1985 AMC Eagle from North America - Comments

The solution is to take the time and effort to get all the emissions gear back in top condition, NOT to remove it (if legal in your state)! Removing it WILL restore some power and economy if it's not working properly.

LOL The emissions junk is what I found to be the problem with my 82 sx4. I put a rather large cat on it one off my non street legal Blazer; wooo hoooo, open headers. The restrictions in the old one helped out so much, and leaning out the engine making a manual timing adjustment for on the fly and removing all the other emissions junk got me 28 MPG.

BTW I passed the carb junk and emissions test. Tune your engine right and you will pass. Also mine climbs rather well with 33's under her.

I'm not sure why I did it, but I bought a 1984 Eagle Wagon, the main reason I bought this tank is because it has a professionally installed 360 Chrysler v-8 and transmission, which run perfect, the problems are with the vacuum lines, cv joints, turn signal switch, rear wiper and defroster and small things like that. It is a limited and to my surprise all the power mirrors, door locks and seats work fine. My main plan is to use it as a trailer tow rig, the body and paint are in very good condition, so hopefully with the tow hitch installed I'll not regret buying it since I paid way to much and the repair bills haven't come due yet. My advice to anyone buying a car this old is not to take the sellers word about anything, but take it to a trained mechanic and have it checked out.

Should have switched to the AMC 232cid two barrel. More power and pickup. Motor of my choice since my 1970 Hornet. When the second barrel kicked in, the backend drops down and car takes off like a V8.

The 4wd Eagle most likely has a worn out valve. The one I have has same problem, and that is the cause of it not changing from inside control. Need to make up mind as to whether you want two wheel or four wheel drive. Remove the metal cover under the car and find the switch and move it manually.

I have the chance to purchase an '85 wagon eagle for $3000. The car was garage kept for the past 15 years, and only has 30,000 miles on it. The car seems mint for the most part. Is this a good deal? I'm not real familiar with the AMC Eagle's. Also, what are the approx. MPG's for this car? Your help is appreciated. Thank you.