Looking to get a '98 RL fixed: need bunch of stuff done
Looking to get a '98 RL fixed: need bunch of stuff done
Hi, I'm inheriting an old '99 RL with over 200k on it and since I don't have time to work on it, I was hoping to find a good independent mechanic in Central NJ.
It has a bunch of issues except for the engine/transmission which are in great condition (oil changed regularly/transmission fluid flushed every 40-50k miles). Everything else is falling apart since my uncle never bothered to fix little things as long as the car kept moving.
To start with, it needs a timing belt/water pump change as the last time it was done was at 120k miles, then the CEL/SRS/ABS lights are on, its definitely a Christmas miracle that the car still drives lol. I'm guessing it needs new brakes all around since the rotors are warped. SRS is a seatbelt issue most likely which is very common on these cars. ABS light is on, not sure what it is? I've a ODB-II scanner and plan to get the codes for the CEL soon, how do I get the ABS/SRS codes?
What else would you change in this car so it will hopefully last a little longer.
1) Timing belt/water pump & other stuff
2) Transmission drain & fill
3) Bleed brakes
4) Coolant flush
5) Brake pads & rotors
6) Radiator hoses
.......................................
It has a bunch of issues except for the engine/transmission which are in great condition (oil changed regularly/transmission fluid flushed every 40-50k miles). Everything else is falling apart since my uncle never bothered to fix little things as long as the car kept moving.
To start with, it needs a timing belt/water pump change as the last time it was done was at 120k miles, then the CEL/SRS/ABS lights are on, its definitely a Christmas miracle that the car still drives lol. I'm guessing it needs new brakes all around since the rotors are warped. SRS is a seatbelt issue most likely which is very common on these cars. ABS light is on, not sure what it is? I've a ODB-II scanner and plan to get the codes for the CEL soon, how do I get the ABS/SRS codes?
What else would you change in this car so it will hopefully last a little longer.
1) Timing belt/water pump & other stuff
2) Transmission drain & fill
3) Bleed brakes
4) Coolant flush
5) Brake pads & rotors
6) Radiator hoses
.......................................
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