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swift_jams
from big sky on 2008-05-01 18:49 [#02200747]
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1988 Suburban
It's a real beast of a junker. I got what I paid for, $500. Automatic. Doesn't go into Reverse or Park (I use the hand brake), but I'm working on fixing that.
When I put it into Neutral, it will only roll freely forward, not backwards. All other gears work fine.
The guy I bought it from said something about a "link" being part of the transmission that is stuck. Could this be because of a build-up of some sort? I'm not sure what the link is, but I'm going to get a repair manual for the thing. He said it just may need to be wiggled back in place.
Any advice on doing this by myself? Or would it be easier to just pay to have a new transmission installed.
(Other than that issue, it works PERFECTLY and can drive me to where I need to be. Thad, I'm coming to see YOU.)
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AMPI MAX
from United Kingdom on 2008-05-01 18:50 [#02200749]
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I know nothing about vehicles. But please let me be here for moral support.
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swift_jams
from big sky on 2008-05-01 18:52 [#02200753]
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I trust you. You choose the strategy.
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AMPI MAX
from United Kingdom on 2008-05-01 19:15 [#02200776]
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AM LOVING THE AEONS REMIX. y should hear mine. It's not nicely produced like yours tho.
CX should be giving you a fat sloppy kiss (on d lips). But he's not posting much today :(
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swift_jams
from big sky on 2008-05-01 19:20 [#02200781]
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Its a mediocre mix. Not pro. But not bad. Repetitive, but not overwhelming. Thank you for the kind words. I miss cx.
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AMPI MAX
from United Kingdom on 2008-05-01 19:22 [#02200784]
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I really like it. It does good things to the original but doesn't replace it. Mine just felt a little strange. I do like it though it just never really got mastered.
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pulseclock
from Downtown 81 on 2008-05-01 19:22 [#02200785]
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damn my friend has the same one, its a fuckin beast, we call it "the burb"
that thing is sweet
nice buy
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AMPI MAX
from United Kingdom on 2008-05-01 19:23 [#02200786]
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I'll leave you two truck boffs to it.
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pulseclock
from Downtown 81 on 2008-05-01 19:23 [#02200787]
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haha thats right get out of this thread homo
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swift_jams
from big sky on 2008-05-01 19:25 [#02200789]
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Yep! It's got a starts rolling slow, but once you've got some open road and speed it REALLY fuckin' hauls.
There's so much room in the back too! seats 9, but all the back and rear seats fold down too, so I can make it into a bed/shag room/smoke spot. Or just collapse the middle row and it's like a limo! Haha.
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swift_jams
from big sky on 2008-05-01 19:25 [#02200791]
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<3
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pulseclock
from Downtown 81 on 2008-05-01 19:27 [#02200797]
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yeah man just becareful on the gas, it cost like 100 to fill one up nowadays.
it IS a very good smokespot
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swift_jams
from big sky on 2008-05-01 19:28 [#02200800]
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I've got 3/4 of a tank and it's had a little work done to it to make it more efficient. Get's 25 MPG highway.
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pulseclock
from Downtown 81 on 2008-05-01 19:32 [#02200808]
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you should line the front seat floor with a shag rug man, thats what my friend did to his, very good with heat and winter time
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rad smiles
on 2008-05-01 19:32 [#02200810]
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yeah you should probably get a new tranny.
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swift_jams
from big sky on 2008-05-01 19:34 [#02200813]
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I'll have to eventually. But in the meantime it drives fine. Just can't reverse it. So I park on the street instead of the driveway. E brake instead of putting it in park. I'm just working on a temporary fix.
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AMPI MAX
from United Kingdom on 2008-05-01 20:16 [#02200847]
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Tommorow i will surprise you with a remix. It will blow your cock off. ACtually i was thinking of doing something different and cilled tha probably wont blow anyones cock off. Sorry.
It will still be cool OH FUCK MY SPELLS ARE SHIT. I'M TOO PISSED TO RETYPE IT. JUST LOK AT TEH KEYS AND FIGURE OUT WHERE I MISS-PRESSED THIJNGS! FUCK SAKE! IM DOING IT NOW!
much loev ampi max oincase you didn't know
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freqy
on 2008-05-01 20:27 [#02200857]
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didn't you kick one of the tires to test the vehicles quality before you bought it?
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AMPI MAX
from United Kingdom on 2008-05-01 20:36 [#02200863]
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FREQY I LOVE YOUR AV WHEN I'M DRUNK. and also when i'm not drunk. s'cool and happy!
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jollyrogers23
from new york (United States) on 2008-05-01 20:41 [#02200867]
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to do that kind of tranny work by yourself requires extensive knowledge of the bands, torque converter, ect.. and since you only paid 500 for it, i dont think you should drop another 1500-2000 for a rebuilt tranny. if it drives fine in foward just let it be. not having reverse will become second-nature to you after awhile. just make sure to keep that e-brake working properly ;)
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AMPI MAX
from United Kingdom on 2008-05-01 20:44 [#02200870]
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ithinkthewordtrannyisfunny HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHATRANNY
-ampi is pissed please forgive him not making sense-
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swift_jams
from big sky on 2008-05-01 20:48 [#02200871]
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Yep. Shouldn't be too much of a trouble. I mean, it would be nice to have a functioning reverse and neutral gear. But I can live with it as is.
1500-2000? I'm guessing it's more expensive the older the vehicle.
I've got a friend who is a mechanic and will help me put in a new one for free, but I don't really have the money to do that. I'm guessing I'll just drive it, take as good of care of it as possible then sell it for scrap and parts when it finally does become inoperable.
All I really know about vehicles is basic tune-up stuff, changing brakes, alternators, starters, and cosmetic/interior detailing. Haha.
AMPI MAX: I look forward to hear the remix(es)!
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AMPI MAX
from United Kingdom on 2008-05-01 20:54 [#02200878]
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Don't expect it before 6 o clock. I sleep until 1
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jollyrogers23
from new york (United States) on 2008-05-01 20:55 [#02200880]
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well i would say 1500-2000 for the rebuilt tran and installation. but since you have a friend who is a mechanic, that would cut the price at least in half. talk to him, im sure he has a better solution than the both of us
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swift_jams
from big sky on 2008-05-01 20:57 [#02200883]
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Haha, if I can get ahold of him. It can be a tricky task getting him to answer his phone!
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swift_jams
from big sky on 2008-05-01 20:57 [#02200884]
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I'm going to bed in an hour and I won't be up til 12 hours after that anyways. :P
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recycle
from Where is Phobiazero (Lincoln) (United States) on 2008-05-01 21:09 [#02200895]
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(I know very little about cars/trucks so dont drive it here,e xpecting me to get all gearhead) we have one liek that at work
read quick.......25 miles highway, not bad doesnt it just guzzle gas though? ill have to read later piece.:)
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swift_jams
from big sky on 2008-05-01 21:14 [#02200898]
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In town it guzzles. It's a V8, but uses Unleaded, not Diesel. The gas mileage isn't as good as some vehicles, but it ain't bad.
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AMPI MAX
from United Kingdom on 2008-05-01 21:16 [#02200899]
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Sleepin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzZZ ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzZZZZZZZ Happy ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzthese are sleep z's
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