New member new buyer. Just purchased an 01 4.4, 120k miles. . WOW WHAT A RIDE.
It was the freeway on ramp pedal mash and the results thereof that closed the deal. Paid 10k, nice shape many compliments. Then joined this board. Praise jebus! for the board and its many fine members.
Changed oil right off,,,think shes been using Dino juice, some tar buildup noticed on the walls of the oil filter canister . Will run some Dino juice and Seafoam on short interval changes for a bit. New radiator straight away (cracked), new fuel filter also (not cracked, plugged up though) New rubber Mich Energys. Tech said it looks like new rotors and bushings,,,,,although a slight wobble in the wheel at the application of the binders,,,,which otherwise are smooth and effective. Changed transfluid and filter,,,,lifetime fluid? Hmmmm...
Timing chain area noisier than I'd like ,,nothing to pull off the road for, mind you. Per whats been reported here it would seem time for the "refresh" i.e tensioner, chains VANOS waterpump,thermostat all and sundry hoses, belts.......am I missing anything? Shes got a slightest of lope idle, otherwise preformes grand.
A few other small tics, but for now,,,,what a ride!
P.S. Beg the boards indulgence,,,,a novice at this puter forum thing.
Should this post be somewhere else?
Cheers
08-06-2011, 04:25 AM
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