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Glad to help mate, after all, thats why we're all here I know how fustrating it is with this one, I got stuck for 2 hours in the middle of no where trying to figure it out, finally tried changing it as a last resort after ruling out every other possibility, when it finally fired up I did a happy da...

there might just be some wisdom in what you have decided. you really need to ask a lot of questions as you get thinking on this sort of project and can't expect all the answers to come out immediately either Hi Jono Thanks for your reply As for the wisdom i just wanted to be different in what i wan...

Hi all Thanks for all you help i have decided to give the whole turbo idea away as i am getting no where with the info i have ask for all i get is do it this way use this engine. So i have decided to keep the car as a daily driver and get another car for the a project i am looking at a Nissan. PS: t...

I had this in mine once, turned out to be a burnt out coil, was still giving a spark but not enough to fire the fuel, replaced the coil and it was all good. Jordan. Thanks Jordan I changed the coil turned the key fired first shot.I guess the coil was shot so under compression no spark. Thanks again...

Hi all I am just wandering want the difference is between the EA81 & EA81 Turbo engine's I know the heads are different and they are fuel injection I would guess the pistons are different what i need to know is it easy to convert a non turbo engine to a turbo one as they are hard to find. I would b...

Even if you fit EA82t pistons you will still have pinging issues with your old donk. The heads/cam are the key. You will love the EJ22 in your MY. We make adapter kits with plate, flywheel and bolts for $495. Steve thanks Steve So you are saying that EA82t pistons will fit a ea81 engine? I know tha...

You haven't inadvertently knocked a Vacuum line off the manifold when you have been switching the sol on the carb? Thanks for your reply I had the problem before changing the solenoid i was told by a Subaru place this was the problem (he sold is part made some money ) i still have the problem there...

I would have to agree with stinky, I have an ea81t and given the choice again, would go EJ. Don't have to mod the rails for ej sohc The fuel system is going require and overhaul and some wiring will have to be done regardless of which engine you use. ej will require an adapter plate or an ej gearbo...

Hey mate Check your point gap by first closing the gap to a slightly smaller gap if that doesn't work then open them a little more . After that then change your timing by hand as you crank the motor. Ive had moments when it was all working but not firing. It was always one of those two things Cheer...

It would be doable, but I think a EJ conversion would be no more tricky/expensive and would give much better results. Thanks for your relpy I really don't want to mod the chassis to fit it in. All i am after is info on the the two engines if i have to pull down the one i have i might as well make i...

Hi all I am just wandering want the difference is between the EA81 & EA81 Turbo engine's I know the heads are different and they are fuel injection I would guess the pistons are different what i need to know is it easy to convert a non turbo engine to a turbo one as they are hard to find. I would be...

BaronVonChickenPants wrote:I had this in mine once, turned out to be a burnt out coil, was still giving a spark but not enough to fire the fuel, replaced the coil and it was all good.

Jordan.

Thanks Jordan

I will give that a try tomorrow



Thanks
Jimmy

BaronVonChickenPants wrote:I had this in mine once, turned out to be a burnt out coil, was still giving a spark but not enough to fire the fuel, replaced the coil and it was all good.

Jordan.

Thanks Jordan

I will give that a try tomorrow



Thanks
Jimmy

Have you done a compression test on the engine? It's funny there ain't much that can really go wrong with an EA81 - the only "just stopped" one I saw was an '84, one of the ones with no points. The electronic module that replaced the points had died. Obviously not applicable here! Thanks for the re...

The pionts are opening and closing as they should are they . Mike. Hi Mike yes the points are opening and closing as they should.There is spark at the points too. It Just started to pour rain so i have to stop again for another day. Next step is to take the carby off & spray some areostart in the m...

Have you got the engine loom plugged in? Is the solenoid on the carb opening? Is the ignition timing correct? Thanks for your help Yes the engine loom plugged is plugged in. I have also changed the solenoid on the carb this carb only has the single solenoid.The ignition timing correct. All i have d...

Hi all I hope you can help me out here I have a 83 GLF Leone coupe & it will not start. has spark at the coil & coil lead has spark at the points ( points are new ) has spark at the plugs has fuel at the pump has fuel in the carby has fuel at the accelerator plunger You can spray Aero start at it & ...

A few weeks ago I had lots of trouble starting my ea81. I initially thought it was related to a water crossing I did the day before, but the problem turned out to be a disconnected hose. I felt like a real goose when Curlie pointed out it to me. :oops: The hose was reconnected and I haven't had any...

A few weeks ago I had lots of trouble starting my ea81. I initially thought it was related to a water crossing I did the day before, but the problem turned out to be a disconnected hose. I felt like a real goose when Curlie pointed out it to me. :oops: The hose was reconnected and I haven't had any...

before the next first thing in the day start - rip out plugs and see if they are wet like in water wet or fuel wet (not likely fuel first up) when wet after trying to start, can you light wet stuff ? fuel burns, water won't thinking behind this is head gasket or inlet man gasket leak overnight whil...