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Digidashes came in EA81's and EA82's. Which one are you talking about? Oh yeah, have fun making it a dual function

I'm on alot, just invis. People are what make up the Board, its always best to meet the folks that you correspond with. And it helps put faces to names. And the suprises you get when you first meet Like "He's exactly like I thought he would be" or, "Damn, he's nothing like his board personality Some people are open and post alot on the Boad and when you see them at a show or meet, they end up being quiet introverts. Go figure And it goes both ways. Just dont take first impressions (on the Board) as what the person is really like.

You most likely sucked water into the cylinders. Take out all the sparkplugs and crank the engine over(disc the coil). Dont stand beside the engine, you'll get a shower Would strongly suggest a oil change also.

Basically, they are only good for smooth terrain. I saw a episode of "Trucks" where they put a set on a 3/4T Chevy and put it thru alot of different terrain. It had problems in mud and on rocks, but did well on snow and smooth stuff. The rougher it got the more the suspension got hammered. It had problems with the track staying on and debris getting in the system.

If you are going to have them blasted, then stripping them prior is unnecessary. Any blasting will remove any finish thats on there (duh)

In the US, we had stickers on the Valve Covers that said "Do not adjust valve clearance". I take it yours did not?

It "might" be part of the gasket, or the grommets that are on the valve covers

The lower control arm has a bushing at the x-member, see if its loose. If you cant find the problem, bring it by my place this weekend.

Eh, whats another year? Happy B-Day John.

I would also check the bearing that houses the axle stub on that side. If you grab the end of the axle thats closest to the tranny and try and move it up and down, and it moves considerably, then the bearing is bad.

XT6 wheels! Cool Again, I cant wait to compete with you Bro

Yes, there is a little trick to the timing belts on a XT6. It has to do with the @(*$&% tensioner for the drivers side adj pulley. Sometimes it cooperates, most times it doesnt. But its nothing that cant be handled by the average Joe. I shudder if I even think of putting my car(s) into a shop.

The oil return line is probably split, cracked ot loose. Its under the turbo and goes to the back of the head. And its a beotch to get to. Sometimes the best way to deal with it is to remove the turbo. Oil out the tail pipe could also mean that the oil seal in the turbo has blown. Lots of owners mistake this for a bad HG, and people like us get a free or cheap Soob

Arrrrrrggg, I'm not ready Cant wait to compete against you Zap On another note, the engine is in the RX, just have to put the intake on and button things up (and clean it out).

Valve cover gaskets are no problem. Believe it or not, the 2wd are supposed to be quicker. No extra running gear to slow it down. The car better be in excellent condition for that price tho, you can get a full time 4wd for that amount.

I know someone local to me that has a XT6 with 17" wheels and low profile tires. It looks sweet and doesnt change the profile of the car at all. Just make sure all the tires match exactly when you get them.

No, you have it right.

Ha, you havent been to Washington State yet. I'm going to take some pics tomorrow and show you the difference.

Yup, thats what happens when you dont have the FSM in your lap Did you check the dip stick to see if theres any fluid in the trans?

Brian, your sounding like a N00B I think theres something in the USRM and its been discussed enough in previous threads there should be several pages of info.

All the manual trannies are like this.

No, the diff and tranny do not share fluids. Thats to kinky :-p The "plugs" look just like that(they are innies, not outties), they need a square or hex head wrench to be removed. Sometimes a 1/2" drive rachet works.

Looks like the East Coasters are coming to the West Coast to find rust free Soobs Maybe someone should set up a brokerage?

Congrats. If you have any more questions, you know where to come!

Well, you didnt say if its a POS or not. Some people have no manners