Faults:
Replaced original brake pads and rotors/drums.
Replaced worn tires.
Replaced Ignition coil housing after spark plug came unthreaded and melted it a good bit. Mostly my fault and the previous tune up mechanics for cross threading the plug and me for being to lazy to fully seat the new plug after it bounded on the cross thread.
Tuned car up for what appears to be the 2nd time it's ever been tuned up.
Belts and hoses are factory original and now need to be replaced.
Factory R-12 Air conditioning system has been converted to R-134a.
Replaced A/C condenser after it was discovered it had a huge leak.
A/C Compressor leaks "slightly" according to the shop mechanic that replaced the condenser.
Alternator bearings have gone bad and squeal under right weather/humidity conditions.
Water pump has sprung a leak and needs to be replaced.
Recently the passenger side lower control arm to stabilizer union has broken apart and needs to be fixed.
Hollow sound coming from the passenger side rear tire. I believe the bearing was damaged when we used a sledge to break the tire free from the drum when we changed the brakes.
Replaced windshield wiper blades.
General Comments:
Aside from all the problems I've had/have with this car it still runs strong and gets good mileage.
When I first saw the car and told some people that I wanted to buy it they all told me the quad 4 was a terrible engine. At over 100,000 miles with me as the second owner and virtual no real maintenance done by the original owner the problems are what I'd expect from a 10 year old 100,000+ mile car.
Car is as comfortable as if it was new although it looks slightly used and dirty (that is until I get a chance to clean it this spring)
I'd highly recommend this car to anyone.
23rd Oct 2012, 16:50
Any American car with over 100,000 miles is pretty much worn out.