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Change all fluids.. if you don't know the maitanence history, then change the timing belts, waterpump and any seals that might be leaking. check the radiator.. overheating is the number one killer for old soobs

 

Performance?.. c'mon man you bought a 90hp car..Better exhaust, better intake..Carbed? Put a weber on it. Those things will help snap it up a bit.. Lighten the flywheel.. but it will never be fast .. you want more performance, sell it and buy a turbo model.. even those are just.. well.. kinda quick.

 

But yeah.. talk to andy.. He seems to be pretty good with these things and he's in your neck of the woods.

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Top Ten Things To Do when.... you pick up a 1986 GL Wagon?

 

Beside Change All Fluids, Check each Wheel`s Brakes & Bearings, Check for Rust... the First I`ll Do is to Change the Timin` Belts + its Tensioneers Ball Bearings...

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Ok top 10 things for various reasons.

 

1 When you do replace a part, you almost always want oem

 

2 Check Belts, Hoses, Plugs, Wires, Oil, etc etc give it a good lookover. Or if your to lazy to do that some local shops do a used car inspection where they give your vehicle your planning to purchase a good lookover to see what it needs.

 

3 If its an auto kiss any type of performance goodbye, do a 5speed swap

 

4 Your going to be asking to either lower it or lift it. Its easier to lift but you can lower but takes more finess.

 

5 Your going to be asking for wheel and tire upgrades. NO aftermarket support for these babies. Pugs or 5 lug conversion.

 

6 Things like Tick O Death, or Axel Clicking will become second language.

 

7 They rust like crazy so be careful and keep a watch out for it.

 

8 Make sure its 4wd otherwise whats the point.

 

9 You want to put in a subaru wrx sti motor. yea you can, these cars are like legos.

 

10 This is a family and you will learn it very shortly. People on here will look out for you and make sure you dont get bumb advise. I dont even go to mechanics anymore i do what i can buy myself. Folks on here will help you, just be respectful and keep it clean. AND FOR GOD SAKES, post some pics:grin:

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top 10 things to do when you pick up any Ea82 vehicle...

 

1) Basic tuneup

 

2) timing belts

 

3) Water Pump

 

4) Test battery and alt.

 

5) Cut off crappy muffler and weld on a pair of Harley straight-throughs (see my avatar). VERY cool noise!

 

6) Consult USMB thread callled "You might be a soob owner if"

 

7) Find another of the same car....you know...for parts.

 

8) Find another of the same car....you know...for parts.

 

9) Find another of the same car....you know...for parts.

 

10) Find another of the same car....you know...for parts.

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1. check tires: good, all the same size, snow, etc.

2. change fluids: washer, brake, trans, rear dif, power steering, engine oil and filter, NOT FRAM, halogen headlaght fluid and synthetic blinker fluid :lol:

3. replace all filters, air, fuel, oil, breathers, asv, etc.

4. NGK BPR6EY-11 cap, rotor, check wires

5. CLEAN ALL COMMON GROUNDS!!!!!!

6. adjust washer fluid sqirters

7. THOROUGH cleaning interior, engine, underhood, body, underbody, wheels, windows, mirrors, heater duct, blower box, EVERYTHING!!!!!

8. SYLVANIA SILVERSTAR headlight bulbs, correct aim

9. lubricate doors: hinges, latches, and window tracks

10. install LSD

11. UPGRADE alternator, XT6 or GM??

12. good battery and battery cables

13. BLOCK HEATER

14. blower motor resistors

15. engine SWAP

16. RADIATOR, CLEAN or REPLACE

 

this basically covers the majority of everything :lol:

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1. check tires: good, all the same size, snow, etc.

2. change fluids: washer, brake, trans, rear dif, power steering, engine oil and filter, NOT FRAM, halogen headlaght fluid and synthetic blinker fluid :lol:

3. replace all filters, air, fuel, oil, breathers, asv, etc.

4. NGK BPR6EY-11 cap, rotor, check wires

5. CLEAN ALL COMMON GROUNDS!!!!!!

6. adjust washer fluid sqirters

7. THOROUGH cleaning interior, engine, underhood, body, underbody, wheels, windows, mirrors, heater duct, blower box, EVERYTHING!!!!!

8. SYLVANIA SILVERSTAR headlight bulbs, correct aim

9. lubricate doors: hinges, latches, and window tracks

10. install LSD

11. UPGRADE alternator, XT6 or GM??

12. good battery and battery cables

13. BLOCK HEATER

14. blower motor resistors

15. engine SWAP

16. RADIATOR, CLEAN or REPLACE

 

this basically covers the majority of everything :lol:

 

Now lets not get into everything you did to get your car running :lol:

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Now lets not get into everything you did to get your car running :lol:

 

since you mentioned it:

EVERYTHING on the list +

upgrade engine from ea82t to ea81

swap radiator from ea82t to ea81

replace front oil seal, dist. drive gear, and dist.

replace fuel tank, sending unit, fuel lines, fuel filters, fuel pump

clean rear washer fluid check valve

clean front left squirter

repair P.O. wiring

upgrade to xt6 alt with 4g. output wire

 

some parts are always "reserved for moving to other bodies and engines"

1. PUGS

2. LSD

3. BLOCK HEATER

 

also forgot to mention:

16. brakes

17. flush cooling system

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