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    Will a stock EA82 clear 27s?

    in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...

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    I know this has been covered before but searching didn't yield any clear answers. I have an '88 GL Wagon and a set of 14" pugs. I'm planning on getting some 27x8.5x14 Kuhmos, but I don't know if they'll fit stock. I'm not shy of a bit of trimming but I'd rather not lift it, at least right away. If anyone has some pics of a stocker with bigger tires I'd love to see them. Thanks

     

    Travis

    Horrible noise, tranny or CV?

    in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...

    Posted

    Funny you should mention that.

     

    I had the exact same symptoms for the last few months. Somehow my inner joint was leaking grease all over my tranny (and of course the exhaust..pee-oo!). I wasn't getting the usual CV noises, and since the shaft was recently installed, I ruled that out as the source of the noise and instead thought it was the tranny. Last week, I tore the outer boot on the same axle, and of course grease was flying around at that end of the shaft now, too.

     

    I replaced the axle, and voila! The noise was gone (and no more flinging grease).

     

    Not a guarantee that'll fix your problem, I was surprised it worked for me..good luck.

    Awesome thanks for the info. I'll take a chance and put the new motor up to the old tranny.

    2.2L into 88 GL Wagon?

    in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...

    Posted

    does the above setup use the ej22 flywheel and clutch?

    also subafreak, how does the ea82 tranny take the power? can you drop the clutch and not break it?

     

    see, this is what I want to do:

    ej22 engine

    whatever flywheel/clutch/adaptor combo that works best and fits best with the least amount of fabrication

    ea82 5speed dual-range transmission

    in an 84 bratGL

     

    what do you think is best?

     

    -AK

    I too am curious about what the D/R trannies can hold up to. But having looked at the options today it seems the easiest solution would be to make an adapter and modify the EA82 flywheel like the rallyjusty fellow did. A good aftermarket clutch i.e; Centerforce should be able to handle the power of a N/A motor no problem. However if you decided to go turbo grafting on the entire bellhousing to run the larger clutch seems like a good idea. I'm not too concerned about blowing up the tranny, I don't do many power drops and they are plentiful in junkyard. I could always go AWD if I blow up too many. I'd love to hear from those with expirence though. I'm going to make some calls this week and see what I can find for a donor motor/car. A tweaked EJ22T would be sweet:banana:. I could see my wagon with 4 ATC paddles carving bowls at the dunes:cool:. That'd be worth the effort.

    Horrible noise, tranny or CV?

    in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...

    Posted

    My car's dead right now but when I last drove it it was making a horrible growling sound when decelerating. Accelerating or steady pace was fine but if I let off the gas or downshifted it would growl. I know my front CVs are a little dry so I'm hoping that's the problem. I checked the tranny fluid and it looks good with no visable metal floating around. Has anyone ever had this problem before? I'm thinking about rebuilding my car and don't want to get a new tranny too. It's an 88 dual range wagon BTW. Thanks

     

    Travis

    2.2L into 88 GL Wagon?

    in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...

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    They will not bolt up to the stock tranny so you either have to use an EJ22 AWD tranny with modified mount or get an adapter to bolt the EJ22 to the EA82 tranny. I actually welded an EJ22 bellhousing to an EA82 tranny so I could use the EJ22 clutch, not the easiest way to do it.

     

     

    Do these adapters exist or would it be one-off? Do you have any pics of the welded bellhousing? How has the EA82 tranny handled the added power? I'd really like to keep my dual range tranny if possible. Any exhaust issues or is the same basic idea on the 2.2? Thanks for the info I've been researching all day and it looks like a good plan so far.

     

    Travis

    2.2L into 88 GL Wagon?

    in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...

    Posted

    I'm currently thinking of rebuilding my dead Subaru but I really don't want to spend the money and time to swap in another EA82 and have barely adequate power. I've thought about the EA82T but the lack of cheap turbo parts cars around Phoenix would make that an expensive proposition. Plus I'd be stuck with either a high mileage junkyard unit or a $$$ Jap motor.

     

    I was wondering if anyone has ever swapped in a newer 2.2L instead. I'm pretty sure I can get a low mileage 2.2 for less then a Jap motor, and 130hp sounds about right for pushing bigger tires and camping gear up mountains. So I've done engine swaps before and I'm familiar with all the little issues that come up I'm just worried about the big ones. Will the 2.2 physically fit into the engine bay? Will the 2.2 physically bolt up to my dual range tranny? Are there any issues that make this swap impossible or impractical? Does anyone know about the interchangablitity of the clutches and accessories? I'd appreciate any help on the subject.

     

    Thanks

     

    Travis

    Single electric fan?

    in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...

    Posted

    Originally posted by Rooinater

    i'll definately shoot you an emai when i come up.

     

    Glamis it doesn't do bad till you hit the whoops and the tall dunes. 15 to 25 mph is my limit or stuff starts breaking. i prefer the rocks and mud. i'll envy that 168:1. mine will have about 60+:1. a lot better than 20:1 stock. i still have plans to build a jeep in the next couple years. i'm torn between buying a jeep, a impreza or a yamaha r1. can't decide. but i need a vehicle that has a/c. this place is hot as hell!!! but i'm stoked to start doing some crawlin, versus sand. there is not a lot of designated trails here in yuma. most of the places are sand pits :mad: i'd love to get up there the end of january to do some wheeling and show you little roo.

