87.5 Coupe T-belt done and questions

[Huw Powell]

> I just recently had the four subframe bushings replaced in the '82 Coupe.
> WOW! Did they ever need replacing! We are talking some really, really,
> really worn out bushings here people. They were causing my entire front
> suspension to rattle and shake back and forth. NOT GOOD! So now I have two
> new driveshafts, and 4 new bushings holding everything solid.

it really helps these older cars to simply replace all the "wear"
parts.  it really does...

> Now all that needs to be done is: Timing belt & Water pump; Head job (valve
> seals); Clutch.

Buy some tools and do the WP/TB and head work yourself.  the labor costs
you save will pay for the tools.  Probably the clutch parts as well!

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Huw Powell

http://www.humanspeakers.com/

http://www.humanthoughts.org/