Turbone

I think everyone is a little gun shy after your last episode

I replace the one in my Mazda truck every year with a new one

Over on the New Gen Forum, this is a popular topic. And all the signs that you are having leads up to only one thing, unfortunatly. A blown HG

Timing is BTDC 15 +/- 3 deg @ 800rpm And just plug the disty pressure hose. The timing marks are on top of the crank pulley.

Well, just a suggestion from past experience from owning Turbos. If at any time theres a hint of a leak, check every hose on that sucker. If it feels weak, replace it. I found a bad rad output neck once, the thing was almost completely collapsed from the clamp (previous owner). Run it till its at operating temp, then when your under the hood grab the trottle linkage and give a few tugs. Look for squirting coolant from hoses, specifically the turbo cooling hoses.

Ah, back from your first road trip, eh? You should being seeing more than a few Soobs out on the Roads of America

Yes, I think you need to see what his other auctions are. Vynil stickers for everything and everyone. Get a grip guys

Well, that sucks. Hope things work out for you. My hatch is not a daily driver. Maybe if you put some different tires on it, but it wouldnt look right :-\

So I take it you were not insured?

Well, from what your describing, the gauge is the culprit. I've never adjusted one by tweaking the needle, but what have you got to lose? I have replaced all the gauges in the cluster of a EA81 before tho, not to difficult.

Well, if you take the old belts to the parts store it will help them to replace it. Also, them knowing the specs of your car will give them a clue also.

I think PC fans run at 5/6v, you might fry them at 12v. Lets see, will running them parellel drop the voltage? Been a long time since I did this stuff....

With the engine idleing, where is the needle? It may not be the gauge, but the sending unit.

Well, from Zaps description, the camera on the hood/car would have only seen sky

Great work, looks like a great learning experiance also.

This is a kind of off the wall question, but could you go back to the Justy and see if it has the black centercaps? Btw, nice score

Most of my comments on the ride were, EWWW, AHHH, and lots of silly giggles. Very noticible and really makes a diff on the twisties and corners. I want one on my 86 GL10 Turbo Wagon now.

Cool Caleb, wish I was there to help (watch)

Man, what a sad story It sure sounds like he was out boondocking in your car. First of all, I would get ahold of your GF's Mom, and make sure this rump roast no longer has hunting rights on her property. Then, if its in a small town it shouldnt be to hard to pass the word around about him (if its not already known). Then do whatever you can to make him pay for the necessary repairs. And I hate to say it, but never take your car to a tractor mechanic.

Happy B-Day, hang in there. I know sometimes that stuff can be rough, but it does get better.

No, you will have to bring your own wading pool

First of all, I would tell the mech thank you very much for replacing my waterpump and may I have the bill please? After that I would get my car away from him pronto, and find a more reputable mech, recommeneded by friends preferably. Or find someone from the board who can do the HG's for you, if thats the problem. Just because the heater started blowing cold air doesnt mean the HG is gone. From what you are saying there was no warning, ie - no over heating, the most common precursor of a head gasket failure. I hate to say it, but I think this mech might have done further damage to your car. Do you know him personaly? I see you said the garage was a reputable one, but have they had many complaints? Anyway, I would advise on another opinion.

Ok, whens the next lunch. I've never been there yet, and I'm close (almost ) to Corky's age. I'm not much for hot wings, but I can handle the scenery

I dub thee "Rose" (watch out for the thorns And Ken is right, theres not to many Hatches left in the HP.

The regular filter wouldnt fit on my 82 GLF w/Weber. I had to get the short filter. I didnt notice a difference in breathing.