Build overview
19 of 35 parts installed
Build progress
54%- Issues resolved
- 6/15
- Parts installed
- 19/35
- Total invested
- $1,459.92
- Timeline entries
- 21
Build timeline
21 updates · Latest 5 shown. Open an update for photos and discussion.
Front Differential Mount Bushing (SWAG) installed1 photoView updateClose updateIgnition Strip Fuse (Bosch) installedView updateClose update
Passenger side mirror (TYC) installedView updateClose update
Awaiting intake manifold gasket and grease before I do glow plugs. Also, I let a friend borrow my Jack Stands and now his car is broken on top of them.View updateClose update
OVP Relay (KAE) installedView updateClose update
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Front Brake Pads (TEXTAR) installed2 photosView updateClose update
Front Brake Pad Wear Sensors (TEXTAR) installed1 photoView updateClose update
Front Brake Discs (Zimmerman) installed3 photosView updateClose updateEngine oil (LiquiMoly) installedView updateClose update
Oil filter (MANN) installedView updateClose update
Oil Change259,998 miView updateClose update
Front Exhaust Bracket Bushing Kit (OEM) installedView updateClose update
Center Tie Rod installedView updateClose update
Diveshaft Center Support Bearing installedView updateClose update
Rear Drive Shaft Guibo installedView updateClose update
Front Drive Shaft Guibo installedView updateClose update
Steering Stabilizer installed258,757 mi1 photoView updateClose update
Outer Tie Rods installed258,757 mi1 photoView updateClose updatePassenger Side Rear Bulb Holder. installedView updateClose update
Front Lower Control Arms installed258,757 mi2 photosView updateClose updateQSP Ceramic Fuses installedView updateClose update
Known issues
6 of 15 resolved · Open an issue for details and discussion.
medium severityopenAlignment is out1 commentView issueClose issue
Alignment is out due to tie rod replacement.
1 comment
- Victor RosarioSep 7
Matched lengths of old and new tierods. Still needs actual alignment done.
low severityopenRust258,757 mi1 commentView issueClose issue
Multiple spots of severe rust
low severityopenRadio258,757 miView issueClose issue
Radio stuck at full volume/intermittent functionality.
low severityopenSun visors258,757 miView issueClose issue
Sun visors worn out
high severityopenDifferential258,757 mi2 commentsView issueClose issue
Differential clunk during gear changes
2 comments
- Victor RosarioSep 7
Check Differential mounts during CDSB replacement.
- Victor RosarioSep 20
Driveshaft components replaced. Feels better but still present. Most likely culprit is differential mounts
medium severityopenTires258,757 miView issueClose issue
Rear tires look ok. Fronts have tread but have weather cracking.
low severityopenRough idle258,757 mi3 commentsView issueClose issue
Rough idle when cold. Clears up in ~15 sec
3 comments
- Victor RosarioSep 20
New Over Voltage Protection Relay placed on order.
- Victor RosarioOct 6
New OVP Relay fixed rough idle and Tachometer.
- Victor RosarioOct 20
Rough idle is back. Glow plug light indicates 2 or more plugs INOP.
high severityopenBrakesView issueClose issue
Losing brake fluid and brakes are spongy
medium severityIn progressReturn to center258,757 mi1 commentView issueClose issue
Poor steering return to center.
1 comment
- Victor RosarioSep 7
Loosen and Re-torque inner control arm hardware with weight on wheels.
high severityresolvedDriveline258,757 mi1 commentView issueClose issue
Guibos and Center Shaft bearings worn.
1 comment
- Victor RosarioSep 18
Replaced front and back driveshaft guibos and center support bearing
low severityresolvedTachometer INOP258,757 mi5 commentsView issueClose issue
Tachometer does not work
5 comments
- Victor RosarioSep 7
Check OVP relay and fuses
- Victor RosarioSep 12
Cleaned OVP relay and changed fuse. No change.
- Victor RosarioSep 12
Check Flywheel Speed Sensor.
- Victor RosarioSep 20
Will continue to troubleshoot after new OVP relay is installed.
- Victor RosarioOct 6
New OVP Relay installed. Tachometer fully functional.
medium severityresolvedPassenger side running lights258,757 mi1 commentView issueClose issue
Passenger side running lights do not work. Problem with Lamp failure module
medium severityresolvedRattling258,757 mi3 commentsView issueClose issue
Drivetrain rattle at idle. Will troubleshoot while replacing CDSB
3 comments
- Victor RosarioSep 12
Definitely an exhaust issue. Able to stop noise when holding No.1 cat converter.
- Victor RosarioSep 18
Missing hangar bushing
- Victor RosarioSep 20
Parts ordered
medium severityresolvedSteering Play258,757 mi1 commentView issueClose issue
General looseness and clunking in steering
1 comment
- Victor RosarioSep 18
Changed all suspension components forward of Pittman arms.
low severityresolvedPower Side Mirror INOPView issueClose issue
Parts List
19 of 35 installed · $1,459.92 invested
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Front Lower Control Arms (Lemforder)
Outer Tie Rods (Febi Bilstien)
Steering Stabilizer (Febi Bilstien)
Center Tie Rod (Febi Bilstien)
Front Drive Shaft Guibo (Meyle HD)
Rear Drive Shaft Guibo (Meyle HD)
Diveshaft Center Support Bearing (Meyle)
Passenger Side Rear Bulb Holder (OEM)
Ceramic Fuses (QSP)
Engine oil (LiquiMoly)
Oil filter (MANN)
Tires (Continental)
Front Exhaust Bracket Bushing Kit (OEM)
OVP Relay (KAE)
Passenger side mirror (TYC)
Front Brake Pads (TEXTAR)
Front Brake Pad Wear Sensors (TEXTAR)
Front Brake Discs (Zimmerman)
Front Differential Mount Bushing (SWAG)
Rear Differential Mount Bushing (SWAG)
Rear Differential Mount Bushing (SWAG)
Power Steering fluid (Febi Bilstien)
Transmission Fluid (LiquiMoly)
Power Steering Reservior Filter(MANN)
Glow Plugs (Bosch)
Ignition Strip Fuse (Bosch)
Intake Manifold Gasket (ELRING)
Tensioner Pulley (VAICO)
Tensioner Lever (INA)
Belt Vibration Damper (INA)
Serpentine Belt (CONTITECH)
Rear brake hose(ATE)
Rear Brake Caliper (Hella)
Rear brake disks(ZIMMERMAN)
Rear Brake Pads (TEXTAR)
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