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Can you post a couple pictures of other parts of the cooling system? Heater control valve, hoses, etc... and have you taken a peek at the PHH or other less-visible hoses? Curious about condition of these other items

Marine carpet is my pick for your multi-use scenario - a bit more resistant than normal indoor/outdoor. I'd probably also get some sort of plastic tub/tray to bring when wet/dripping gear will be involved.

Matsuba from @cruiseroutfit is most highly recommended if not going OEM

This. Could be fine, but be wary. There's no reason to hose anything with black paint unless it's covering something.

I usually got 12.5-13 here, sometimes a little less. The most I ever remember seeing on a "normal" tank was 13.7 when I almost exclusively drove to Eaglecrest from the valley. When I'd do my uninterrupted summer mpg test from safeway to echo cove & back, I was able to repeat 15.5, and I got...

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If it was not regeared, that's good - smaller tire will bring pep back to the vehicle. 33 will be better than 35, but even 35 will improve some. Not a ton of clearance there above the tires, so it may in fact only be a 2" lift. Measure from center of the wheel hub to the bottom surface of...

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Zero cred to me. No asses here. Glad you're working it out.

I didn't write that 😂 he quoted me, and no "ass" on his part. With the resilient nature of the 80, I'm genuinely positive you'll be fine. Curious what you find to be the issue & please report back.

I get the clearance thing re: working underneath. Same here. I meant lift the axle so tires are elevated & free to turn - not simply for a static visual. Could help spot/feel the weak point... steering box, PS pump, etc. I'm curious where the master cylinder thought comes from.

I'm no seasoned pro, but if it were me, I might jack up the front axle and feel/inspect while turning wheel side to side, engine both off & on, and go from there.

Believe it's a 97 LX based on past posts

Master cylinder is brakes, not power steering. Is the pump making noise? Is fluid level correct? Could be steering box. Was this sudden, or progressive? What symptoms are you actually experiencing? Need more info for a better starting point.

You wouldn't need to completely remove the cluster, just unscrew it and peek behind. Don't know if it's exactly the same on a 94 as 97, but... a few screws on the lower trim by your legs, then you can pop off the long piece that goes above the steering column and around the ignition, a couple...