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by hughybabes
Thu Aug 06, 2015 5:22 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: 1992 subaru wagon for sale. melbourne
Replies: 0
Views: 4880

1992 subaru wagon for sale. melbourne

Subaru wagon 1992 model. Reasonable condition for age. Motor runs well. 330,000km. Registered until December 2015. Rear shockers replaced recently. Timing belt replaced recently. Tow Bar and driving lights. Looseness in steering due to worn tie rod ends. More photos if genuine interest. View in Upwe...
by hughybabes
Wed Jul 29, 2015 6:40 am
Forum: Engine, Gearbox and Diff
Topic: hughybabes comes back for help !!
Replies: 19
Views: 5726

Yes It Was

A big Hi to all you all old farts who were around in the early 2000's. I have been traveling extremely well in the1992 wagon for all these years. Not my daily driver but weekend bush getaway vehicle. I retired recently and have just ordered myself a 2015 Outback 3.6R. The sales person wanted to know...
by hughybabes
Sat Apr 24, 2010 11:12 am
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: oil pump removal L series.
Replies: 2
Views: 1824

oil pump removal L series.

Have decided to replace seals in oil pump while doing the timing belts. What is the best way to remove the drive cog ???? Have tried leaving the belt on but it just jumps a tooth when I turn the nut. Is it a normal thread or reverse thread ?
by hughybabes
Mon Feb 15, 2010 7:21 am
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: Towbars, L Series,Vortex trivia
Replies: 7
Views: 2162

G'day Steptoe, young fella.
Any idea of approximate freighted cost of towbar to Upwey, Vic ,3158
by hughybabes
Wed Feb 03, 2010 5:37 am
Forum: Open Slather
Topic: How old are you?
Replies: 187
Views: 36054

Born in 1947.......year of the first Holden.......my first car !! Number plate...UK 339.

That makes me a proud 62. ( Just been thru the whole thread; didn't see any older ??)
by hughybabes
Sat Dec 26, 2009 7:20 am
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: Engine replacement in Melbourne
Replies: 11
Views: 6809

Volks- Baru . 1362 Heatherton Road, Dandenong. PH.9793 5655
John Bailey....he rebuilt my twin port EA81.
by hughybabes
Tue Nov 17, 2009 6:24 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: Brake bleeding sequence
Replies: 12
Views: 3564

Thank you All

Thanks for all the responses. I will follow "Gregory's" sequence, as shown by Steptoe and appreciate what Daza is saying about the different ways of doing it; for different results. If "Gregorys" way also flushes the system, I will be happy to have used more fluid, as I dont know the service history...
by hughybabes
Mon Nov 16, 2009 3:54 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: Brake bleeding sequence
Replies: 12
Views: 3564

Brake bleeding sequence

I have two workshop manuals for Subaru. A Haynes 1980 thru 1989 and a Gregory's 1979 thru to 1994. Haynes doesn't specify any bleeding sequence. Gregory has two different sequences. One for '79 to '84 and one for '85 to '87. I am now working on a '92 L series 4wd wagon. Would I be better using the l...
by hughybabes
Mon Oct 26, 2009 10:05 am
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: sold the subi twinport
Replies: 12
Views: 3474

steptoe wrote:Twin carbs from EA81 will fit on an EA82 with removal of just a little alloy. They oughta make things GO...
Good idea, but I sold them !!
by hughybabes
Sun Oct 25, 2009 4:37 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: sold the subi twinport
Replies: 12
Views: 3474

Thanks for the replies; the sort of info I was after.( Thought someone might have referred me to the "sticky" started by Baron V C Pants. I remembered it afterwards and checked it out. Good info there too. ) ""you can correct Subarus screwed up exhaust pulse problem and have the engine scavange far ...
by hughybabes
Sun Oct 25, 2009 10:14 am
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: sold the subi twinport
Replies: 12
Views: 3474

sold the subi twinport

I will now have to convert my ride details on this site. A guy from Brisbane bought my subi. Flew down from Brissy and drove it back. He is very happy; it didnt skip a beat and got about 12k's to the litre overall. I am still in the process of doing up an L series. After I get it registered, I will ...
by hughybabes
Thu Sep 24, 2009 9:35 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: expensive caliper rebuild kits for L Series ???
Replies: 6
Views: 2623

problem was in their catalogue system ! !

The ABS guy reckons there are so many similar mistakes in the computer catalogue its not funny. He checked around and got back to me with some prices........ Result is, I have a reco'd set of calipers. Kit for both $170, total labour $50........ And they are nicely sand blasted ready for a groovy hi...
by hughybabes
Mon Sep 21, 2009 1:29 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: expensive caliper rebuild kits for L Series ???
Replies: 6
Views: 2623

expensive caliper rebuild kits for L Series ???

The dust seals on one of the disc brake calipers of my L series wagon is badly torn. Took both calipers down to local ABS branch. He was getting prices of about $1000 for a complete rebuild kit. I couldn't believe it; neither could he. He reckons it might be because of the associated hand brake cam....
by hughybabes
Wed Sep 16, 2009 3:57 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Cars Seen For Sale
Replies: 325
Views: 158540

ea81 twincarb twinport on ebay

Saw this ad on ebay for an '84 sportswagon with reco twincarb twinport motor.Looks like a good buy.......Oh, thats right; its mine !
Look up subaru ea81 to find it. Finishes next Tuesday.!
by hughybabes
Wed Sep 02, 2009 4:35 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: Brake bleeder
Replies: 5
Views: 1726

Thanks for the info. I'm replacing the rear wheel cylinders. With this vacuum type system, could I just bleed the rear cylinders or is it necessary to do it the usual way from shortest line to longest line ?
by hughybabes
Wed Sep 02, 2009 11:23 am
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: Brake bleeder
Replies: 5
Views: 1726

Thanks

Thanks Alpine Raven and Baron Von Chicken Pants. Seems simple and foolproof. How effective is it ? I'll make one today !
by hughybabes
Tue Sep 01, 2009 2:48 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: Brake bleeder
Replies: 5
Views: 1726

Brake bleeder

I would like a copy of the diagram that goes with "The Barons" vacuum system brake bleeder.
It doesn't come up in the original thread anymore. It consists of a squeeze bottle and some aquarium tubing and t pieces. Can anyone supply the diagram please.
by hughybabes
Tue Sep 01, 2009 8:15 am
Forum: Open Slather
Topic: My Latest Invention: The BYB Vacuum Brake Bleeder
Replies: 26
Views: 7986

Missing diagram for Chicken Mans brake bleeder

Speaking to a mechanic friend a few years ago he told me that the best way to bleed hydraulic lines like brakes and clutches was to use a vacuum, apparently pumping the peddle can cause all sorts of damage to your brake booster diaphram and possibly the piston and bore of your master cylinders, and...
by hughybabes
Sun Aug 30, 2009 4:17 pm
Forum: Electrical, Wiring and Lighting
Topic: MY and NA L Series ign modules same !!
Replies: 4
Views: 1425

Mine went a little while back. Not much lead up to it failing; just a couple of loss of power incidents after which it would start again. Then total no spark. The numbers on mine, E12-61 embossed in the plastic housing and 2Z15 in stenciled white paint. Why all the other crazy symptoms with yours ????
by hughybabes
Mon Aug 24, 2009 4:40 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: Project changes focus
Replies: 3
Views: 1327

Its a hard one to put a price on. I'm thinking of putting it all on Ebay starting at $1500 and see what comes of it. The guy who did the engine reco says he has had people willing to pay $2000 for his similar engine alone but he won't part with it. Honestly, I am feeling my way at this stage.

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