TheSubaruJunkie

Kostamojen runs 15's on his Gen1 with 195/50's i believe. And RenessainceMan runs 15's on his Gen1 Brat but i dont know his tire size. Kostamojen has had no problems but im sure he'll show up to let you know -Brian

Dont worry about it Wont take much time to look over that yard saturday morning and if need be im sure Carson City has enough EA82's to pick from. Unless things are starting to change there... i havent been to that yard in over a year. -Brian

Thanks Russ... I'd love to take a trip down there but I think Reno is closer. I got alittle extra $$$ from the parentals today so the reno trip is ON!! Hopefully Jeremy can find what I need. -Brian

Lets see if I can remember.... Zap Qman Mike W GeofferyR RenessainceMan Austin Syphon SubaruTex Kostamojen Will Smith SubieMan Jibs NV Zeno Adam NDJ Soobme Turbone Noah88DL Bratwerst Subaru Styles uhh.... Im sure there are more. I didnt count everyone I shook hands with at the WCSS's since 1/2 of them I cant remember *edit* Oh yeah, i cant forget: ShawnW McBrat Garner Snownan NorthGuy MudRat79 Hondasucks Rooinator Dr. RX and I know there are even more. -Brian

awesome Jeremy... text just sent. Thanks -Brian

Hrmmmm.... I'll need to re-check the sheet that came with the gasket set to verify wether your right or not. I sure hope those gaskets are in the kit. -Brian

Bill we'll see. Things are starting to look different now that I stocked my fridge with food. I may be forced to pull a block locally to save on fuel costs, i'd much rather get one from reno tho. Anyone know how many EA82's are in the Sparks Yard? I'd hate to drive all the way up there to find a worse selection than Sacramento's PnP. -Brian

3 Letters.... A W D (or a number and 2 letters, 4WD). Its what 1st attracted me to the Subaru, and its all the other great features that keeps me hooked. Headlights that turn off with the ignition. Boxer engine with low center of gravity. Adjustable Suspension. The ever popular 3rd eye passing lamp. There are more... but I'd be here all night -Brian

Find a harbor frieght. This will be your best friend. I picked up a complete car care set there once that had a Timing Gun, Dwell Meter, Compression tester and a switch you could use to bypass the ignition... in order to crank the engine w/out being inside the car. I think i paid $55 for it after tax, but i still use the timing gun to this day (3yrs later). Ive upgraded everything else since then. -Brian

Yeah I knew you would be. I remember you worked like 12hrs last saturday. The way my bank account looks, im not sure if I'll be able to go as well. Might have to hit up the local Bank Mom and see if I can get a loan. -Brian

Thanks for the offer Jerry, but It wont be necessary. I'll be able to get my own And Jibs... i dont remember you Brat leaking more oil than any of the other subes at the show -Brian

naw im already set on installing the HG's dry. I feel SOA would have provided a sealant if they wanted me to use one. Just the other gaskets that like to develop leaks after 10-20k that Im worried about. -Brian

Good idea. I work as a construction equipment mechanic so it shouldnt be hard to locate a tube of the stuff. -Brian

Naw, i wouldnt put sealant on the exhaust gaskets. I saw the crap that was on the old cam housings, thats what made me ask. That didnt look like your typical gasket sealer. Im gonna have to look into this permatex stuff. -Brian

Let me guess.... $60 for a tube? Must I use SOA gasket sealer? and if i do is it for the head gaskets too or what? -Brian

Maybe a Peugeot dealer can still find the lugs. I guess I could goto the yard and pull all the lugs off the pugs there, i think there are like 2 or 3 sets. -Brian

I gotta couch for you to crash on. I doubt my garage will be empty by the time you do your road trip but if worse comes to worse I can make space for you. Thats if you plan on passing through Sacramento. -Brian

I'll be reassembling my EA82T using a SOA Engine Gasket Kit. Has every single gasket i should need, from the oil pump to the rear main seal and everything in between. Im not sure if I should use a sealant on the head gaskets or not. I already plan on using a sealer for the intake gaskets, oil pan and some other various gaskets that like to leak (oil pump, valve covers etc). Can anyone recommend a sealant to use? Should I use a different type for different parts? Thanks all, -Brian

Come up and get em Russ!! I have no problem with you using them just dont get me pulled over or arrested I thiink i'll just remove the bolts at the connecting rod and crank, then remove the crank and push the pistons out the top of the block (side, front, whatever). The one good side will make a nice pencil holder for my office -Brian

Any news JB? -Brian

It had been burning oil for about a week prior to its demise. I believe there was a bad ring or something. I attempted to take it on a road trip, and about 80 miles out I believe it finally ran out of oil an well... crank bearings kinda need oil. -Brian

Ok i believe you its a EJ22... but how did you find a disty setup for it. Man that'd be awesome! And I think the knock sensor is what retards the timing. I dont think the subaru automaticly adjusts timing in relation to boost. But if the knock sensor feels a knock, it'll do it. -Brian

YEah are we sure thats a EJ22? Thats a pretty wicked setup. How do you have the fuel injection setup? I think the turbo retards the timing but i could be wrong. -Brian

Dont know what im looking for since these are the only bearings Ive ever seen to a) be completly flat and have no bearings in them. What should I be looking for? one fell out and I threw it away. I think the others are still attatched to the block. -Brian

On the shorter lug does the coned washer spin freely? or is it all one entire piece of a lug like the longer ones? -Brian