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Wondering what I'm in for
Just took ownership of a '92 Teal SVX. It's in the shop now getting the A/C looked at. Previous owner said the freon leaked. Thank goodness a "thud" sound on reverse seems to be a transmission mounting. The transmission itself had been replaced by the previous owner. From looking thru the web, I know I'll have to get details about the replaced tranny.
Seems to be some moisture in the rear lamp on the drivers side. Should I worry?? Anyways, looking forward to a fun time, it is a fun ride SVC |
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Moisture inside the tail lamps is pretty common. Do a search and there are some remedies for this.
As a matter of fact, do a search for any thing you question. The troubles with these cars are pretty consistent. In other words, there's a good chance one of us has experienced the same trouble(s). As for what you are in for is a great ride, losts of stares, losts of quesitons from others (the SVX unwashed masses) and the ownership of a unique machine. That will be both good and bad. Let me be the first to say: 'Welcome to the club'. Randy ii |
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Whoa - a almost a neighbour. Welcome to the club.
The thud when going into reverse might as well be the rear diff mounts - nothing much to worry about, but a royal pain for diy project... |
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Welcome to the group, SVC! Let's hope you become addicted like the rest of us nuts. You'll find all you never wanted to know about your new purchase here.
Visit often and put some pics in your locker! It's always nice to see yet another picture of a stock SVX, especially when they are appreciated by their owner. -Johnny
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Pearl '92 LS-L 179K (Historic 1st 5-speed SVX) Mods: 5-speed, 4.11's, Group-N motor mounts, dual Magnaflows, cone air filter, Kenwood MP-228 CD/Receiver, white-faced gauges, '97 grill, custom window tinting. Ebony Mica '92 LS 80K Oct 2002 - Dec 2004: Victim of theft. She served me well. You can tell the lack of craftsmanship by the wrinkles in the duct tape. |
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Thanks for the welcome...
Looks like I'll be spending (investing) about $800 for the A/C and transmission mount repairs. We do need a functioning A/C as it does get warm here in my part of "Kaa-lee-fornia" (an Arnold-ism). The mount is an annoyance now but I guess could fester into more $$$ later. Can't find info about the moisture in the tail lamp. Can anyone tell me where to search? I am considering a diy project to replace the stock cassette deck. Nice to have svcdc's "been there, done that" guide. I'll have the towels, cardboard flaps, and of course the right adaptor. Hopefully I'll have the budget and patience. Since our mileage is about 89k, is 90k the next maintenance interval and what are the heavy hitter$$ ? |
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first i would find out when the timing belt has been replace, if it wasn't done at 60K checkup. other than that i'm not too sure.. i think crank and cam seals maybe... i would suggest that you talk to one of several people on here that have aftermarket stereos (ie: lee, TE1221, AFBeefcake, Porter, myself and many others) obviously you will have many opinions but, usually you can get steered in the right direction. (i personally like my Alpine as far as HUs go.. hence why i bought it ) You'll find more info then you ever thought possible... and probably a lot of things you DIDN't want to know about members
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Her ya go!
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