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Nope, those hoses are connected and working just fine. Thanks though.. anyone else have any idea?

I found this lost little hose wedged between the firewall and the fuel pump (anyway I think it's the fuel pump:rolleyes:), on the passenger side of my '80 Brat. It was not connected to anything, it was just there. Does it need to be hooked back up to something? I've looked everywhere for hoses that are not connected, but I can't see anything. HELP !!

Sorry, I haven't seen ANY repair manuals. I just got lucky on this owner's manual. But I will keep my eyes open. Bobby

I snagged this out of a wagon at the junkyard. Thought someone might be able to use it. It applies to 2-door hatchback, 4-door sedan, Hardtop, Station Wagon. I'm not looking for any money for myself, but a donation to the USMB fund would be GREAT!!! If you are interested, please p/m me or e-mail me at oquitit@msn.com http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j51/oquitit/76dbde86.jpg.

That got my attention.. Tell me some $numbers$?? send me an e-mail at oquitit at msn dot com. thanks Bobby:D

Thanks for the info. I'll do that today...

The listing was on an Auto Body supplier web site that I found. I guess I'll have to try and contact them on Tuesday to see what's up with their listing. I 'll post what I find out. Bobby

What years are interchangeable on the fenders for my brat? (1980) I thought it was only 77 to 81, but I found a place that sells aftermarket, and they are listed as 80 to 82. Will they work? And how do I post pictures of my Brat, and how do I change the "new user" under my avatar to something not quite so blahh?

I was thinking about doing this exact thing. Maybe it just doesn't like it's new stuff. I've checked the wires 3 or 4 times just to make sure (can anyone say obsessive/compulsive?). I think I'll pull the new plugs out and put the old ones back in and put on the old wires and see what gives. It smells like it's running rich too. But I'm too scared of really screwing up the dang carb to even mess with that. Sorry I sound so helpless, but I really am doing this by myself, and I'm a little initimidated by it all right now....But I REALLY appreciate all the advice. I've had 2 other roo's but it's been so long ago, I can't remember what they sounded like and whatever (old age maybe?):-\

Guess I'll stay here then. I do need help mostly with engine related stuff. What do you think about the higher octane gas thing? Does it help or is it just another "wallet cleaning" exercise? Don't have the funds for a carb rebuild or conversion right now, but it has entered my mind. I'll have to deal with that later I guess.

I had the boyfriend help me with the "redneck" carb cleaning you suggested. It actually helped a little bit. I'm gonna try the spark plug wire thing tomorrow. (Too tired to play any more today) It has been sitting for a while, so maybe just daily driving will help it clean out a little too???? I threw some gas treatment in the tank for good measure, (don't really know if that even helps, but I felt better 'cause I was at least doing something constructive). Keep those cards and letters coming folks, like I said, I'll take all the advice I can get. Guess I should be moving to the "historic subie section. I didn't read the details close enough. My next silly question will be posted over there.......Barb

I looked up the firing order and did it by the book(Chilton).....hope it was right..

These things are vacuum hose nightmares!!! I can't find any that are not connected. I was VERY careful to put them back where they came from. (even labeled them to make sure) No points, it's electronic. I will however check the rotor and cap. I did not mess with the carb screws at all. Those things scare me. Too easy to REALLY mess up. Air cleaner is new. Even installed a new PCV valve. (Thanks Manxta) Tried the carb cleaner trick already, no results from that either. (Thanks GD) I'm stumped! Thanks also for the seat tips GD and Sako. Gonna go out and play with the seats right now. Keep the advice coming kids! I need to learn as much as I can about my new toy.

I recently purchased a 1980 Brat for $600. I thought I was doing a good thing by changing plugs, wires, dist. cap and rotor....etc. Now it seems to run worse than it did before. Kinda loads up when you first start it, idles a little rough. I've done everything I know to do, (checked spark, timing, yada yada....). It only has 85,000 original miles, so it couldn't be too worn out yet I wouldn't think. Any ideas how to make her purr???? Don't be shy, I can take any kind of criticism if I've done something stupid... HELP!!!! I just have to tell someone about my junkyard find today. Went looking for heater control knobs and found jump seats AND a rollbar. Seat are kinda rough, not too bad though. Any hints for "shining" them up, and modify the mounting rack from an '83 to an '80. Roll bar is like new, it's been in the bed of a '80 Brat under a sleeper shell so no sun or weather has gotten to it. (Wish the seats had been in this same Brat). Thanks in advance for any advice anyone can give me. I'm having a blast tinkering with my new Toy. My boyfriend thinks I've lost my mind. Little does he know.........