I still can get rings and bearings but all the other parts are disappearing and won't ever be available again.
Farewell to a reliable, solid little engine.

Emily
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Posted 18 April 2007 - 06:23 PM
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Posted 18 April 2007 - 10:28 PM
GD,
We've never used the Fel-Pro gaskets, but I'll ask Rick. Maybe we'll order a set to check them out.
These gaskets were "the last, there aren't going to be any more".
The water and oil pumps are getting hard to find too. :-\ Decent blocks to rebuild are very hard to come by, especially considering the 7 different configurations of that engine.
Findings to come.
Emily
Posted 18 April 2007 - 10:28 PM
Posted 18 April 2007 - 11:52 PM
Farewell to a reliable, solid little engine.
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Posted 19 April 2007 - 01:45 AM
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Posted 19 April 2007 - 06:18 PM
They have to be different. The bore is different.
Posted 19 April 2007 - 06:25 PM
I've got one of the last US EA71 engines, came out of my 87 STD hatchback. HAd MANY MANY arguements with parts store clerks, junkyard counter people, even a guy at the DEALERSHIP that it either "Wasn't an 87" or that I was mistaken that it was an EA71 due to the offset starter, but right on the front of the block it says "EA71".. Won't be parting with that engine anytime soon, 260k on the ticker and still gets 175lbs of compression in all 4 cylinders.
Posted 19 April 2007 - 06:30 PM
Posted 19 April 2007 - 07:28 PM
The bore is NOT different. The stroke is different. EA71 and EA81 pistons are interchangable.
But regardless, the gaskets are different.
GD
Posted 19 April 2007 - 08:24 PM
Oops. I thought the 71 and 81 referred to the mm diameter of the pistons?
Posted 20 April 2007 - 01:30 AM
Posted 20 April 2007 - 11:13 AM
Ea81 engines are getting pretty rare here. they have mostly been flogged for aircraft or boat
Posted 20 April 2007 - 11:21 AM
Posted 20 April 2007 - 03:22 PM
The Fel-Pro's are better anyway according to most experience here as well as my own. Newer gasket technology.
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Posted 20 April 2007 - 07:18 PM
Honest mistake. Engine codes are somewhat ambiguous as to whats inside. The ea71,81,82 all variants share the same bore. Ea81-82 also are the same stroke.
Posted 20 April 2007 - 11:26 PM
You got that right,sister!!
Emily,can you please take the time to make a post in Historic about the seven different configurations of the EA71??? Please??
Most of us know the "wide case" and the different Air Injection fittings,but I'm sure you with your knowledge can elaborate and teach us all something.
Thanks!!
Paul
Posted 21 April 2007 - 11:02 AM
Trying again......
Posted 21 April 2007 - 12:25 PM
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