deusamo
Well-known member
First, here's a link to the previous sale.
Since purchase, I bled the brakes and replaced all rotors/pads. Rotors are basic replacement all around. Front pads are ceramic from Autozone. Rear pads are standard replacement autozone. I also replaced the radiator with a standard replacement. Some pics can be seen here.
I fixed the exhaust leak. As you can see in the pictures on the other thread it was just a matter of a gasket.
I'm selling this for a number of reasons. I commute several hundred miles for grad school right now, and I need something that is rock solid reliable. Right now the Galant doesn't fit that description. It could, but the time investment to get it there is beyond my ability right now. Also, I just don't have the time or money to give this car what it deserves. I still love these cars and I want this to go to someone who will treat it right. I'm just not that person. You guys have been a great community and great support for me. I truly appreciate that. Maybe one day I'll be able to afford a VR4 as an extra car. But right now I need a daily driver that can take me 500-600 miles a week.
Anyway, here's what everyone is waiting for (I may have to update this if I forget something, feel free to ask questions):
Good -
Interior:
The car's interior is pretty much immaculate. There are no tears anywhere in the leather, and no holes in any part of any trim or dash. The only 'flaw' is the suede (at least I think it's suede) on the passenger door has come loose. It's not torn or damaged. It's just starting to separate. I'll post pics when I get a chance.
Mechanical:
The only 'mods' I've done since the previous owner have been a boost controller and boost gauge. Well, and I removed the charcoal cannister and hacked the aircan. The car holds 15psi with no issues. One cold morning it hit 18psi and didn't seem to like it, so I turned to down to 13 just to be on the safe side. Moral of the story: the car pulls hard. There are a few minor mechanical issues, so on to the...
Bad-
Mechanical:
Idle surge. Big surprise there. This is a recent development, and I just haven't had time to address it. It's probably something simple (usually is) but I just haven't had time. Plus it's been crazy cold and I have no place to work on my car other than the outside, so that has been a deterrent.
Also, awhile back my throttle cable broke. Never even heard of that, but it happened. It was the cable from the CC to the throttle body, so I just re-routed the cable from the pedal to the CC and have been using it since. The CC worked perfectly before this, so that would be a simple fix. Again, I just haven't had time or decent weather to work in.
The e-brake still doesn't work. I have a cable, but again no time.
Also, the 4ws does not work. There is a leak in the lines going to the rear which leaves the car without power steering as well.
The blower motor apparently has gone out. It comes and goes. Some days after the car warms up, the blower works just fine. You can imagine why this is an issue.
Finally, there is a coolant leak somewhere. This happened today and has been the proverbial straw. From what I can see, it looks like it might be in one of the lines going to the firewall. Again, no time.
Here are some pics. They aren't brand new, but they give you an idea. I'm going to clean the car up and try to have some good pics posted tomorrow.
Since purchase, I bled the brakes and replaced all rotors/pads. Rotors are basic replacement all around. Front pads are ceramic from Autozone. Rear pads are standard replacement autozone. I also replaced the radiator with a standard replacement. Some pics can be seen here.
I fixed the exhaust leak. As you can see in the pictures on the other thread it was just a matter of a gasket.
I'm selling this for a number of reasons. I commute several hundred miles for grad school right now, and I need something that is rock solid reliable. Right now the Galant doesn't fit that description. It could, but the time investment to get it there is beyond my ability right now. Also, I just don't have the time or money to give this car what it deserves. I still love these cars and I want this to go to someone who will treat it right. I'm just not that person. You guys have been a great community and great support for me. I truly appreciate that. Maybe one day I'll be able to afford a VR4 as an extra car. But right now I need a daily driver that can take me 500-600 miles a week.
Anyway, here's what everyone is waiting for (I may have to update this if I forget something, feel free to ask questions):
Good -
Interior:
The car's interior is pretty much immaculate. There are no tears anywhere in the leather, and no holes in any part of any trim or dash. The only 'flaw' is the suede (at least I think it's suede) on the passenger door has come loose. It's not torn or damaged. It's just starting to separate. I'll post pics when I get a chance.
Mechanical:
The only 'mods' I've done since the previous owner have been a boost controller and boost gauge. Well, and I removed the charcoal cannister and hacked the aircan. The car holds 15psi with no issues. One cold morning it hit 18psi and didn't seem to like it, so I turned to down to 13 just to be on the safe side. Moral of the story: the car pulls hard. There are a few minor mechanical issues, so on to the...
Bad-
Mechanical:
Idle surge. Big surprise there. This is a recent development, and I just haven't had time to address it. It's probably something simple (usually is) but I just haven't had time. Plus it's been crazy cold and I have no place to work on my car other than the outside, so that has been a deterrent.
Also, awhile back my throttle cable broke. Never even heard of that, but it happened. It was the cable from the CC to the throttle body, so I just re-routed the cable from the pedal to the CC and have been using it since. The CC worked perfectly before this, so that would be a simple fix. Again, I just haven't had time or decent weather to work in.
The e-brake still doesn't work. I have a cable, but again no time.
Also, the 4ws does not work. There is a leak in the lines going to the rear which leaves the car without power steering as well.
The blower motor apparently has gone out. It comes and goes. Some days after the car warms up, the blower works just fine. You can imagine why this is an issue.
Finally, there is a coolant leak somewhere. This happened today and has been the proverbial straw. From what I can see, it looks like it might be in one of the lines going to the firewall. Again, no time.
Here are some pics. They aren't brand new, but they give you an idea. I'm going to clean the car up and try to have some good pics posted tomorrow.
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