Paul13pp
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- 97 VT Exec Wagon
My old XF is dying and so I've purchased a VS wagon 96 basic... or is it executive..lol
It will need a lot of restoration to ensure it is somewhat reliable.
The vehicle has been sitting for several years but the body and paint are in pretty good nick as is most of the interior.
The bad points are repairs needed, including
a whole new exhaust system
Water pump replacement due to noisy bearing
Tensioner idler wheel and bearing
The other idler wheel too
Serpentine belt
Power steering rack is leaking many drips per 5 minute interval after running the engine.
I am going to try a small amount brake fluid added to the power steer fluid first to see if that helps the seals and prolongs its life some.
The engine has many misses and seems to not run on all six for 5 minutes or so but I have not added any fresh fuel yet to see if it is that old and causing it to run like crap.
The engine warning light is on and I need to read the codes to remedy that too.
Maybe there are some sensors that need replacing or cleaning.
It needs a brake light switch located near the brake pedal, simple fix.
One or more engine mounts are broken because when you select "R" the engine lifts and drops
No oil leaks evident which is good, other than the power steering rack.
The radiator is quite new and the auto transmission seems good.
The radiator fan has a wire, at present not connected to the battery to make it go full time.
Presumably there may have been an issue with overheating previously or the fan not running when it should. Leads back to my sensor theory or thoughts..
Seems it is going to take me a while to get used to these more modern cars with all the electronic control boxes and sensors and the like when compared to the old XF that just kept going till it died (84 model)
I look forward to any tips and hints to look out for on my journey to restore this Commodore.
Hi to all :thumbsup::thumbsup:
It will need a lot of restoration to ensure it is somewhat reliable.
The vehicle has been sitting for several years but the body and paint are in pretty good nick as is most of the interior.
The bad points are repairs needed, including
a whole new exhaust system
Water pump replacement due to noisy bearing
Tensioner idler wheel and bearing
The other idler wheel too
Serpentine belt
Power steering rack is leaking many drips per 5 minute interval after running the engine.
I am going to try a small amount brake fluid added to the power steer fluid first to see if that helps the seals and prolongs its life some.
The engine has many misses and seems to not run on all six for 5 minutes or so but I have not added any fresh fuel yet to see if it is that old and causing it to run like crap.
The engine warning light is on and I need to read the codes to remedy that too.
Maybe there are some sensors that need replacing or cleaning.
It needs a brake light switch located near the brake pedal, simple fix.
One or more engine mounts are broken because when you select "R" the engine lifts and drops
No oil leaks evident which is good, other than the power steering rack.
The radiator is quite new and the auto transmission seems good.
The radiator fan has a wire, at present not connected to the battery to make it go full time.
Presumably there may have been an issue with overheating previously or the fan not running when it should. Leads back to my sensor theory or thoughts..
Seems it is going to take me a while to get used to these more modern cars with all the electronic control boxes and sensors and the like when compared to the old XF that just kept going till it died (84 model)
I look forward to any tips and hints to look out for on my journey to restore this Commodore.
Hi to all :thumbsup::thumbsup: