Re: [Amc-list] sx4 issues to check while buying

[Wayne E LaMothe <superglider@xxxxxxxx>]

The biggest issue are the front frame rails.  Check for rot where the
strut rod connects.  They are a major job to fix.

Wayne

 
On Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:24:20 -0400 Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx> writes:
> Well, it's either a 258 six or a Pontiac "Iron Duke" four. I don't 
> necessarily agree with Jim -- I don't think the four is any harder 
> to work on than the smog encrusted six, but the six is definitely 
> the more desirable engine. More you can do with it, and makes it 
> easy to drop a 4.0L in later! The four has unique engine mounts and 
> I think a lot needs to be changed to put a six in later. If there 
> are salvage yards around with mid 80s vehicles you can get the head 
> and TBI system from a later model 2.5L as long as the donor engine 
> has a distributor. Around 86-87 GM came out with a distributorless 
> ignition system that can't be retrofitted -- the tone wheel is cast 
> into the middle of the crank and the block has a hole in it for the 
> sensor. 
> 
> Watch out for rust in the rear wheel wells, around the gas tank, and 
> under the tops of the front fenders. The rear leaf springs also rust 
> and can break INSIDE the metal covers -- at least they do on the 
> Spirit/Concord, and I think the Eagles used the "isoclamps" (metal 
> covers with rubber bushing around the leaf spring) also... but maybe 
> not.
> 
> ----------
> Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2008 17:09:05 +0000
> From: Andrew Blomer <lotharamc@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>  
> I'm a Javelin/mid 60's Rambler guy, and I'm considering buying a 81 
> sx4. 
> Are there any specific things I need to check out when I go to look 
> at it? 
> Its a 4 spd and I don't know the engine.
> 
> -- 
> Frank Swygert
> Publisher, "American Motors Cars" 
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