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Guys, both motors are out and ready to put the EA81 in the brumby. Catch is, whats the go with clutch / flywheel combos with my 4 speed manual gearbox. Basically the EA82 (that has come out of the brumby) has a near on brand new clutch and machined flywheel. Can I use the EA82 clutch and flywheel wi...

In some ways I’m still leaning more toward the EA81 because I know when I drove it, it seems to go a lot harder than the EA82 or maybe just less restricted and I know for a fact it doesn't use as much fuel as the EA82 and it sounds a lot better than the EA82 i migth add lol. The EA82 in it doesn't h...

Thanks for the info everyone, I can get a fully rebuilt ea82 for 1000$ but the builder is unsure of the condition on the lifters. Is this a good buy?

Please note the motor has been bottom end rebuilt, so new half moons.

Thanks mate, i've sourced a kit locally for $65, not too bad I thought.

Where is the cheapest place to buy an EA81 carby kit ?

I have recently purchased a 1992 Brumby which came with a tired EA82 engine under the bonnet. I have a running 1981 1800 Wagon out the back with a rebuilt EA81 in it. I am wondering what are the difficulties with converting my EA82 brumby back to an EA81. Things I'm worried about: - Wiring (does the...

I see conflicting specs on the weight of Subaru Brumby's. I have checked the compliance plate on mine and it rekons 1620 kg, yet when I look at specs on the internet for instance carsales they reckon 970kg?? What is the true weight of brumby's ? Surely they are lighter then the 1800 wagons ?

Thermo fan works when wired to the battery, but wheres the relay? The little black relay are from the spotties.

Yep it has airconditioning, i will wire it up to the battery and see if its the fan motor.

Thanks heaps.

Hi all, just recently purchased 92 Brumby with an EA82 in it. The car has 2 thermo fans one that runs off the crank and the other an electric thermo fan. Unfortunately the thermo fan is not working.. what could the problem be?