Recent content by Tachycardic

Not that you have to do it now, but I'd also replace all the power steering hoses as they tend to weep at this age and check/replace the EGR and the EGR modulator. Every vacuum hose should be replaced. PCV should be checked for good function. For extra piece of mind, I'd wrap the wiring harness...

To have repurchased the vehicle instead of buying another 80 does show that you had some sort of emotional connection to it--and I realize that CEs with low mileage aren't a dime a dozen on the marketplace. I don't know what you do for a living, but that time sink of a vehicle will likely bring...

Any milkshake under the engine oil cap?

I purchased a cheap catch can from Amazon and the plastic can finally cracked after 3 years. I’m in the market for a new one and look forward to trying your version.

317k is not a big deal if the vehicle has been well-maintained. Engine-wise, the straight six is underpowered, but reliable because it’s not high-strung like today’s engines. However, you should be financially prepared to replace the HG. There will probably be items that will need to be...

Which material did you choose?

Where are you taking your truck? Concours d'Elegance? Leave it. Wear the stains like a badge of honor.

I think the Youtube video you're referring to is the Project Farm guy. I started out loving additives. Going to the additives aisle at the local Walmart for me was like being a kid in a toy store. I've used the Sea Foams, Marvel Mystery Oil, Rislones of the world in the engine oil and have used...

I had a similar issue with water intrusion and thought it was the windshield or the driver's side sunroof drain. Since I was hearing some wind noise from the sunroof, I focused on the sunroof. Clearing out the drain and making sure that the rubber drain hose was properly positioned did NOT solve...

We don’t know that the flood damage was minimal. We don’t know what the seller is not telling potential buyers. Ads are meant to put merch in the best light for the sale. Remember, an insurance agency and the state deemed this truck as salvage and someone decided to put in the wrench time to...

If you have the skills to deal with a rebuilt vehicle, then it may be an affordable way into the 80-series community. If it were something like hail damage and the body was in poor state, but it had good bones and electrical, then it's probably worth the risk. But like others here, flood damage...

Congrats on the purchase and welcome to the community!

Great job to you and your team Johnny! Love seeing you contribute these sort of options to the 80 community. If my truck survives the wetness of the UK, I'll be stopping on by your shop for a little added spiciness!

Your plan sounds good. I did red coolant because I was flushing the system anyways and wanted to try it. Just don't mix green and red.

If you want good quality shock that is affordable, get the Tokicos. OEM coils are fine for what you want to do. I think you should decide on whether you want to do a lift on the vehicle. If you want to do one relatively soon, you might as well do it now.