This is essentially a continuation of : viewtopic.php?f=21&t=50312
This car was purchased as a salvage title car, in need of a structural inspection to be legal on the road. It passed in 2007, but was never insured and the inspection was only legal for 1 year. So for the lowly sum of $1400 (Canadian dollars), this car was mine.
- However, as of yesterday, instead of a simple inspection, pass it, register it for the road, it is now a project. -
It failed on the following:
- Front left frame buckled slightly to the right
- Front left supporting frame poorly repaired.
- Rad support poorly repaired
- Exhaust leak
- Rear toe bushings shot
- Front left corner light broken tab, cannot mount [fixed 7/21/2015]
- Front left corner light not working
- Rear right tail light cracked [fixed 7/21/2015]
Issues that are not related to the salvage title:
- Weeping water pump
- Radiator is still original
- Driver's side bolster has a little rip
- Rear window needs recaulking (leaks into trunk)
- Needs new spark plugs, trans flush, diff flush
- Needs PS belt
- Needs a/c recharge (still holds pressure)
- Overdue for Timing belt.
- Needs new coolant reservoir
The front left frame was compromised in that it was hit, then bent around the transmission housing close to the driver's side mount, which caused the rectangular structure of the frame to have a dent in it. Even though the panels are straight now, the repairs that were done (hammering/pulling the frame back) compromises the amount of force that it takes before the frame buckles in case of a front end accident. Furthermore, the frame wasn't even pulled enough. It's still off enough to cause caster issues on both front wheels.
So, to properly do it, the motor has to come off to allow a good job to be done. Some maintenance issues like weeping water pump, oil leaks, clutch will be addressed at the same time. At only 102k miles, it's a shame to swap out the motor to a new one, so the 165 motor/drivetrain will stay.
This will be a journal of it! Project M&M because I co-own this car with my girlfriend, who'll join me in the festivities of getting dirty with the alltrac. M&M stands for Marc and Minna. It's going to be long ride, but I hope there's an end to this journal down the road!
This car was purchased as a salvage title car, in need of a structural inspection to be legal on the road. It passed in 2007, but was never insured and the inspection was only legal for 1 year. So for the lowly sum of $1400 (Canadian dollars), this car was mine.
- However, as of yesterday, instead of a simple inspection, pass it, register it for the road, it is now a project. -
It failed on the following:
- Front left frame buckled slightly to the right
- Front left supporting frame poorly repaired.
- Rad support poorly repaired
- Exhaust leak
- Rear toe bushings shot
- Front left corner light broken tab, cannot mount [fixed 7/21/2015]
- Front left corner light not working
- Rear right tail light cracked [fixed 7/21/2015]
Issues that are not related to the salvage title:
- Weeping water pump
- Radiator is still original
- Driver's side bolster has a little rip
- Rear window needs recaulking (leaks into trunk)
- Needs new spark plugs, trans flush, diff flush
- Needs PS belt
- Needs a/c recharge (still holds pressure)
- Overdue for Timing belt.
- Needs new coolant reservoir
The front left frame was compromised in that it was hit, then bent around the transmission housing close to the driver's side mount, which caused the rectangular structure of the frame to have a dent in it. Even though the panels are straight now, the repairs that were done (hammering/pulling the frame back) compromises the amount of force that it takes before the frame buckles in case of a front end accident. Furthermore, the frame wasn't even pulled enough. It's still off enough to cause caster issues on both front wheels.
So, to properly do it, the motor has to come off to allow a good job to be done. Some maintenance issues like weeping water pump, oil leaks, clutch will be addressed at the same time. At only 102k miles, it's a shame to swap out the motor to a new one, so the 165 motor/drivetrain will stay.
This will be a journal of it! Project M&M because I co-own this car with my girlfriend, who'll join me in the festivities of getting dirty with the alltrac. M&M stands for Marc and Minna. It's going to be long ride, but I hope there's an end to this journal down the road!