On 8/22/2015 we purchased SALTY16483A790323 to add to the Dog House


Needs Paint on roof and bonnet
Engine knock (front main 99% (already have on order)
A/C Blower is MIA (not working)
145,000 miles
Phase Linear Sound System
Perfect interior
All tools and owners info
Clean CarFax (yes a bad engine is a CLEAN CarFax) PS we shot the fox!!
All this for $1k

 

Stayed up late last night and Plasti-dipped my wheels and fender trim matte blk. Just hitting the cosmetic stuff for now until I have time to tackle the mech issues (service eng soon lgt and front pass wheel sensor).

 

Oh boy, what have I got myself into now ? Just picked up an '03 with a fairly terminal sounding engine knock/tick as a potential daily driver, or parts car if I can't fix the motor cheaply enough. pics to follow...

 

hey maine, wondering what size tires you have and if they rub the radius arms at full lock?

I got my duratracs at 265/65/18 and sometimes gets a little rubn'

 

Finally installed flange in place of my rotoflex and a new GBR double cardan rear shaft.

 

Flushed coolant and new 180 thermostat.

 

235/85/16

Tall skinnys. No rubbing.

 

Took my little sister out on her first driving lesson.

 

Just got home from our 2000km BC Hotspings, zip line tour. Girls had a blast and loved the ferry rides. Just finished installing front sway bar bushings and links, starting to show wear. Might get one more trip in before the nights get too cold!!

 

tried to replace a faulty drivers door lock actuator, and now it still doesnt work+ i cant unlock the door using my key(key goes into the fob but doesnt turn at all). this car is weird.