This is just a list of things I need (or want) to fix on the van. As you can see, some stuff I’ve given less of a priority due to the cost or lack of benefit from fixing it. It’s still stuff I want to do, but only if there’s room left in the budget.
Need to fix/do:
- Roof leaks, front driver side; door doesn’t seal all the way
- Complete fluid change (
oil,trans,power steering,coolant, brakes,differential) - New spark plugs
- Steering box leak?
- Only one hazard light flashes (new relay?)
Headliner is falling apart- Air intake is partially held together with duct tape
New tiresWasher fluid hose bustedDriver side headlight chrome bezel is busted, currently held on with zip tieNew rear door lock rod clipReplace grillFront bumper is severely dentedRoof has several small screw holes that also need to be filled/sealedSome clips are missing and some screws are wrongFiberglass fender extension pieces are both bustedWasher fluid cap missingMissing spare tire jack and accessoriesDriver side visor works, but doesn’t stay up all the way; mount is crackedDome light doesn’t workStereo is only AM/FMInstall backup camera(and sensors?)- Possible electrical short. In-dash voltage meter “ticks” as the turn signals flash (this could also be related to the redneck wiring someone did).
Want to fix/do:
- New coolant overflow tank? Maybe just thoroughly wash out the current one
- New radiator? Current one is slightly dented, but seems to function fine
- New hoses?
- Lower grill body trim is cracked
- Interior door panels are cracked, armrests look like crap
- Replace rear bumper (small dents, but no where near as bad as the front)
- New seats (adding a swivel base to the passenger seat)
- Passenger side has a lot of dents; “new” doors?
Replace cab mat(I “patched” it instead)
Looking at this model van myself. What sort of mileage was on your van when you started, and when she met her untimely demise?
It was around 150,000 when I bought it. I don’t know the exact mileage I added, but I’d guess it was somewhere between 12,000 to 14,000 miles. I had issues starting a few days before she died, took it in to get fixed – twice – and then it died about a day later. I think it was just poor maintenance from the previous owner, but it seemed to run fine when I bought it and I thought it was a bargain being that it had a high top installed. Fun while it lasted.