Before i finished, i also changed the oil again with Royal Purple and a Wix XP filter.
After changing the engine mount and a cold start the oil pressure was still holding steady at 60PSI cold. i took it for about a 20 mile highway drive so it was good and warmed up. Idling the hot oil pressure is about 30ish PSI. Now i have good solid numbers and a base to judge how its doing.
This time in the bottom of the oil drain pan there were no shiny chunks of metal so that's good but time and miles will tell.
Maybe the shiny chunks were left over remains from before they changed the cam bearings. I still highly doubt the PO did that though.
On to other stuff. Sorry might get kinda long but i want to document and use it as a reference for later.
When i was under it today i finally had the chance to go over it a lot better since i bought it 3 weeks ago. I have some work ahead! In no particular order of importance.
1: The front diff fluid was very low. I assume from leaking seals. All the mounts on the front diff are shot. It rocks up and down on the mounts. I'm thinking it might be easier to buy a used one.
2: The left front axle needs to be replaced. Makes the usual bad noises when turning and the CV boot is torn.
3: Lower ball joints slightly loose so might as well rebuild the front end with the miles it has. Drives good, does not have any uneven tire ware.
4: Service Transmission. Fluid does not smell burnt but is dark. Trans shifts normal. (done 11/16/24)
5: Transfer case. Change output shaft seal. About 2 cups low from leaking. I did change fluid today.
6: Replace DR Seat. Seat is solid but, something seems broke inside on the lumbar support does nothing but make a grinding noise. Bottom heat does not work.
7: Oil pan gasket needs to be replaced. Will fix when front diff is out.
8: Rear lift gate. Replaced the motorized latch part on the lift gate and it will open using the outside handle now. Replaced outside window switch so it also works now.
9: Front struts. Not sure what to do. Level or 4in lift?
10: There is a broken mount bolt on the DR side where the sway bar mounts to the frame.
11: Need to check rear diff fluid. (done 11/16/24)
12: Exhaust manifold bolts.
That's about all i can find that needs attention. What i would expect for what i paid and the miles.
Everything is a do in a weekend job, just takes money.
