EdJarHead

Really - my horn just stopped working. I changed the relay with a new one, and that didn't fix it. Before I start digging around to find all of the ground wires, thought I'd ask if there are more common ones to check first?

Thanks for all the input! To be clear, the radiator is not leaking... just some coolant on top of it, blown up there by the fan... I did a quick check of the hoses, which looked ok, and will confirm this weekend that it's the weep hole on the water pump before I start ordering my parts.

I guess I'm a bit of a shade tree mechanic... proficient in replacing most parts when I know what needs replacing (and have the right tools). My Comanche doesn't get driven much, once every week or two for a trip to the landfill or just taking the dog out for a good sniff. After our joyride this weekend I noticed a bit of coolant on top of the radiator (and a spot on the ground), and suspect it's time for a water pump replacement (122k-ish miles). I also have had a light oil leak from the head gasket (not the valve cover, but between the head and engine block) that's been there since I got this truck. I've been putting that off, but figure if I have to drain the coolant for a water pump replacement, I may as well take this job on too. For the water pump, I'm thinking I'll need to change the thermostat (and gaskets) and probably wise to replace radiator hoses at this time, too. Serpentine belt looks fairly old, so I'm adding that to the parts list. For the head gasket, I think I'll need exhaust (and intake) gaskets, head bolts, and a piece of cardboard to keep all the parts in order. Is there anything else I should have before I start work? Anything I should be checking or looking for while I'm "in there"? Thanks for any advice!

Just finished what I thought was going to be a relatively easy job; replacing the rubber bushings on the sway bar and sway bar end links. Two bolts holding the sway bar to the frame broke off (in the frame). After hours of drilling and about a half dozen broken drill bits, finally got holes in them... then broke off a (hardened steel) extractor in one of them! Found a product called the "Rescue Bit" that ate through the broken off hardened steel screw/bolt extractor and the rest of the bolt. That thing is a life saver! Oh, then instead of the nut loosening, one of the end link bars broke in half. So, now I had to order new end links to finish the job. Figured I'd have this done in about a half day (I move slow and my jack stands are under my '75 Spitfire project)... ended up taking about 2-1/2 days, with breaks in between for parts and more drill bits!

Just changed the oil in the BA-10 on my 88 Pioneer (Olympic), as I was hearing a whine when it's hot in 2nd/3rd gears. Drain plug was completely covered with shavings, and these larger chunks (about 1/2 inch in length and very thin) came out as well. Guess I need to start saving for a transmission swap as well!

Thanks... it loses time, and I haven't been driving it enough to really keep track of how much. I'll check the power, but I suspect it's just a faulty clock.

Mine doesn't keep time... anyone know if this might be a wiring issue or just a defective clock?

I'm about to renew suspension parts on my '88 Pioneer (Olympic edition) for the same issue and this diagram is excellent, Thanks!

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1988 Pioneer Olympic Edition, with manual 5 speed transmission, and 6 cylinder 4WD. Mostly stock, and mostly free of rust! Crappy rattle-can spray over original blue paint (also sprayed over the Olympic stripe). Currently parked in Montclair (Dumfries) Virginia. Running and driving for weekend trips to the landfill or taking the dog for a ride!