Twitch de la Brat

I was rather disgusted when that happened too 3eyedwagon, but I'm happy he's in a car he likes again. And as for Block getting in with Ford, I expect him to get trampled until he gets his WRC legs under him. And I will be watching the whole time Oh, and I'm no Ford fan, but if they get support from Cosworth I suspect he will do very well car-wise. Twitch

If you find an RX tranny or an XT6 tranny. They both came in AWD with a center diff lock switch. The RX has a dual range option, but they are pretty rare. The XT6 was only offered single range as far as I know. But, you gotta match up your diffs or you'll fry your driveline. Those are the easy swaps. You could put an EJ tranny in but that would be best had with an EJ engine. Most EJ manuals have a viscous center diff. It requires the XT6 tranny crossmember to mount up without too many modifications. It would also require a custom driveshaft to be built and custom axles. Unless you did a 5 lug swap. That's my understanding of it all. Hopefully someone will chime in with more knowledge than me. Twitch

Well, you're best off just building your own, or paying somebody to custom build one. I'm not sure where Wilmington is, but look up some members around your area and they might be able to help you out. Twitch

I would check the temp sending unit. It may not be getting the proper voltage or isn't reading the right resistance. Also check the thermo switch for the fans, if it uses one... Twitch

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I don't believe BRAT's (Brumby's) have a return fuel line. Mine doesn't at least. From the diagrams I've seen, only the feedback carbs and FI engines have a return fuel line. Twitch

Mwahahaha... Gotta love showing up the Jeeps. Too much fun. Twitch

Sorry about all the hell you've been going through Earl. I hope the person you sold it to isn't THAT much of an idiot. Nor that much of a crook. Twitch

It may be the relay for the signals. It's located right behind the flasher button. You just need to remove the surround for the dash and its right there. I just did it to work on my heater switch. Two screws above the gage cluster, two behind the cupholder, and two on the front of the center console frame. I don't remember if you have to remove the center frame around the Radio or not, but I did anyway for ease of access. That should only be a few screws and the frame pops off. The radio doesn't need to be removed. I don't believe you need to completely remove the surround to get enough access to the relay. I've never heard of them going bad so another one from the JY should do ya. Twitch PS: This belongs in New Gen

I did the Civic trick with my BRAT. Thankfully it didn't hit and I just had to put it in 4 to get it over the ramps to try again. And OW! I know how painful it is to get bit by a spark plug, but down there? Gah that musta hurt. Twitch PS: that's how I get people who're dumb enough to do it, to check their sparkplug wires PPS: No not by that, by their hand! Sheesh, you think I'm that twisted?

Well, I missed you :-p A fair amount has happened around here. A few of us have gotten into squabbles, a few have done some cool stuff. A few people have lost their jobs, well a lot of us have lost our jobs. A few of us have cried out for help, a few of us have offered it. Its just been typical USMB around here. Just do some looking around and you'll see what we've been up to as well Twitch

You make some good points there. And FHI was part of the biggest production company in Japan. It would make sense that they used the secrets given them in WWII. But I doubt those ties have lasted 60 years+ and the dividing up of the company into the different entities. And hiring a Benz designer is just smart. Hire the guy who designs the "best looking" cars in the world. Twitch

I believe that Porsche engine components are made by VW, since they own them after all. If there are any components made by Fuji Heavy Industries, I would be extremely surprised. Twitch

What they said ^^^^^ In addition to GD's suggestion, try running seafoam through it. Put half a can in the oil and let the car idle for 10-15 min, Change your oil as usual. Then add the rest of the can to gas tank. It should help if the TOD is sludge related. Twitch

Ok, you just need to get access. If you can't get to it from under the hood, then yeah, just pull the headlight. Twitch

Don't vilify me, but I just use JB weld. It's held great for me so far. When I bashed my exhaust the JB held and the aluminum stripped. I mix it a little heavy on the hardener, so that I know its nice and strong. Just a thought... Twitch

I'm in agreement with your hunch on the O2 sensor. I would also run some seafoam through your car. I don't know how well lucas fuel treatment works, but I know seafoam works very well, and may help remove anything that the lucas may have left behind. Twitch

I've got 2 bits to add, exhaust manifold gaskets. The ones made by Felpro are pretty cheaply made cardboard gaskets. They have only a Felpro stamp on them. The OEM's I've seen look like they have a more dense cardboard and more metal coverage on the edges. Twitch

That looks really good actually. As was mentioned by Breeke, it looks custom fit and designed with the car in mind. I like it. Twitch

And I'm still trying to find an EA81T!!! Ah man this seems its gonna be a lot harder than I thought... Well, at least you found one. Not a T, but better than nothing. Twitch

XT's have multi-ribbed belts. They may have the proper pulley for you to use. And yes, had I not already done the GM swap, I would have done this one. Much thanks to GD for the info. Twitch

Lets hope for all our sakes, it wasn't. Please for the love Subaru don't let that be the last JDM EA81 out there. Twitch

My dream, REALIZED! Twitch

I'm just curious about the steering on these. My parents have one and it has a dead spot in the middle of the steering range. If you drive straight there is a gap that the steering does nothing. And when its in this position the car has a tendency to wander Is this normal? Or does it mean the steering rack is going away? This is used as a mail vehicle and if it fails, I'm probably gonna have to help fix it Not to mention my parents will be down one car :-\ Twitch

Have you seen his black BRAT? I wouldn't put it past him to do those things.... Twitch PS: I'm not a Ford fan, but its still a nice looking truck