I deal with a lot of gel batteries at work for scooters and power chairs, some last 5yrs and some last maybe 1yr ,IMHO batts are inconsistent .

Replaced driver side window brackets.
 

Had driver side door close with some "rattle" - something was obviously wrong. Did some research - window would go up and down as it should so not a window regulator problem...
found this video on youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fi46qZgP-i4
Did exactly that plus slightly lubricated rails where guides travel up and down, good as new.

New fuel filter,
 

Installed new fuel filter, old one did not looked clogged or dirty but looked like it was original one.

Cleaned it up a bit and had my friend snap some pictures. Full thread coming soon.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ka...=w1401-h934-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/LY...=w1401-h934-no

Sploosh

Great shots!

Great shots!

Love Archer...

And agree... sploosh!

Aaaaaaand boom goes the dynamite...

touched up a lot of stone chips on front bumper and hood.

E30 -

Just curious. Has the battery ever been drained down - ever ?
How old was the date code when you bought it ?

I ask, as I've burned up $600+ in lead recently.....and am currently debating on a cheaper *less premium* AGM battery or just wet cell...

Just curious as your Deka made AZ AGM was one of my considerations.