May 28, 200916 yr 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
May 28, 200916 yr What body style do you have? Wagon, sedan, etc? GD Thats it, thats all your going to say. Your loosin your touch.
May 28, 200916 yr 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
May 28, 200916 yr 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
May 28, 200916 yr Author It's a station wagon, carb'd. I'm sure you knew that without me telling you, though.
May 28, 200916 yr 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.
May 28, 200916 yr Author Alright, thanks. I kinda want that reply from GD though. I want to know the specs
May 28, 200916 yr 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.
May 28, 200916 yr 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
May 28, 200916 yr 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
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