Guest burden2 Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 Hey guys I need to replace the tired old 1600 engine in my '84 1600GLF 5, what will I need to do to replace it with an 1800 engine from a later model? Will it need to be modified-drive shafts etc-before I can get it in? Any help would be much appreciated. Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OH Noah Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 Where are you located?? In the U.S.A., Subaru quit using the GLF badge in '83. Also, the only 1600cc GLFs we ever got were in '80 when all the manual transmission models had the 1600cc. I'm going to assume that you are not in the U.S.A., and that you have an '84 Hardtop with a 1600cc (EA71) engine. If that's true, then you need to check to see where your starter is located. If your starter is centered on top of the transmission, then you would need a different transmission to upgrade the engine. If your starter is located toward the car's left side, then either an EA81 (OHV) or EA82 (OHC) 1800cc engine will bolt right up in place of your EA71. The EA82 is a much larger engine, and can be a hassle to install in one of these cars. The EA81 is the perfect choice, as it is really just a slightly larger version of the EA71. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest burden2 Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 Cheers Noah Yep, you are right in assuming I am not in the US, I am actually in New Zealand. I have just checked the car and as some helpful little elf has sprayed liberal amounts of silver paint around in the engine bay I cant read any plates so cant actually pinpoint the year (its '84 according to the registration paperwork) but it is definitely an EA71 engine (marked on the casting) behind the distributor so thanks for the info. I checked the engine specs on this site and it shows the EA71 was fitted '76-79 so beats me-maybe this list is for the US market. I figured that it would be easier to swap out the entire engine trans as one unit and upgrade both at the same time, if I do a complete engine/transmission swap are the splines on the half shafts the same or will I need to modify the halfshaft ends to match the tranny output shafts? Thanks Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest coupe Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 You can change everything without fear.The shafts are the same as far as i know.even turning it to a 4wd isnt hard.Everything is a direct swap except you need to put nuts in the frames for the diff hanger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest burden2 Posted August 3, 2003 Share Posted August 3, 2003 Thanks guys I will be doing it as soon as a suitable donor comes available, I will document the job with pics so it helps any other lucky soul! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GeneralDisorder Posted August 3, 2003 Share Posted August 3, 2003 My 84 2WD already has the nuts in the frames for the diff hanger. Miles Fox found this to be true on his 2WD as well (I recall that from one of his posts). I even have the hole for the hight adjusting bolt under the seat, and the rubber plug too. Maybe not all 2WD's were like this, but it seems that at least some in 84 were. Both of the examples that I know of are wagons, so the coupe chassis may be different. GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JwX Posted August 3, 2003 Share Posted August 3, 2003 EA-81body style(Thats what there talking about) had the nuts EA-82 body style did not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ariva Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Dear Noah, I happen to notice you seem to be knowledgeable on Subaru old model cars which i think it is good for me. I incidentally happen to own a Subaru 2 door Hardtop of a 1600 cc capacity like Burden does. My problem is i trying to buy some parts. I need a Twin Carburetor and a front windscreen Rubber mount. I am from Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia. Any Help? Where are you located?? In the U.S.A., Subaru quit using the GLF badge in '83. Also, the only 1600cc GLFs we ever got were in '80 when all the manual transmission models had the 1600cc. I'm going to assume that you are not in the U.S.A., and that you have an '84 Hardtop with a 1600cc (EA71) engine. If that's true, then you need to check to see where your starter is located. If your starter is centered on top of the transmission, then you would need a different transmission to upgrade the engine. If your starter is located toward the car's left side, then either an EA81 (OHV) or EA82 (OHC) 1800cc engine will bolt right up in place of your EA71. The EA82 is a much larger engine, and can be a hassle to install in one of these cars. The EA81 is the perfect choice, as it is really just a slightly larger version of the EA71. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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