bratman18

just check the plugs from one to the other. If they are the same then yes it should work.

Yes he could use a switch it wouldn't hurt a thing but you're right the fuel economy doesn't change at all! The all wheel drive system works so that as long as you are cruising down the road the rear transfer clutches are actually disengaged. So most of the time you are in front wheel drive anyway. The system kicks in when the front wheels spin or when you stomp on it but rolling along it's in two wheel drive. But yes it can be done. Hope this helps!

good luck!! It should be doable with the heads off and everything. I to have pulled one by myself but it can hurt a little!

yeah exactly, you would think since the point of the article is to talk about the cars they find than they would do better research on the cars they see. Then they could show people all the facts about them, but oh well, at least we all know better!

Actually now that you mention it I had a Loyale that did the same thing. Idle forever without getting hot but as soon as it was driven or revved higher than idle it would start to heat up. It was head gaskets! So hopefully it's not, for your sake but it would be worth looking into!

You can tell most of the people who did reply don't have a clue about a Brat. It's too bad!:-\

Sorry can't help you but damn!! That thing is gonna move!!

Yeah it's been either real cold or warm here. Yesterday it was 56! Then today was below freezing all day. We are getting around 6" of snow tomorrow though and then more on Friday and then more on Sunday! That means I get to plow with my wheeler!!!

ahhh, yes I forgot about that! +1

Sweet welcome and lets see some pictures!!

Check all fuses! Not just one. I had this happen to me when I installed an aftermarket radio. It shorted and blew the fuse and it ran the tailights as well.

You would have to basically get a complete 4wd parts car. Then transfer the whole rear end assembly. To do that you have to drill holes for the mounting. The transfer transmission, drive shaft, center bearing mount. Its quite a bit of work but I guess if your car is in really good shape and you want to do it, it can be done!! And 4wd is a lot of fun!

yup! I agree they are not that heavy, and now you have the heads off so it's even lighter!

Very nice, I want one!!

correct, but if its the same style car it should be fine:banana:

they should be the same. Only options were different on these cars. The drive train etc. was the same.

I set up a section of pipe staging then I used an oak plank, but anything strong will work. Then I attached the come along to the plank using some rope then I ran the cable out hooked it onto the motor and yanked 'er out! and the when I put the new on in I slowly released the come along and lowered it back in!! You could also use a tree, with a come along attached!

When I did a motor job by myself I used some pipe staging and a come along!

4WD. Awd has better driveability. So that you can turn easliy on the road and you don't notice it. When you are in 4WD you will notice driveline bind.

Good luck and glad to help!

yup I've never payed attention to which direction I pound the pins out and I've never had one that won't come out. I too have replaced more than I can remember. I live in the rust belt and have never had one rusted in. I have had a rear axle that was rusted onto the splines but even then the pin came out with no problems.

+1. Also look into actual companies that make aftermarket performance products. Like Greddy, etc. I know some of them are targeted towards the "tuner" market but there a lot of companies that make a lot of good products that will fit your car. But you will also most likely pay a fair amount. But yeah don't install a 2.5 to get more power. They do have more torque but not enough to change your known reliable motor for one that is known for problems. I have headers, cat back, cold air intake, nology hot wires, and lightened crank pulley on my rs and I noticed quite a bit of a difference. So I would imagine that if you threw on a bunch of bolt ons on your car than it would help as well.

yeah probably. Check out ebay. There are a few headers on there, most of them are for the 2.5 but I have seen them on there before.

That's impressive! I didn't think a roller would do that could!

You can by an aftermarket head pipe (y-pipe) That will help free up some power. I have on my RS and it is a noticeable difference. Most aftermarket ones don't look anything like a y-pipe