Dan-AZ Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 I found a place in Utah that sells rebuild kits for EA71 engines. I am rebuilding this Summer so I figured I'd let everyone out there know that this guys sells them. http://www.rpmrons.com/index.html I have only talked with via email and he states he has the stuff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EWSuby Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Clegg's also sells the EA71 rebuild kit, I just purchased mine through them. You can also by a crankshaft through them too.. http://www.cleggengine.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brat78 Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 (edited) The problem I ran into with mine was sourcing the passenger side head when it was deemed unusable by the head shop. For me it turned out to be less expensive to get a junkyard shelf motor for $500 than rebuild mine if you include labor time. Way less hours to install. Unless, of course, you just want to rebuild it. My camshaft was chewed up also. And the cam gear is NLA. I figured I'd be better off with more parts around. I think next time around it'll be EJ time anyway. Same with the VW camper. Edited January 12, 2013 by Brat78 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan-AZ Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 My engine only has 140,000 miles. The seals are going out so I figured I would tear it apart and replace what I could. The engine is solid and I haven't had problems with it. I am looking to get at least another 100,000 miles. The problem is getting parts for my gal. I have never had to do modifications on her, but I think that all is about to change. My electrical system is giving me problems with the alternator and V/R so when that's all fixed, I plan my next step. When she becomes unrepairable, I will probably cry for a week. Then it will give me an opportunity to find a 80's Brat and start all over again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonvo Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Clegg's also sells the EA71 rebuild kit, I just purchased mine through them. You can also by a crankshaft through them too.. www.cleggengine.com how reputable is this site? looks nice and has everything i need for all 3 of my vehicles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EWSuby Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Quick shipping and great communication.. they they sell on EBay all the time too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O.C.D. Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Sweet, I sourced every gasket/seal from SOA for mine and did not know of this until today. Oh well, live and learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonvo Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Quick shipping and great communication.. they they sell on EBay all the time too.. good im glad to hear it cause once i check my specs im going to order a re ring kit from them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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