MrBeast
Explorer
They are good for made in china crap
I have that set of jackstands, they have worked well for me, I actually have 6 of em, use the snot out of em.
Yeti and the Marshmallow
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They are good for made in china crap
I have that set of jackstands, they have worked well for me, I actually have 6 of em, use the snot out of em.
Basement Yeti
Explorer
As long as my van doesn't land on my face while I am working under it. I am allergic to vans hitting me in the face.
refried
Adventurer
Get a good 8 or 10 ton bottle jack, that AC delco jack isn't going to be very happy lifting a loaded van, I have a similar one and was about to toss it when I had to change a flat on my van. first of all it didn't go up far enough and I needed 8" of blocks to get the tire off the ground. second it was way past it's maximum capacity trying to lift a 1 ton van and was very hard to pump.
Basement Yeti
Explorer
Wouldn't I need an air compressor?
Storz
Explorer
If you can find a Land Rover in a junkyard they all came with these awesome little bottle jacks
Basement Yeti
Explorer
Are those hydraulic. My friend from work used to drive a Land Rover, I loved the ride on that thing.
Chazz Layne
Administrator
Indeed they are. I'll have to check the local pick-a-part, there was a Range Rover there last time I went.
Basement Yeti
Explorer
I cleaned the rear of the van just earlier. The rubber mat left diamond shaped imprints I can't get off. I'll work on it harder once I gut the front to paint and insulate. The back was filthy, but it looks a bit better now.
There is a bit of surface rust, so I definitely want a nice non toxic low VOC paint and/or primer to seal the entire interior.
There are also holes all the way through the body where the bulkheads were mounted, and the metal stripping on the doorways. Bunches of em. I don't need those giant bolt holes just to hold the remainder of the rubber to the floor. So maybe I'll fill the holes with bondo and re-drill some smaller holes to hold down the floor mat and the little metal transition plate from the front to back? Where I still need the holes for the drivers side bulkhead I'll just fill with silicone or something.
There is a bit of surface rust, so I definitely want a nice non toxic low VOC paint and/or primer to seal the entire interior.
There are also holes all the way through the body where the bulkheads were mounted, and the metal stripping on the doorways. Bunches of em. I don't need those giant bolt holes just to hold the remainder of the rubber to the floor. So maybe I'll fill the holes with bondo and re-drill some smaller holes to hold down the floor mat and the little metal transition plate from the front to back? Where I still need the holes for the drivers side bulkhead I'll just fill with silicone or something.
MrBeast
Explorer
For the holes from the bulkhead, just stick a carrage bolt in them and use a couple of washers in the back side, you can use a smaller carrage bolt so the head stays nice and low. it will simply look like a button on the floor
Basement Yeti
Explorer
Will do. I went and filled up the tank today, I honestly thought it'd hurt more. I think I have a small oil leak too, smells a bit like burning oil right after I get out of the van and there is a small dried puddle under my spot.
Oh, and I had a new key made, but it's still funky to start the van.
The van still vibrates like crazy at stops, but I think that's typical of a large metal box...maybe it will get better once I insulate it.
Oh, and I had a new key made, but it's still funky to start the van.
The van still vibrates like crazy at stops, but I think that's typical of a large metal box...maybe it will get better once I insulate it.
MrBeast
Explorer
Define vibrates like crazy?
Basement Yeti
Explorer
*Shakes violently* :elkgrin:
Nah, everything just rattles like crazy, mirrors, center console, stuff inside...etc.
Should I try and diagnose my oil leak? I'm bringing it in tomorrow to the mechanic.
MrBeast
Explorer
Any oil leak should be checked out.
GM vehicles in those years were natorious for having cracks in the oil cooler lines, they will start as a small drip, and then the line will completly crack, and no oil what so ever will get to the engine. So yes, check that out!
As well if it is something simple like a leaking valve cover gasket, it can be fixed easily, and you wont have to worry about losing oil.
GM vehicles in those years were natorious for having cracks in the oil cooler lines, they will start as a small drip, and then the line will completly crack, and no oil what so ever will get to the engine. So yes, check that out!
As well if it is something simple like a leaking valve cover gasket, it can be fixed easily, and you wont have to worry about losing oil.
Basement Yeti
Explorer
Well, the leak is very tiny. I'll have someone look at it. I want to learn how to work on my van myself, but I swamped with stuff to do, and I need this van in reliable order. I can always learn in the future when I have less stuff on my plate.
Basement Yeti
Explorer
I feel stupid. My neighbor looked at my 'oil spot' and it's just condensation from my A/C. Durrr.
How will I ever survive on the road. Haha.
How will I ever survive on the road. Haha.