So i called up no less than 3 subaru dealerships in michigan to get intake and exhaust gaskets, first guy says that there was no Ea-81 in an 84 hatchback, cause "I have one" the second one says that there would be a 4-5 day wait, if, if, they had them at all.

 

I call up Cater Subaru in Seattle, the lady is a bit rough but they have them in stock and can be shipped today and here two day air by thursday. now all i need is 4 exhaust bolts, no one seems to have them, i'm going to try the tractor supply down the street with a spare stud that i have.

 

This is what i have do deal with owning a Subaru in GM country.

for the exhaust studs, try a local hardware store. my local Ace Hardware has them. for my gaskets, I usually go to a small import only parts store. chains stores are of limited help.....

 

any parts req from dealer for anything ea82 and older around here, is almost always gonna be a special order item.... then wait a week for it to arrive.... or pay through the nose for expedited shipping....

Yea i'm going to the hardware store for the studs but for the intake and exhaust, i figured subaru genuine wouldn't hurt. i'm in the sticks, about 30 miles past nowhere so all we have are the chain stores, and to top that its only gm ford and dodge here, however i did see a whole bunch of new subarus around on the road today and that is encouraging

Noah:

 

You might want to give Hatfield Subaru in Columbus a shot. They are pretty good as far as dealers go. Call them directly and have them ship your parts to your local dealership.

 

Then all the local Doofus has to do is pull up the P.O...

 

Hatfield's # is (614) 870-9559 if you are interested.

 

good luck, John

Originally posted by NoahDL88

I call up Cater Subaru in Seattle, the lady is a bit rough

 

 

That wasn't Jamie / Subie Girl was it? If I remember correctly she works at Carter and would have been good help, especially if you mentioned the USMB or NASIOC.

 

Keith

Exhaust stud PN is 800910290

heh! the rough lady (in the parts dept.) at Carter is Lahna, she is mean stuff if you arent nice to her! ( I know, I work with her lol)...

 

BTW, i bought 4 ea81 exaust studs from work, so I know they have them (unless I bought the last 4 lol)

 

and yes, Carter can ship to you!

this may seem silly but I can get all those parts from my local indepenant parts store or mabey the napa store. did you check with a non dealer parts store? dealers dont deal well in older stuff.

You should be able to get them at NAPA, although you will have to bring a sample or know the size, thread pitch and length since our Anglophile computers and books don't list them by application!

LOL @ Austin. Lahna mean??? You've got to be kidding, I think I would rather deal with her then anyone else (excluding Jamie). Lahna has always been very helpful and courteous, at least to me.

No it wasn't jamie, and i have the exhaust nut issue worked out but i wanted genuine SOA gaskets and oil filter, i was staring down the barrel of an 11 dollar mobil one or a fram, and no matter how cheap a fram isn't worth it

I've been using Bruce Titus Nissan Subaru, mostly because they work within the Valentine Wholesale group, so I get free delivery out here in the sticks, three days/week.

 

Monday, I tried to find an EA82 distributor o-ring, it's an odd cross-section diameter, smaller than usual. Local guys struck out, so I ordered it, should be delivered Friday.

 

On the exhaust stud: I don't know about EA81, but the EA82 is 10mm x 1.25 pitch, and I have other info on this in this old thread .

The only dealership I get parts from is Lithia subaru in Oregon City, The two senior part's counter guys have been there roughly 20 years one of them still has an 81 wagon as a daily driver.