Author: Kramer79
Hot idle speed
Hello,
Recent trips when warmed up have my idle becoming a bit rough, and the rpms get so low it stumbles and almost stalls at stop signs, and will stall in reverse. Is there a way to adjust idle rpm easily? Thanks! 81 wagon, slant 6 auto…
Even the fish tank….
Had to redecorate the fish tank…with the wagon draining my savings at the garage I move on to more pressing projects…
Power steering pump major leaks
Hello, any advice on a leaking power steering pump? Are these difficult to replace with the pressed on tubing? Can you replace the front seal or not worth it? Thanks!! Not sure I want a mechanic to charge me who knows what…
Diplomat wheels/tires
Hi all,
I am sure the info is somewhere on the site but I can’t find much. Anyone have any solid ideas for wheels that maybe are on other makes/models etc? I am leaning towards the stock steel, hubcaps and whitewalls in 215/75/15 or maybe a general gr…
Rear bumper Trim
As I await bearings and calipers in the mail I decided to tackle the rear bumper removal. I got one that a guy had rechromed years ago but never got it mounted. I painted the inside as it had a good deal of surface rust and waxed the chrome up. Not per…
Front disk brake removal
Hello…
I have the Cotter pin, and Bearing and washer etc out, caliper off… it seems like there is a back gasket or bearing “sucking” the disk back on and it won’t budge … slides forward like half inch? Do I just rip it off? Looks like a black ru…
Rear bumper
Hi looking for a decent rear bumper to fit an 81 diplomat wagon… license plate mount on the bumper… just in case anyone has one!