TheLoyale

I'll remember this post a year from now, when my pan is still dry and clean. :-p

I'm using the gasket to take up the gap and give the pan something to press against. I'm gonna seal both sides of the gasket with RTV Black. Kinda like what I do with Oil pumps and Water pumps. Double the protection!! (Sadly not so many teens follow this rule)

I was incorrect about the EA81 and EA82 Oil pans being the same. From under the car, they look identical, but the EA81 pan is larger in diameter. So the Fel-Pro gasket I bought is too small a square. At least I'll have one for the EA82 if I ever pull the motor So, I will order an EA81 Fel-Pro gasket else were since O'Reillys did not list one. Parts Hut or NAPA should have it. I will take a picture of the difference later in the day.

James, those alloy wheels on that Brat are know as the Mag wheels. Brent in Iowa Has/Had a set for sale in really nice shape. I was gonna buy them until a little drama, so I passed. He might still have them. He wanted like $170 iirc.

So its code 34? That is the same code I had. It really didn't make the car run any different (Only my check engine light was on all the time, kinda bothersome) I have a picture of the little unit which you could replace to fix the error. Let me find it. If anything, I will take a picture for you tomorrow oh its location. You can buy a new one at O'Reillys or NAPA or the like.

1988-94 EA82 SPFI Engine Code Listing: 11 Crank Angle Sensor/Circuit 12 Start Switch/Circuit 13 Crank Angle Sensor/Circuit 14 Fuel Injector (Abnormal Output) 21 Coolant Temperature Sensor/Circuit 23 Air Flow Meter/Circuit 24 Air Control Valve/Circuit 31 Throttle Sensor/Circuit 32 Oxygen Sensor/Circuit 33 Vehicle Speed Sensor/Circuit 34 EGR Solenoid/Circuit 35 EGR Purge Control Solenoid/Circuit 42 Idle Switch/Circuit 45 Kick Down Control Relay (Automatic Transmission) 51 Neutral Switch Continuously In The On Position 55 EGR Temperature Sensor/Circuit 61 Parking Switch/Circuit

Its possible this is the EGR Purge Solenoid. These tend to fail, and a new one can be had for about $50. I replaced mine a few years ago. I have a complete listing of all codes the SPFI EA82 from 1987-94 will put out. I will post them ASAP for you.

Lol, sounds like a mess. Monroe is pretty good, wonder why it failed? Can't be because of "Rust" :-p

There isn't an Air temp sensor on the EA82. This could also be a possible Coolant Temp Sensor (The one that tells the ECU the engine temp) I forgot if you said you cleaned the IAC yet?

I know how to lay a bead... That is pretty ridiculous though, damn. Pics of the carnage!!!!

The motor comes apart just fine, like everything on this car despite the rust. Outstanding, really. You got my goodies? :cool:

Wish we could say that around here.

I should have figured that out. Rob, its not really a good facebook since no one else had one LOL! Talking to yourself?

Ordered a Fel-Pro EA82 oil pan gasket. O'reillys didn't have a listing for the EA81 gasket, but both oil pans are the same throughout Engine models.

What...?

Ah ok. Yeah I have noticed some return springs on others, and wondered why. Good call!

HTi and SJR are kinda in it together I guess. PM Scott In Bellingham on here. He makes the same bumpers, and I think he came up with the design first. I have the SJR rear bumper. (Gonna make changes to it soon)

So, I started grinding and painting the engine bay. I like how the semi-gloss engine enamel looks, I need to buy a can or two more to finish it. The Engine enamel is good stuff, has Ceramic in it, so it lays down very thick, smooth and dries quick! Quick question, I removed the cable from the clutch fork to the Hill Holder valve body. Is this gonna be an issue? I do not use the holder, don't even really understand how to use it. I kinda wanted to remove the whole unit and reroute the brake lines, but that sounds like a PITA. Am I gonna have any repercussions from not using the cable? If so, I can put it back on.

Tom, if you won the Lotto, I think you would probably have the motivation to resto the Brats your self. Hell, you'd probably buy all the proper tools to make it a little easier (I would) Damn man, you are starting to make me jealous with this core support work. Good job

Actually, I'm probably just going to buy the 1-7/8" 90s and 45s I need, and will start building my UEL header. Its gonna cost enough to ship the EA82 header anyway ($60ish) via USPS. So, no worries Jason.

6-lug swap it. I'm sure you can get a Crager style wheel in 6x139. I highly doubt you'll find any wheel with the 4x140, c'mon... Lol :-p

53186.

You know, you're right. I wasn't thinking about it, but yes they are. Yeah, it is flush. I was thinking about getting a transfer punch, smack it dab in the center, and keep stepping up drill bits until the bolt is very thin/hollow, then it might just break on or the hole. Maybe I shouldn't bother? Leave well enough alone. :-p

I got the blocks off. I did break one bolt. Its flush with the head (Boo) But I can use the other two holes for the flange. Wish I didn't break that one bolt, last one too. Now I will definitely need an EA82 header for now.

If anyone has the rear quarter panels/wheel arches from a Wagon or Sedan, I need them ASAP. Starting to run out of fab time before winter... Lets make it work! :cool: