Uberoo Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phizinza Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 ... 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?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 Dont trade a brat for a wagon. -Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted June 9, 2006 Author Share Posted June 9, 2006 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phizinza Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 Someone from the forum offer to swap their wagon for this guys brat!! lol Don't let a brat go to a unworthy person! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted June 9, 2006 Author Share Posted June 9, 2006 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baccaruda Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 yes they would. sometimes they'll go for a stretch without getting any EA81s or EA82s but they have some now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted June 9, 2006 Author Share Posted June 9, 2006 how much is a subi EA81 at Pnp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 I paid $80 for a block. I think a shortblock is just over $100 with no intake etc... -Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted June 9, 2006 Author Share Posted June 9, 2006 anyone near spokane?first hand experiances?I think I will have to call the spokane Pnp in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbh Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 COUGH EJ22 COUGH :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted June 9, 2006 Author Share Posted June 9, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaggy ant Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 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: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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