Living on the wild side

Geo-TH,In · Mar 3, 2021

I decided to run my 07 GMC through the carwash to test out old distributor I coated with WD40. I left engine running and it didn't skip a beat. So did WD40 do the trick? Did my truck just need a new coil?

Now I'm going to have a hard time talking myself into a new truck. Sometimes I win the argument when talking to myself. Sometimes self wins.
I don't have to convince anybody when it comes to buying anything except for myself.
George

old · Mar 3, 2021

I'd say yes, no , or maybe. To many other factor come into play. Heat, humidity, etc.

Geo-TH,In · Mar 3, 2021

There was plenty of heat and humidity under the hood. Steam was coming out from under the hood.
George

KD Cannon · Mar 3, 2021

George that's a nice looking truck. I feel same way you do, back & forth. Like what I have, does what I need and right now is dependable. No desire to leave the farm to listen to a car dealer until necessary or I decide to trade anyway.
Cannon

Nancy Howell · Mar 3, 2021

By heat, humidity and steam did you mean a repair was necessary? For me, I'm not willing to pay the big bucks for newer vehicles. As long as my truck is dependable and does what I need it to do when I need it to do it, I'll keep my money in my pocket. I would much rather spend the money on a repair and know what I've got than buy a newer used. Totally unwilling to pay the insane cost of new. FYI - I drive a 1997 Ford F-350 crew cab with the 7.3 diesel. Even when the engine eventually gives it up, I'll probably have it rebuilt rather than spending tens of thousands on a newer one, especially since the body of my truck is still in very good shape, like yours.

Geo-TH,In · Mar 3, 2021

In 07 GM was hurting. This truck was
undesirable. It was only 2 wheel drive, a
6 cylinder , a long bed and sat on dealer
lot for a long time. It was the exact truck I wanted.

I stole the truck $13,400 out the door
taxes and dealer prep included.

Before I drove it home Z'Tech under
coated, top coated with special wax, and
bed liner. No signs of rust in the rust
belt.

I'll never buy a new truck without having
it undercoated.

In the late 60s I worked at a gas station
that undercoated new cars for $19.95.
I can tell you how many cars I did. We
only sprayed the under side. Z tech did
inside doors, rocker panels and places
that trap dirt, salt and water.
George

Geo-TH,In · Mar 3, 2021

Nancy.
Sunday the truck had to be towed home. It was rainy, warm and humid. I thought distributor shorted out. While getting ready to replace distributor I noticed coil was bad. So I bought a new coil. Decided not to change cap,. Coated cap with WD40.
I definitely needed a coil. Not sure if my 2 year old distributor cab was bad. Not sure if

WD40 took care of problem.

It did survive the car wash. Going to see how long distributor will last.
George

Steve@Advance · Mar 3, 2021

I go with the coil fixing it.

It was obviously leaking voltage through the case.

The moisture was just aggravating the problem.

Geo-TH,In · Mar 3, 2021

My guess too, coil definitely. Cap maybe, but doubtful.
George

rrman61 · Mar 3, 2021

Yep Im also the only person I have to convince .I m cheap .might be cause I grew up with not a lot of spare cash available

Geo-TH,In · Mar 3, 2021

I.was very poor going to college

Learned how to repair old junkers.

I inherited a German cheap gene from my mom

My nest is empty. kids have their own families. My wife passed 21 years ago. Now if I need advice I tall to myself.
George

John in Mich · Mar 3, 2021

I have a friend looking for a GM truck, regular cab, V8, long box, 2 wheel drive. You selling? How far are you from Dundee, Michigan?

Geo-TH,In · Mar 3, 2021

NO! NOT FOR SALE
Like I may have said, my truck is the last of the low rider classic.
I had it undercoated when new, Z tech. No rust and I live in the rust belt.
If body holds up and either the transmission of engine needs replaced, I may look for a very smart mechanic to replace both with upgraded model. Mechanis has to be very smart to install new ECM and make engine, tranny and the guages work too.
George

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