SoobieDoo

It is easy, when the notch is where it's supposed to be. I'd much rather work on the soob than my lawnmower, it's a PITA. On another note... It's Alive!!! And I think the 12 degree advance is perfect. I took 'er out on the freeway for a test spin, and achieved 80mph for the first time since putting bigger tires on. And that was not WOT! I've always thought that my car was slow, even for an EA82, so maybe it's been off a tooth since I've owned her? Thanks for all the help, guys! ~Eric

Would the delta mod even be necessary? Granted you have extra weight in the rear, but the 2.2 should provide ample power, plus it would be cheaper...what'cha got, $50 into this build!?! On the glass, maybe a wet tile saw would work? I could get a rental from work, if you have any test glass laying around.

Oh wow, I thought that was for just the idler...too bad I just blew $42 on belts! Cool, I'm better off than you than! At 3 attempts, I think I got it. The problem was the driver's side notch in the plastic back cover. After reading that you can just line up the marks with the valve cover seam, I checked and the notch was about 3/8" to the right. Someone must have messed with the cover at some point, and didn't re-align it correctly. After my second attempt, I checked with the timing light and it was way off. Around 28btdc. After this last time, it was right at 8! Of course, I advanced the timing up to 20, just for a little more power. Anyone know how much advance is good for performance? I get no pinging on this rig, so that method is out. :-\

He's already towing a trailer, and I don't think it's legal to daisy-chain 'em!

Not bad at all, that was the price for just one from napa!

Yeah, you're prob right...I just need to quit whining and fix it now! Oh, and my idlers seemed fine, without any play. They're a bit spendy in the local parts stores, so I'll eventually get some off ebay or amazon.

It's alive!!!!!!!!!! ...but not well. My concerns about how inaccurate the cam marks are, were apparently valid. It now sounds like a ricer, and doesn't have the power to shift into 5th. I did the driver's side first, lined up the cam mark with the notch in the plastic cover, turned the crank 360 with the mark down, lined up the other side, then rotated another 360 to make sure the III lines were there. This was all done to the best of my ability, so I guess the procedure is much trial and error!?! Tomorrow I'll try doing it with the cam mark straight up and down, instead of lined up with the notch, semi-up and down At least I made it run again. :-\

Thanks Bill, I got enough play now to get the belt on. I had to pry a little with a screwdriver to get the tensioner all the way up, then tighten a bolt to hold it. The only prob now is that once the belt is on, the cam mark no longer lines up with the slot, but it is what I would call straight up. I am replacing both belts and leaving the covers off. I may just cable tie the covers back on, but not right away.

Ok, so it was the driver's side that was busted, so it's all tore down now and I'm tryin to get the belts on. (here's where Scott's expertise would have helped me, had I gone over there!) Marks on flywheel lined up, mark on cam sproket "straight" up and pointed at the gap in the plastic cover, and I can't get enough slack to get the belt on. Any tips or tricks there, and just how straight up does that cam sprocket need to be?

Thanks for the offer, but I only had to tow it a few miles home via strap...up to your place is a different story. If only I had a tow bar or something to use! Got all the rest needed to finish it now, but half here and half there wont do. Think I'll get off my duff now and get 'er done.

It would be cool if someone that's been here recently would chime in, but in comparing Jeff's map to the dnr one, I think these are closed: Lake Isabel trail, 4W110 4.0 miles, most difficult. That bites, being the longest trail and the only drive near to the lake. Sac Up, 4W130 0.8 mi, more diff. Oh well. Index Wall trail, 4W120 1.0 mi, more diff. Looks like the best mud puddles. That's 5.8 miles closed and 11 open, not including the gravel roads. Still plenty of most, more, and easy trails. There are some differences between the maps, but some of those on the dnr map are prob just hiking trails. I'll be camping there sat night, if anyone else wants to come early.

Thanks guys, those will be some easy checks before tearing into it. I looked up some good replacement instructions here, but is there anything extra I'll need to do if one snapped?

Yeah, 80K is pretty warm. I've had no probs with my accel ss, but it's about half that. That gearing you're doing will do more than any performance upgrades anyway.

Good, I can deal with that. I've prob put 20K miles or so on it, and who knows when the p/o last did them. New belts even came with the car, so I deserve this! At least the tow home was a good test of the eyebolts I installed on the bumper.

'86 GL wagon 4x4, 1.8L carbed suddenly died on the freeway. I had normal power and was going about 75, when it lost power immediately. Has gas, oil, power, and cranks but no runny. Seems to be cranking strange, though...rpms are all over the place, between 200-3K or so. I'm thinking timing belt, but have never had one go on me before. If it sounds like that could be it, I'll pull the covers in the morning and find out. Maybe it lost compression, so I can EJ it!?!

I agree, not that that he'll make the other side match, or anything! Stops rust clear gloss would work.

Along with better exhaust, hot ignition, electric radiators, etc. those Hp's will add up.

You sure don't fool around, Scott! How about some rusty red primer for the shotgun side?

What powerplant are you thinking?

Nice ride, welcome.

Nice find there, Scott. I can make the other side match, if you like!!!

Alright, Jeff...you don't do that first pic, and I'll try and not do the last.

Ouch!...but in his defense, the time frame was mentioned. Anyone been through there since the closures? Looks like we'll be making this our first stop, and camping there or nearby if there is none. ~Eric

Too bad about that guy's broken arm...hard way to learn a lesson. Love the new roof rack, Jeff, but it looks like you could squeeze a couple more in there!