ClassySoob

Does anyone sell a locker for the rear differential on 4wd model GLs'? I want to cancel out the LSD and give power to both wheels.

I will have to find some here in Idaho

Ok. Thanks for all your info. I am out of questions for the time being. But if anymore occur, I will be sure to ask. I'll post pics when I start my overhaul.

Our freeway speed is 80. Is that okay to drive or should I keep it down.

So basically just drive it like you did before the overhaul?

Ok i will keep that in mind. Which brand or type of oil do you recommend for the break-in process?

i got three hills between me and town. Oh and I meant 40 like 20 there and 20 back.

About 40 miles till town, is that consider to long?

Thanks for the tips. What speed would you recommend for normal driving.

The engine has just over 200k, and has been pretty well maintained through out its life. (I am the second owner,o got it when it had 197k on it.) I plan to do the whole nine down to main bearings.

when overhauling an Ea82, should it be taken to a machine shop?

You know thats one thing that slips my mind about these motors, is the non-interference engine. That's what makes them even better. I was thinking of other engines, my apologies.

I'm thinking outing coil overs in the rear, and strut spacers on the front.

The worst that could happen would be damage to the head or pistons. I've heard of pistons shattering, but luckily I haven't gone through any of that... Knock on wood

A freind of mine had a belt snap on his 86. He had damage to valves and some lifters.

Old if possible.

I plan on tearing it down and putting in new pistons,rings, valves, bearings,and all that. I was told a couple of the valves were worn. So might as well do the whole thing.

Thanks for the advice, ill keep that in mind, but unfortunately I gotta do a ring job on my number 3 cylinder. Might as well do em all when i am in there. I just hope that the wall ain't to badly damaged.

Got this 85 wagon for William Santo out of Hawaii. If this car could talk, It would probably have some unique stories of where its been.

I am running Toyo eclipses on mine. They are pretty good tires.

Where did you get those at?

Hey, here soon I am planning on doing an overhaul on my EA82. As of now I am doing as much research as I can. I am currently reading over my repair manual so I know all the procedures by heart. But... I need the break-In procedure for the engine, and what would be the best oil to use during the procedure. Any info could help. -Kind regards Dan

ahh, ok. i would say timing, but that happens a bit more frequent. Maybe your solenoid.

does it usually only happen at one speed, or is it constant when the rig is in motion?

You might have a damaged ground, or loose connection. I had this problem with my 85 GL. My nut on the negative terminal of the battery would vibrate loose over a period of time, I replaced the nut and bolt and haven't had that problem since.