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    Transmission leak

    The car has been sitting for about 15 months, so this leak may be related... I don't think it was leaking before, but discovered fluid leaking where the speedometer cable goes into the transmission. Checked and found the fitting hold the cable was loose. Problem is the fitting is nearly...
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    Help Installing Bilstein Shocks

    Thought this was going to be one of the simple ones, maybe overthinking... Installing Bilstein HD shocks on front of the '82. No instructions, but how hard could it be. Just compare to the shock being removed right? Except of course they're different. Old Monroe shock has 2 bushings and 2...
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    82 Rear Spindle Question

    During disassembly of the rear spindles on my 82, I noted it had a washer between the spindle flange and inner bearing. On the drivers side this washer was deformed due to end play. I am not able to find any reference to this part in any of my manuals. Anyone know the correct name so I can...
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    Rear end rebuild taking longer than expected

    Took apart the rear end in the late spring to address some noise. Discovered a couple of dry u-joints and, after exchanging a couple of notes with GTR1999, determined one of the spindles has excessive end play. What remains to be done is pretty straight forward, but it will take some time and...
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    Removing Driveshaft

    I'm removing the driveshaft from my 1982 and having trouble determining bolt size used on the straps that secure the universal joint to the differential yoke. It looks like a torx type bolt, but the ones I bought to remove the straps on the half-shafts don't fit. Anyone know the correct size...
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    Marking Halfshafts

    I've removed the halfshafts and u-joints. They were marked with paint so I could re-install in same position. I would like to clean them up before installing. What's a good way to make a permanent mark on the halfshaft? Thanks, Jerry
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