justajester

Hey guys, I'm having so many issues with clutch cables. They only seem to last 3-4 months on average but I usually buy closeout cables for 8 bucks on rockauto so it isn't that big of a deal. Well, I've gotten the wrong clutch cables more than a few times from rockauto and the one that I know for sure works isn't being carried anymore. I'm not sure if my subie is just a odd compared to others or if the rockauto catalog is just incorrect. But it is an 82 brat, go, 4wd. The cables I've gotten are frequently too long or too short. The one that works doesn't have the correct connectors really but it still works pretty Damn good. So the ones I've tried is the Pioneer CA891, correct connectors but at 36.25" long, it has to make some tight bends in the brat and it makes the pedal really stiff and hard to work. So basically, it's too long. American remanfacturers cable #2118010 has the wrong connector on the pedal side but with a bolt and a nut u can make it work and at about 32" it's just the right length and makes the pedal feel amazingly smooth and nice. But, that cable is discontinued. Lastly American remanufacturers 2118001 cable , right connectors, way too short. Don't remember the exact length but around 3" short. Must've been around 28" long. Can anyone cross reference these numbers or tell me the correct cable to order?

I assume I'm not missing anything but is there a way to actually lock the tailgate on the brat? 1982 model in specific. Just wanting extra security with my topper. Not that it's a hard car to break into but ...ya know...make them work a little to get in at least.

Well I ordered a 5/18" adapter on eBay and a universal Napa air cleaner that fits the adapter apparently. It'll be here in 4-5 days, I will update with pics if all goes well. I m dieing to get a paper filter I hate k and n and all the foam filters...bad filter job and oiling is messy...cross you fingers for me boys.

Oh or I saw an adapter to make it 5 1/8" round air cleaner. Can I get paper for that?

Hey guys, my Weber came with the rectangular air filter that is pretty much standard. Is there a paper replacement for them like an acdelco? What is the proper method and cleaner/oil to use on these things?

Well, tightened my axle nut as tight as it would go, squeak gone..thanks Tom! Wouldn't have thought of that.

Well, I replaced the wheel bearings, noise cleared up completely for a bit. Now I'm back with a squeaky wheel on the same side. But,, the squeak seems to subside when I hit the brakes or whenever the car is accelerating or under power. But as soon as I left off the gas or push the clutch in here here a repetitive squeaking over and over. I replaced the bearings with timken bearings by the way.

Replaced the passenger side, sounded the same before and after. The wheel has some play, doesn't feel like a lot...but then again , I'm not sure what a lot iis.

Well boys and girls, my 82 brat has quite some noise coming from the front end. I've tried watching some YouTube videos to find a similar sound but just can't find one. At any speed on a straight away, it Mike's a slight repetitive squeaking noise that increase with speed. While turning right especially hard rights it makes a very loud creaking/grinding noise like something is rubbing on the wheel. A very metallic sound. You can also feel the car kind of shake and shimmy...it reminds me of trying to turn with a vehicle in 4wd on pavement. Lastly while braking there is a really bad grinding and popping noise. My initial thoughts have been axle or wheel bearings. I replaced the axle and that didn't do much. I'm planning on replacing the bearings tomorrow. I did notice while replacing the axle, it was very difficult to get the shaft through the bearings. I had to use a slide hammer. Someone commented that a dropped bearing would make it hard to get the shaft through. Anyways, any thoughts?

Hey guys,sorry I didn't get back to you. I was driving out to Texas. So the short answer is I fixed it and so far it has held perfect without any leakage. I took my thread insert(ez-lok, sort of like a time sert) and I coated the threads with rtv high temp copper silicone which is supposed to resist oil and high heat(I also used the rtv to make gaskets for my exhaust headers and it has worked fine too). Then I installed the insert then took my bolt and coated the threads of that and installed it. I have to say those ezlok inserts are awesome. No special tools to install it and I was able to really torque the bolts down. I feel like its a really solid fix but I think I'm going to order studs and install those in the ex loks when I pull the exhaust bolts for a semi indestructible permanant thread fix. Anyone looking to for a fix for the aluminum threads should check the ezloks out. Way cheaper and more solid then helicoil and no special tools. And the ez loks are 16mm threads outside and 10mm inside. Solid hardened steel, precoated with red loctite. Just an fyi. Thanks for all your responses, if at some point soon the fix fails I will update, but, 1200 miles and its solid so it seems to be a good solution.

Yes, it is into an oil gallery...the hole required for my thread insert was pretty big, 16mm, so I can actually stick my finger in it and feel the spring on the rocker. This is an ea81 on a brat by the way. About an ounce if oil came out when I drilled the hole.

Well if put the bolt in with some high temp silicone rtv would it seal and work for a while or is there a major risk of damage with the hole in it? I've never had this happen so I'm not really sure how having a hole in the head affects the engine. It seems to me if its plugged up with the bolt it shouldn't matter that much...but I'm not sure

Well...my exhaust threads were stripped and after taking it apart I realized it was already helicopter coiled and that's what stripped. So I decided to put a time sert type thread insert in but, it was kind of a long insert. So when I went to drill the larger hole, I accidently went all the way through into the head. Obviously this is bad but, how bad? I assume if u put in a newbolt and maybe some silicone around it, it should seal and keep oil from coming out...will this fix it or have I caused a much larger problem then I'm thinking?

Oh yeah...also is there locks on most toppers? Has anyone come up with a way to lock the tailgate? Ive never seen a brat topper in person so im just curious before i drive to pick it up tomorrow

Hey yall, i found a smokin deal on a topper and jump seats for my 82 brat but they are from a 78 brat. Will they fit the same or did they change anything?