I have a '78 brat that is in great shape except for the engine/trans having over 300,000 miles. I would like to know if there is any way to drop in the gen 2...
Your '79 is a 1600 with a different bell housing, half shafts, hubs, brakes, driveshaft, rear end, etc., than the 1800 dual-range. I guess you could put the...
I'm putting a 1800cc motor and duel range trany in my 1979 brat and the only thing I've had to fabricate were some mounts for the motor and trany, but the...
Earl If that 1800 transfer was a success and you have been running for 5 months with this mod, could you tell me how you did it? I have a spare 1800 engine and...
Cool and welcome. By chance, do you have any pictures? I've never seen the cream yellow on a Brat. I used to have an '83 GL that color that I miss. :) Oh,...
I will try to get a pic posted of my 82' and it has been given to me by a friend. The friend had it setting in his driveway for almost ever, but the car has...
As long as you have the bell housing that mates to the D/R trans with side mount starter you should be okay. you still need to use the same axles as they are...
All I had to do was make two plates for the trans. mounts and two plates for the motor. The stock axles & drive line all matched up. If all your looking for is...
hi. in addition to being a fan of the dirty brat, i also love buick grand nationals, and i've noticed that the GN seems to have way more info online, (for...
Their are no harmonic balancers on the two 1.6 engines I have. Aren't they required? Jim etccorp@... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Hey all, My 82 Brat must be sold as much as I hate to do it...:( It has T-Tops, a Weber carb, Custom exhaust, and A custom nerf bar up front....No rust ,...
Still need to know if Brats w/ 1.6 EA 71's have harmonic balancers? My 2 engines do not but since parts stores carry a balancer rebuild kit I think maybe they...
Jim, I'm pretty sure the balancer is unnecessary for your two. A parts store WOULD carry rebuild kits, but e'd be fools to take that to an extreme. The best...
I just disconnected my hill holder cable. It was making a real racket. It sounded like a wheel bearing or a stuck caliper. After I pulled it, there is way...
Been awhile since I've been to the site. Since we moved into the new house, Ive not had much 'puter time. Anyway, I've replaced both front drive axles, and...
... have ... There seems to be plenty of spring return. I'm putting it back on. The noise is back anyway and I just can't tell where it's coming from. I...
HI: New mem. here. Have a great 86 with 67000 mi. Am enjoying getting it up to top shape(doesn't need much). Making a few mistakes too. Like buying a Gen. 1...
Well I finally settled with my insurance after some jerk decided pull out in front of me. They totaled the car but paid through the nose for it. Almost 3x...
hi i am looking to buying a 1994 this weekend and was wondering if u could give any advice as to what i should look for. Also do u know how much of a...
Howdy all, I have recently bought a 1982 Brat sight unseen from a gentleman in the souther part of my state. It needs a little work to pass inspection. It is...
