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new project
« on: January 03, 2011, 05:23:38 PM »
as a 50 something old gearhead i got a 86 wagon to be my sons first car and my part/time driver when my truck is down.  its in pretty good shape but i'm starting to look for parts.  i think i need bearings in the frount and we seem to have tranny issues (it shifts hard).  this site looks great and lookforward to getting help along the way
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Re: new project
« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2011, 05:37:00 PM »
Welcome from another 50-something-year-old gearhead.    You'll find all you need to know about Eagles here!!
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Re: new project
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2011, 06:47:29 PM »
Make sure the trans throttle rod is in place and adjusted correctly.  If the rod is missing or broken get it fixed or you will soon need a transmission.    Which front bearings?

And, welcome to the Nest.
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Re: new project
« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2011, 07:53:50 PM »
Welcome.
We mature members are always happy to see more youngsters join.
We would like to see pictures of the new wagon.
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Re: new project
« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2011, 09:02:40 PM »
iowaeagle....i checked throttle rod is there in place and not sure how to check or adjust? front end just rides very noisy any ideas on where i can get front end parts?
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Re: new project
« Reply #5 on: January 03, 2011, 09:41:50 PM »
Front end parts are available at most parts stores and at rockauto.com.
There is a discount code for rockauto somewhere on this forum.
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Re: new project
« Reply #6 on: January 04, 2011, 06:27:14 AM »
I believe we have a trans throttle rod adjustment How To in the Eaglepedia.  If not, I need to get one in there.
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Re: new project
« Reply #7 on: January 04, 2011, 10:50:45 PM »
the "noisey" front end is most likely due to the sway bar end links needing replaced
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Re: new project
« Reply #8 on: January 05, 2011, 07:25:38 AM »
someone along the way butchered this poor bird!  i jacked it up to patch the front exhaust pipe to pass inspection until i can replace the pipe.  two 3/4 inch tubes one comes down and crosses between engine and tranny the other straight down and that one is pinched off alot of vacuum lines wow.  i wish i was a better welder found a 8" hole in the driver floor front rails look ok passenger is rougher than drivers for a "rust free" it seems to have a lot more issues than i thought.pics will come this weekend.  i'm not sure if i should continue
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Re: new project
« Reply #9 on: January 05, 2011, 07:36:29 AM »
Not understanding what 2 3/4" tubes means.
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Re: new project
« Reply #10 on: January 05, 2011, 10:49:38 AM »
Heater hoses  :o?
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Re: new project
« Reply #11 on: January 05, 2011, 12:02:41 PM »
Sounds like Pulse Air tubes.  One to the cat converter and one to the exhaust header pipe.  I think, IIRC.
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Re: new project
« Reply #12 on: January 05, 2011, 01:15:15 PM »
Quote from: IowaEagle on January 05, 2011, 12:02:41 PM
Sounds like Pulse Air tubes.  One to the cat converter and one to the exhaust header pipe.  I think, IIRC.
That's what it sounds like to me , too.
Air cleaner to cat and air cleaner to exhaust.  Gadgets in the middle, vac hoses to the
bridge connector on top of the valve cover.
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"The constitutions of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people;
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--Thomas Jefferson to John Cartwright, 1824. ME 16:45
What part of "shall not be infringed" do they not understand?
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Re: new project
« Reply #13 on: January 05, 2011, 04:45:23 PM »
ok so i'm finding balljoints and control arms on ebay.....much less than quoted.  can i put 215/75/15s on chevy steel rims and if the rims won't fit will the tires.  still working on tranny.......
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Re: new project
« Reply #14 on: January 05, 2011, 04:53:02 PM »
If they are 5lug on a 4.5"

Than different possible backspacing to deal with. That's a tall tire for most likely a lazy oil suspension.
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