oleman77

Put me down for one...

There is a guy in Denver that rebuilds axles. "www.retroroo.com" talk to Shawn These guys have real good rep http://www.cvaxles.com Good luck...

Dude just pull the engine and do it all in one day. Ive had mine out twice now, the second time had it on the ground in 30 minutes. You don't even need a engine hoist, just grab a buddy and you both can pull it out of there easily. You might want to do some other work to it while its on the ground but dude really you can get this done on a saturday easily. Power wash it and engine bay while its out too! If you lived nearby Id give you a hand....

What did he charge you?

Does anyone know what can be used to replace my car door window seal? I heard that VW seal can be used but not sure and haven't been able to find a source on the good ole internet. Thanks guys...pete

Looking for a steering wheel for my gen1 wagon blue in color. The wheel itself is ok but the white piece that holds the rubber center which you push to honk horn totally rotted away. Thanks guys...pete

How did this carpet kit work out for you? I need one as well for a gen1 wagon (77 EA71)...

Just bought mine at Carquest for $145 for the front axles out the door. Fit great, full warranty as well...

Are these still available?

Does it require certain refrigerant? Would I be able to get it charged? Could be interested if so....

Ok thanks!

I'm in US. Not sure what state it was originally purchased, but will go with that it came with one new. Thanks fella's....

Does anyone know if back in 1986 a new GL would have come with a catalytic converter on it? I have a guy looking to buy mine but he has emissions he has to pass and he asked me if it came with it. I don't know for sure. Hoping one of you guys might know. Thanks fella's....pete

Hey guys, i have a 86 EA82 that had all the smog stuff removed before I got it. The carb that was on the car was from a Nissan and was junk so I replaced it with a Weber. Emissions testing isn't required where I live but I have the car for sale and there is a person interested in it but lives in Albuquerque where emission stetting is required. Does anyone have an idea if it will pass an emissions test? It doesn't have a cat either. Thanks for the help fella's...

Ok fella's, after several days of looking I finally found my problem. It ended up being a fuel injector(s). Not sure which one it was but I changed out the fuel rail and both injectors on #2 & #4 cylinders (left side). #4 is the cylinder that had the burnt valve so I suspected that injector but changing out the rail with both injectors in it I'm not positive. #2 injector wasn't even the right one (it was black) which makes that one suspect as well. Regardless the miss is gone! After injectors where changed I rechecked my vacuum. Its still low but did improve. Went from 13" to 15". Still 5" away from 20" but will keep looking. I plan on removing intake and installing new gaskets at a later time when I have a free weekend. When I do I will look for possible leaks while its off. Anyway stoked that the miss is gone.....ya baby!

Darn, thought I found something.....anybody have any ideas?

I found 2 rubber lines (maybe 3/8") coming from the front top of my 4eat transmission connected to nothing and cant seem to find where they go. Any idea where they go and if they are vacuum lines? Thanks fella's....pete

Ok guys, new OEM spark plug wires have been installed. Does appear to be running better but still have a miss. I also checked my vacuum and only have 13.5". I know thats low, should be like 20". I checked all vacuum lines with both carb cleaner and starting fluid and found nothing. Obviously have a leak but cant find it. Need some help finding it fella's, I'm out of ideas.....pete

No I did not pull both heads. I think I'm going to have the two heads that I have rebuilt and then I will put both heads on. I have a buddy that can rebuild them for me. I did not recheck compression or lperformed a eak down test but will do that and let you know the results.

Plugs wires are on order....

Ok guys it did end up being a burnt exhaust valve. Running way better but still have a miss. Have changed plugs, air and fuel filters and added a can of Seafood to gas tank. I have spark out of all 4 coils, spark plugs wires possibly? Any other thoughts where to look?

Ya I agree bro, I just thought if I tested it I would have an idea how far I had to go. I already have heads but if its into the rings or piston I'm going to have to order more parts. Im hoping its a valve....I'll let you guys know what I come up with. Thanks for all the input, you guys are great!

Timing belt was the first thing I did check. I originally thought my problem was the belt was a tooth off. The dude I bought the car from told me both cylinders on the drivers side had 0# of compression and the passenger side had 110#. Well after checking I only have one cylinder (#4) with 0# of compression, the other 3 are at 126#. I did however order a new belt, idlers and water pump and will install it when the head comes off. Thanks for your input, I appreciate you helping me try to figure out my issue...

AAAH....I did use the same hose that I used for the compression test. At the time that is all I had. I now have a cylinder leak back tester and will try it again tomorrow. I have gaskets ordered, already have the head. I'll let you know what I come up with...thanks for the help so far dude...pete

I did retest that cylinder and it was still 0#....I tested all the cylinders with the throttle wide open, injector plugs off and spark plugs wired pulled at the coil....