South Texas 97
GOLD Star
Well, I introduced myself on the thread above -
Mid December picked up a 97 Series 80 with some 327K miles on the clock.
Generally in good condition, although I bought it as a project car - not sure which way to go with it. All out mods or just get it back to scratch.
PO did a pretty good job of keeping up with things, and better still documenting them - so I have a good idea of what has been done.
Looking over and under the vehicle I see the following work to be done
Leaks around engine and transmission - need to find out where they are coming from - so start with a good clean underbody. There is a LOT of baked on oil and road grime.
Seal on the Power Steering box are leaking - the PO changed the hoses.
Replace belts and idler pulleys
Replace all vacuum hoses in the engine bay - there is a couple under the intake manifold that will be hard to get to.
Replace Charcoal canister hoses - all are perished.
Change oils in diffs, transfer and transmission - engine oil was changed just before I bought it - along with the oil level sensor.
Grease the prop shafts/U joints.
Flexible Brake hoses - some have cracked rubber exterior - not leaking at all but time to change.
Seats have been recovered - carpets are a bit of a mess - so a deep clean is in order
Several lights in the dashboard (PRND2L) are out
Several lights on the outside need to be replaced. (LED on the marker lights, but normal bulbs on the indicators)
Spare tire - Replaced as the original was perished as it had never been used.
Roof Rack - some denting around the roof rack ends - too much weight perhaps - bolts are rusty - will see what is underneath.
There is so much information on this forum, it is great!
Mid December picked up a 97 Series 80 with some 327K miles on the clock.
Generally in good condition, although I bought it as a project car - not sure which way to go with it. All out mods or just get it back to scratch.
PO did a pretty good job of keeping up with things, and better still documenting them - so I have a good idea of what has been done.
Looking over and under the vehicle I see the following work to be done
Leaks around engine and transmission - need to find out where they are coming from - so start with a good clean underbody. There is a LOT of baked on oil and road grime.
Seal on the Power Steering box are leaking - the PO changed the hoses.
Replace belts and idler pulleys
Replace all vacuum hoses in the engine bay - there is a couple under the intake manifold that will be hard to get to.
Replace Charcoal canister hoses - all are perished.
Change oils in diffs, transfer and transmission - engine oil was changed just before I bought it - along with the oil level sensor.
Grease the prop shafts/U joints.
Flexible Brake hoses - some have cracked rubber exterior - not leaking at all but time to change.
Seats have been recovered - carpets are a bit of a mess - so a deep clean is in order
Several lights in the dashboard (PRND2L) are out
Several lights on the outside need to be replaced. (LED on the marker lights, but normal bulbs on the indicators)
Spare tire - Replaced as the original was perished as it had never been used.
Roof Rack - some denting around the roof rack ends - too much weight perhaps - bolts are rusty - will see what is underneath.
There is so much information on this forum, it is great!