Before it goes to the crusher...

[JazzMan]

I've got an '84 GL wagon, auto, 4WD, PS, PW, etc. I've
been gutting it for parts over the last few months and
the engine's coming out tomorrow. Other than the glass
and some trim the rest of the car's going to the crusher.
The question I have is, should I pull the rear diff? What
other parts should I save off this car? The spares are
intended for my 2WD '81 GL wagon which currently has a
blown motor. The diff I thought might be worth something
to someone eventually.

JazzMan
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[S]

Hi JazzMan!

I've got an '84 GL wagon, auto, 4WD, PS, PW, etc. I've
been gutting it for parts over the last few months and
the engine's coming out tomorrow. Other than the glass
and some trim the rest of the car's going to the crusher.
The question I have is, should I pull the rear diff? What
other parts should I save off this car? The spares are
intended for my 2WD '81 GL wagon which currently has a
blown motor. The diff I thought might be worth something
to someone eventually.

The engine will work; you'll probably have to swap intake manifolds,
and the exhaust/O2 sensor configuration may take some work as well.
Most all interior bits and pieces will interchange, IIRC the power
window version has a nice arm rest/storage box, grab the mounting
bracket too. Are the seats any better on the newer car? Seems like the
newer ones had an adjustable lumbar support.
The 4X4 has dual fans on the radiator; a nice touch. Wire 'em so they
both run from the coolant sensor. CV axles, hubs, and brake hardware
all probably worth keeping. I think the brake booster is the same,
too. Wiper motors and arms, maybe the rear window if the defroster
element is good. The newer car will have a tiltable steering column,
and a spare ignition switch is a good thing to have. Also assorted
relays and such. Oh, and grab the heater fan, and the resistor module
(left side of the heater box, up near the top). The headlights and
grille are different, but the rears might be the same, I can't
remember.
Struts and shox should also interchange.
Oddly, in years of abuse, (knock on wood ;-) I have never had a
failure of the rear drive components, so I would say that unless you
want to convert the FWD car to a 4X4 (possible, but involves a lot of
work), scrap the rear diff/drive shafts, etc.
I have the factory manuals for both years, also an '81 intake manifold
with the air control valves, etc, probably an ECU, too. If any of this
has potential use, or if you need assistance with the engine swap,
feel free to contact me directly.

ByeBye! S.

Steve Jernigan KG0MB
Laboratory Manager
Microelectronics Research
University of Colorado
(719) 262-3101

 

[JazzMan]

Hi JazzMan!



The engine will work; you'll probably have to swap intake manifolds,
and the exhaust/O2 sensor configuration may take some work as well.
Most all interior bits and pieces will interchange, IIRC the power
window version has a nice arm rest/storage box, grab the mounting
bracket too. Are the seats any better on the newer car? Seems like the
newer ones had an adjustable lumbar support.
The 4X4 has dual fans on the radiator; a nice touch. Wire 'em so they
both run from the coolant sensor. CV axles, hubs, and brake hardware
all probably worth keeping. I think the brake booster is the same,
too. Wiper motors and arms, maybe the rear window if the defroster
element is good. The newer car will have a tiltable steering column,
and a spare ignition switch is a good thing to have. Also assorted
relays and such. Oh, and grab the heater fan, and the resistor module
(left side of the heater box, up near the top). The headlights and
grille are different, but the rears might be the same, I can't
remember.
Struts and shox should also interchange.
Oddly, in years of abuse, (knock on wood ;-) I have never had a
failure of the rear drive components, so I would say that unless you
want to convert the FWD car to a 4X4 (possible, but involves a lot of
work), scrap the rear diff/drive shafts, etc.
I have the factory manuals for both years, also an '81 intake manifold
with the air control valves, etc, probably an ECU, too. If any of this
has potential use, or if you need assistance with the engine swap,
feel free to contact me directly.

Thanks, I appreciate the offer!

Getting the motor ready for transplant into my '81 will be
my spring project, hopefully I'll have the '81 going by early
summer. I really like it, 35+ MPG, big enough in the back to
load a complete washer or drier and close the hatch without
having to bump the front seat up. My '81 has a relatively new
clutch, axles, tires, and wheel bearings, that's why I want to
get it going rather than this really worn out '84. I already
sold the power mirrors complete with wiring harness and switches
out of it for $20, was thinking of saving the rear diff for resale
just because I hate seeing good parts get crushed.

JazzMan

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