Author: darth_linux

66 Newport.

When pushing in cigar lighter, there is a spark from lighter to surrounding metal. Fuse does not blow, but element does not heat up.

Thinking it’s loose with bad ground. Can’t see anything in FSM on disassembly or repair.

Anyone with e…

Horrible experience with this company. Ordered a washer pump. Got an invoice showing the part was ordered and paid for. A week went by, I asked for an update. No response. 4 more days go by, again I ask for an update. No reply. 2 weeks go by, I …

So a couple days ago my speedometer cable started making some noise. Still looking for suitable lubricant. Today while driving my odometer suddenly started rolling! Lasted about 5 miles before stopping again. So obviously it’s not broken, but when I ge…

So I discovered that my Newport does indeed have an ignition switch/key light. The bulb was burned out, so I went over to the parts store, paid way too much ($7 for 2) for a 57 bulb, installed it and was immediately underwhelmed. I get a tiny sliver …

I know the correct answer to this question is to pull and repair/replace the steering gear box, but my question is, can some Power Steering Stop Leak buy me some time? It doesn’t leak a lot, just enough to annoy Mrs. darth_linux when she looks at the …

Trans was rebuilt probably 5 years ago – not sure. A little bit of leakage from the seal. Curious about the surface rust. At one time it looks like the yoke went in a lot more. Now it does not. The car has been driven more in the last 2 months than in …

So, last weekend while I had the panel that lives under the steering wheel removed so I could install my tachometer, I thought I’d try installing one of my LED bulbs in the instrument cluster. I reached up to unscrew the nearest light socket, pulled i…