Did some interior cleaning, went thru a ton of papers that were left in the center console and glove box.
First, I’m sure many in readerland will find this difficult to believe, but the previous owner was less than truthful. Clearly, judging from the tire receipt found in the glove box, this truck has been driven 11000 miles since the tires were installed…..on November 11, 2001!!! The most recent receipt with mileage was March 2003, less than 200 miles than what’s showing on the odometer now. Clearly, the trick has been sitting longer than the couple years he claimed.
I replaced both wheel cylinders, one caliper, hardware kit, and brake shoes/pads all around. I have gone thru 2 quarts of brake fluid repeatedly bleeding the brakes, I can’t get a decent pedal, and the red brake warning and ABS light are on. The volume of fluid coming from the pass front is much less than the other wheels. I’m guessing the ABS controller has a valve or solenoid that is stuck, restricting the fluid supply to that wheel. Suggestions on a fix?
Next issue, the rear window won’t raise on its own. Someone has to pull on the window while pressing the power release. I have replaced both lift cylinders, cleaned and lubed the hinges, with no success. It takes very little force to pull the window up, once there is a 1/2 or so of gap between the window and tailgate it will raise on its own.
Surprisingly, there is still some refrigerant in the A/C system. Not enough for the compressor to engage, but enough to suggest the system has no major leaks. I’m hoping to evacuate the system, install a conversion kit, and recharge with 134A.
Lastly, what’s the best fix for the stupid 3 piece stereo system? I know they make kits to install a aftermarket radio where the cassette/equalizer is currently located, who makes the best fitting kit? Or is there a easy fix with the factory stereo? Even more surprising, my son isn’t very interested in changing to a modern stereo. Both of my stepdaughters couldn’t wait to install radios in their cars with a AUX input, my son on the other hand wanted to know if I still had any of my old cassettes.
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just finished cleaning the moss/algae that had collected on one side of the truck. Other than some rot in the rockers, it’s actually pretty solid.
I agreed to match him dollar for dollar on his first car, so far between the purchase price, battery, brake repairs and other miscellaneous crap, we have right at 750 total in this. It runs like a top, the trans shifts great (I’m a transmission guy, I’m pretty picky with that stuff!!) the 4WD works, as does the cruise, delay wipers, everything but the A/C and radio. I think we did alright.
