Hey, read around last night, talked to a guy or two, But I was wondering what everybody can tell me or has to say about an '84 2wd GL sedan. I have some papers. Say it has 1800 engine, thats about it. Alist of options like power windows & mirrors, cruise console, rear rack, special paint, ect. 3 speed automatic trans. Serial # JF1AW43B7EC320354. I just got it from a buddys dad who says it won't do more than 45mph. Don't know why. What do you guys think. I am going to go there today and put my loyale battery in it and see if it starts or whatnot. Thanks!

Check the timing, if it still wont get up to speed I would check the fuel filter next. The 3spd AT sucks btw:-\

I second that note on the tranny.Needs a manual swap,but for the time that you have the auto,I would check the tranny fluid.Might be a little low.But as stated before I think it needs some tune up tlc.

Can also be a clogged cat or collapsed exhaust system.

 

nipper

Could be the tranny won't upshift too. That'd be the dreaded 3AT rearing it's ugly head.

 

Probably just a plain old EA81 sedan it sounds like. I like the sedan body when it's 4WD (and especially lifted), but conversion to 4WD is a pain in the butt. Just put a 2WD 5 speed in it.

 

GD

Thing is, I already have a 92 4x4 Loyale 5 sp. that I love. Pretty good shape too. This one I think I'll make running and sell it on the street. Any running car around here can get at least $500... More if it looks ok and does well MPG wise. Thats the plan anyhow. I assume that we are all on the same page as far as the AT goes- Garbage ( just like the rest of 'em!) But it is gonna stay there for the new owner. And 2wd? No real use as a soob, its just a car... Right?

2wd soobs are good as well as 4wds. Ive gone through things in my 2wd soob that you would think require 4wd. Anyway your plan sounds good to me. Yeah u should be able to fetch about 500 bucks on here..on ebay maybe even 1000 on a good day.

2wd soobs are good as well as 4wds. Ive gone through things in my 2wd soob that you would think require 4wd. Anyway your plan sounds good to me. Yeah u should be able to fetch about 500 bucks on here..on ebay maybe even 1000 on a good day.

Really? I know front wheel drive is pretty good in snow (round here) most of the time... But I know the Loyale straitens up quick when I push that button! I will probally list it on ebay, I have had success there before. Just sucks paying $80 plus to sell a car. What is the deal to list here?

 

So, I stopped there today and jumped the car. Tried it once, only got a stumble. A quick shot of either, she fired right up and ran no problem. Just a little rough. I know it needs a new battery, and a fresh tank of gas. I plan on checking out all of the tune up points for this car in hopes of finding the roughness. What all should I check? Tomarrow (I hope) I will drive this up and down the street to see what it is really doing. I hope it is a quick fix!