zane.woodrow Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Hey all, So I have my 87 gl-10 wagon that I picked up of craigslist that is in pretty good condition, it's been well loved to say the least but it still sounds strong. She went under the knife for a headgasket and is going to be out of my shop on monday. Something that I did notice before i put it into the shop for the headgasket was that the car would very easilly get stuck in 4wd (I have the partial 4wd with the push button on the shifter.) and that the something about the mechanism in the transfer case sounded off. Very hard to drive in 4wd and gets stuck in it too. Is there a routine for servicing the 4wd system? It's one of the reasons that I bought that car and would love to have it working. I just want to know how much of a PITA it's going to be. Thanks all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
man on the moon Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 This is pretty normal if you are trying to use the 4wd on pavement. It is working correctly, you just need snow or gravel. Don't drive on dry asphalt too often or it will stop working, though . Find a big dirt parking lot with loose surface covering, or some snow or ice and give her a spin! Just make sure no people or cars or other things flying rocks can damage are in range should you really hit the gas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKghandi Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Check the tire pressures and sizes . And the chirping may be a limited slip diff in the rear its was an option on the gl10s My 87gl10 had the push utton trans but it went bad so i put a dualrange from a n/a wagon and matching rear diff. Mine was lsd but i did t get the chance to grab it before the parts car was scraped... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zane.woodrow Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 I have the turbocharged model too, could you actuaqlly drift in the snow with 4wd? that just sounds like loads of fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKghandi Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 (edited) You have no idea the amount of fun that car will provide. I deliver pizzas her in alaska and i drifted everywhere this winter. Nothing makes u smile like drifting a wagon at 50mph+ kissing snowbanks with the rear bumper Watching hondas drool and guys driving their sti's wish they hadnt spent so much on a car their afraid to drive. Edited April 13, 2012 by AKghandi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92_rugby_subie Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 I have the turbocharged model too, could you actuaqlly drift in the snow with 4wd? that just sounds like loads of fun I can do it in my N/A and I have like 30HP less... Just get going and torque the steering wheel one side or another. Do it in an open space, Ive been dumb enough to do it on crowded streets and close calls are scary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKghandi Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 because theres no rear ebrake you have to kinda pop he clutch while your turning to break the rear tires loose works amazing well. Good tires are a must. when your trying to drive fast around a turn you have to drift if you dont it will understeer and thats alot less fun. especially when your driving on ice covered streets in whiteout conditions. this car has saved my rump roast more times than i can count and ive rescued quite a few ditchdivers. I actually have a 20000lb strap tied to my towhook at all times Just for that reason. 6k miles sideways and no accidents. Dam im good. Moral of the story? Have fun! This car will do everything you ask and i mean everything its more like a loyale dog than a car(lol loyale) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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