June 9, 200619 yr One of the "You might be a subi owner" rules.If something major or expensive breaks its cheaper to get another subi.The engine on my brat died.while follwing a lead for a new engine I made a backwater deal with a small junkyard.I get a running and driving 84 wagon.It has the 1800 motor,and D/R tranny.AND REVERSE actually works.it has some front end damage becuase someone hit a dirt hill to hard,and it is the most awful shade of yellow I have ever seen.I score all that for the price of gas to haul my brat 30 miles.So is it worth it? a 1984 wagon with 1.8 and DR traded straight across for a 1984 brat with blown motor and in need of the shifter slop mod.The wagon is a bit more dented but its not like the brat wasnt going to get that way anyway.With the wagon I would take my friends camping and whatnot. possible paint idea: How do you think this will look on an 84 wagon-Flat black hood,olive green rest of car.with a 102" whip on the roof.
June 9, 200619 yr ... From what I hear, Brats are worth a lot more then that over there! I would fix the brat up, but I guess it could be easier for you to just swap.. (is that what you ment? wagon for the brat?)
June 9, 200619 yr Dont trade a brat for a wagon. -Brian Yes, I Agree... Don´t trade a Brat for a Wagon... Better Idea is to keep the Brat, and -if Possible- Get the Wagon!
June 9, 200619 yr Author I dunno my brat is beat up and the motor is blown,and the tranny needs work.I realize I wouldnt be able to haul stuff.the only thing the wagon would cost me is gas and the money to rent a trailer 2 hours.I do like the brat but short of paying $300 for a new motor,it isnt going to run.so a brat body is worth more than running wagon?
June 9, 200619 yr You said this is a junkyard your getting the wagon from right? instead of getting the wagon, just get the wagons motor and tranny. Simple swap, and i sure hope a JY isnt gonna charge you $300 for that. -Brian
June 9, 200619 yr Brat FTW! I have EA81s coming outta my ears, plus I got a few trannys as well. Just haul it down here for a weekend and drive it back!
June 9, 200619 yr Someone from the forum offer to swap their wagon for this guys brat!! lol Don't let a brat go to a unworthy person!
June 9, 200619 yr Author the junkyard wants 276 for a EA81 motor out of a hatch plus radiator.this is a JY that is 30 miles away.our local JY has zip for subarus from 1980-92.even then a motor from a 92 lego is 300.I dunno would PnP in spokane have EA81's?
June 9, 200619 yr yes they would. sometimes they'll go for a stretch without getting any EA81s or EA82s but they have some now.
June 9, 200619 yr I paid $80 for a block. I think a shortblock is just over $100 with no intake etc... -Brian
June 9, 200619 yr Author anyone near spokane?first hand experiances?I think I will have to call the spokane Pnp in the morning.
June 9, 200619 yr Author what kinda tools do I need to pull an EJ22? hell at 135 bucks for an EA81 or 135 bucks for EJ22...hmmm,I think I have a 1/2" steel plate liing around thats about 3ft X3ft..could make adapter...hmmm,interesting. edit: where is the computer that controls the engine.not sure if theres more than one computer.
June 9, 200619 yr No way don't give up the Brat. they are worth way more than a wagon. Plus last I saw there were a couple of good cars over at Pull and Save in Spokane. If you go there let me know I might be able to sneak over there and give you a hand. I have a wagon that I think I want to put the EJ22 swap into but a brat sure would be nice:brow:
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