You think your car needs work....

LaureltheQueen · Post by **LaureltheQueen** » Fri Sep 09, 2005 8:52 am

I'll get you one if you like.

Do you have abs?

evolutionmovement · Post by **evolutionmovement** » Fri Sep 09, 2005 10:15 pm

Piston rings
Interior rattles
shot suspension bushings causing ill handling traits and rattles
parking brake has to be pulled way up to work
headlights need to be mounted a little better
rust on rear quarter, other in primer
grille needs paint
exhaust is bad

Suzie-Q · Post by **Suzie-Q** » Fri Sep 09, 2005 10:20 pm

Laurel, were you talking to me about the abs? if so, no i don't.

Legacypusher · Post by **Legacypusher** » Fri Sep 09, 2005 11:23 pm

Boy, do I feel lucky. I need a few dings removed, some touch-up paint, and some nice wheels to replace the old steelies. I have replaced the a/c comp, radiator, timing belt and all hoses recently, though. While the radiator was out it seemed like the thing to do. Also finally fixed the door lock.

Busdriver · Post by **Busdriver** » Fri Sep 09, 2005 11:30 pm

Don how much was your AC compressor, did you get it used?

Legacypusher · Post by **Legacypusher** » Fri Sep 09, 2005 11:44 pm

I tried a used/rebuilt unit and it was a POS, so I wound up having to buy a new one from my dealer. Ouch. I now know better--you can find new ones on-line for about $385 or so. I recommend a new unit if you want it to last more than a few months. I also converted to 134a, which is ok but not as cold as the old freon. But it beats no a/c for sure in our heat.

Busdriver · Post by **Busdriver** » Fri Sep 09, 2005 11:46 pm

what was wrong with yours?

Legacypusher · Post by **Legacypusher** » Fri Sep 09, 2005 11:48 pm

It quit compressing. I was hoping it was a leak in the system, but it just quit working. Bad news.

azn2nr · Post by **azn2nr** » Sat Sep 10, 2005 6:16 am

i forgot top mounts. mine are shot.

cusco camber plates here i come

scottzg · Post by **scottzg** » Sat Sep 10, 2005 7:29 am

azn2nr wrote:i forgot top mounts. mine are shot.

cusco camber plates here i come

i fail to see the connection. Are you going to replace your topmounts with camber plates

azn2nr · Post by **azn2nr** » Sun Sep 11, 2005 5:21 am

i guess their called adjustable pillowball topmounts. but they do let you adjust camber

subawhatsubawho · Post by **subawhatsubawho** » Sun Sep 11, 2005 7:32 am

I didn't feel like fixing any of the problems so I sold my car today and bought an Eddie Bauer eddition Ford Explorer.

I only paid $400 and I won't feel bad about beating the crap out of it...The rest of the money goes towards a 95+ roo.

AWD_addict · Post by **AWD_addict** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 7:52 am

subawhatsubawho wrote:I didn't feel like fixing any of the problems so I sold my car today and bought an Eddie Bauer eddition Ford Explorer.

Like that won't have any problems

subawhatsubawho · Post by **subawhatsubawho** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 4:34 pm

yeah....no joke. The only problems I can find so far are the lack of A/C and it leaks a little P/S fluid.

I'm going to put a window A/C unit in the back in a custom enclosure that ports to the exterior through the floor. I will power it with a 1,500 watt inveter I have fed by (2) yellow tops hooked to a dual batter isolator which gets it's energy from a 200amp Alt I will be buying from a seller on ebay.

That should do the trick.

Blackbart · Post by **Blackbart** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 4:08 am

Why did I read this post.....??? Why....Why...........?????
I started to think of all the stuff I gotta do and put my head in my hands and my elbows on my knees and wept.

subawhatsubawho · Post by **subawhatsubawho** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 5:11 am

Here you go Bart...have a tissue....

Blackbart · Post by **Blackbart** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 5:36 am

My tank is down to 3/4.........sniff, sniff........and a BIG leaf fell right on the roof, and I don't think it is gonna get off by itself. Now I hafta find time to go get gas......I need more tissues, and the leaf is probably gonna stain my new YELLOW paint job that I got to match the YELLW wagon spoiler

Life seems too long and painful when your cars......sniff, sniff.........I just can't talk about it.....

note:
I had a realy long day, and I will probably delete this rambling of nonsence when I wake up.

Blackbart · Post by **Blackbart** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 4:12 am

Now back to reality,
My favorite car, the 94 touring wagon needs brakes, struts and there are three paint bubbles that have "you know what" under it.
The 94 SS has torque bind and needs the front bumper repainted.
My wife's Outback need tires, exhaust work and brakes. (just a matter of time before she will need the dreaded 2.5 head gasket)
Got two 91 SS's that I bought as parts cars and are trying to make roadworthy again. They need lotsa stuff: fenders, tranny, body work.....,
Our 99 GT needs a head gasket, I bought it that way because I don't have enough things to do.
Still doing the final detailing on my daughter's 68 Bug......this was last summer's family project.
My hot rod "something else" needs to get finished. This is gonna be my fun time road rat. Something we can climb on, no fancy paint or anything. No roof, putting in seats from a boat....you get the idea....
That's not all.......My 57 Sportster, 71 Triumph, 69 Triumph and 69 BSA are almost done. Got a few more bikes that I haven't started on yet.....and am not gonna start!
Oh yeah........my house. My wife and I have been building it for, well if I told you that then you would guess how old I am. Stone house, 2 stories of stone with a cedar shake roof. Another few years it should be done.
I know I got off the "car" topic, happened by accident.
This is about half of what is on my mind that I gotta do......realy.
There is one thing i just got done, and am realy happy about, just got finished cutting, splitting and stacking approx 20 cords of fire wood........hope it will last three years!

wiscon_mark · Post by **wiscon_mark** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 12:55 pm

I have problems with:

Passenger side door lock won't lock/unlock electronically
Heater Slider doesn't work (its all cold)
Cargo net fastener is broken
Battery needs to be replaced

Busdriver · Post by **Busdriver** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 6:54 pm

does anybody have time to tally up all the problems? Then we could see what is mostly the problems occuring....
This would be pretty neat!!
possibly a spreadsheet that we can all add checkmarks to or something...

I'm working 16+ days 7 days a week for now, so I would otherwise though...

wiscon_mark · Post by **wiscon_mark** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 11:59 pm

oh, and my trip odometer is broken (probably my fault

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subawhatsubawho · Post by **subawhatsubawho** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 5:13 am

You forgot to mention the tape deck under your seat...

wiscon_mark · Post by **wiscon_mark** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 11:10 pm

what about it? It works as an on/off switch for my sub....(don't need it for anything else)

subawhatsubawho · Post by **subawhatsubawho** » Wed Sep 28, 2005 3:39 am

I'll be more than happy to send you a toggle switch and some wire if it will do away with the stereo under the seat..

wiscon_mark · Post by **wiscon_mark** » Wed Sep 28, 2005 12:58 pm

what does it matter? Its invisible to the casual person. I'm not going to shows. and its a possible amp for future speaker applications.

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