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    Re: New Sounds from the Engine

    Well, with some further inspection I think it might be the exhaust manifold. I'm definitely noticing a strong exhaust smell, and I know I said it wasn't running any different, but I have noticed a...
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    New Sounds from the Engine

    Hey gang, I wanted to see if maybe anyone has any ideas as to what I might be hearing coming from what sounds like under the alternator/drivers side of the engine. This is a 89 2WD TV. It sounds...
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    Re: Replacing the alternator harness

    My alternator plug had been causing me some troubles. I noticed the last time I changed the alternator that the plug/wires were on their way out. I rolled with it, but soon after started getting...
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    Re: Squeaky suspension

    Yes but it's a big job and if you're going to dig that deep, might as well replace ALL the bushings along the way. I think the thing with the arms is you'll have to press the new bushings in, which...
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    Re: Lift gate / rear hatch lock cylinder

    This is not so much a cylinder question as it is a back door question. I've noticed that there seems to be more and more play in the door when going over bumps. It's sounds like it's...
  6. Re: Christmas dash (dash lights stay on; dash lights come on while driving)

    Hello!

    I'm posting here, but this could also be over in one of the alternator threads. But I'm still in denial that it's the alternator so I'm posting here. :cry:

    So while driving this...
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    Re: Change your alternator ILLUSTRATED!

    Great!! Phew! :dance2:

    Thanks!!!
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    Re: Change your alternator ILLUSTRATED!

    I tried but those bolts were on there pretty solid. I didn't want to open up another can of worms by forcing it.

    BUT, I got it back in, tightened the wing nut on top to tighten the belt and...
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    Re: Change your alternator ILLUSTRATED!

    I spent a solid 6 hours yesterday trying to get that sucker in there. I took a hammer to the bushing on the new alternator. I put a C clamp and socket on the bushing on the bracket trying to move it...
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    Re: Power steering system noise?

    Update on this I didn't end up taking it all apart. I let it settle for a few days and scooped out some more gunk and debris. Topped it off and it's been fine.
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    Re: How to lower or raise torsion bar

    Hey all -

    So i've been reading the threads and gathering info on the torsion bar, front end assembly, etc. and am feeling confident enough to try to swap out my upper arm(s). The left side is...
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    Re: Power steering system noise?

    It was pretty caked. As satisfying as it was to scrape around down in there and pull up scoop after scoop of sludgy gunk, I did begin to wonder if this was just 28 years of residual build up or if...
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    Re: Power steering system noise?

    Thanks Tim. If I drive it home tonight (about 10 miles - half freeway/half city) will i do any (more) damage or will I be OK?
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    Re: Power steering system noise?

    89 TV. 152k

    HELP!

    OK, so I opened up the PS reservoir and took a flat head and scrapped the gunk from the screen after my PS was making increasingly more and more noise. The last time this...
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    Re: Washer issues

    How do you gain access to this? Which access panel?

    I think I have the same problem. I hear the pump working but nothing comes out.
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    Re: Squeaky Van. Shocks? Springs?

    OMG the sqeaking....It's driving me fvxking CRAZY!!

    So I tried the silicone spray a few times and i feel like it worked... for a second. The day after I sprayed everything the second time, it...
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