Ive been reading the post on here and saw a new post today and I have replaced alot of stuff and started going into cosmetics. I use to be terrified to drive my car because it kept leaving me stranded....Now heres the replacments I have done so far:

Radiator
Radiator Fan Motor
Waterpump
Resovoir
Flushed out the cooling system
Hoses
Serpentine belt
Headlights
Foglights
Parking lights
Brake lights
Back up lights
bumper
Spoiler
Emblems
Starter
Alternator
Fuel filter
Gas cap
Battery
Roof bolts
Roof Wrench
Interior lights
Hood cable
Air filter
Spark plugs
Spark plug wires
Distibutor
Distibutor Cap
Rotor Button
Coil
Oil Change**duh**
Transmission flush**Rebuild**
Valve Covers
Power Steering hose
Windshield Wipers
Windshield wiper motor
Serpentine Belt
Full exaust
Rims
Rear window struts were just recently redone**The rear hatch was getting harder and harder to open**
Weatherstrip is not in the best shape but its not a top priority right now
The left window was busted out**long story** so it was also replaced
The digidash...well I am trying to find someone closer to home to check it out because it went wacky a while back then went to normal and its been a while so if I can find someone closer here, then go ahead and rebuild it but I dont want to send it to Ecklers. Two-four weeks is to long for me.
Few issues I am working on that I have noticed but not really huIrting the cars drivability: I was smelling antifreeze and my resovoir had was cracked so I replaced it and now no more smell? So I guess that took care of that. Second, I have been trying to figure if my powersteering pump or rack/pinion is bad. When I try to turn the wheel left or right while the car is parked, its really tight. I changed the fluid and replaced the hose and its still the same. I dont want to mess with that lucas crap as its a temporairy fix....So that was just an issue I thought I would bring up as a future repair when I can fix it for sure. So what ELSE can I replace. No, I am not one to wait till it breaks because that kept leaving me stranded...Not an option in this case. So what else can be replaced? Just wondering. Thanks

 

Probably none are going to strand you, but you might want to check the condition of your wheel bearings, ball joints and u joints.

 

My fuel pump died after a run at Atlanta Motor Speedway on the big banking. Didn't see that in the list.

After the tow truck to the shop and his bill I sure wish I had done it as maintenance instead of emergency repair.

 

I recommend Jim Adams (vettesport, 5 Manning st, Salem, MA 01970)
978-335-4096

Jim installed two new LCDs, cleaned, replaced bulbs, etc for $300 (two years ago) and did the work in 1 day. I mailed my cluster to him on a Monday and had it back on Thursday.


Gary

 

You CAN drive the car w/o the dash in, did you know that?

Also, before you send it out for a repair, look for a bad ground, bad plugs into it, and bad soldered joints on the boards first. It can be done yourself if you aren't afraid to tear into it, and it might save you some cash. http://www.batee.com is a good read on this.

Also, try to find someone local who you could do a quick dash swap to eliminate any doubt about needing a rebuild, first.

 

You can drive with out the dash in but it may run like crap. Mine did. No communication with the ecm i guess. Also had no overdrive on the 4+3 with it out. Had a check engine light, lower idle, and stalled. Put it back in and all problems cleared up.