[EA-71 coolant leaking around head stud]

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.

 

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[78 brat flywheel pilot bearing problem]

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.

 

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[78 brat flywheel pilot bearing problem]

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.

 

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[78 brat flywheel pilot bearing problem]

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.

 

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[78 brat flywheel pilot bearing problem]

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?

 

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[Are heads interchangable on 1978 Brat?]

Sweet that hepls

 

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[Are heads interchangable on 1978 Brat?]

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.  

 

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[EA-71 removing cam shaft gear]

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?  

 

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[EA-71 Main bearing issue]

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

[EA-71 Main bearing issue]

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.

 

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[1978 brat firing order]

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.

 

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[Front Axel install on 79 Brat]

Hey guys

 

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

 

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[1978 subaru wagon 5 speed in Brat]

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?

 

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[1978 subaru wagon 5 speed in Brat]

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.

 

[EA-71 Cylinder Sleeves]

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

 

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[EA-71 Cylinder Sleeves]

I'm new here and just purchased a 1978 brat.  Where can I find new cylinder sleeves.  I have one cylinder that is scored and I need to replace it.  Any info would be great.

 

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