My '85 Hatch has had the engine replaced. I'm trying to verify what year/model the replacement engine is from. The number on the engine is EA81, 240670. A big thanks to anyone who knows.

Jack

http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=58962

Thanks Subieman, looks like I have an early '83 engine. Don't know if that makes a difference on any parts I order for it, but now at least I know.

Jack

yeah I have to buy parts for my car using 83 gl and I have an 87 stanadard its weird. I got the wrong clutch and exahust gaskets, and flange gaskets were all wrong using my car specs????? wierd

yeah I have to buy parts for my car using 83 gl and I have an 87 stanadard its weird. I got the wrong clutch and exahust gaskets, and flange gaskets were all wrong using my car specs????? wierd

 

that's because most chain parts stores only have EA82 info for 85+

so any time I'm getting parts for a 85+ hatch or Brat,

I use 82-84 for the year... depending on my mood

hahah yeah I was mad when I ordered a performance clutch.. and then I pulled my engine. and saw that the clutch was one of the 8 or 8.5 inch diam, then it just made everything take forever....... schucks always gets me the wrong parts.. Pull A Part for life hahahah

the only think I get a subaru is my gaskets they are a littel pricy but they the metal ones way better seal.. I think I paid 23 bucks for my exahust donut. then i poad 13 for the flange gaskets, and 9 for the exauhst maifold gaskets