General vehicle thread

[Irving]

Well, I'll maybe update at each big upgrade/mod.

Right now I've been shooting the pull n pay for timing belt covers. My contact on the Isuzu forum that can get everyone factory new parts says my only option for new valve covers, is ordering them new from Japan for about $40 a piece.

The, pretty sure original, water pump seized and bent the shaft, so it popped the belt out of alignment just enough to burn lines through all three timing covers.

[Great-Kazoo]

Personal, if it's not too much of a money pit. Guy said it needs a timing belt to run. I've done one on these engines before. The interior is kind of trashed, but the suspension and body is in pretty good shape. Looks like at least valve cover gaskets as well. Has some new parts like starter, clutch, and a lot of ignition parts. I'll be replacing the plug wires and plugs as well. Plan is to get it running to see what else it needs and decide to fix and flip or keep and build into what I want.

When you turn that motor over i suggest a few bags of oil dry or kitty litter. Either the rings are smoked or the valve guides are trashed, along with the seals. Don't waste any more $$ on it, flip for parts and move on.

If anything, i'd price another motor from the junk yards. Why try fixing that ?

But. knowing you. You'll dump another $3-500 in just because. And probably still turn a few dollars for your trouble.

[Irving]

It's a non-interference engine. It will probably have really loud valve ticking though. Think this motor is known for that.

[Bailey Guns]

Every diesel we've ever owned has been trouble free (aside from normal wear items) for as long as we've owned them. Former wife had her first issue with the 2014 Cruze TD at just under 100k miles. The DEF heater failed and threw a code. Local dealer ordered the part and Chevy is gonna cover it 100% under warranty. Pretty good deal.

[Gman]

Former co-worker had a similar problem with his GMC HD Denali. Had to ultimately replace the DEF heater, but it took several visits to service before getting it straight.

[Bailey Guns]

Yeah, I have a real love/hate relationship with the local dealer. Very nice people. But their service dept can't really fix shit. They seriously suck. But they're nice about it. First time I took the first diesel Cruze in for oil/filter/lube I asked to have the DEF topped off. The freakin' service manager didn't even know they took DEF. I had to show him the filler cap on the car.

[Erni]

I swore I would avoid getting another audi. I am weak.

[MrPrena]

Interesting read.


The Electric Car Cost Tipping Point
March 21st, 2020 by Zachary Shahan

https://cleantechnica.com/2020/03/21...ing-point/amp/

[Gman]

That article seems deeply flawed to me. With the cost of gas dropping to amazingly low levels, the tipping point is likely so far out that you'll never recover your extra cost for going electric. The countries mentioned in the graphs are spending a ton of money to force electric adoption and I didn't see that addressed. Those are dollars that could be put into infrastructure or other needs.

The battery technology still needs improvement and any new technology is likely more than a decade out.

[waffles]

Anybody know if any of the chain auto shops have the free scanner that will read ABS codes for a 2000 Tundra? Thinking it's one of the sensors on the wheels but would like to know which one rather than just fucking around with it forever.