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As caleb said - 180 degrees out will cause the holes to not line up, it if doesn't go right in like it's greased, then you NEED more Anti-Sieze, and to line up the parts right. Try using a screwdriver blade or similar to clean the splines, and then a wire brush to get all the junk off. Then a LIBERAL coating of anti-seize so you can slide em right on. When they are properly lubed, and cleaned, they will actually be slightly *loose* on the splines! GD

Swapping just the distributor? Not sure that's a good idea, but if you know something I don't, then you will need to remove the drive gear, and put the gear from the EA71 disty on it instead. Also you have to remove the tab on one side of the disty housing. This has been done to EA81's when coverting to SPFI, but I have never heard of anyone doing it to an EA71. Also you need an EA82 disty from a carbed car for it to work correctly with the ign. system - oh and make sure the coil is the right resistance for the disty. GD

That's gross vehicle wieght *including* all cargo. You must subtract the cargo capacity to get the vehicle dry wieght - 3220 - 800 = 2420 lbs GD

Sure - I understand the utility of a WRX for certain things - the Elise was not designed to compete with it in that respect. However - for rally-x (assuming I could afford one, or find a replica), I think I would have to show up to the local track with a Lancia Stratos . One of the original Marlboro cars perhaps? If not that, then a tuned 4WD justy..... My taste in cars leans a bit toward the rare and weird.... or just plain shocking. Thus my lifted Wagon, and my Brat (which is going to go lower I think....). I don't want what others have - I want what they can't have. GD

It's about curb appeal. And everyone has a WRX. Who wants one? Not me. GD

Dealership.... hhhmmm - there's Lotus dealerships in most major cities. We have several here in Portland somewhere. They are considered "exotic" cars (strange, since they are british, and not very expensive), so dealerships are usually a combination of Lotus, and some other companies... Try here: http://www.mycar.com/research/car_cities/default.asp Back seat.... well there's an engine back there..... GD

You are SO right. As soon as I get a halfway decent job, I'm going to source a used one. For the price, they just can't be beat. I would also like to restore an 80 or 81 turbo esprit someday.... GD

Yeah - I got both numbers sitting here - what happened to your cell? This bites - now I'm the only one of the crew with a cell..... He's getting it dirty alright - and breaking **** too. I think he will be selling the tires and rims off it soon.... need bigger, and meaner tread to keep up with me.... Good thing we welded his diff. GD

I doubt the Lotus would be any worse than an XT. And being a mid-engine, it would probably hold up a little better in the rear.... especially with that fat celica GT 6 in it. Considered by many to be the best handling car IN THE WORLD. And with a toyota plant under the hood churning 190 HP on a car weighing 1700 lbs..... Price for an 04 was right around 42k I think... GD

Neck pain = GOOD! Everyone gonna get PAID! You don't want an XT - if you want a sports coupe, might I reccomend a Lotus Elise..... shouldn't be a problem after a settlement like that. GD

3200 lbs? good god man, what do you have in there? My 84 wagon only weighs like 2400..... GD

Ok - looks to be about 41" across the top. 6" down from the top it's at about 45". I think Mick can go as wide as 39" right? That should be just about perfect! Yeah - I'll call you with details later. Ian and I haven't worked out a time yet, but most likely around noonish or a little earlier... The Jack-In-The-Box chick is comming too . Damn I'm such a whore... GD

Man! You should have just called me! I'll try to get it here in a minute..... You free Saturday? Ian and are are planning a run to Hood River..... GD

Where did you get the tool? Thats a decent price! GD

I had a leaky axle cup that leaked grease onto the cat. The cup has a plug in the bottom that can come loose (and often seem to do just that on remaned axles). But your friend probably is right. A bit of oil on the exhaust will smoke for a while after installation. I had the same problem with a y-pipe I used off an engine with a blown HG. GD

Well - I suppose I should put mine in here: Rig: 84 GL Wagon, 3.5" lift, 82 4 speed D/R, Weber, 28" Mud Terrains, 15" Chevy Wagon Wheels, Lincoln Locked Rear, TWB Fab Bumpers, Custom Skid Plate Affiliations: ATLAS, Hatch Patrol And this is the angle most of you will see me from : GD

That would fall under the catagory of EA81's attached to automatic tranny's in 83/84. But yes - good to point out. GD

You should first check for vacuum leaks. Spray around with carb cleaner and see if you can find any. If that checks out, then I'm afraid it's time for a carb rebuild. The Hitachi's can be tempermental unless carefully rebuilt. Once properly rebuilt, they usually go a long time before needing anything else. You can also swap over to a Weber 32/36 DGV. Do a search on the board for more info on that, as it has been covered more times than I care to count. GD

Free flowing exhaust is always pretty high on the list. If nothing else, the stock muffler is pretty restrictive. A nice low restriction turbo muffler will add a couple HP. GD

Good luck - I would really like to see a cool solution to the radiator location issue. Making the nose of the car a couple inches longer would be the right way I suppose, but a lot of work too. GD

Hhhmm - sounds like a solid axle swap to me. That would take care of the stub axle, and axle breakage problem. At least in the rear. Either that, or an independant rear suspension from one of the newer Chevy trucks. GD

You're right Zap - I have given out bad info a time or two. The spirt of the hood scoop thing was to illustrate that it's been on there a while.... I fogot that he did that for the rubicon run, not WCSS. I knew it was some major event..... as far as technical information, I try my best to get accurate information, and since I'm fairly good at retaining that information, I'm happy to dispense it when people ask. Everyone will be wrong now and then, especially with the volume of posts I have. I hope that I have been right more than I have been wrong, as I have no wish to see others badly informed as I have been in the past. It's frustrating to find out that the coversion you are halfway through is a lot more complex than people made it out to be..... GD

I can only speak for US models, but that sounds likely, since we switched to nothing but hydro lifters in 85 on the EA81. And to bigger intake valves in 83. Should be a gold sticker on the valve covers that says "Do not adjust valve clearances" or something to that effect. GD

I'm damn good with wireing - I think I'll go straight to the ER27 :lol: GD

No - there's WAY more to it than that. He's got lifters shooting in all directions! I won't even go into the rest of the misconceptions. GD