Prevent Bottoming when load is in hatchback

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Mar 10, 2019 | 01:04 PM

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dleibman

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You did all that for a 1500 mile trip. Recently did a 3600 mile trip, 3 weeks. Before leaving had oil change and checked tire air pressure. Trip went without a blip. Safe trip and enjoy.

Mar 10, 2019 | 09:43 PM

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bly123

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I tend to over kill on things sometimes. But in tjis case its not a baf thing. My Vette is just getting more Mint with every thing i do to it.

Mar 13, 2019 | 11:42 AM

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I would not replace the alternator if it isn't having issues. These cars have a tendency to not like a transplant. I would have your battery and alternator checked if that concerns you.

As far as tools, the inflator, slime or plug kit, pair of pliers, regular and Phillips screwdriver, and duct tape. The most important "tool" will be the phone numbers of others in the caravan. Think safety in numbers.

My biggest repair on a long trip (with my Vette) so far has been a turn signal bulb while on a 5,000 mile trek. Do your maintenance before leaving and you will be fine. You cannot plan for everything. If something does happen, don't panic. Think it through and make careful decisions.

I used to ride a Goldwing motorcycle. My friend carried a trunk full of tools at all times. I asked him how many times have you used those tools on the road for repairs on your bike or others? (Been riding 20 years) His response was never. I rode over 130k miles while covering 17 states and parts of Canada without an issue.

Enjoy the trip.

Mar 13, 2019 | 11:47 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bly123

...im going to buy a new altinator since this one is the original. Im trying to to make sure i have replaced all that can go wrong...

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3sACROWD

I would not replace the alternator if it isn't having issues. These cars have a tendency to not like a transplant. I would have your battery and alternator checked if that concerns you...

Mar 13, 2019 | 12:29 PM

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...Im trying to to make sure i have replaced all that can go wrong. Oh! And a new transmition shift cable. That sucked installing. Have to drop exhaust to do it and open up the torque tube...

It's already done, but for the benefit of others:

Usually there's no need to replace the whole shift cable, which is a PIA as mentioned above, unless the cable itself is broken. Since this was preventive maintenance, it would be safe to think the cable was fine. What normally happens is that the plastic bushing at each end deteriorates with age and they are the only things that need to be replaced.

It's just a few bucks and a couple of hours to change the bushing at both ends of the cable, taking your time

All that's needed is the

Dorman 14057

kit. Use the white bushings (the orange ones are for Ford):

And

shows how to do it.

Mar 14, 2019 | 06:42 AM

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bly123

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Im going to use your advice and only take a few key tools. I think your probably right on thst one. And the trasmition cable fix with the new bushing kit? I did buy that and replaced the bushing on the transmition side. I didnt on the shifter side. But then a week later that side failed. So when trying replace that bushing i damaged the cable. (I kinked it.) So I bought a new cable and replaced the whole thing. The bushing replacement kit is a great fix! I just screwed mine up.

Mar 14, 2019 | 07:26 AM

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JWM

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I would check the fuel filter for leakage. Also, would hate to think that, after all of this, the fuel pump decided to go south. This is the kind of thing that can ruin your day.

Mar 14, 2019 | 11:49 AM

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bly123

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I havr already replaced the fuel filter when I dropped the exhuast to fix the trans cable. I figured while I have easier access to it why not replace it.