I normally wouldn't start another post but the other one was getting REALLY long. Also, the Hitachi carb has begun rearing its ugly head, so I'm accepting offers as I don't have the time to deal with it properly...
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Selling my CLEAN 1986 Subaru Brat GL 4WD. I bought it with a 2001 EJ22 partially installed, that went into a different car and now it has a carburated EA82 engine. Dual-range 4-speed 4WD trans. Motor mileage ~110k, rest of car unknown (odometer doesn't work). Originally from Florida, I bought it from a guy in Ohio, who was the only person ever to let it see snow (1 winter). VERY little rust as a result, probably the cleanest Gen 2 in WI. New clutch when we put the EA82 in, shifts through all gears fine, synchros are a little crunchy but nothing crazy. Trans leaves a few drops of gear oil on the ground after a long drive, 4WD works well in high and low range. Exhaust is a bit cobbled together but gets the job done. Interior is pretty nice, dash has a few cracks, driver's seat has a few rips, otherwise really nice. T-tops are in great shape and don't leak. Stereo just quit working one day, no idea why.
Engine has a (crappy OEM) Hitachi feedback carburetor with an overly complex vacuum system - ever since I put the motor in it has not run quite right. Idles fine and runs fine at wide open throttle, but has a flat spot in the rev range and an occasional hot start issue. The speedometer cable also broke recently. I was going to put a Weber carb on it to simplify the whole thing (complete kits are common and only cost $250 brand new), but I don't have the time. There is also a loud exhaust leak coming from the y-pipe flanges where they bolt to the heads. Looks like two are stripped and will need a helicoil. I will probably end up doing the Weber and fixing everything if there is no interest but I'll have to charge more. It drives well enough to get you where you're going, I would take it to Chicago myself, once you get on the freeway it's no problemo, but in town is a bit challenging. It is also LOUD.
This would be a great candidate for a project, a more thorough EJ22 swap, or just drive it like it is and enjoy it. There is so little rust on it, it would take very little work to seal it up and preserve it. I nave never seen another Brat this clean on the road in WI. I'm asking $2011 or best offer. I would keep it if I had the room. Don't hesitate to make an offer, worst I can do is say no. I am also interested in trades, particularly an A1/A2 GTI, Peugeot 405, Scirocco, maybe a sportbike, E36 BMW, or whatever you have!
I also have a few spare engines, multiple transmissions (everything from AWD auto to 4WD dual-range 5-speed to FWD 5-speed), spare wheel sets, and many other parts for 80s 1600/1800/Loyale Subarus that you could purchase with the Brat (or separately) if you wanted.
PM, e-mail or call Desmond at 414.699.9487. I work 6AM-3PM Tues-Thurs (Central time) and will be out of town this Saturday.
