Anyone in Syracuse or Rochester NY?
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Anyone in Syracuse or Rochester NY?
Is there anyone out there in the Syracuse or Rochester New York area? I would love to know how a 7 in top shape is supposed to perform. I'd love for someone who really knows these cars to take mine for a spin and point out the obvious flaws. I know if I take it to a mechanic they'll just start telling me to replace things they know may be getting old (and i don't have the money for that right now). The 2 owners before me definitely put a little money into it keeping it in decent shape so it's not a total disaster. I just don't know if I can trust her yet. And I'm driving it 70 miles each way to work.
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Start with checking for oil leaks. Depending on the year if you have the small oil cooler on the engine, it probably has the o-rings leaking oil and the coolant lines from it may need replaced. Drain all the fluids replacing the tranny and diff with synthetic and the engine with a good non-synthetic oil. Check and replace if necessary the rotor, dizzy cap, plug wires and spark plugs. There is a good thread of FAQ that goes over a lot things you should look for. There are a lot of simple mods that can be made to help it run better, but if you do some searches on 1st generations you will find a lot of good helpful info. I have had my FB for about 9 months now and have it running top notch and drive it daily. hopefully you got ahold of a good solid car that won't need any major repairs.
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Where have you been every time I post in the NE section?! :-)
I'm actually right up the road (almost literally) from you, in Elbridge....
Il'll PM you my phone and perhaps I could buzz over tonight even
I'm actually right up the road (almost literally) from you, in Elbridge....
Il'll PM you my phone and perhaps I could buzz over tonight even
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