Today was our first chance actually working on the vehicle. The plan was to start with a basic tune up and go from there.
We changed the oil/filter, air filter, spark plugs, topped off coolant, and checked tire pressure. And washed and degreased engine bay and underside.
The engine seems to run pretty well, was idling up and down a bit but I feel that may be the ECU relearning because the car sat dead for so long. It will definitely need a new battery and I'll research the grounding mod.
I pulled the drivers side timing cover and the belt looks pretty good in my opinion.
New rad cap just because.
All fluids look pretty normal. Trans fluid looks great and car shifts wonderful.
CVs appear new and car rides smooth and straight. Slight vibration at 55-65, probably tires need balanced. All have great tread with no cracking.
Brakes probably need done all around. Stops ok but pulsates and abs light is on.
It has a p0135 for upstream o2 sensor heater circuit, we will look into that.
Also had a p0325 for knock sensor, but considering old gas and such...I cleared it and after about an hour of driving and idling it never came back. We'll see how that works out.
And now for the great news...I don't believe the car needs a head gasket or water pump. It was initially low on coolant when purchased. Topped coolant off and we have had about two hours of drive/idle time. Car has good heat, carries good temp, but has small coolant leak from the radiator around the petcock. So we will replace the radiator next.
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