Could be I think - but it's not usually done that way. The main problem is the 4 spd D/R is very (VERY) long and would hang up on everything. Would be messier than splitting them. It's only 2 bolts and 2 nuts to split them apart. You would have to disconnect all the linkage, and drop the cross member for the tranny - remove the radiator and disconnect everything from the engine.... you would lose all the tranny fluid out the back of the tranny as soon as the driveline pulled free too - messy. GD

Gearing really depends on what tranny you use. The 81 and 82 4 speeds have a lower 3rd and 4th gear - easier to drive on the freeway. That's what I'm running right now with 28" tires and it drives great. Or you can do the 5 speed like Qman has - basically the same effect - more gears is better. The 83 and up 4 speeds are gutless on the freeway since 3 and 4 are too high. GD

You have an EA82T ('T' designates "turbo"). All EA82's are 1.8's. Verry important that you remember the turbo part - the belts are different. "EA82" is just the name given to the engine by Subaru. It has no meaning beyond that as far as I know. As long as you specify an 86 GL-10 Turbo when buying parts, you'll get what you need. There's no such thing as a 1.6L on the EA82 cars, so that shouldn't be a problem. GD

Actually - sounds like either a bad axle, or ball joints or something. There's not really any way that putting the vehicle in 4WD can do what you are describing - the 4WD engages the rear wheels, not the front, so it would be rather difficult for it to pull just to one side like that. If you lost traction in the front, it might push you sideways much like a rear wheel drive car would. I don't know - just sounds odd to me. I would be checking front suspension parts myself - and listening for the signs of a bad axle. I could be wrong tho - it's happened before. GD

Sounds like maybe the clutch fork broke. This does happen sometimes. Certainly worth fixing if your into pulling the engine to get to it....... GD

The EA81 and EA82 starters are identical as far as I can tell - having had both of them apart, and having an EA82 one in my Brat right now.... I think someone said even the EJ starters are the same....... don't quote me on that one tho. GD

Skip - you rock! :lol: GD

Hatch is smaller inside. Also has the big camaro doors like the Brat - kind of a pain. I'm willing to live with it tho. The hatch is prefered for off-roading because of it's superior departure angle - having very little sheet metal behind the rear wheel. Also has a shorter wheelbase. The EA82 is a good engine - you should know that they blow timing belts like clockwork every 60k miles or so.... stay away from the older turbo's - they aren't as reliable. Tend to blow headgaskets more than the NA ones. They will all blow tho if you overheat them. The EA81 in the 84 and older doesn't have the timing belt, so no problem there. There was a turbo version of this as well - rare and hard to find parts for. EA81's can go well over 300k miles. My friend has a daily driver that's at 320k right now..... The EA82 is a good engine too - probably just as reliable with the exception of that timing belt issue.... not quite as easy to work on, but still fairly easy. $990 sounds a bit high for an 85 - it would have to be in very nice shape I would say. Talk to Qman - he probably knows of something for sale up there. GD

Sorry - I'll clean it out! I'll PM you too. GD

Really? I thought the 2WD's had the meet that 5 MPH test - and thus the stronger steel bumper and shock mountings.... huh - learn something every day. GD

Not so fast...... is the hatch 2WD or 4WD? 4WD will work, 2WD generally will not due to the larger bumper. GD

For $500 I'll pull the one from my wagon..... works absolutely perfect in all respects. I have a suspicion that it may have been replaced early in the cars life with a new one that doesn't have the defects of the original since the alternator in the car is also not original...... has ~150k miles on it. Lotsa luck to ya finding one of these that works perfect. Most have some small issue, or don't work at all. I'm only asking so much because I would have to put something else in my wagon, and that would be a pain. Not to mention these go for $300 or more anyway. But if you really want it for say a restoration project or something I'll do it because mine is just an off-roader and will get beat to hell if I leave it in there. AGAIN - this one is PERFECT. GD

If the valves are ticking - they are not properly inflated. Basically means that your valves won't open quite as far, and your engine will lose a bit of power, but should not cause any damage. Replaceing the oil pump, or even just resealing it can make this go away many times. If that doesn't do it, then it's a matter of removing and cleaning all the lifters..... not an easy job at all. GD

12 volts is also proper spec for automotive. It's actually a voltage *range* anyway. Devices are designed to operate from 12 to 14 volts or thereabouts. When the alternator isn't running, a well charged battery will usually generate anywhere from 12.5 to 13 volts. With the alt running it's up around 13.8 to 14.5 or so in my experience. GD

When I do this at the JY I put a big crowbar on the wheel studs, and then a breaker bar on the axle nut. I line them up so the crowbar and the breaker bar are only slightly offset from one another. Then I use a third bar or pipe to lever the other two bars apart. Usually works pretty good for me. Sometimes there's a lot of grunting and cussing involved, but no nut has beaten me yet. Sometimes I can rest the crowbar against the ground or the wheel well to hold it while I simply muscle the axle nut off. There are probably easier ways, but I'm big and pretty strong, so I usually get my way in arguments of this nature with just brute force. I have broken lots of ratchets, broken breaker bars, and bent many a pipe getting axle nuts off - some of them can be real buggers. GD

Rebuild kits are availible from NAPA ~$25. Beware of the hitachi tho - many people have trouble rebuilding these carbs - others say they aren't that bad. I'm guessing there must be a couple tricks of the trade - wish I knew em. You can get a Weber in need of a rebuild for about $50 or less on ebay - rebuilt and jet kit for another $50, and the adaptor is about $35 - $40 - so it's not as expensive as all that really. GD

It can be used one way or another - either with an EA82 flywheel or an XT6 flywheel. Qman has one in his Brat. GD

2WD rear subaru wheel bearings are really easy. At least on EA81 cars they are - I assume your XT is probably similar. No pressing involved. GD

You can use either flywheel - you just have to use the proper PP that goes with it. You need the clutch disc that has the right spline count for the tranny. It's prefereable to use the EA82 flywheel and PP because this allows use of the EA82T or even the XT6 PP which is stronger. GD

Change all your fuel filters if you haven't already. Change your plugs too if you suspect them - very cheap. If that doesn't do it - time for a Weber. GD

The EA81T is MPFI - can't use the Weber on it. With a Weber and no other mods, your not looking at much HP gain at all - under 10 if that..... MUCH more low end torque, but the high end doesn't change really. The EA81 stock is 73 HP - the EA81T is 95 but lacks the low end. Again - try out the search function as these topics have been covered in great detail many many times. GD

You should use the search function - it will answer ALL your questions. EA82T trannies have 25 splines - regular are 23. GD

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