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Was looking at doing this mod in the near future, a kit would bring this nearer.
Put my name on the list.
Mark

Can the front struts on a L series be rebuilt?
If so, is there anyone in Perth who does.
Or shall I stop being a t.a. and just bite the bullet and buy new ones.
Mark

Matatak

How high over standard are they, what sort of condition & colour.
and of course, what sort of price are you after?

Thanks
Mark

Hi all After some advice on the easiest non-standard seat to fit to a L series. My drivers seat has seen better days. As I drive long distances and the ol' back isn't as supple as it used to be, am after something reasonably comfy and firm. Not fussed on what its from make wise, just after an easy d...

Hi
Where did you get the price for your new one @ $450?
Would like to know as just got price from pedders for $615 exchange (+ftg)
Or if anyone knows a good mob over here in Perth
Mark

Sorry, minor hijack
Would flat top pistons affect the clearance on the EA82?
Mark

Thanks
Thought it was bit high.
Will exchange it this morning.
Mark

Hi all
Can someone tell me what the OEM thermostat opening temp is, for a 85 L series.
Just ftd a new one that is 90 deg F, and the temp gauge is higher to what it was previous.
Mark
ps attached a interesting offroad Forester pic

Hi
was the holder made from a hinged bike carrier?
As I've always wondered about modifying one, and using the towball as the mount for. Most have a 40kg capacity so should be able to cope with a spare wheel attached to it.
Either way, nice bit of kit.
Mark

Thanks for the replies
Yes looking at it again, it does look more trouble than what's worth to bypass.
The replacement subaru gasket is lot thicker & better quality than the dead one, which appears to be card type gasket and quite thin.
mark

Hi all Finally got around to changing the inlet manifold to carby gasket. Though just a small amount of coolant weeping on outside, gasket finally died and dumped coolant into the inlet manifold. Quite disturbing finding coolant spitting out the exhaust ala blown head gasket style. Question is, why ...

have just noticed coolant weeping out between the inlet manifold & adapter plate (for weber), at the front, above where the coolant pipe goes in below the carby.
before I rip it apart, there just should be a gasket to re-new?
or won't a new gasket stop a leak from here?
thanks ahead
Mark

I run a red 85 L wagon webber'd, 2" lift, 2.25" exhaust, 14" black custom steelies, rebuilt EA82 with upped comp ratio. Loc in Brookdale nr Armadale. Daily driver and when have a chance offroading to fishing and camping spots with my tribe. Regular tonkin hwy cruiser as work at airport, early am sta...

thanks Tim
I'll give the local shops a ring on monday.
Mark

so what are the the pro's and cons between the 2 types?
mark

thanx Jordan
So what was the diff between the RT and the R ?
besides price.
Mark

Hi all After some advice on the GT40 coil. Just about to give the car a full service ie plugs, leads etc. Thought I would upgrade to a gt40 coil, would love to go for msd blaster, but economics dictates the bosch for now. Anyway, rang repco for a price this arvo and was told not suitable fitting for...

Thanx smoov
yea, would like to see some pics.
Been thinking of going for a unifilter, anyone ftd one?
Mark

Hi smoov Just wondering what happened with all vac hoses with your air filter fitted. I've had my L webber'd for about 2 yrs now with the old blk airbox mod'd to fit the webber and only just fitted a pod filter adapted to run off the hot air inlet. As it's a el cheapo pod filter & not really cleanab...