Spring break means maintenance time!

"Logansteno: Bought a VW?" (logansteno) 03/21/2014 at 18:18 • Filed to: Maintenance

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I plan on doing some preventative/needed maintenance over spring break on the crapcan. Some of which involves bodywork and electrical.

The first thing on the list: Cosmetic

There's a couple (read:too many) rust spots. Such as above the windshield. I want to fix them and cover with white spray paint and clear to at least temporarily prevent the spots getting worse. The problem is, I don't really know how I should go about it, do I sand it or do I need something a little more powerful, such as a grinder? I'm a little concerned about them being more than just surface rust, too.

Next on the list: Mechanical

I think there's some hoses, or the entire radiator leaking. I keep seeing random puddles show up up front after I drive it. Also the exhaust is loose and rattles when idling. Maybe convince my parents for some new spark plugs, too.

Final Thing: Electrical

The passenger side electrics are completely wonky. The passenger side door light won't shut off, and the front blinker doesn't flash when you arm the security system, but does when you turn on the signals via the stalk. I have to dig through all the bundles and bundles of wires under the dash, which is always exciting.

Singhjr96 > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/21/2014 at 18:24

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Haha, well hey, at least there's a lot of room in the back. If you know what I mean. lol.

jkm7680 > Singhjr96 03/21/2014 at 18:28

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If the suspension doesn't give out

Singhjr96 > jkm7680 03/21/2014 at 18:29

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Idk how to interpret that. It the suspension bad, or are the people heavy?

jkm7680 > Singhjr96 03/21/2014 at 18:30

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If it gets a little too rough back there.

Singhjr96 > jkm7680 03/21/2014 at 18:32

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Or in your case, it's really rough. Lets face it, guys like you and me. people who own minivans, girls can't keep off us. #thestruggle (yes I just used a hashtag on oppo) #dealwithit

jkm7680 > Singhjr96 03/21/2014 at 18:37

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Haha, I'd suggest using the Stow N' Go feature.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Singhjr96 03/21/2014 at 18:49

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The suspension could very well be bad. I don't even know that last time shocks were changed.

Takuro Spirit > jkm7680 03/21/2014 at 19:26

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Probably has the fibreglass single leaf springs, JUST LIKE A CORVETTE!

jkm7680 > Takuro Spirit 03/21/2014 at 19:27

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Haha, The Corvette and the Astro are the same thing!

Takuro Spirit > jkm7680 03/21/2014 at 19:30

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Hmm, front/mid engine, RWD, fiberglass leafs, bucket seats, digi-dashes, HOLY SHIT.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Takuro Spirit 03/21/2014 at 19:34

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"Yes hello, I drive a corvette." I don't have a digi-dash though :(

Singhjr96 > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/22/2014 at 00:07

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How many miles does it have?

Singhjr96 > jkm7680 03/22/2014 at 00:21

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I stripped out the back seats in mine. We use mine to haul stuff, but it has other uses too.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Singhjr96 03/22/2014 at 00:55

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145k, or there about

Singhjr96 > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/22/2014 at 03:52

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Yeah, if they have never been replaced before, you might want to replace them. If they have, you might want to replace them.