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(This post was last modified: 04-13-2014, 01:53 AM by unclefalter.)
Okay so last fall, on the very last day it was insured to drive, my Tbird decided to spring a leak in its heater core. Which was a real tick-off because it had just been replaced 2 years before. Anyway, the car *never* gets driven when heat is needed, only bone dry sunny days, so I've bypassed it and it seems ok. This being the car's 10 anniversary with me, I decided it was time to do a bit more than the usual this and that.
I don't need the heater core connected to run my A/C, right? I know that runs through the core somehow but it has nothing to do with the water flow? I'm hoping to get the A/C recharged and reactivated. When it's hot, I do use that.
Also I really need to replace the valve cover gasket. Been an issue since day one. Very slight leak. I am intimidated by all the stuff on top of that engine -- compared to my Edsels it looks like a real drag to take apart for that job. *Is* this a job a relative novice like myself (taking lots of time, being extra careful, labelling things) can do? Or should I leave that to an expert?
General storage question -- have any of you ever tried those zippable/sealable car bags for outdoor storage? Unfortunately my Tbird has to sit outside here on the rainy west coast. I bought an 'all weather waterproof cover' from Empire covers. It did ok, but I'd like more protection. I'm wondering if one of those bags would help any or if they are more likely to seal in moisture and problems.
On a final note -- I still am hoping to one day find a Tbird exactly like the one my father had when I was a kid. It was the dark blue with dark blue leather. I would be interested in any tips on a leather car for sale or trade (if in decent condition), just to get closer. I've tried to get to like the cloth and certainly it has its advantages, but for me the leather trim really made the car.
I don't need the heater core connected to run my A/C, right? I know that runs through the core somehow but it has nothing to do with the water flow? I'm hoping to get the A/C recharged and reactivated. When it's hot, I do use that.
Also I really need to replace the valve cover gasket. Been an issue since day one. Very slight leak. I am intimidated by all the stuff on top of that engine -- compared to my Edsels it looks like a real drag to take apart for that job. *Is* this a job a relative novice like myself (taking lots of time, being extra careful, labelling things) can do? Or should I leave that to an expert?
General storage question -- have any of you ever tried those zippable/sealable car bags for outdoor storage? Unfortunately my Tbird has to sit outside here on the rainy west coast. I bought an 'all weather waterproof cover' from Empire covers. It did ok, but I'd like more protection. I'm wondering if one of those bags would help any or if they are more likely to seal in moisture and problems.
On a final note -- I still am hoping to one day find a Tbird exactly like the one my father had when I was a kid. It was the dark blue with dark blue leather. I would be interested in any tips on a leather car for sale or trade (if in decent condition), just to get closer. I've tried to get to like the cloth and certainly it has its advantages, but for me the leather trim really made the car.
88 TC 5spd - Black/Raven