BIGdaddy
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But both of mine were pretty darned un-reliable.
1989 silvarado K5
-700r4 tranny puked its fluid on a trip across the us, then got stuck in 1st gear
-Same trip, blew both rear DS ubolts
-Same trip, rear end started leaking at the cover
-Dead A/C shortly after purchase and right before trip. Recharging it didn't fix it...
1988 3/4t suburban
-rattly rear barn doors
-brakes were very grabby, and even after replacing them, never really felt right...
-loose steering column that I fixed
-dead window motors shortly after purchase. 3, I think
-Dead A/C
-engine ended up being a non-start that I couldn't fix. Might have ended up being a fuel pump, but I couldn't diagnose it after 2 weeks of trying. Sold it for $500.00.
All that being said, I still LOVE those trucks and their simple stout good looks, and comfy seating arrangement
I'm a much better mechanic now, than when I owned either of those rigs, especially the blazer, but man they both seemed to have more than their fair share of issues. Did I just get two lemons, or has anyone else here simply had BAD luck with these rigs?
1989 silvarado K5
-700r4 tranny puked its fluid on a trip across the us, then got stuck in 1st gear
-Same trip, blew both rear DS ubolts
-Same trip, rear end started leaking at the cover
-Dead A/C shortly after purchase and right before trip. Recharging it didn't fix it...
1988 3/4t suburban
-rattly rear barn doors
-brakes were very grabby, and even after replacing them, never really felt right...
-loose steering column that I fixed
-dead window motors shortly after purchase. 3, I think
-Dead A/C
-engine ended up being a non-start that I couldn't fix. Might have ended up being a fuel pump, but I couldn't diagnose it after 2 weeks of trying. Sold it for $500.00.
All that being said, I still LOVE those trucks and their simple stout good looks, and comfy seating arrangement
I'm a much better mechanic now, than when I owned either of those rigs, especially the blazer, but man they both seemed to have more than their fair share of issues. Did I just get two lemons, or has anyone else here simply had BAD luck with these rigs?
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