Recent content by 96LC80

El G.O.A.T. de Rojo would not be back on the road if not each of you recommending @slow95z and his compatriot, Steven, at Thomas Automotive. (Don’t judge me on the tow rig, I got what I could in the moment for the 700 miles round trip pickup.) After getting it back home, I’ve put another 50 or...

@chrisfix on YouTube has some good videos on paint and body repair

Everything seemed normal except the ECT. Downshifted to pass and get up interstate hills. Had the normal acceleration and maintained speed they cruise control. Then it just quit accelerating but engine would rev up. Had a rough idle when I stopped but no issues cranking or moving around in...

Thanks for mentioning @cruisermatt, he’s an hour from me. For this reason I reached out to the community. I’d rather have someone passionate to keep these running and make a dollar than someone solely worrying about getting the next dollar.

Absolutely hated and enjoyed reading your post for the candor. I’ve already considered getting a second opinion. TBH I was fairly tired when the guy called. What I will do is, and should have done before posting, call the guy again and record the conversation for reference.

Sent @slow95z a message. Transmission is definitely the start and makes sense for high ECT. I’ll also discuss what the mech who has the truck workload looks like for the rebuild or swap. This is a first transmission issue I’ve had. Are there any recommendations on where to begin looking for...

It’s the photo I took right after shutting off the engine. I feel pretty good about it being trans fluid. Swiped a finger through the puddle and it was more red than golden

I’ll reach out. I haven’t yet had the engine looked at after the trans tech made the comment. All of this is developing as of late yesterday and this morning so unable really say what the engine is doing. That’s where question 1 comes in so maybe I can get it to someone decently close for a much...

Need some quality advice on what’s next. Some backstory, living in Lakeland FL and drive to Destin (320 miles) over the weekend to visit and get radius arms installed with a buddy and got an oil change. On the drive home I noticed coolant temps rising to 195-215 consistently around 208...

When you see me again throw a wave. Maybe we can meet up sometime in the area

1 - '96 80 Series 2 - Alex 3 - El G.O.A.T. de Rojo 4 - Unknown mileage but odo tells me >289K 5 - factory 3 lock | Dobinson 3" lift rollin on Method 315's and Falken 35", Delta radius arms pre-ordered | front bumper with faux ARB lights and inop winch | roof rack with popup tent | Comms: Cobra...

Hey cruisers, recently moved to Lakeland earlier this year and just found this clubhouse forum. Looking to get together with some other folks. Hopefully there is more happening than this directory. Looking forward to cruisin'

$250 16x8 wheels | 6x5.5" lug pattern Replaced these wheels for new Methods and don't have a use for a second set. No dents on the rim and in good condition. Prefer local pickup, or will ship at the buyer's expense

Looking for a used rear bumper with a tire carrier swingout or similar. Doesn't need to be ARB or extravagant, just functional and sturdy

Here is a HAM operator opinion regarding the swap.