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Re: Back fired twice...
VanPLan #557363 April 21st 2012 2:46 pm
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Ok..when is enough enough ?

Got into it today and have a laundry list of things to do just to get it running. As some of you know fuel and break lines need to be done. Seems the fuel pump is now shot as well as the Ignition Mod. No fuel..no spark. Also knew this was coming..intake manifold gasket leeks. Oh well may as well rebuilt TBI while it's all off. Of course a gasket kit will be in order as well. No sign of head gasket problems but where do I stop.
Also the rust I've bin taken care of is only hiding the big stuff..2 roof supports closest to the back door almost gone.
Then there's knowing the tranny has never bin serviced w/ 213,000 plus miles.

Seems I'm at a turning point. I've got so much into it it would kill me to watch it go to the yard. Yet if I stay on course I will have to make a commitment which will someday include welding, complete engine rebuild, not to mention the interior isn't even close to being a reality. Oh and did I mention the $100.00 worth of gas sitting in the tank.

What to do..what to do. I'm really thinking about shutting it down. Pull the new parts and cabin interior already installed and sending it on it's way. crazy
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Re: Back fired twice...
VanPLan #557379 April 21st 2012 5:58 pm
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Well..you have to do what's right for you. If you decide to let her go, there's plenty of that body style Chevy out there...you know that.


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Re: Back fired twice...
VanPLan #557411 April 21st 2012 8:13 pm
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To bad your not near me. There's a I think it's an 88 conversion that just came up for sale. I couldn't get him to part with it last yerar. It needs front end work. {tie rod ends and such.


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Re: Back fired twice...
VanPLan #557412 April 21st 2012 8:23 pm
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damn dude, hate to hear this. wish i was closer to ya. i almost want to sell you mine,lol. how attached are you to this van and is this the van you always wanted?


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Re: Back fired twice...
VanPLan #557429 April 21st 2012 9:04 pm
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How attached are most of us...TOOO attached. worms Had it for 14 yrs or so and did a vin and title search on it to find it is 1 of 6 of 13,700. Special order for a NJ police dept. with extras but never delivered.The dealer in the middle put it on the lot. I am second owner and upgraded on parts and what not when anything needed to be replaced.
Nothing that has to be done is really major but it's always cash flow. And now gas prices are killing my taking it anywhere I want...whenever I want. curse

Guess I'll give it a couple days and see if wifie settles down and I'm not so overwhelmed. rofl
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Re: Back fired twice...
VanPLan #557435 April 21st 2012 9:44 pm
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Honestly, if it were me, I would look at the cost of anticipated repairs (including your time for labor), then use that estimated cost as the high point of a purchase price and go trolling on Craigslist to see what is available.


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Re: Back fired twice...
VanPLan #561025 May 09th 2012 10:34 am
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So whats the latest? Are you gona fix your van or buy another one?


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VanPLan #561030 May 09th 2012 10:54 am
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Ok I am going to be brutally honest here.
Right now vans are at the cheapest price wise that they have been for years.
With the amount of work and money needed to bring this van back. A decent driver(conversion or cargo) can be had with lower miles and a better body.Less over all work
I take my mechanical skills for granted. I do relies if you have to pay to have repairs done they can be very costly to some body on a limited budget.
Good luck to you which ever way you decide to go.

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Re: Back fired twice...
VanPLan #561071 May 09th 2012 2:14 pm
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I agree with all of the others on this, especially Wookee. Plus consider how long your van will be down to perform all of these necessary repairs. You've got to do everything from bodywork to engine and ignition system repair to painting; that's quite a laundry list. I've seen some *really* nice, clean vans in the various listings referred to by the Vanners who post links here. I've even been sorely tempted by some of them. I think you'd be happier in the long run if you retire this one.


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