used-car reconditioning

[JeffreyZentner at aol.com]

What do I lube up window tracks with?
 
Jeff Zentner
Alta CA
5KTQ
 
In a message dated 4/17/2007 7:22:39 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
ehuppert at hvc.rr.com writes:

Kent,

Got married on Saturday, so my archive browsing and responses are a little
behind! Apologize if I duplicate other responses!

Nice list, looks pretty good.

While you're doing the door jamb wires (I've found it best to pull window
frame, undo wiring, then take door off) would suggest a good lube on door
internal mechanicals and close inspection of lock assy! Lock assys are prone
to breakage, replacement cyl assys are cheap enough and are modified,
requires some additional clearance on one of the ball sockets. Also, trunk
cyl assys are know to seize up. Either tons of lube, or remove the spring
loaded detent ball. Also lube up window tracks, etc. And good to do stereo
stuff whilst door is apart.

BIGGIE! Ground connections. Clean all engine to chassis ground points and
cables, and ECU to chassis/intake manifold . PITA to get at ground points
below the ABS, inside the rail, but can be done. I also added a engine to
firewall ground strap.

Motor mounts and trans mounts. Drivers side motor mounts get fried over
time, trans mounts usually get pentosin/and or oil soaked.

Performance: Would suggest a strut or tower bar support. (Not going down
that debate trail) Alignments are a issue with these cars, and lowering
springs will make it worse. Adj camber plates will ease the pain, but they
don't really stop the towers from further collapsing!

Remove shifter boot, clean and lube shifter. Also, check linkage as the ball
sockets get funky!

Bottom line is (as most of us know) takes quite a bit to sort these cars
out! I'm of the mind set that doing the job right, good parts, patience, and
quality work means that I'm not doing it again! (In theory that is!)

enough for now!

Eric





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