VIN-2447's To-Do Blog

Tasks with parts on hand:

Description
Work / Service Performed
Source/Vendor

Replace both door solenoids with linear actuators. Replace door lock module.

Parts on hand.
Toby
Add missing rub strip on front right q-pnl Part on hand.

PJGrady

Replace lights in center console with LED's  
superbrightleds.com
Replace Dome light with LED Part ordered does not fit. Bulb is too long. May consider modifying bulb holder or finding a shorter LED bulb.
superbrightleds.com
One of the air idle screws has the bolt/screwslot head broken off. Have part on hand for a rainy day...
PJGrady
Trunk latch cover missing

 

PJGrady
Carpet triangles for trunk lid Parts on hand. One of the triangles looked like it was installed and pulled out (had glue all over it). Granted, the glue part will be hidden, but from the other side you can see the impressions from trying to press it in place and it looked dirty (other pieces looked brand new).
PJGrady
Install new A/B Post Door Seals Parts on hand.
PJGrady
Lube Speedo Cable Have graphite grease.
AutoZone

Tasks needing parts or on wish list:

Description
Work / Service Performed
Source/Vendor
Replace all rotors and pads when possible. Also replace flexible brake lines w/SS braided type to update system. Not urgent, but just a to-do to improve the brake system. Also look into adding pad spreader springs if squeak/chatter continues.
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Replace inner door seals. L-side inner seal ripped already; have R-side inner on hand
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Second part of first recall is still missing  
DMCH
Temporarily add fuse jumper for HighBeam melted fuse slot. Check High Beam wiring for short to ground first, but looks like a bad/dirty connection at fuse panel caused melting.  
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Flux Capacitor missing Replace ASAP!!!
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Jumper console light to come on with running lights  
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Replace fuse box, there are two melted places (A/C and HiBeam Headlights) Need to order fuse box
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Replace missing engine cover latch plate Have a plate; need to apply TLC to plate and also reroute the engine cover latch cable back where it belongs
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Front Facia not mounted correctly; large gap between facia and front quarter panels -
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Inspect/update stereo speakers -
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Left-side interior trim, aft of door is broken from main trim panel. Need to remove panel and try to repair cracked piece.  
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Figure out a way to make InstCluster Lighting better -
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Radiator cowl is missing -
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Install automatic antenna in rear left quarter panel -
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Update radio with CD capable radio -
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Take apart and rehab front suspension components -
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Paint side body vents. -
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Sun Visor coverings torn and worn R&R in the far, distant future. Looking for a local auto-upholstery shop to see how much it would cost to replace with a custom covering. $~62 a piece is a little steep for such a small piece from the popular vendors.
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Lower Engine cover has a small crack and is not painted correctly; color should be a flat black and not textured; one screen retainer clip rusted Distant refinishing
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Eibach Spring and Marty Shock kit -
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