90 tbird 3.8
Spent tthe last couple of weeks of spare time replacing front end parts
in this car(rotors,pads,upper arm w/ball joint drivers side,hubs)
Tuned up with cap rotor plugs.
Changed driver side hub twice because, the first" Dynapak" hub started growling and making noise after a week of driving while turning. Replaced with a North American made SKF Hub.
Took it for a test drive for 10min's and it turned fine with no noise. As I was returning home the car started to sputter.
Limped it home and into the garage. Shut it off and said to my wife, "am I under a black cloud"
Lifted hood, the coolant overflow bottle was full, upper and lower rad. hoses weren't hot, periiodic burrbling in the overflow tank, but nothing leaking from underneath.
Checked the dipstick for coolant and milkshake consistinecy but both negative. After about 15 min's tried starting it but just got a click. The starter is10 months old,
I'm at my wits end and am becoming discouraged in my efforts to rehabilitate this vehicle.
Seized water pump, stuck thermostat, or the dreaded head gasket major failure or something else. What do you guys think, cut bait and run or keep sinking time and money into this car.
145,000 kilometers, 20+ years old
any and all replys appreciated.
Spent tthe last couple of weeks of spare time replacing front end parts
in this car(rotors,pads,upper arm w/ball joint drivers side,hubs)
Tuned up with cap rotor plugs.
Changed driver side hub twice because, the first" Dynapak" hub started growling and making noise after a week of driving while turning. Replaced with a North American made SKF Hub.
Took it for a test drive for 10min's and it turned fine with no noise. As I was returning home the car started to sputter.
Limped it home and into the garage. Shut it off and said to my wife, "am I under a black cloud"
Lifted hood, the coolant overflow bottle was full, upper and lower rad. hoses weren't hot, periiodic burrbling in the overflow tank, but nothing leaking from underneath.
Checked the dipstick for coolant and milkshake consistinecy but both negative. After about 15 min's tried starting it but just got a click. The starter is10 months old,
I'm at my wits end and am becoming discouraged in my efforts to rehabilitate this vehicle.
Seized water pump, stuck thermostat, or the dreaded head gasket major failure or something else. What do you guys think, cut bait and run or keep sinking time and money into this car.
145,000 kilometers, 20+ years old
any and all replys appreciated.