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Mechanical:
-Fix power steering
leak
-Replace leaking coolant
tank
-Replace cat converter, muffler, OXS and tail pipe
-Install better auto trans cooler
-Fix "ticking" speedo
cable
-Replace
steering/suspension bushings
Interior:
-Refurb table supports
-Add heat/sound insulation
to front to combat the Hot-Foot Syndrome (half done)
-Install bypass valve to
heater core, or repair/replace OEM valve
Exterior:
-Paint the grilles and other trim bits
-Refurb the badges
-Repair body rust
-Restore pop-top decals
-Replace roof vent
-Fix one non-functioning
windshield squirter
Electrical:
-Troubleshoot cruise control (problem is possibly
tied into speedo cable issue)
-Replace speakers
Distant future: replace tent
Far distant future or when engine blows, whichever comes first: swap the
engine |
Mechanical:
Replace
air filter (Mar. '10)
Repair
wire in engine bay (Mar. '10)
Reconnect
vacuum line for evap emissions (Mar. '10)
Replace gas cap seal
(Apr. '10)
Fix coolant leak at a flange
(May '10)
Replace oil cooler (May '10)
Replace rear brakes (May '10)
Replace fuel filter (May '10)
Replace differential pan
gasket (Sept. '10)
Replace V-belts (Apr. '11)
A/C recharged (Apr. '11)
Fix odometer (Apr. '11)
Replace front brake rotors
& pads, new brake fluid (May '11)
Interior:
Make
black-out window covers (Feb. '10)
Clean
the interior, top to bottom (Feb. '10)
Fix
driver's swivel (Feb. '10)
Make
new skylight screen and cover; replace Velcro (Feb. '10)
Make
seat covers (Feb. '10)
Lube
door locks, handles and tracks (Feb. '10)
Replace
faucet (Apr. '10)
Replace
water tank pump (Apr. '10)
Replace
tank-to-faucet hose (Apr. '10)
Patch small holes in
tent (Apr. '10)
Make sliding door
screen (Apr. '10)
Replace hatch struts (May '10)
Replace incandescent bulbs with
LEDs (May '10)
Make new curtains w/ thermal
blackout backings (Aug. '10)
Make metal frame for
new roof vent
screen (Aug. '10; redone Mar. '11)
Fix vent window latches
(Sep. '10)
Fix
driver's door window regulator (Sept. '10)
Tighten
passenger door handle (Sept. '10)
Install
Van Cafe rubber mat set (Sept. '10)
Clean
driver's door panel & install insulation inside door (Sept. '10)
Repair
curtain track (Sept. '10)
Replace
faucet, round 2 (Apr. '11)
Remove
the A/C plenum (summer '11)
Exterior:
Buy
car cover (Feb. '10)
Seal
skylight bolts (2 leaking) (Feb. '10)
Replace
all 3 missing wiper caps (Feb. '10)
Clean
and alter bra (made cutouts for driving/fog lights) (Feb. '10)
Replace
the tires (Mar. '10)
Replace
1 grille pin (Apr. '10)
Remove
haze from headlights (Apr. '10)
Paint the spoiler
(Apr. '10)
Install GoWesty
trailer hitch (Apr. '10)
Clean the engine,
trans, inside of wheels, entire undercarriage (Apr. '10)
De-oxidize and buff the pop-top
(Apr. '10; redone Mar. '11)
Polish and wax the paint
(Apr. '10)
Make rain fly
(June '10)
Order & apply touch-up paint
(summer '11)
Replace hook-up
gaskets (Aug. '11)
Replace water tank
fill hose (Aug. '11)
Electrical:
Replace
burned out taillight (Feb. '10)
Reroute
fog/driving light wires (Feb. '10)
Replace
head unit with Kenwood that has AUX input (Mar. '10)
Install
headlight relays (Apr. '10)
Replace distributor
cap, rotor and plug wires (Apr. '10)
Add solar charger
(Mar. '11)
Replace ugly brown
electric outlet with white one (Mar. '11)
Replace dead aux. starter
battery with deep cycle battery (Apr. '11)
Replace burned-up kill
switch wires and kill switch (Oct. '11)
Replace main ground cables,
clean all ground connections, clean alternator connections (Oct. '11) |