Re: 1984 AMC Eagle and Intake Manfold ID

[Wayne E LaMothe <superglider@xxxxxxxx>]

Not sure on the intake but the problems with the Eagle are typical.  More
than likely, the exhaust leak is actually from the eir tubes for the
emissions.  There are repair kits but they are a PIA.  The Eagle does
have the air ride suspension that keeps the car level if you load up the
back.  The compressors are known to seize up from condensation or an air
line can break and the thing will run the battery dead.  Not really a bad
system if it all works OK.

The heater core is a nightmare.  I assume it has AC since it is a
limited?

The valve cover is again, typical for the era.  The best thing to do is
get an aluminum  replacement valve cover from 4WD hardware or some
similar place.  The plastic ones will always leak.  For seeing what is
involved with the changeout go to
http://forums.amceaglenest.com/index.php?topic=3709.0  

If you buy the Eagle come join us on the Eagle forum.  There are a lot of
us crazy people out there that love these old beasts.

Good luck

Wayne
superglider@xxxxxxxx, Bolton Landing, NY
http://www.superglider.thinkhost.com/
82 Eagle SX/4 Sport, 88 J10-a real truck
66 Ambo 990 wagon, 69 Ambo DPL
83 Eagle wagon Limited

On Sun, 30 Oct 2005 00:39:19 -0400 oconner_us@xxxxxxxxx writes:
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> First off, I just inherited an intake manifold. Was wondering if 
> someone could identify it. The person I got it from said they were 
> told it was from an AMC and I was the only one he knew with AMC's. 
> The number on the manifold appears to be 3176990. 
> 
> 
> And more on the 1984 Eagle. I went and looked at it today. It is the 
> Eagle Limited. Has power seats, power windows. There is one control 
> on the drivers door for both mirrors. There is a small air 
> compressor under the hood. He said it is for air shocks. It has a 3 
> position switch, Off, Auto and I think the third was Accessory. 
> 
> Now a couple questions. It sounds like there is an exhaust leak 
> somewhere under the manifolds. Is there a common place that the 
> exhaust system comes loose or starts leaking? Is there any problem 
> with the exhaust manifolds breaking on these? I am just trying to 
> get an idea of what I may be getting into to fix it if I buy it. 
> Also, the heater core leaks. What is involved in replacing the 
> heater core? The valve cover gasket leaks. He already has a 
> replacement but I have found there are 2 listed. One is cork (about 
> $10) and the other is rubber (about $35). Is one better than the 
> other? 
> 
> Jamie Smith
> Spokane, WA
> oconner51@xxxxxxxxxxx
> 1966 Rambler American 220 Station Wagon
> 1966 Rambler Classic 770 Two Door Hardtop
> 1968 Jeep J-3000 Pickup (being dismantled)
> 1977 GMC Sierra 3/4 Ton Pickup
> 1984 AMC Eagle Limited Station Wagon (???)
> 1986 AMC Eagle Station Wagon
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