The 98 1500 Sport I bought in January got one step closer to being able to drive although I still have many steps to go before that can happen.
I replaced every brake line/tube and hose, calipers and wheel cylinders, and master cylinder. Bled the system last night then finally took it out for its first drive. I only went 4 miles since I dont have it registered yet but I found the trans shifted great, truck drove very nice. Brakes worked great and all lights in dash stayed off.
SO now I have to decide what/where to repair next. Heres what I know needs repair at this point.
1. I want to remove the aftermarket theft system that appears to have been installed by a circuit city.
2. I need to remove and replace the heater core.
3. I need to replace the Rear (back off motor) freeze out plugs.
4. I need to replace the plenum gasket.
I think my next step will be the heater core and anti theft system removed while dash is out. Once thats done then remove engine and replace ALL freeze out plugs, and do plenum gasket at that time. Re install engine and enjoy truck for hopefully many years!
Im sure there will be some other things along the way but thats my thoughts at this time.
Thanks for reading and feel free to offer comments
Rod
I replaced every brake line/tube and hose, calipers and wheel cylinders, and master cylinder. Bled the system last night then finally took it out for its first drive. I only went 4 miles since I dont have it registered yet but I found the trans shifted great, truck drove very nice. Brakes worked great and all lights in dash stayed off.
SO now I have to decide what/where to repair next. Heres what I know needs repair at this point.
1. I want to remove the aftermarket theft system that appears to have been installed by a circuit city.
2. I need to remove and replace the heater core.
3. I need to replace the Rear (back off motor) freeze out plugs.
4. I need to replace the plenum gasket.
I think my next step will be the heater core and anti theft system removed while dash is out. Once thats done then remove engine and replace ALL freeze out plugs, and do plenum gasket at that time. Re install engine and enjoy truck for hopefully many years!
Im sure there will be some other things along the way but thats my thoughts at this time.
Thanks for reading and feel free to offer comments
Rod