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Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 8:34 pm
by phantomD
That's an old pic, the engine is in pieces at the moment. I'm swimming in twin carbs and manifolds, one of which was fully rebuilt and never put on a car, so maybe we might not have to rebuild those twin carbs. Or maybe the person who's rebuilding my engine won't let me do that...lol.
Posted: Wed May 30, 2012 12:09 am
by El_Freddo
Ooh... I wouldn't mind a set of stock twin carbs for Sunnie the Brumby rather than a stock replacement carb or weber conversion.
Just saying
Bennie
Posted: Wed May 30, 2012 4:18 pm
by phantomD
I'm sitting on a bit of a treasure trove here...not for much longer...
Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2012 10:48 pm
by phantomD
So the alternator belt decided to snap at 1:30am this morning and damage the power steering belt while it was at it...car got abandoned on the north side of Brisbane. Currently driving a VW Golf GTD which is VERY nice indeed...hmmm...
Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2012 10:54 pm
by Brumby Kid
phantomD wrote:Currently driving a VW Golf GTD which is VERY nice indeed...hmmm...
No! Bad boy! No thinking allowed!
Don't let your brumby hear that!
If it thinks you don't like it, it's bound to start playing silly buggers.
Cheers Cam
Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2012 11:16 pm
by El_Freddo
I hope you didn't over heat it!
And that you find it in one piece...
Cheers
Bennie
Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2012 1:06 am
by phantomD
Hahaha I thought that little comment would stir a certain few people
I managed not to overheat it - I pulled over straight away, inspected the aftermath and locked up and called a cab. Normally I would have been able to limp it home as I have an oversize battery, but not with headlights on.
My Brumby knows that I love it dearly however it also knows that I am starting to get a little tired of the EA81 having issues...
Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2012 2:59 pm
by thunder039
phantomD wrote:
My Brumby knows that I love it dearly however it also knows that I am starting to get a little tired of the EA81 having issues...
EJ conversion
but i know what you mean after going from my brumby to my 04 forester i sometimes wonder if i can go back
Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2012 11:22 pm
by olddog642
thunder039 wrote:EJ conversion
but i know what you mean after going from my brumby to my 04 forester i sometimes wonder if i can go back
You can never go back but you can always return
I would dearly love to have a Brumby with auto, powersteering airconditioning and raised 4 inches
:twisted:
Hylton
Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 8:23 am
by thunder039
olddog642 wrote:You can never go back but you can always return
I would dearly love to have a Brumby with auto, powersteering airconditioning and raised 4 inches
:twisted:
Hylton
only if subaru made a current brumby would life decissions just a little easier
Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 8:32 am
by Brumby Kid
Yes!!!
They should make 3,
What they finished with
A sporty STi model
And a twin cab.
With the option for a turbo diesel.
Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 8:46 am
by steptoe
olddog642 wrote:
I would dearly love to have a Brumby with auto, powersteering airconditioning and raised 4 inches
:twisted:
Hylton
A birthday wish ?
Happy birthday Hylton
Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 10:38 am
by olddog642
Thanks Jonno
__________________
this space for rent ......
I see you still have a vacant lot
eheh
:twisted:
Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 12:42 am
by El_Freddo
phantomD wrote:My Brumby knows that I love it dearly however it also knows that I am starting to get a little tired of the EA81 having issues...
What sort of issues? Fix them up and she'll be apples for a long time to come with the right maintenance.
Much easier than an EJ conversion IMO!
Cheers
Bennie
Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 4:18 pm
by phantomD
Age-related problems with seals and low kms mainly. Latest problem is coolant leaking out of the water pump and major cold start issues pertaining to (I think) vacuum leaks that are going on in the carby.
Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2012 11:51 pm
by El_Freddo
phantomD wrote:Age-related problems with seals and low kms mainly. Latest problem is coolant leaking out of the water pump and major cold start issues pertaining to (I think) vacuum leaks that are going on in the carby.
Yeah I'm going through the cooling system on Sunnie at the moment - I reckon it's all factory gear now with 347k km on the clock. I'm glad I've got on to it before it became a real issue!
Cheers
Bennie
Beaut car, original USB head unit ?
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2012 11:49 pm
by Bertiebrumby
Keep it real. Love the color.
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2012 11:16 am
by phantomD
If I move to New South Wales, what headaches am I likely to encounter with registration for this car? It'll need an engineer's certificate, right? It has a crapload of modifications such as twin carby engine, rear disc brakes, exhaust, PS/AC and more.
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2012 12:59 pm
by El_Freddo
phantomD wrote:If I move to New South Wales, what headaches am I likely to encounter with registration for this car? It'll need an engineer's certificate, right? It has a crapload of modifications such as twin carby engine, rear disc brakes, exhaust, PS/AC and more.
Dunno, call the RTA. But I doubt you'd have any, they wouldn't know it wasn't factory - even then it was from the factory and not an aftermarket accessory.
I reckon you'll be fine.
Cheers
Bennie
Posted: Thu May 07, 2015 10:10 pm
by phantomD
Hi all,
Apologies for being a little silent lately due to various commitments. Just on to post a quick update for my Brumby project.
Attached is a photo of the finished engine going into my car - JDM factory EA81S with dual port heads and twin Hitachi carburettors. The engine is in and has been to the exhaust shop for extractors and a replacement muffler. Tomorrow will be a day to work out the plumbing around the carbies - and if I'm lucky - "start day"!
I owe a major thanks to a friend of mine on this forum (not sure if he wants to be shouted out or not) for rebuilding the engine for me.
- I'd like to find a twin carb engine, overhaul it and fit it to the vehicle to preserve low milage of the current EA81 (not even 40 000km...for the moment). If I cannot find one soon then the current EA81 will be doing a LOT of driving. I already have some twin carbs but I'd like the matching engine as well. As a student I can't afford too much but here's hoping that something might work out. DONE
- Replace exhaust system with 2 1/4 inch cat back, possibly from the block if I find a twin carb engine. DONE
- Fit rear discs DONE
- Upgrade lighting - L series interior light, relays for headlights, replace headlights with semi sealed beams. Maybe fit some spotties.
- Fit power steer DONE
- Find 4 wheel caps buying new if possible DONE
- Install electronic rust prevention
- Maybe some audio improvements DONE
- Work on the body some more - I'd like to find some mudflaps (both front and rear) in good condition, passenger door trim, etc.
- Look after it and drive it IN PROGRESS
After this point I have decided that I have spent enough money on the car and it is time to look after it and enjoy driving it. The only remaining thing to do is to re-seal the air conditioning compressor and re-gas - anybody have a place they recommend in Sydney?
Kind regards.