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About your current ride and power plant , is that a GF or FE model? If it's an FE it's very efficient , thrifty , easy to maintain , and becoming collectible for someone continuing to use who prefers to keep the car more period correct.

I'm thinking the 79 was two headlight - unless you got the GL with quad lights.

Stuff like an AM/FM radio , although also an option , four spoke steering wheel , and I'll have to think but I'm sure I'm forgetting a couple other items. No difference in engine and gearing.

Oh no ! But I'm guessing you'll be swapping pumps and doing timing etc and taking it over the 400k mark. Yes? Just finally turned 300k in NYC this past weekend.

Have to adjust that cable way back now that you have the fresh , thicker guts in there. I also freaked out same as you and it was the end of a tiring day etc .... so I thought about it and came back the next day and adjusted that link way the F back and it then acted appropriately. Now that it's spring I need to fine tune my hill holder or elinate it. As mentioned - 1/4" or is it 1/8" ? You'll get it. Take your time.

Little at a time using blocks and wedges. Try not to crush fingers or take yourself out with a head shot. Sometimes that old scissor jack saves the day. Good luck. You're half way home. You'll be feeling good soon.

Just keeping you company being another FWD owner. I'm very curious now , best of luck. I'll see what I can from my end and get back.

If you're not aware , check the prices on factory replacement for California exhaust. You'll be converting or pulling off some magic when the time comes.

Yeah I also have a super low mile engine ready to go but I want to be crazy and cheap and see how long I can go on this engine. If you haven't seen it yet , check out that old post about highest mileage and see my post on "the professor". He had over 1.5 million miles on an old 1.8 OHV.

I'll check this weekend. Just can't really dig out stuff as much as just grab what's easily visible and offer it , right now. Hopefully I can organize some in the spring.

Yeah I figured they'd give sooner than later. My one regret about my last big effort was not doing the HG's. Just not enough time and money at that particular time. Anyways.... I'll pick up the HG's and associated pieces and have them ready.

Barely

Mine is approaching the magic 300K and I intend on hitting 400K plus. I've got the usual piston slap / extra funkiness upon starting. When warm it's not bad sounding. Just did the clutch , all seals , pumps , timing , etc. But I did not do headgaskets yet. I've owned the car since 119k and I'll pretty sure there were no HG's replaced before then. I run 87 octane most of the time. Change oil like it should be done and with a new filter every time. Post if you have gone deep with your 2.2 version one. My tranny is the now rare front wheel drive five speed. It's been sounding funky for years now but I think some of that was the clutch TOB holder springs/clips that a guy I let work on it didn't install correctly. Anyhow , the unit is obviously high miles now and was wondering who has rebuilt one or if they survive up over 400k. Thanks for sharing your Experiences !

Coming up on 300k probably in a couple weeks. 298,8xx I was going to post about going over 300k for info from those with such experience. Don't think I'm competing. This is a cool post too.

Unable to gather all this stuff up right now. Tail lights are wagon , not Brat. Hopefully I will get storage moving with the better weather setting in.

Early 1600 or widecase ?

Jesse - Subafreak

Oh crap , I am pretty sure I do , Tommy. I just need time and good weather to get storage pumping again. G-man , I should have one - NOS , or maybe Jesse snagged it or has another - and probably has one handy which I don't. See above. Good weather and time needed.

Spiffy ! , Biffy !

Your legs got skinny ! Lol Should have guessed from the "wagon" name. Got your PM , yes , I do recall the engine to Skip in your XT. Good to see you on the USMB again.

Easier to take the plastic off and search out your break. Start with the rubber boot that ducts the harness into the hatch from the body. Pull gently on the harness and the connector is right there. If that isn't the answer then consider taking down the plastic covers and checking there - on the hatch end of things - if no luck then the rear of the ceiling liner.

Ok picture in your icon thingy - legs are too thin to be Steve from WV One guy ruled out, maybe.

Holy flippin burgers !! I know with a clue or two I'll pinpoint your name. So sorry I didn't figure it out yet. Not Dennis , is it ? I'm going to re-read that post and hone in on an I D

Exactly ! No need to worry , just take your time and you'll get it.

Good luck with it , Russ.