Car Stats: Click here to see my emission test report! Miles on the original engine: 380,000 (only an estimate since the odometer's been broken for 12 years)
Fuel Economy: 9 mi/gal city, 10 mi/gal highway Tires: Rubber, round, worn. Radiator: Replaced but slowly deteriorating Body: Squeaky, all original body parts (those which are still there and haven't already fallen off) Engine: All original internal engine components (except timing chain). Engine still perky! Shocks: Replaced. Drive shaft: U-joints welded in place to prevent them from falling out. This model of Impala has what they call a non-rebuildable drive shaft. They say it's never supposed to need overhaul. Well I did it! Unfortunately, the next time I have u-joint trouble down there, I must buy a whole new drive shaft. (several year time lapse) Ok, it happened. Had to get another junk yard drive shaft and have it rebuilt. Now it's ready set for another 100,000 miles! Headlights: One of the four is smashed, but who cares...it's only the high beam! Update: both high beams are smashed. And sometimes I need to get out of the car and smack one of the regular headlights to make it turn on! Windows: Glass with manual hand crank. Actually, one of them consists of a pair of vice grips clamped onto the little spindle thing. (update: vice grips replaced with handle!) Door locks: Operational (except the window won't roll up all the way, so you can reach your hand in and unlock it! Plus, I don't think I have the key!) Update: window somewhat fixed! Trunk lock: Fixed! Horn: One octave higher than the original horn, when I use it, people think that it's the little foreign car next to me that's beeping! Carb: Replaced (at least 8 times since I've had the car) Brakes: Operational, slight squeak...since has become a big squeak! Update: I really need new rotors now, my brake pads haven't worn at all in about 3 years because the rotors are so smooth! Update: Rotors replaced, along with the calipers, wheel cylinders, master cylinder, and proportioning valve. Belts: Need replacing...haven't done it in over 6 years! I might do it real soon. Stay tuned... Update: Belts replaced. Good for another 5 or 10 years. Hoses: Need replacing. Update: Replaced Starter: Replaced (at least 8 times since I've had the car) Water pump: Replaced about 5 times. Alternator: Replaced 02-16-02 previous alternator lasted 30 years and 270,000 miles! Points: Replaced approx. 30 times Update: Upgraded to HEI. No need to mess with points anymore! Plugs: Replaced! Exhaust: Noisy leaks repaired! I wrapped a tin can around it and put two clamps on it! Thanks for the tip Terry, even if you were just joking! Update: Whole exhaust system repaired!! Power steering pump: Leak finally repaired after years of leaking! Cost $13 for hose. 30 minutes labor performed by yours truly. This appears to be what caused the center link to go bad again. Apparently it was continually soaking the joint where it meets the pitman arm. I'm glad it's fixed! Emission Devices: None required, none installed Fuel: Any flammable liquid! Oil: Needs changing...burns a little Motor mount: Replaced 3 times. Oil leaks: Leaking from various spots, but not gushing yet. Tranny is starting to leak a few drops per day. Update: Now leaking about 94 drops per day. Rear view mirror: Fell off 6 years ago.It's been sitting under my seat ever since! Update: Mirror is back on the windshield. Lifetime Warranties center link |
Car Stats: Click here to see my emission test report! Miles on the original engine: 100,000
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