New to bronco2's
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2011 9:11 am
hi all, my name is joe obviously new to this forum, but not new to the forum scene i have been a part of the online mazda community for years as a mod. anywho
I just picked up my first bronco2 this weekend she is an 87 XLT model with the porn star red interior
5spd, 4wd, the body is straight interior is SHOT! glass is good, it sat for about a year but motor still starts up (wont idle till its been ran for a min or two?) and it needs a clutch...
as far as plans go i want to replace the clutch which i have already found out will be a P.I.T.A.
replace the valve cover gaskets (leaking oil pretty bad from that area)
do a tune up (plugs wires filters and fluids)
and hope the 4wd works cause i need it for a winter vehicle
i took a gamble and got it for $450 i know its gonna need some tlc but i am not concerned with looks i want something i can get through winter with i don't wanna do any mods till i get through winter once its over and i can go back to driving my 2wd,
at that point im going to be ordering the 4" rough country lift kit and some 33" tires, i am removing all of the interior carpet and doing the bed liner inside, i would also be interested in switching to manual locking hubs as i don't trust this electronic crap in case of emergencies
anywho if you have any inputs that may be helpful in making my expedition of changing the clutch any easier it would be greatly appreciated, i have decent mechanical knowledge but have never messed with clutches/transmissions,
I just picked up my first bronco2 this weekend she is an 87 XLT model with the porn star red interior
5spd, 4wd, the body is straight interior is SHOT! glass is good, it sat for about a year but motor still starts up (wont idle till its been ran for a min or two?) and it needs a clutch...
as far as plans go i want to replace the clutch which i have already found out will be a P.I.T.A.
replace the valve cover gaskets (leaking oil pretty bad from that area)
do a tune up (plugs wires filters and fluids)
and hope the 4wd works cause i need it for a winter vehicle
i took a gamble and got it for $450 i know its gonna need some tlc but i am not concerned with looks i want something i can get through winter with i don't wanna do any mods till i get through winter once its over and i can go back to driving my 2wd,
at that point im going to be ordering the 4" rough country lift kit and some 33" tires, i am removing all of the interior carpet and doing the bed liner inside, i would also be interested in switching to manual locking hubs as i don't trust this electronic crap in case of emergencies
anywho if you have any inputs that may be helpful in making my expedition of changing the clutch any easier it would be greatly appreciated, i have decent mechanical knowledge but have never messed with clutches/transmissions,