froggymike Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 Time for a trip to the junk yard! I will replace the knock sensor tomorrow as the old one is fried. Fluid has leaked out the side cause it was melted by the previous owner. Then I will re-time it correctly with the green plug things plugged together. The cruise control and AC do not work. The tranny is still leaking a bit, but I can't tell if it's the tranny or the front diff, or both. Murph seems to run a little hot, but that could be because of the slightly incorrect timing. Oh, and I am still not sure if the kick-down relay is working. Tomorrow. PS. How do you lube the sun roof guide? pics at SonicfrogBlog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EA6BMECH Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 Not bad, I picked up an '83 for $400. Little rust but if I get my rump roast in gear. I can take care of it. One of the problems that I have is the vacumme advance on the distributer is AFU and I need a new one. Advance Auto says I ahve to buy the whole distributer... So I disconnected the line and gave it a tweak to advance. Can you buy just the vacumme advance or do ya have to get the whole shamallie?? NIce car, but a freakin dog!!! Can't get past 70...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggymike Posted May 23, 2005 Author Share Posted May 23, 2005 Get to the junk yard at 4:15 with plenty of time to spare.... or so I though. As I walked up to the entrance, the addmission lady told me that I only have 10 minutes instead of an hour. They now close at 4:30 on Sundays instead of 5:30. Damned It All!!!! BUT! This story has a really happy ending. I was at the very last section of imports, having no luck at all finding a compatable turbo subie. Just as they anounced they were closing, I saw it! The next to last car in the import section was an 87 Turbo Sedan. I swooped!!! Opened the hood. YES!!! The engine was still there and the knock sensor was the perfect match. In moments I had it in my hands. I am pleased to say that my Check Engine light is now off. The sensor cost? $4.50 + $2.00 for junk yard entrance. This is much better than the $77 + they wanted at the dealer. Tomorrow I will (if I have time) get Murphy smogged, insured, and registered. Next repairs: cruise control and A/C (it's getting hot here in the valley). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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