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DOH! I guess a little knowledge goes a long way. The Puddle Jumper is a 1987 GL Wagon. 1800cc with an Auto and Push Button 4wd. It is the standard Left hand drive. Has ONLY 150,000 miles on it. ((I believe that's just broke in right;) )) "and for the timing belts you can mess em up all you want its non interferance" ()__1337_CRAYOLA__()> -- Are you refering to the boxer engine design? "boil it out" -- FlyB0y, how do you mean I should boil it out. I know when I was a kid my dad would get a gallon can of stuff with a wire basket in it that he would soak things in, is this similar?

I have been lurking in the shadows for a while now and I am finally ready to proceed. I have looked around and seen some things that I would like to do to my Puddle Jumper. First thing is to breath life back into it. When I last had it kinda running, It would sit and idle just fine, rev up fine, but when put in gear after driving a SHORT distance (couple hundred feet) It dies and is a bear to restart but when it does the same again. That being said, let me explain. I purchased it in about 1991 from a mail man. Turned out the governor gear in the tranny kept shearing leaving me just first and second. Got another trans from a bone yard and solved it. But then I parked it. In the last 10 years it has probably driven less the 500 miles. I pulled the stock carb ( yes I realize the Weber would probably be better but I am on a strict budget at the moment) So I have the carb and a rebuild kit.... then I got to notice all those small parts..... I am mechanically inclined but have never done this (changed the trans by myself) I have a Haynes manual, but is that enough? And I wonder, am I jumping the gun, maybe a weak fuel pump or a simple clogged filter? My reasoning was that the down time might call for new gaskets and such. Thoughts?? My next concern is the timing belt. I have changed them in other vehicals but not the Sub. Any hints? To much of a gamble to let it slide for now?? I also am interested in the Pug wheels. Can I go to the 14" W/O the lift? Are there any real benefits other then they look real cool?? I found a guy on a Pug site selling some in Missori and thought I might check into them... About the Weber Carbs, what benefits have you really seen with them? I know I have a lot of work ahead of me, and its my fault for the neglect but I have always loved the little guy and want to turn him into a daily driver again. Anyways thanks in advance for any and all help. I'll post some pics of it soon. ((After I clean all the crap I'm currently storing in it.....