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No need to apologize...I was just pulling your chain. A modified version of what Ken has should work for you if that's possible.

Yup, got the emails and replied to all of them I think.

Six feet of clearance; you must get some real snow in Chugiak! Sorry, it's the OCD in my nature! I would imagine that XSNRG or qman would have some thoughts on that. If I remember correctly, Ken's rallycross XT6 is higher than stock.

Stopped in today and pulled the rear disks off that turbo; they were still there since it's a 2WD sedan. While I was there, they dropped a '89 (maybe '87) DL wagon into the yard. I took a look and the car is immaculate inside and out. Car has 108K miles on the odo so if you need a SPFI engine, this is for you. Unfortunately, it's an automatic tranny which might be why it's in the yard. A fair number of EA81 and EA82 cars are in the yard now along with a really ratty/scuzzy looking '91 Legacy wagon. The white XT6 still has two alloy wheels (no hubcaps) available for anyone needing a spare or two. Man, it was hot there today!

Rob, if you still need help on Sunday, let me know; I'm elsewhere on Saturday. ---ed---

Glad you got out of that deal. $1500 sounded too good to be true even for a high miles '93.

I can probably send a good harmonic balancer with a normal size keyway; I haven't got one now but will probably find one in the next few days. Think about a shipping address for it.

I almost got up there yesterday after we got back; but I really needed to help my better half unpack and get settled back in. I may go there today.

No time or desire to look; especially since I'm on a large island surrounded by salt water.....rusted out cars everywhere.

It looks like the Hillsboro site and August 14th date are finally official: http://www.oregonrally.com/calendar/calendar.php?op=view&id=187

Well, we're back. Just in time to find the GFI in our garage had tripped this afternoon and cut the power to everything in the garage....including our freezed. I discovered the power outage when the garage door didn't work. Took me a while to find the GFI and re-set it. Luckily, the freezed was still sufficiently cold and we didn't loose any food. We had a great time and our new ('85 Toy Dolphin) RV made it just fine. Everything seems to work normally.

Happy birthday Austin! I'm glad you made it home safely and without incident. Also, I have a Brat the same age as you!!!

Car-toys will have them; Fry's Electronics has the cable adapters and might have the DIN adapter also.

I've got an '82 Brat with the third eye as well as a spare. Blown headgasket and significant rust; first $250 takes it away.

Boy Connie that sounds shady to me; not having it running is normally the kiss of death at auction time. And you don't need to pay a mechanic to install a battery! 5 minute job; I suspect he knows it won't run if he does and doesn't want to admit it. $700 is certainly a lot to ask for an unknown condition.

Most likely axle related; from the sound of it, the inner joint (DOJ) is bad. Check the boots on the inner joints, if one or both are torn, that's the axle I'd replace first.

I'm not trying to bust your chops, but it's highly unlikely that you got four transmissions all with the same problem. I'm with the school of thought tranny mounts or bushings or such. Go back to the beginning and don't ignore something because "it's already been eliminated/checked/changed." Last thought...if you really feel it is the tranny, buy a known good used tranny from someone on the Board and install it. If it still happens you are easily the most unlucky person in the world or you have a mechanic who doesn't know what he's doing. Good luck.

I'm with oddcomp (and I'm sure lots of others who were there); thank you guys for putting it on. I'd hate to have your phonebills and hours spent away from family and work and play that went into putting on this event.

No I'm still on Vancouver Island. The campground has internet...Yea I know roughing it is tough. I'll lose it tomorrow morning however since we're packing up and leaving for Duncan early in the morning and won't have internet there unless I find it in town somewhere. I'll likely not be on until we get back home on Monday. ---ed---

It's not the tent that's a problem, it's sleeping on the ground....ugh.

Try cable; you'll never go back to DSL. However, I'm glad you're back online.

Living in an RV park just north of Ladysmith, BC for a few days and then off to the Islands Folk Festival for the weekend. As you can see the RV park does have internet.

Matt, I'm so glad you arrived home without incident. Thanks for the great food and pleasant company. Best of luck with the XT6; looks like a good start.

I'll be vacationing in beautiful Vancouver Island for the next week. In case of emergency, try my cell phone. If I find online availability I'll be back sooner.

You might try pricing one at Spalding Auto Wrecking in Spokane, WA. They market new Modine radiators for a good price ($84 for an '84 GL wagon rad). 509-924-3300; check the internet for their 800 #.