Steering and engine
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Steering and engine
This site is pretty cool as I was checking it out. I have an 1989 B2200, pretty good truck, some rust under as the snow in Michigan is severe! Anyhow, i had been feeling the steering pretty tough, and today I noticed that one of the steering bars was almost touching the ground as its 2 attachment bolds broke, it looks like there was a rubber stopper in between too. I was wondering if you guys know If I can just buy the bolts or if I have to buy the entire bar. I think itd be a job I can do, I just need to lift the tires.
Also, it leaks quite some oil adn Id like to change the gaskets, but have heard that taking the engine appart can be a challenge. It drips oil a lot on the front side of the engine, so I have to check often and add. The manual transmission is OK but it feels like if it had lost transmission fluid. Last time I took it they told me the oil was black and weird, so it got changed, but it did not last that long. I see also some leaking in the rear axle hub. Dont be scared, looks like the truck has many problems, but its really a great vehicle, just keeps going, thus Id like to give it some care. Thanks for the help!
Luis
Also, it leaks quite some oil adn Id like to change the gaskets, but have heard that taking the engine appart can be a challenge. It drips oil a lot on the front side of the engine, so I have to check often and add. The manual transmission is OK but it feels like if it had lost transmission fluid. Last time I took it they told me the oil was black and weird, so it got changed, but it did not last that long. I see also some leaking in the rear axle hub. Dont be scared, looks like the truck has many problems, but its really a great vehicle, just keeps going, thus Id like to give it some care. Thanks for the help!
Luis
#2
RE: Steering and engine
I also would like the air to work but apparently the truck used the R12 phased out gas. I wonder if I can just put R134 on it? I dont know if the compressor works, but I think that it does, I believe that when there is no gas, the compressor shuts down as a protective measure. Just wondering if someone had some experience with this. Thanks.
Luis
Luis
#3
RE: Steering and engine
R-12 is still legal to use in the U.S., and still available. I still use it in my '88 B2200 in Arizona. Find a real AC shop. Right, when refrigerant is low, the compressor will not engage, to save the system from getting worse wear.
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