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Subject:2.1L running with hole in case
From:Jeff Nelson
Date:Tue, 21 Sep 1999 23:28:35 -0600

Hi volks,

Wish my first post was on a happier topic, but alas, my trusted 2.1 just
tossed the #3 cylinder right through the case this afternoon.  I was a
little worried when my wife said "the parts that fell off are in the
plastic bag" but I was thinking it was just a coolant tank or
something.   But no.  It does still turn over and even ran for a
second.  (I cranked the starter with the trans in reverse to move it 2
feet in order to get the nose off the road).
So, does anyone have a 2.1 for sale?  I've contacted some list vendors
already, but I'd like to also investigate the used market.   Also, is
this core worth anything, for heads, etc?
I have learned so much from this list, it is truly amazing.  Thanks to
all who make it go.
For the record, I have an 86 GL syncro. I have been running without the
driveshaft all summer since my VC binds when hot in tight turns.  Then 1
month ago my right front outer CV joint race disintegrated, so I have
been running 1 month without right front axle (parts are on order).
This time I think I'm stuck.

Jeff Nelson
Nugget Hill, CO
86 GL syncro

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