wolfalp1592

Thanks for all the input guys. I went with JB Weld. Had some on hand. I filled the hole and put a washer and nut on the back side of the hole for good measure. Now it holds like a champ.

Thanks guys on the oil issue. I was getting nervous about that. I can weld fairly well particularly when it doesnt show so that was my plan. It is just interesting to me the way some PO's take on fixing an issue, rather than retap or tap a larger hole they use a wood screw and tear the threads and base etc. The joys of older cars. I'll post a completed pic and you can tell me how it looks.

Problem solved. This is interesting. Has any one seen oil in this area before? Not sure what PO had going on. I think it was overfilled at some point. Good compression and but dirty engine. http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz301/wolfalp1592/photo.jpg Look at the lower hole for the retaining bolt. That will be fun to fix.

Thanks guys.The picture helps alot.

Thanks guys. I am trying to remove the distributor from the mount. Yes i have reviewed the FSM and found an exploded diagram but it does not indicate if there is a gear cog at the end of the shaft (as I have seen in other cars) and if the shaft needs to be twisted when removing or if it lifts straight up as Chilton indicates.

Another while I'm at it. Im replacing the distributor cap and rotor and notice one bolt/screw to hold down the cap ('82 turbo) has been replaced with a wood screw by po and it isnt working. I look at the distributor base and see a mess of a hole. I break out the Chiltons (next to worthless) and it says just loosen the two hold down bolts. Done. It may just be very hard to remove but I have been know to over muscle things before. Does it lift straight up and out? Thanks

That spot makes me nervous. I see holes that let rain in and where is it going? There may be much more rust. You may not know until you get in there. It looks like the carpet is pulled back on the driver side, how are the floor pans?

I have a factory radio from an '82 zx. It works moderatly well. I have not tried the tape player. The PO butchered the wiring harness in my car and I am not installing it so not sure if the back light works or if you would need to replace some bulbs. The factory radio came with four speakers (you dont want factory) two behind the seats and two in the dash. The dash speakers are small 4" round and the behind the seat openings hold 61/2" round speakers.