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Hi All Thought I'd add to this thread to keep all the info together.... I'm looking for somewhere to take my Brumby to have a noise in the steering diagnosed. I'll also probably need a flywheel skimmed at some point too. Can anyone recommend somewhere? Preferably South of the city. Cheers David D

Hi guys As the title suggests, I'm looking for an EA81 Flywheel to have ready for a clutch swap in the (hopefully not too distant) future. It's for a 1987 Brumby, standard, DR 4WD, EA81. I'm based in SA so would prefer local to avoid postage costs. Presumably this would cost a fair bit in the mail? ...

Thanks again guys

The clutch does shudder a bit and has done for a while but usually worse when hot / warmed up.

Might try the wreckers for a flywheel unless anyone in SA has one they'd be willing to sell.......

Cheers

David D

Hi Guys I'm hoping to start gathering parts for this now. So far the list is: Clutch kit (not sure exactly what is included with this) Release bearing Spigot bearing Rear main seal. I'm also wondering if I should try and source a second hand flywheel to swap with mine (just incase it needs skimming)...

Is it really that much easier to remove the engine? I guess it would avoid raising the car, removing driveshafts, tailshaft etc... No power steering or aircon either (much as I hate it in the heat, I'm always happy when there's maintenance to be done:)). Thanks for the offer of the crane, I may be t...

Thanks for the replies everyone. Is there a clutch aligning tool available for the EA81?, I seem to recall that 'universal' ones aren't necessarily suited to these cars. Transmission out might be the way to go I think, but if I decide to go the engine route I might borrow your crane, Silverbullet. I...

Hi Everyone Sorry my contributions to the forum have been minimal of late. Unfortunately, I will most likely be trying to sell my Brumby this year. Before I do, there are a couple of things I'd like to sort out. The car is a standard 1987 Brumby, EA81, DR 4WD manual. I think it's original running ge...

I check the forum a few times a week. Haven't been as busy with the Brumby lately so don't have too much to contribute and I'm considering selling soon due to it not having enough seats .

cheers

David D

I normally have a reasonable commute from the south to the airport (largely due to the hours I work) but it only takes one issue for the whole thing to fail. Today, the boom gates on the rail crossing in Brighton failed and I was consequently late for work after spending most of the journey in first...

I'm originally from the UK and I can remember the Brumby and other Subaru models but I can't recall seeing a lot of them around. I remember I guy on my street had one when I was fairly young but I have no idea what it was. At the time they were a pretty unusual car. When I moved to Australia I saw m...

My Brumby was just like that when I took it apart - full of hardened dust aka dirt. I think mine had been unregistered but used on a farm / property for a few years before I got it.

Good that you got the light working - every improvement is an improvement.

David D

Sorry, I know this is an old thread but I just thought I'd update it incase anyone reads it: I changed the oil last month and the knock has gone. I thought I heard it once but might have just imagined it. I usually change oil every 6 months but left it a year this time (busy, blah blah, excuses... :...

Oh dear, that's not a pretty sight. Particularly for me as I have sealed bearings in the front of my Brumby. Must have lasted a couple of years so far but still a worry. After I fitted them I remember reading somewhere on here about packing sealed bearings oneself and that has always been in the bac...

That ebay oil pump seems like a good price even with postage. Thanks for the link.

I have had mine off a while back to put a seal kit in it and I can't remember removing the crank pulley.

Thanks for the info guys. Might have to have a trip out one day to Holden Hill. If not, I'll see if I can find anywhere closer and report back.

Thanks guys, interesting info. Always a lot to learn on here.
What are thoughts on getting an oil pump from the wreckers? I don't suppose there'll be any way to check it other that putting on the car?

David D

Hi guys

I think my brake master cylinder might be due for a rebuild.
Does anyone know anywhere trustworthy and reliable in SA that would be able to do it? I'm based in the South but I don't mind travelling for good service (within reason).

Thanks

David D

Hi everyone I am gathering issues at an alarming rate at the moment! My '87 Brumby has started briefly knocking on start up. Only lasts 1-2 seconds and isn't particularly harsh but still worries me none the less. Only happens if the car has stood overnight or equivalent and does not affect performan...

Yeah there's a few of us here in SA. We must meet up sometime....

And another targa top:

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