Recent content by Kean

I agree with Zeb. The wait period most folks hear about is typically related to those situations where the vehicle is painted in a body shop. Factory conditions are obviously different in that the paint is able to be cured during their process. The is no additional time needed for off-gassing...

As far as recommendations, here's the one I have and like: https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-52750-Stethoscope-Kit/dp/B0015DLMOO Looks like it's $20 on Amazon. The ear pieces are not that comfortable but then again, this isn't a tool that you would be using for hours or likely even even minutes on...

Having not listened to the video I would say bad belt, bad bearing in one of the pulleys, etc. Again, start with the basics like mentioned. The belt(s) would be one of those maintenance items I spoke of that I would replace. It's cheap and unless you know when it was last changed it could be...

...if that truck were new to me I would start off by inspecting it from top to bottom, replace all of the regular maintenance items (inspecting the old components for possible "tells"), replace fluids (again, inspecting what comes out), check timing, etc, etc. After that, then I would would...

I have to agree with some of the others. IMO, low miles is one thing if the truck was still in good shape but that one certainly isn't. It's not worth the asking price to me but then again, I still can't believe the prices these things are fetching in general. .....maybe I should put mine up...

Hi Steve, I'm a long time user of 303 AP so I can relate to what you're talking about. However, I wouldn't be as concerned about wiping the surfaces you apply that product to. Doing so should help lessen the amount of transfer you are experiencing. After all, 303 recommends doing this. With...

....and very little cost to filter particulates.

It may be a little crude but as long as it works. I wish we had enough rain in my area to make that sort of system feasible. Personally, I use deionized water via filtration through a resin:

....truck. It's an '86 so it's really more truck than SUV anyhow (IMO). To be honest, I never spent any time thinking about it. Beyond a certain level of sentimental attachment (was my Dad's), it's really just a truck to me. ....with the usefulness that comes along with that.

....probably more than you want to know about brake fluid but it s a very good read nevertheless IMO: Brake Fluid There is an interesting note at the end of this article which I have heard from other sources before. I don't have a dog in this fight so take their advice as you like. If...

IMO/IME, all factory glove box/center console locks I have used are essentially useless in situations where you are dealing with break-ins. A pry bar or even a screw driver would make short work of it. Personally, I think they are only useful in keeping out the opportunistic thief and/or nosy...

No doubt it would be more capable but it boils down to what you need. Personally, I'm not a hard core off-road guy myself. ....defintely no "muddin'" or rock crawling for me either. The terrain/conditions I would typically traverse is relatively dry trails (e.g. desert, forrest) and snow in...

It's currently 4wd, right? ....plenty of folks are using these trucks with the stock IFS for off road excursions. Providing everything is in good working order, I think it's safe to say it could handle mild "wheeling" or just tooling around. Heck, I've done off road trips/trails with various...

The original Armor All formula for their dressing contained dimethal silicone fluids (DMS; solvent based). By around the late 80's they changed that product to a water based formula containing polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). Many dressings/protectants these days use the same PDMS component. The...

....they can actually get that way regardless. The one in mine has yellowed and become very brittle too. This used to be my Dad's truck since new. No one ever smoked in that vehicle.