1983 Wagon

Rust under the rear wagon area windows, and in the tailgate...

Mechanically, check the compression, and for lifter and CV noise...

You simply must be prepared to address the _little_ things that always crop up with older/hi-mileage vehicles. These cars are typically very reliable, but things do wear out and break. On an older car it's usually not cost-effective to take it to a service station for repair, so unless you are willing to undertake the work yourself, I'd recommend letting it pass. For the same reason, I would not recommend the ol' GL as an _only_ car.

What goes out? CV boots and axles Wheel bearings Ball joints Clutch/clutch cable Oil pump (leaks) Exhaust system rust/leaks Heater fan Carburator/emissions control stuff Engine compression (should be ~140lb minimum) Transmission (pops out of gear, 3rd or 4th) Fuel pump/fuel pump relay etc, etc, etc.

I have two; one that gets driven (offroad mostly) regularly, and one for parts. And when it breaks I have something else to drive until I get around to fixing it . . .

ByeBye! S.

Steve Jernigan KG0MB Laboratory Manager Microelectronics Research University of Colorado (719) 262-3101

Thanks for the replies, it seems the engine has been replaced then as it has the label on the valves covers stating--"do not adjust valves." It is hard to start so but when it gets going its fine, so I gather a carb rebuild is in order, and other than that seems mechanically fine. I was more looking for drastic problems, kinda like the Plymouth Voyager's ability to eat transmissions etc.

The main reason that I am looking at this is becasue of the ease of working on it, ever try changing spark plugs in a V6 Plymouth Voyager ? :)

There is the usual rust but I do have a mig welder and access to an unlimited supply of what I think is the best replacement body metal (Old Washing Machines)

I'll be taking it through its paces today, going to head to some old logging roads :)

Thanks

You'll like that; especially if your previous visits to these roads have been limited to driving full-sized american 4X4s or PUTs :-) Put it in low range and GO! 2nd gear power slides are a blast. Try some 4X4 sections, too; you'll be surprised what the little GL will bounce thru.

ByeBye! S.

Steve Jernigan KG0MB Laboratory Manager Microelectronics Research University of Colorado (719) 262-3101

Yep, fortunately, the prior owner did the left side before I bought it.

Just did one of those

Like I can tell? ;-) One day, I'll get really ambitious and try to get the engine clean enough to see.

Yep, on my list.

I'm guessing I'll put in a rebuild here pretty soon.

Sound like mine! (84 GL Wagon)

The waterpump siezed about a month ago.

The main thing I'm lacking is that proverbial "shade tree". It would be nice if it were large/tall enough to have a lift under it too. ;-)