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The EA81 experience register sticky please
Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2010 11:31 am
by steptoe
Thought it would be a good idea to create a sticky register of those with experience of each engine classification of our Subarus.
The idea is simple to give anyone assistance via PM's or help with the SEARCH function - search by username.
By assisting with the search function we might reduce duplication of same questions that sometimes rise annually
Just list the variations of the engine if there were any. And maybe keep it as a register not a thread chatter (gentle hint)
Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2010 11:33 am
by steptoe
So, to start off. me, steptoe. EA81 single carb, twin carb, LPG, 16/56 & 20/60 cams and oh heck add a gearbox mod if you done one too - L Series 5 speed dual range 4WD
Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2010 12:36 pm
by El_Freddo
El Freddo - Stock 1988 EA81 in a brumby. Great little donk - I reckon its got more potential than the EA82. Certainly easier to work on!
Cheers
Bennie
Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2010 1:47 pm
by Pav
Pav - Stock EA81 wagon d/r - I literally put this car through hell, sat at redline all day, overheated a few times, i never did any work to it when I got it (except servicing). The motor never died, the suspension and body did though.
2nd EA81 wagon s/r - Same as above, took it everywhere and it never failed and I only replaced the thermostat and carby. Demise of this car was a yellow sticker. Motor still ran perfect.
In my opinion, they seem to last forever even when you buy em at 300,000kms, and obviously because less things to go wrong with em. Although they are kinda gutless, they're still better than a diesel. Also extremely good on fuel, better than my EJ.
Bush mechanics are great with these engines
Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2010 2:40 pm
by preno
ea81. weber + 5 speed.
Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2010 6:32 pm
by Matt
G'day Matt,
EA81 = Weber, Heads (Dual ports), Full rebuilds, Cams, I know these back to front and could possibly assemble them with my eyes closed!! They are Bulletproof, Trust me mine has been to hell and driven right through it and still wants more.....
Plus on MY Vehicles, power windows, major suspension changes, dual batteries, snorkels, lift kits, etc
EA82 = Weber, basic rebuilds
EJ20G = Conversions, Basic Rebuilds
EJ22 = Basic Rebuilds
L Series 5 Speed to MY / Brumby