1982gl4

Looks like a volvo 740 to me! That does looks sweet! I may have to track one of those down.

I haven't been working on this like I should be My disty came in today so I'm going to put that in tomorrow. Hopefully my timing wont be jumping all over the place! Still haven't worked on the heat. It cooled off again here so I've been using my legacy as they salted the roads again And my damn beetle has been taking up all of my time as well.

I'm mad jealous of that front bumper. The 82 4x4 bumpers are so hard to find, hence me making my own for mine. Nice score for 100 bucks that hood looks perfect.

Awesome link! I can move that valve. I see it moving while I turn the heater knobs. Seems like it should be working, but I really have no idea. I'll look at it tomorrow for sure. Maybe try to flush the core out again or something. *Edit* the more I think about it, the more I think it may be that valve. I can hear a slight gargling when I first start it makes me thing it's stuck open slightly or not at all. I'll have to look into it more, I'm not sure if I can still get a new one or not. I'll have to get an inferred thermometer from work and check temps on the different sections.

Thanks man

That's was my thought as well. I flushed the heater core out 6 years ago when I first got it (just with water, no chemicals or anything) it flowed well then. What is the shut off valve and where is it located, I've never had an issue with one so I've never had to look into it. I'll search around a bit as well.

A couple of my current project.

What's this on my windshield :cool: Inspected! Today I also pulled the front brakes back part due a noise. Turns out one of the anti rattle clips had folded up and was grinding on the rotor. I took that out, cranked the rears up some more, and now I have some brakes. Peddles like a brick Changed out the bulb that was bad, and I adjusted the e-brake. I also pulled the heater fan out and took some junk out of there. I'm still not sure why it doesn't have heat... Has a new subaru thermostat, coolant level is good, and the doors in the dash are working....

Washed it this morning. Also cleaned the interior up some as well.

Yep that one works fine. Those are very unusual, they aren't even listed on the 80's wheel page!

I waited for a warm day (could use a hair dryer or a heat gun as well) and used a very small screwdriver to work around the edges, once I've done that I get a larger flat head and pry it off starting at the edge by the door, and moving lengthwise toward the front of the car. I've had ones where they are unavoidable to break in those cases I've glued them back together.

I spent some time freeing everything up while it was at work the last time some time with a torch and vice-grips they came out of it. Everything went pretty smoothly tonight. I have new front brakes so the steering wheel is no longer shaking out of my hands I spent some time painting the hubs up, along with the calipers. The rears I adjusted up, and they are 100% better, but I think there may be some air in the lines as the peddle is a bit low. I'll bleed them tomorrow. I also changed the trans fluid with synthetic 75w90 shifts like butter now. I may go back down tomorrow to change a bulb I noticed that was out tonight, find some muffler to put on along with an ansa tip I picked up. That's all for tonight.

Going to work tonight to address some of my issues Oh and I'm getting 25mpg with it right now. I don't think that that's too bad for it's first week out in a few years. I'll be adjusting the timing and doing some other stuff to hopefully improve it :cool:

Free parts days are the best. I was talking to the guy that runs a local scrap yard, and I got on to the topic of my Brat which I was restoring at the time. He told me to hang on for a second, and came back with a set of jump seats he gave to me

Put on 100 miles so far! She's pretty slow, but I don't mind. I'm in no hurry. I would like to do FI to this I think. I'm going to start looking for a Loyale that's a rusty heap, which may be challenging as there are none of those left up here. But I'm going to keep an eye out. Some issues with the car thus far: Brakes, the rears need adjusting, and the fronts need to be replaced, stops fine, just shakes. Heat, I have none, not sure why coolant level is great, and temp stays right where it should. I'm going to flush the heater core with a hose. I also may look into the ducting to see if it is clogged of I forgot to hook something up. I had some issues with the charging system due to a P.O's repair using tape and twisting wires together :-\ Fixed that, it's charging fine, but the gauge reads low. Fuel gauge doesn't work. Distributor is well.... On its way out. May try to get a use or a new one, or try to fix the one I have. Needs to be inspected in the next 14 days. Then I have to finish all the fun things I have been plaining for it :cool: It's amazing all the people that have asked me about it this far, for some reason they all think it is older than a 1984. Not sure why, maybe because they all rusted away long ago. Man do I love driving this

I actually have a set of those. I have some H style wheels as well. I'd probably sell them knowing they were going to good use :cool: They are complete with center caps, no lugs though. They are just the normal acorns, but are painted black. Here they are on my 82 Edit sorry for the huge pic, I must have put this in my Photobucket before I know how to size them

Looks so good. I got to drive mine today as well, after a short trip to the DMV

This is going to be amazing. Keep up the good work

On the road! Drove it around all day today and it was awesome. Went to DMV this morning 58 dollars later I waked out with my transferred plates! Had some charging issues with it due to a junk wiring repair. I swapped out the alternator before realizing this. All was well as it charged after that and the wiring fix. Gauge on the inside is still off a bit, but it's charging 14.3v so good enough for me. Needs front brakes that's next. I have rotors I need pads they shake like crazy, but that is not going to stop me from driving it back to school tonight

He posted this in another ea81 jumping tach thread I found. http://www.philbingroup.com/ Be nice if there was something a bit closer, I'll have to look around here as well. I'm hoping I get a good used one and I'll be set for a while. Still nice to have a good backup at all times.

This getting registered tomorrow? Possibly insured and inspected as well?! I think yes! I'm swapping the plates from my other ea81 so it is kind of a sad day at the same time. I need to find a new body for that one. I can't wait to drive this thing.

PM sent! I may try to rebuild the one I have if I can get a good spare!

Awesome thanks guys! I I have the other dizzy by looking at Idasho's link, at least not the hitachi you put in your car anyway. So I'll check tomorrow and see prices. and maybe order one. Then I can try to rebuild this one for future use if it's not too torn up inside.

Which badging?

My 1984 fwd five speed ea81 wagon has started with the dreaded jumping tach. There's also quite a bit of noise on startup. I can also see some wear on the rotor along with other internal components from them making contact :-\ I've heard of people rebuilding them, but it sounds like it's somewhat involved, which I'm fine with, i just can't find any info on how it's done. If I get a new disty what should I get? How do I tell which one I have now? The tag has worn off. Will a 4wd one work fine? I've heard there are some differences. I don't really want to send mine out as I plan on starting to drive it in the next couple of weeks, and finding a used one is not an option where I live. They are long since gone. Thanks for any info you can give me, it's much appreciated!