Recent content by jchouston

Hi, all. This is/was mine. Sorry for not logging in earlier, but holidays and all. Anyway, last seen in the Lake Jackson area of Texas (south of Houston). No reports since. Very frustrating as it was my daily driver. Happy to provide any other details, but not sure what would help at this...

My 1994 is stock save for 33' tires and, as my username suggests, I live and drive in an urban environment. What are some common sense ways to improve the ride? Bumps and average road conditions are a little harsh and I'd like to smooth it out. Nothing has been done to the suspension or...

To follow up, it was a dead battery terminal cable. Luckily I was able to get it started and avoid a tow to the shop. $60 later, she's out on the street again! Thanks y'all.

I mistyped in my initial post. It’s a 94 80 series. Y’all are on the money: we hit the terminal with a wire brush and it started to produce a spark but not enough to turn it over. Battery is from 5/19 so I think it’s good. When I checked the wires to the fusible link, they appeared pretty...

Anyone? What gives? Drove my 94 DD to a friends in the neighborhood and when I went to restart it, nothing. No lights, no signal, it’s completely dead. Tried to jump start it, but nothing happens. It seems I’m missing something simple. Anyone?

I haven't run any codes, but yes the CEL light is on...I thought that was normal on these (like the lack of D light)!

Thanks everyone. I suspect it's a leak, as well. Every now and then I can detect a whiff of fuel - more than one should - I'll guess I'll get a mechanic to track it down. I'm basing this mileage on when the light comes and adding a few days (ala Kramer). No mods except for 33's. Other...

Time to admit that I'm not the most mechanical minded so I'm turning to the brain trust. My 94 80 has about 205k miles on it and returns maybe 150 miles to the tank in city driving. What would be the likely culprits for such bad mileage (short of a flat-out leak in the fuel lines)?! I've had...

Thanks, fellow Texan! I figured it's best not to over think it. Your approach seems logical.

Hi, all. First post here and starting small! I want to repaint my rear wind deflector as it has several large bare metal exposed spots from sun and age. What is the consensus on pre-paint preparation and choice of paint to return to an OEM-look of (satin) matte black? I was going to have...