Thanks for the input. Jim, the radiator was changed when I bought the car, and a new nissens was installed. Planning on replacing the thermostat, and the temp sending unit to the dash, as well as replacing the current spark plugs (bosch platinum 2
) with W9DC0 bosch as is stated in owners guide. Exhaust is a little louder than usual, and at start up, sometimes I see smoke coming from the undercarriage (could be oil and tranny fluid on the pipes, though), so I want to have it checked out. The issues I stated are not all of the problems the car has, that's just what I want fixed. I can live with the minor rear main and upper oil pan leaks, a minor tranny leak, even a minor power steering leak. With regards to the sunroof, its pretty much history. It wont go back, will go forward, and I don't really miss it. Just so long as it doesn't rattle, and it doesn't leak, I'm okay. A/C work will be split between me and a mechanic friend (guy has been ASE certified for over 25 years, run his own shop for 15), I'll take off the old compressor, dryer, and expansion valve, and put on the new ones, and he'll tie up the loose ends. Planning on changing all of the belts and hoses while I'm in there. Speaking of that, would it be a good idea to change the water pump while i'm down there? With regards to timing chain, is there any way of looking at it and telling if it is the original or not? I do hear a rattling for the first 3-4 minutes after cold startup from the engine, but is that a pre-cursor to chain failure?
Still thinking about it, Dave.
