Ogrekhan Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Hey, Took more than a little searching , and the patience to look at a few lemons and pass; but I found what I think is a gem in this 83 GL wagon. The outside is very nice with no rust at all as far as I know. Interior is a bit rough , but very workable with some nice options. It's a 1.6 ltr with a 4 spd, and has 190k on it. So far in the plans will be a weber conversion, and a sprucing up of the interior. Apparently it was rust proofed when new and it's history shows it to be a California car originally . I spotted it on CL in Wisconsin , and a buddy of mine who lives about an hr away scoped it out and made the buy for me. I don't actually have my paws on it yet , but he is visiting here in 2 weeks so hes driving it here for me to boot."good to have great friends hehe!" I have some pics , but not sure how to go about posting them yet. Might look into swapping in a 5 spd or perhaps a motor tranny combo down the line... any suggestions? Can't wait to see it in person:grin: Jeremy.S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 '83 GL would be a 1.8L - the EA81. 5 speed D/R is the standard swap since the 4 speed's are junk. Has to come from an '85 to '89 wagon/sedan/3 door coupe. If it came from CA then it will probably have a feedback carb. Rip that off pronto! GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogrekhan Posted October 4, 2010 Author Share Posted October 4, 2010 Hey, I was just taking the previous owners word on the 1.6L part. That would have been the EA-71 right? My friend said a light came on that read emissions when he got over 60mph, is that by chance a symptom of that feedback carb? Light went off as soon as he got off the highway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Yep - that would be the feedback carb. Definitely swap that out for a Weber. EA71's didn't come in wagons in '83. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogrekhan Posted October 5, 2010 Author Share Posted October 5, 2010 Pic! Well anyway going to try a pic lol. http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu134/ogrekhan/NewRoo1.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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