Florida Screamin' Eagle now in New Jersey

[jBUSCHHOFF]

Hello All,

I am a proud New Owner of a 1984 Eagle Wagon Sport, Automatic with 93,100 Original Miles (Now 94,200) on the Original Engine and Transmission and No Rust or Bondo. I flew down to Florida to pick her up and was in love when I saw her.

I expected some problems and knew I would have to make some repairs.  Only thing I didn't count on after buying her was getting hit  by a full length of tire tread .  About 100 miles into my trip back to NJ the tread took out the Fan Clutch and the thermostat burnt out.  I replaced them and was still over heating.  The Mechanic didn't Burp the Cooling System and I realized it about halfway home and stopping before it overheated several times.  Well anyway I made it home safe 1,000 miles away.

The Previous owner did many repairs,  setup the lifted suspension and tracked down extra parts and trim. A lot of money in receipts. 

I have a list of work I plan on doing in the next couple weeks. Any Help would be appreciated as I am new to AMCs.  I will post specific questions in their respective categories.  I need to pass inspection so I don't have to deal with the restriction on mileage for Historic Plates.

- The Car is Missing the Catalytic Converter and the Heater Core.
- The Steering has a lot of play.
- The Idler Pulley need Replacing.  It's bearing is going but not making any noise.
- I want to replace the Radiator and Water Pump as a preventative measure.
- The Window Gaskets are falling apart and leak air.  The Sunroof is Caulked closed.
- Power Windows -One window doesn't open and 2 are slow to open and close.
- The power locks open but do not lock.

I will know what parts I need after I get her on a lift this week.

JB

[eaglefreek]

Congrats. That sucks about the tire tread incident.
Check the pitman arm and idler arm as a  possible cause in the steering play. These cars have steering boxes like an old Buick. It won't feel firm like a new car. A steering box from a Jeep XJ (Cherokee) or ZJ (Grand Cherokee) is a good upgrade and bolts right in.
My 87 Eagle in used to own had power locks and would do the same thing. I lubed the heck out of everything and still couldn't make them lock. Probably weak solenoids.
Idler pulley is an easy fix.
Goos luck.

[Prafeston]

A wagon with a sunroof. That's a first I've seen! This car has a great look about it. Hope you enjoy it!

[vangremlin]

Congrats!  Looks like a great car!

[HornetRWB]

Looks good! & Welcome!

[milliard431]

How did you sneak that one out of my back yard? Congrats on the find and welcome. Where in Fl. was it?

[jBUSCHHOFF]

I found it on Craigslist for Daytona.  Its in great shape and the engine runs like a champ,  I keep peeling out on good treads,

I just did a ton of work to get it ready for winter.  All Moog, Fel-pro & A-1 Cardone.
I replaced the -water pump  -heater core/hoses   -idler pulley    - transmission pan gasket -oil pan gasket   -crank shaft seal   -steering gear box   - steering pump   -pitman arm   -idler arm  -inner & outer tie rods   - wheel alignment   -battery.

I still have a handful of things to do before the snow.
I need to fix the heater controls or something.  Its very hard to move and very finicky. It will blow warm air when I jiggle the controls. 
I have an auto transmission leak from the front and from the rear transfer case seal.  I'm not sure what gaskets I'm going to need.

Any info would be appreciated
thanks

jlb

[drock87]

I love it! Same color as mine (from the factory...its a darker shade of silver now), and a Sport to boot!

[TwoEaglesForMe]

Glad to see another Jersey member join up.  Welcome now there are 4 of us I think..... What exit are you from?  I have lots of parts as I had 5 Eagles at one time or another.  Lemme know what you need.  Greg