I need new leaf springs for my "87 5th ave. Any advice on where to find them for a reasonable price? Also, what type of shocks are you using? I prefer Bilstein and I found them at Firmfeel, but it's $400 for a set. Too much for me. Thanks again for all of the help I have received here. I'm...
WTB Power Steering Pump for "87 5th Ave. Let me know if you have a good one. I know I can buy a reconditioned one. Just looking to save some money. email me at craigalvin@gmail.com
One more thing. Yesterday my car sounded like a diesel engine upon starting. There was a lot of knocking and rattling, but it went away after a minute or so. It did that all three times I started the car. What's up?
So far I have replaced the tires, got an alignment, fixed the wiper motor linkage and now I am putting a new radiator and thermostat in my "87 5th ave. It overheated yesterday on the way to work. I knew the radiator was leaking so this wasn't a surprise. It's only been two weeks since I...
I'm almost positive that the problem is mechanical, not electrical because I heard the parts fall off right as the wipers quit. The passengers side quit working first then the drivers side.
Is this something that I can fix easily, or should I just take to to my mechanic?
I found it on craigslist and I paid $2,000. I think that was a fair price. It needed tires because the ones that were on it had flat spots. It needs shocks and maybe some new rubber parts in the front end. It looks like it has a little rust under the vinyl top so I will probably take care of...