Here goes my trip down the rabbit hole.
This thread is ment to help keep track of a fairly long list of issues with my new 1991 LC. I have owned 2 1994s and a 1998 totaling about 7 years of driving and wrenching. That plus the countless hours of reading on MUD gives me a lot of confidence to tackle a complete basket case of an LC.
The LC was employed as a plow vehicle to plow an 1/8 mile drive way when it snowed for the past 18 years. The PO only did what was needed to get him through the next snow season. I think the one exception was the fluids. They seemed to be changed somewhat regularly. I know this because of the 10' oil pool around the truck in the barn it was parked in. It leaks so much that it is hard to narrow it down. This LC even came with a green algi finish over 80% of the paint. PO said he only put about 1000 mi on it in the last 18 years. The good news and somewhat amazing was the almost complete lack of rust. The interior is also nearly perfect. That is why I bought it. I paid $1600 and the plow is worth $500.
I am going to list out all the problems I know of now and add to or cross of the list as I go. Ill add pictures and FAQ as needed.
Key tip broken in ignition - need to extract. Only starts with broken key. Done
Park/neutral safety switch is failed. Starts in neutral. Done
Dome lights are out. DONE
Blower motor does not run. DONE
Stereo display out but radio works.
Replace antenna.
3rd row windows are frozen. DONE
Sun roof is siliconed shut.
Passanger mirror flops forward and back.
Steering stabilizer is bad DONE
Steering stabilizer has broken bolt to front frame. DONE
Both berfield joints needs gasket kit. (not too bad - just monitor) DONE
Front wheel bearing preload adjust. DONE
Major oil leak. DONE
Minor transmission leak. DONE
Exhaust replacement from manifold back. Done
All hard and soft break lines need replacing. DONE
New rear calipers, drums, pads, parking break assembly, dust cover, etc.... DONE
New front brake pads, rotors, line, check calipers. DONE
Leaky front and rear diff
All shocks are failed DONE
New springs DONE
Trans temp radiator looks like a botch job.
Gas guage does not work. - Done
PO says leaks gas when filled up. -DONE
Vinyl tear in front seat needs stabilization.
Seized on spair tire assembly. DONE - Just cut off the chain
Dome light is intermittent.
Speedometer not working. Done
Pin hole in oil pan. DONE
Fuel Lines looks corroded.
Valve Adjustment. Did it 4 times - still not right
Intake cleaning DONE
EGR/vacuum removal
Driveline growl during de-acceleration Done
Driver footwell rusted through - All other body areas are good
Priorities:
1. Extract broken ignition key DONE
2. Exhaust DONE
3. Pin hole in oil pan DONE
4. Brakes DONE
5. Gas tank - DONE
6. Rust remove/convert - Paint - Ongoing
Pictures of when I first took it home.
This thread is ment to help keep track of a fairly long list of issues with my new 1991 LC. I have owned 2 1994s and a 1998 totaling about 7 years of driving and wrenching. That plus the countless hours of reading on MUD gives me a lot of confidence to tackle a complete basket case of an LC.
The LC was employed as a plow vehicle to plow an 1/8 mile drive way when it snowed for the past 18 years. The PO only did what was needed to get him through the next snow season. I think the one exception was the fluids. They seemed to be changed somewhat regularly. I know this because of the 10' oil pool around the truck in the barn it was parked in. It leaks so much that it is hard to narrow it down. This LC even came with a green algi finish over 80% of the paint. PO said he only put about 1000 mi on it in the last 18 years. The good news and somewhat amazing was the almost complete lack of rust. The interior is also nearly perfect. That is why I bought it. I paid $1600 and the plow is worth $500.
I am going to list out all the problems I know of now and add to or cross of the list as I go. Ill add pictures and FAQ as needed.
Key tip broken in ignition - need to extract. Only starts with broken key. Done
Park/neutral safety switch is failed. Starts in neutral. Done
Dome lights are out. DONE
Blower motor does not run. DONE
Stereo display out but radio works.
Replace antenna.
3rd row windows are frozen. DONE
Sun roof is siliconed shut.
Passanger mirror flops forward and back.
Steering stabilizer is bad DONE
Steering stabilizer has broken bolt to front frame. DONE
Both berfield joints needs gasket kit. (not too bad - just monitor) DONE
Front wheel bearing preload adjust. DONE
Major oil leak. DONE
Minor transmission leak. DONE
Exhaust replacement from manifold back. Done
All hard and soft break lines need replacing. DONE
New rear calipers, drums, pads, parking break assembly, dust cover, etc.... DONE
New front brake pads, rotors, line, check calipers. DONE
Leaky front and rear diff
All shocks are failed DONE
New springs DONE
Trans temp radiator looks like a botch job.
Gas guage does not work. - Done
PO says leaks gas when filled up. -DONE
Vinyl tear in front seat needs stabilization.
Seized on spair tire assembly. DONE - Just cut off the chain
Dome light is intermittent.
Speedometer not working. Done
Pin hole in oil pan. DONE
Fuel Lines looks corroded.
Valve Adjustment. Did it 4 times - still not right
Intake cleaning DONE
EGR/vacuum removal
Driveline growl during de-acceleration Done
Driver footwell rusted through - All other body areas are good
Priorities:
1. Extract broken ignition key DONE
2. Exhaust DONE
3. Pin hole in oil pan DONE
4. Brakes DONE
5. Gas tank - DONE
6. Rust remove/convert - Paint - Ongoing
Pictures of when I first took it home.
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