I've been a 60 owner for about a month now. Sold the 40 because of the 2 kids (gotta love em) and took it in to have checked out. The good thing about this rig is that the engine was rebuilt a little over a year ago. New carb in the last few months, new radiator as well. Good stuff. . . I thought.
Well, the abbreviated version is that the 60 has been in the shop more than on the street (I am not a wrencher in my own right). Main seal has been reset, rear seal, (stopped the leaks, for a while at least), took it in for the gas tank recall and to deal with an overheat. Got it back from the recall and alternator didn't work, and still running too hot (not overheating, but close). Then, the damn thing started bucking and lurching like crazy. Took it back into the dealer and they found out it was a wiring loom from or to the alternator that was worn and malfunctioning. They fixed that for free (good for them!) and then I got the call
Crack in the head. Apparently, they kept the vehicle overnight to check the fluid level on the radiator and it was losing fluid, but not leaking. Checked the pressure and it was okay, but a little condensation on the oil cap. They don't think it is the block, but do think it is the head.
SOOO, now I have to call the place where the previous owner got it rebuilt (gauranteed for a year or 12,000 miles --obviously we are past a year now, and try to get them to fix. If not, I'll go live in the car, wave at my 2 kids as they live in the house that I can no longer pay for because of this car.
Sorry for the b-session. I don't even know what to ask about at this point. I know these are things we deal with with these vehicles, but I really wasn't expecting to this fast. Maybe I am too naive.
Anyway, thanks for listening and any wisdom is always appreciated. I learn a great deal from you guys everyday.
grace
tjg
Well, the abbreviated version is that the 60 has been in the shop more than on the street (I am not a wrencher in my own right). Main seal has been reset, rear seal, (stopped the leaks, for a while at least), took it in for the gas tank recall and to deal with an overheat. Got it back from the recall and alternator didn't work, and still running too hot (not overheating, but close). Then, the damn thing started bucking and lurching like crazy. Took it back into the dealer and they found out it was a wiring loom from or to the alternator that was worn and malfunctioning. They fixed that for free (good for them!) and then I got the call
Crack in the head. Apparently, they kept the vehicle overnight to check the fluid level on the radiator and it was losing fluid, but not leaking. Checked the pressure and it was okay, but a little condensation on the oil cap. They don't think it is the block, but do think it is the head.
SOOO, now I have to call the place where the previous owner got it rebuilt (gauranteed for a year or 12,000 miles --obviously we are past a year now, and try to get them to fix. If not, I'll go live in the car, wave at my 2 kids as they live in the house that I can no longer pay for because of this car.
Sorry for the b-session. I don't even know what to ask about at this point. I know these are things we deal with with these vehicles, but I really wasn't expecting to this fast. Maybe I am too naive.
Anyway, thanks for listening and any wisdom is always appreciated. I learn a great deal from you guys everyday.
grace
tjg