burden2 Posted November 17, 2003 Share Posted November 17, 2003 Hey guys Just got my latest Soob to replace my soon to be departed/wrecked/dismantled '84 EA71 Leone, have just scored an '87 XX (??Thats what it says on the back! Any clues?) EA82 carb, 230,000kms. Price-500 Pacific Pesos (NZ Dollars) or about $US280 all paperwork complete and in reasonably good condition, small amount of tinworm but nothing structural, interior is mint. I do have a couple of queries someone may be able to help me with, one being the perennial lifter rattle-any easy fix to this one? Also it has got a neat rumble in the engine right about 2200rpm, only noticable when in gear but happens at the same place in all gears irrespective of speed, load etc. If I keep it at that rev range it doesn't get worse but goes away as the revs increase. I did wonder about a harmonic balancer or any similar mechanism but know nothing about the EA82, haven't even got a manual for it. Any clues on that one? Cheers Roy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHATBRAT Posted November 17, 2003 Share Posted November 17, 2003 1st off, Welcome to the absolute best message board in existance! Now, for the car. Is It a turbo? 4wd? Do you have pics? Don't know about the noise, It may be something loose under the car. It definately won't be the harmonic balancer because that would make the car vibrate like crazy. Does it feel different when it makes that noise? Is it stumbling, cutting out or dying? Need more info. Lifters/valves are somewhat common and shouldn't be too much of a problem for someone who is mechanically inclined and has the correct info. Good luck, waiting on the info. Boz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burden2 Posted November 17, 2003 Author Share Posted November 17, 2003 Cheers Boz Well, I havent got any pics yet but the car is right hand drive 4 door sedan, front drive, non turbo. The XX designation is a bit confusing, haven't found any reference to that particular model anywhere. I did check for numbers and all I could find was a number stamped at the top of the firewall to the right of the master cylinder. Is there anywhere else that may have ident numbers? As for the rumble: it is more of a vibration than noise, no erratic behaviour from engine or gearbox just a high frequency vibration that only lasts as long as its in the 2200-2250 range and then its gone. Normal driving means you are through it pretty quick so its not that noticable but now I know its there its like a hole in ya teeth you just gotta play with it! It doesnt come through the steering or suspension, I did wonder if it may have been a slipping clutch at first but only happening at that revs kinda ruled it out,same for any of the driveline components. When the engine is not loaded there is a very faint vibration but unless you really concentrate you wouldn't know it. The only extra work that the car has had apart from the usual tyres etc. as far as I can tell-almost all of the documentation was with the car-is a replaced exhaust system but cant see how that would bear any relation as its not a leak noise but a vibration. Will search the old posts here for lifter fixes-maybe just new oil will settle it, who knows!! Thanks for the assist! Roy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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