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Raze
Raze SuperDork
1/11/13 7:23 a.m.

In reply to m4ff3w:

Hey not to switch streams but when the heck did you get another X1/9?

m4ff3w
m4ff3w GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
1/11/13 9:04 a.m.
Raze wrote: In reply to m4ff3w: Hey not to switch streams but when the heck did you get another X1/9?

Summer of '11. Though I sold it in October and haven't updated my sig.

Raze
Raze SuperDork
1/11/13 9:39 a.m.

In reply to m4ff3w:

Man I've missed a few things

m4ff3w
m4ff3w GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
1/14/13 9:55 p.m.

Got it inspected over the weekend so it is fully legal.

I've encountered the following issues since I got it on the road:

  • OD not working - resolved, temp switch broken.

  • 4x4 not engaging - vacuum system for it is ok - need to start electrical troubleshooting

  • No tach - singal wire broken at noise filter, bypassed noise filter.

  • Won't warm up, went to replace thermostat, found there wasn't one to replace.

m4ff3w
m4ff3w GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
1/14/13 9:56 p.m.

All else has been good. I'm really happy.

m4ff3w
m4ff3w GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
1/30/13 9:15 a.m.

About 0200 AM Tuesday morning.

pinchvalve
pinchvalve GRM+ Memberand UltimaDork
1/30/13 9:20 a.m.

I love me some old Japanese Off-road boxes. I want one with a diesel and a snorkel.

Raze
Raze SuperDork
1/30/13 10:42 a.m.

so wait, after getting the first running, your immediate response was to tow another one home?

Swank Force One
Swank Force One MegaDork
1/30/13 10:44 a.m.

This is the man who attempted to daily drive a BiTurbo.

This is not my surprised face.

m4ff3w
m4ff3w GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
1/30/13 11:01 a.m.
Raze wrote: so wait, after getting the first running, your immediate response was to tow another one home?

It feels wrong to have as many running vehicles as non-running vehicles.

m4ff3w
m4ff3w GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
1/30/13 11:03 a.m.

I bought it for $250.

It has new tires, good leather interior, a/c parts, rear fold down 6/7 passenger seats, class III hitch, various trim pieces I need.

I think I'll get $300-$350 for it from the scrap guys.

mazdeuce
mazdeuce Dork
1/30/13 11:10 a.m.

How dead are the dead bits? I might know some people who might want some bits in your neck of the woods before it gets squashed.

m4ff3w
m4ff3w GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
1/30/13 12:10 p.m.
mazdeuce wrote: How dead are the dead bits? I might know some people who might want some bits in your neck of the woods before it gets squashed.

No idea. I was told HG is bad, but dont know about the rest of the drivetrain. 215k miles on it I think.

The only drivetrain pieces I might need are transfer case/front diff, but I probably don't. Still trying to figure out why my 4x4 doesn't work.

mazdeuce
mazdeuce Dork
1/30/13 12:57 p.m.

Sent you a message about spare bits.

m4ff3w
m4ff3w GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
1/30/13 3:01 p.m.
mazdeuce wrote: Sent you a message about spare bits.

Replied, I'll keep your secret.

mazdeuce
mazdeuce Dork
1/30/13 3:52 p.m.

It's OK, a lot of people know I'm an idiot. It was lack of scale, I swear.

m4ff3w
m4ff3w GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
2/4/13 8:54 a.m.

So I swapped:

  • Radio
  • center console
  • front seats (keeping my "bouncy seat" bases)
  • rear seats
  • added the way back jump seats (which required swapping all of the plastic in the hatch area)
  • rear speakers
  • side mirrors
  • map lights
  • hatch area dome light
  • rear wiper squirter bottle/pump
  • front wiper squirter nozzels
  • brand new new plug wire set and dizzy cap/rotor
  • drivers side front door card/window switch assembley
  • driver side rear window switch
  • got mostly full tool kit and tire change kit
  • got a/c compressor and bracket
  • new fan (mine had cracks)
  • wheels/tires
  • door open switches for spares
  • class 3 hitch
  • u-haul trailer light converter box
  • rear bumper

And a scrap guy came by last night and said he'll be back tonight with $350 and a trailer. Great weekend on the truck front!

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