Woogy Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Hey, I'm pretty new to owning and working on my own car, but I love what I have done with my Dad in the past and have always been very interested. I've been driving my GL for around a year and a half now, and have always wanted to go about modding it and taking it offroad, but never had the money, and would like to start now. I am just wondering how I can tell what engine is in my 85 GL? Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 What body style do you have? Wagon, sedan, etc? GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 What body style do you have? Wagon, sedan, etc? GD Thats it, thats all your going to say. Your loosin your touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitch de la Brat Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 There should be a stamp on the front of the engine that says either "EA81" or "EA82" It'll be right below the air cleaner if its carbed or SPFI. Wow. GD, I thought you would've asked these questions... Twitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 If he tells us what body style he has then I can just give him the engine designation as well as the specs ect. You're going to make him go out there with a flashlight after 10 pm? That's kinda mean..... There was no SPFI in 85. It's either carbed, MPFI, or turbo. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitch de la Brat Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 There's the GD we all know and love And thanks for the correction. Twitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woogy Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 It's a station wagon, carb'd. I'm sure you knew that without me telling you, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the sucker king Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 It's a station wagon, carb'd. I'm sure you knew that without me telling you, though. It is an ea82, which is an 1800cc overhead cam engine. Just to be sure that the previous owner didn't swap in a jaguar straight six, EA82 should be stamped on the front top of the block, just left of center as you look at it from the front of the car upon popping the hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woogy Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 Alright, thanks. I kinda want that reply from GD though. I want to know the specs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 If he tells us what body style he has then I can just give him the engine designation as well as the specs ect. You're going to make him go out there with a flashlight after 10 pm? That's kinda mean..... There was no SPFI in 85. It's either carbed, MPFI, or turbo. GD No i understand that GD just no sarcastic humor you usually apply to a vague post. I kinda missed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suberstar88 Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 It is an ea82, which is an 1800cc overhead cam engine. Just to be sure that the previous owner didn't swap in a jaguar straight six, EA82 should be stamped on the front top of the block, just left of center as you look at it from the front of the car upon popping the hood. Im guessing the straight six true story? lol sounds cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 As mentioned it's a 1.8 liter, single overhead cam, 8 valve engine. 9.0:1 compression ratio - they make 84 HP. Best thing you can do at a reasonable cost is replace the carb with either a Weber or the spfi injection used from 86 to 94. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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