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Post by Cold Summer on Sept 30, 2018 5:18:45 GMT -6
Hello world, Found a $600 Craigslist posting for a 2001 4.0 a couple days ago while just hoping to find a drivable $400 truck/van. PROS: Body is damn near flawless. Interior has no cracks nor rips. Pretty fresh set of tires. Factory rims have all center caps, and limited curb rash. Just under 160,000mi. CONS: Guy I bought it from claims it has a cracked block. But I drove it 30mi home on hwy with low oil & not even close to overheating. I'm debating on trying some K SEAL next week... Also fuel gauge is squirrely. Jumps from half tank to full. Smh. And only other major/immediate concern is it apparently needs either a new horn, or a horn relay.  |
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Post by Marc on Sept 30, 2018 6:19:12 GMT -6
The inaccurate fuel gauge may be due to a bad fuel lever sensor. And if you drove 30 miles with no overheating, I guess that there's no cracks or bad head gaskets. And welcome to ACNA.
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Post by Cold Summer on Sept 30, 2018 6:32:55 GMT -6
The inaccurate fuel gauge may be due to a bad fuel lever sensor. And if you drove 30 miles with no overheating, I guess that there's no cracks or bad head gaskets. And welcome to ACNA. Thanks! As far as cracked block, he said he hit a speed bump hard, now it drips oil... I just assumed he had proof it was cracked. Could be oil pan or something though I guess... It seemed a little underpowered. Not sure how long since a tune-up. Was planning to change fuel pump assembly myself. All I have to do is unhook battery, remove gas cap, remove pump relay, & open that port in the trunk I assume. In my head it's an easy fix. LoL |
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Post by Cold Summer on Sept 30, 2018 7:00:52 GMT -6
Oh yea... There was a strong oil smell in the cabin when I stopped at the light on the exit ramp omwh...
Haven't moved it since I parked it. I'll troubleshoot next weekend.
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Post by Marc on Sept 30, 2018 7:53:01 GMT -6
The speed bump might have cracked the oil pan. And you are right about the port in the trunk to get to the fuel pump & level sensor.....I think that they are attached.
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Post by Toronado3800 on Sept 30, 2018 9:45:39 GMT -6
Dude, that seems like a deal!
Worst case you baby it through the winter and part it out then break even!
The upside is unreal. Figure out the oil leak, do a day of work and have a perfectly fine car.
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Post by Cold Summer on Sept 30, 2018 9:49:00 GMT -6
The speed bump might have cracked the oil pan. And you are right about the port in the trunk to get to the fuel pump & level sensor.....I think that they are attached. After some research online it may just be valve cover gasket. The damn plastic bolt cover on the case is stripped and I can't get the engine case off to look. LoL smh |
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Post by Cold Summer on Sept 30, 2018 9:53:09 GMT -6
Dude, that seems like a deal! Worst case you baby it through the winter and part it out then break even! The upside is unreal. Figure out the oil leak, do a day of work and have a perfectly fine car. Nah not parting it out. Want to bring it back and then customize a little. But the winter part was pretty much the plan. |
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Post by alexfinal500 on Oct 8, 2018 20:55:36 GMT -6
Wow, that is a bargain. Nice find. Looks like a nice car.
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Post by RCA1186 on Oct 9, 2018 11:43:49 GMT -6
Welcome to the forum. Sounds like you may have gotten a steal. Here is a link on fixing the fuel sending unit, says for Bonneville but the process is identical. Pretty easy job as long as your lock ring isn't corroded solid to the tank. I would probably follow the steps and drop in a new assembly like you said, rather than just repairing the sender but to each his own. Fuel pump is close to 20 years old at this point anyways. aurorah.proboards.com/thread/15608Good luck! |
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Post by Cold Summer on Oct 13, 2018 8:36:35 GMT -6
Welcome to the forum. Sounds like you may have gotten a steal. Here is a link on fixing the fuel sending unit, says for Bonneville but the process is identical. Pretty easy job as long as your lock ring isn't corroded solid to the tank. I would probably follow the steps and drop in a new assembly like you said, rather than just repairing the sender but to each his own. Fuel pump is close to 20 years old at this point anyways. aurorah.proboards.com/thread/15608Good luck! Thanks. My fuel assembly & pump arrived yesterday actually. Either fixing today or tomorrow probably. So far I've only replaced the hood struts(rises by i self and sounds futuristic lol), ran some K-Seal through it(fixed half the leak), and bought a Phillips cassette auxiliary. |
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