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mercilessltd
+1y
@mymmeryloss: Yeah, it sucks.
@DADDY.O: Yes, and I'm realizing this. My problem is this: my goal was to make the truck a reliable DD so that I could work on my Grand Am as a project car, but so far I've had no time or money to invest in the Grand Am because of the work I was doing on the truck.
It's nice having a gas saver (25-27 mpg) that can also haul (last move I helped with, I had a full-size washer, dryer, stove, two dressers, and two nightstands in one load). While I like working on the truck, and it's been a great experience, it's defeating my goal if things break every month. I thought I had everything sorted out. As you can see in the thread, I have essentially replaced everything with the brakes, fuel, steering, suspension, heating, interior, and the engine itself (water pump, timing belt).
Right now, if I sold the truck, I'd break even. Plus, I could take that money and invest it in the Grand Am. (Yes, I have an irrational attachment to my car, long story.) And in the end, I'd love to see someone who can pick up where I left off and make the truck even better.
On the other hand, it's just a head gasket. They aren't that scary. That's a couple hundred dollars and a fun weekend.
@DADDY.O: Yes, and I'm realizing this. My problem is this: my goal was to make the truck a reliable DD so that I could work on my Grand Am as a project car, but so far I've had no time or money to invest in the Grand Am because of the work I was doing on the truck.
It's nice having a gas saver (25-27 mpg) that can also haul (last move I helped with, I had a full-size washer, dryer, stove, two dressers, and two nightstands in one load). While I like working on the truck, and it's been a great experience, it's defeating my goal if things break every month. I thought I had everything sorted out. As you can see in the thread, I have essentially replaced everything with the brakes, fuel, steering, suspension, heating, interior, and the engine itself (water pump, timing belt).
Right now, if I sold the truck, I'd break even. Plus, I could take that money and invest it in the Grand Am. (Yes, I have an irrational attachment to my car, long story.) And in the end, I'd love to see someone who can pick up where I left off and make the truck even better.
On the other hand, it's just a head gasket. They aren't that scary. That's a couple hundred dollars and a fun weekend.
spacemonkee23
+1y
That bites the big one. My $0.02 is that if it does turn out to be the HG I would fix it, then sell it. You will get more for a running truck and have more to toss into the Grand Am. I am in the same boat, my B needs the trans rebuilt but I have a Bronco project I wanna get going. It has pretty much come down to me selling my B before I need to drop a ton of cheddar into it, use the $$ to fund my Bronco project.
Good luck with everything, I hope it all works out for you.
Good luck with everything, I hope it all works out for you.
mercilessltd
+1y
Thanks guys for the input. @Spacemonkee23: that's the plan now. Tore it apart and looky there:
Any guess if that is defective head gasket or my bad workmanship changing the head gasket previously?
Sent from my Garnet Red SGS III
Any guess if that is defective head gasket or my bad workmanship changing the head gasket previously?
Sent from my Garnet Red SGS III
mercilessltd
+1y
Bittersweet, but there she is:
If someone from the B Scene wants the truck, I'm willing to take a small hit on the price knowing it will be taken care of.
If someone from the B Scene wants the truck, I'm willing to take a small hit on the price knowing it will be taken care of.
mercilessltd
+1y
A fun journey has reached its end. She has been sold. Thanks to everyone for the help and encouragement. I'm sure I'll still be around.