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Name: Lakesh
Residence: Bacchus Marsh
Subaru Brumby - 84, 88, 91 - none working... (

I have an 86 L with a blown clutch - been through 3 learner drivers over the past 8 years, now the clutch is dead. Going to the scrappie mid November - in Bacchus Marsh (Vic - 3340). Driver's seatbelt and carbie now gone. Spare E82 Mtr and front-WD box (5 Spd) - make an offer, must go.. :)

I have an 86 L with a blown clutch - been through 3 learner drivers over the past 8 years, now the clutch is dead. Motor runs, body paint is like that on a dry river bed flat - some surface rust growing through the cracks - best to see and be surprised in real life. Prefer to see this go to a good S...

Possibly interested in the EA81 you replace it with..

I'll try the inlet manifold gaskets, and failing that maybe add sealant..
Thanks,
LP

The little EA81 is pumping gaseous coolant out the exhaust. No oil in coolant or vice versa. Before I tear a head off any ideas on what else to look out for? She's running on 3 & 1/2 cylinders, LHS bank methinks is down.
LP

Good to see this has been revived. I will try to make it for the 5th!

Date time and meeting point at B Marsh? If I'm around I'm in, also may have a couple others join in.

Great Ocean road or Beach rd sounds good - pending the weather it sounds like a great outing GTlegs!

Name: Lakesh
Residence: Bacchus Marsh
Subaru car: '84 Brumby + 2x'84 wagons (parts cars)

Thanks AP! I still have L plates not only for the 4WD~ing, but also with forums.
I live in the Marsh and use the brumby as the mtb carrier on weekends. PM me when you're about next time.
LP

Thanks El Freddo for organizing this – I learnt a bit about 4WD~ing and the surprising capabilities of the 2 wagons and the Brumby. To add to the trip I have these few pics. http://ausubaru.com.au/picture.php?albumid=20&pictureid=81 The Practice (warm –up) limbering exercise. http://ausubaru.com.au/...

Thanks for the input! I'll add it to the 'to do' list on the ol' crate - behind brakes, fuel tank, driveshafts - but in front of body work - metal termites seem to like the LHS metal. I have temporarily fumigated them here (passivated with rust converter) but 'grafts' (from a donor guard) are still ...

It would be good to have an update on the engineering aspect with this mod, pls let us know how it goes.

I see some brumby's have an EA82 box. Was that standard for the later models? I have an '84 brumby that I would consider fitting the 5 spd box to if diff ratios were compatible. Can someone advise the differences if any between the 2 boxes and their fitment issues (if any) in this application?

GTlegs put me onto your site, thanks for that. I guess I have a few parts too many, OK a couple of '84 wagons (a standard plus a touring) you know, just in case parts were needed for my Brumby - stuff that U just might need one day... Well, I have more bits of stuff I don't need than bits that I do....