broken wrench
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Been a 1st & 2nd gen guy for ever, still own a few , couldn't pass on a good deal.Picked up this little 96 2wd for a fun build, engine was suspect due to oil leak. After a run through of the motor fluids and visual inspection found oil level was good, so I went to crank it up and a squeal let out and cranked up. The idle was good but squeal concerned me so I shut it down, more engine poking and low and behold the AC belt was snapped. Pulled it free and went for another hit on the key, purred like a kitten. So I let it idle and started putting it through some paces without any issues, it is common for an AC compressor to lock up and can stall a motor if at idle and in gear at a light. Well it turns out AC is locked up hard clutch and all, so just have to replace valve cover gaskets swap in a new compressor.
plan is to convert it to 4wd and add a lift w/e-locker rear for a mild trail rig for now. After that I will SAS it with link kit. Mean time I have door panels out of 2000 sport w/tweeters and leather seats in good condition , have make it nice and comfy inside
plan is to convert it to 4wd and add a lift w/e-locker rear for a mild trail rig for now. After that I will SAS it with link kit. Mean time I have door panels out of 2000 sport w/tweeters and leather seats in good condition , have make it nice and comfy inside
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