     

     

    the big problem i had was tearing strut tops. that's because my 27's are so heavy and i replaced the tops with dry az ones.

     

    the mods that'll be done to my car by the time i come up.

    8" lift with subframe.

    nissan tcase

    power steering

    5 speed d/r tranny

    high performance 1.8L

    rear discs.

    4.11 r&p's

    another rear lincoln locker

    front LSD

    ea 82 suspension

    31" kumho tires

    chevy 15" rims

    and a few other things.

     

    So i want to go play!!

     

    Sounds interesting. Get your spare parts collection and we'll head out to Florence. I'll take my truck:D. I know a few rock trails you can cut your teeth on. Upper Woodpecker and Lower Ajax should be doable with your setup. It's a short haul from my house so I'd love to take a day and watch a Roo on the rocks. Oh yeah Jeeps suck. There a much cheaper ways to build a crawler. I wish I would have learned that lesson sooner. I had 6 Jeeps before I figured it out.

    Just

    Everyone

    Elses

    Parts

     

    Travis

    Single electric fan?

    in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...

    Posted

    Originally posted by Rooinater

    what kind of mods are you doing to your car, mesa is only a few hours away. if your makin her to go wheel i'll gladly go with you.

     

    when i get my car back i'm planning on running up to florence jct area to try some trails. and also try to make a run with the az backcountry 4wd club. so if you want to ride with me give me a call. or if you want to hang around sometime. give me a call.

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    I got a full blown rockcrawler so the Soob is just the camping mobile. I've wheeled it a little and it does quite well but rocks are definately not it's strong point, I also got it stuck in the mud 15 feet from the road but I won't go into details:-\. I do love the fact that I can load it to the gills with camping gear, the dogs, the Mrs. and head to wherever I want to camp getting 20+mpg. I also drive it 100 miles a day with exceptional reliability.

     

    Anyway the plan is to find some 14" pugs, get some 26" SSTs, a little lift if needed, a rear locker ( I have a few ideas I'm working on),some custom bumpers, intake and exhaust. As for wheeling it I do plan on a snow run when she's all squared away. I'm actually really looking forward to hitting the snow in her. When she's all done I might do a bit of wheeling but really if I have to choose between wheelin' the Soob or my cralwer I'm taking the truck out. Lockers, swampers, and 168:1 is hard to beat for wheeling fun. I'll post up if I go hit the snow.

     

    So Yuma eh, have you hit the dunes yet? How'd the roo do? I've been really contemplating heading down to Glamis in the Soob but I didn't want to drive all that way to have the car suck.

     

    Travis

     

    Edit: I live 1/2 an hour from Florence so shoot me an email when you head up.

    Oil Pressure Sender Wires?

    in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...

    Posted

    Can anyone tell me what wire plugs into the big sender on the bottom of the oil pump on an EA82 with the gauge? The wire coming off the sender is black/yellow and I thought there was a wire that came out of the loom under the radiator for it to plug into but now I can't find it. If someone can tell me what color the wire is and where it goes I'd be very thankful.

    Thanks

    Travis

    Single electric fan?

    in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...

    Posted

    Originally posted by Adam N.D.J.

    Whot's yer vehicle Travis? They do have aux electric fans for the EA81's, I've seen a good number of them, thats whot I've got on mine.

    There definatly is a noticable difference with the mech fan off, thats the first thing that I do when I get a vehicle. I've only got the one electric fan on my EA82, and it works just fine, even in the summer, I've got a brand new radiator in it though.

     

    The car is an '88 GL Wagon dual range EA82 single port throttle body. Don't know what other info you want to know. It's a stock and boring station wagon. It had a mechanical fan off the water pump and a electric fan on the pass side. I replaced the rad a few months ago and it had no cooling issues until the fan blade created a 2" x 5" hole in the rad. The electric fan is now wired to run all the time and it's ok but I know it won't handle a 120 degree phoenix summer in its current form. I'm thinking of heading to the boneyard tomorrow to look for a fan and other goodies. I was hoping someone already did the legwork for me.

    Single electric fan?

    in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...

    Posted

    Originally posted by Goatboy

    Is this true?? I was thinking of running electric fans anyway. But if I do and gain HP out of it!! Sweet!

     

    --GoatBoy--

     

    I don't have a dyno but my butt tells me the car runs a lot better and has more power. I'll be able to comment on the MPG in a few days. I was able to pass people heading north on the I-17 last weekend loaded for camping. Before loaded up heading north I'd be doing 65 foot to the floor. Definately a difference. Took some of the sting off of needing a new rad.

    Single electric fan?

    in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...

    Posted

    A few weeks ago my soob chucked one of the blades off the engine driven fan through my 3 month old radiator:madder:. I bent the damaged rows over and removed the fan to hold me over until I can afford a new rad and WOW!, there is a huge power difference. I always heard there was a 10-15 hp loss with an engine driven fan but now I believe it. The car runs much better and can pull hills in 5th no problem. It's actually got me excited about building the car again.

     

    So anyway the electric fan and damaged rad are doing an acceptable job of cooling the car now in the winter but I'll definately need to do something by summer. Does anyone know of a junkyard fan that'll be close to bolting on the a suby rad replacing both stock fans? I was thinking 2 stock electric but the 2nd fan wouldn't clear the water pump pulley. Any ideas before I go custom? The car in question is an '88 GL Wagon.

     

    Thanks

    Travis

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