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Have a problem on a fresh rebuild. Coolant is leaking into the oil from the block around the head stud. How do I seal the threads ? Loctite 243 ? or is there some other way to fix this. Any info would be great. Thanks

Radiator is out and I lifted the tranny up till the axel touched the steering assy. I will try using more grease and have a jack under the engine this time. Thanks

Yea I thing you a right. Matching the engine to the bell housing was more than a little struggle. I have done this before on other cars with no problems, so I assume this bearing needs more TLC. I'll try it again this weekend and be more gentle. Thanks for the in put.

Your correct its the pilot bearing. I installed it using a socket on the outside edges. I assume that its made in japan because its a OEM subaru part but I will check when I get home. I don't think the bearing is a 40 year old part I think that part is still used on some of there late modle cars. Subaru part # 806212030. Thanks

I'm not sure what I am doing wrong, but this is the second flywheel bearing that has gone bad on my 78 Brat. The first one came with the clutch set and it only lasted a few weeks before it started making noise. The next on I got from the dealer hoping it would last longer. I drove it about 10 miles and it is making noise. I pulled the engine last night and that bearing cage is off and there is grease on the clutch plate. Any ideas on how to keep this from happening? Thanks

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Hey guys I have assembled my EA-71 block with new pistons, rings, and bearings. Now I see that there is a crack in one of the heads. Is there a right and left, or can they swap. I looked them over and I don't see any differance. Thanks for any help.

This may be a dumb question, but I don't want to screw this up. I have a new cam shaft that I want to install on this re-build. I assume that you have to press the cam shaft out of the gear. Do I have to heat up the gear before I press it out? Thanks for any info.

Thanks for the info. I will try the plasti gauge option.

I need a little help on a EA-71 rebuild. I split the case, had the cylinders punched .020 over, and the crank polished. All the bearings fit flush to the case except the thrust bearing. You can feel a high point on both bearings where they meet the case. Not sure what to do. Any sugestions would be great. Thanks

Does anyone have a picture or drawing for the firing order for the EA-71 engine ? I am trying to get mine to run, but I think the wires are wrong. The firing order is COUNTERCLOCKWISE 1,3,2,4. I'm not sure where #1 is located on the distributor. Any help would be great. Thanks

Hey guys This may be a dumd question, but why is the outside end of the axel drilled and tapped? Is it for install? Thanks

I went and looked at it and it looks the same as the 4 speed, but it does have 5 shift positions and a reverse and the 4WD shift lever. Should I buy it? Thanks

Have a question about a 5 speed transmission from a 1978 wagon. Will it fit into a 1978 Brat? The guy selling it says it will, but I an new to this so I want to be sure. Thanks for all of your help.

OK thanks for the info. I will send it out to a shop. Thanks