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Now has become the Muddy Boot meet. Lol So yeah I'll be looking for any reports from Harry's Hazelton or other locations south or east. And the Rt.61 run too. Looking to head down as early as next weekend but maybe the following weekend or the one after. I have red 1997 Legacy Wagon parts if anyone in eastern PA or on my route thru NY and NJ needs.

Radiator support.

Tracks should be the same if you want to swap the electrical guts out and use your old hand crank. I'll be doing the opposite soon - swapping on a door from a Brighton (hand crank) to electic.

Yeah I probably asked you six times already lol Combination of the excitement of your project and wanting to pare down. . This spring I need to go nuts getting stuff pared down , again. Lol

Table to open the unit on. Patience. Please post what you do since I'm next in line to do one. 80's cars are easier. These you remove the whole box. Good luck. Plastic can be brittle ! Go easy.

Thanks for such great updates. Forsee any help needed in a part or two? Earl is getting a nice coupe front seat from me , but it's still here Most everything coupe I had went to Danny who the grapevine tells me has sold off his stock to another guy here in Illinois. So I'm pretty sure all his / my old coupe stuff is with the new guy. Anything left coupe you are welcome to. I think there is one NOS rear quarter inside panel that was supposed to get to Danny. Some double items I kept : steering column complete , numerous small items , and ctsuba has lots of loose parts from 72-3.

Don't get too excited now!! Scored well on a Craigslist lot so my trip will be as quick as possible. Check my post in Part FS for 97 Legacy wagon goodies I could possibly bring down. Still on the hunt for a low mile or even decent rebuildable Front Wheel Drive 5spd manual.

Snow , much snow , and ice .... Winter hit good this February but I'll check as soon as I can.

Well that was supposed to be frozen toe , but anyways , I'm still in for my winter run. Dead of winter passes next week. Days are will be warmer thereafter. Mud follows. You saved that pair of old boots for this occasion. Those thermal underwear you refuse to donate same deal. Woolen socks have a three week season - now .... Ok I'll beat this bush once more before I head down. Will be asking for reports from Harrys Hazelton and Rt.61 area. And going to arrange to meet up with hogweed - USMB member. Cheers !

Yes , spray / soak the bolts as best as you can even two or three times with hours in between. Turn them IN just 1/16 of a turn , then back out an 1/8 turn , back in , spray again and then back n forth some when removing them. Old school folks like us already have the EZ out and heli-coils , timeserts , drill and tap , etc. Patience saves frustrations and time. Those bolts and should you ever do the intake manifold same deal even more delicate because they sit vertical. Very thin shafts and weak threads by now. Can't caution enough.

That was a proud moment felt vicariously by folks around the globe who only wish they could have built what they did and run where they did. Applause !!! A whole decade from then .... lol

Deer fit just right in that bed. You're living my life 30 years ago. Having a truck that slithers thru small trails is a huge plus for convenience.

Radar detector , proper working tunes and cup holders , easy to grab cubby for drive thru / tolls. The network of folks here will help in a pinch. As mentioned , these guys are great here. Timing , the usual... Best of luck on his adventure.

Yeah I agree with much of that - nearly equal - and I'm surprised to see fans of the 4RAT , haha the phone typed that but for laughs it'll stay ... 4EAT , and yes they have come a long ways from an EA71/81/82 dog to a fan favorite , to some degree. But up here used units still are pricey. And somewhat in demand in our state. No body inspections so cars staying on the road longer again. There's a local guy on Clist with one fairly fresh for $400. I'm thinking that's pretty great for my area and it's probably worth grabbing for stock to some of us. Good healthy banter on this one. Had a $500 lady owned beater '97 with older version 2.2 with manual AWD and tranny bearing chatter etc... Made me huge pay checks thru winter , way over 240k on the car , sold it to ctsuba who turned it over , car finally rotted out. That's like 5 full years of use from when I got it from the lady.

Can't recall but I'm pretty sure they are a finer thread not found elsewhere in the vehicle. So don't loose them. Yeah folks use RTV or a favorite. Torque them nicely and you'll be fine with or without.

To sum it up , I think for a lot of us with a few 4EAT's gone by we'd rather have the manual with wicked bearing noise than the automatic with similar high mileage based on history of repair/failure. My FWD five speed made noise from 185k-220 ish but lately with over 250k it's quieter and does not pop out of gear , synchros nice ... What can I say?

I learned same as you , those flywheel bolt patterns allow for only one way that the holes will all line up. Place it on and rotate it until you're sure they are all lined up pretty. I also have a worn spot of teeth but rushed last time and now desire to swap in the one I bought like you. Pilot bearing is a pain but you'll get it. Whatever you have that works without gouging anything up. Seller on eBay or two are also board members , I think scooter0000 or some name like that has them listed as alternator needle bearings last I saw but they are what you need. Good luck !

My considerations would be to start out down around Allentown and work my way across 78 and up 61 , stop at "hogweed's" place for some parts , then hit New Ringgold or whatever you local guys dictate. Some time before MUD season. I'd rather freeze a little than slip n slide. Yes ice is slippery too but too much to do whe the weather breaks. Early March ?? Earlier ? Later- not much !

They're on eBay all the time. When I saw this threads title it was hard to conceive since I see them , the correct type for you and me , all the time. There is a Beck Arnley on there I am watching for kicks. It's like under $40 shipped. Hard to pass up. Good luck.

Again , please post some pics so the next guy will see.

And oh yeah , you've been here so long and helped so many people I'm just amazed I had anything to say "against " you. Me , I've never been any help here.

Waaaaagggghhhh ! Rob , thanks for that !!! I owe you Dude , enjoy yourself. Just don't leave any stains.

Big bump for the new guy and all

Ok sure post some pics .... Bump

Bump for the new guy