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So the day has come that I think I've resolved to let my bird go. It's the fifth one I've owned and while I think it's still in great shape, it needs some attention that I can't give it. That said, I know what it's like to let go of these and realize later that I would have rather taken a shot to the nads, so I'll bounce some things off you guys and see what you say.
It has 218,000 miles on it, bone stock engine and trans, never rebuilt. Engine runs strong, but has started to show smoke after it's warmed up and idling. Seems to go away while cruising, but it's there none the less. I also think that the 2-3 accumulator is sticking, as I still have strong gears, just a lazy transition between the two gears. Beyond that, it's just suspension noises. I've already replaced all front control arms and rear sway bar links, but a new rattle has come up to tackle; but I know that's the curse of the birds.
She still looks pretty good despite a few fades in the paint on the roof, but otherwise it's in great shape. My main concern is the engine right now. With its mileage and the smoke that doesn't smell completely like oil, I'm wondering if I should let the next bird lover take it on and fix it up, or hang on to it.
What would you do?
It has 218,000 miles on it, bone stock engine and trans, never rebuilt. Engine runs strong, but has started to show smoke after it's warmed up and idling. Seems to go away while cruising, but it's there none the less. I also think that the 2-3 accumulator is sticking, as I still have strong gears, just a lazy transition between the two gears. Beyond that, it's just suspension noises. I've already replaced all front control arms and rear sway bar links, but a new rattle has come up to tackle; but I know that's the curse of the birds.
She still looks pretty good despite a few fades in the paint on the roof, but otherwise it's in great shape. My main concern is the engine right now. With its mileage and the smoke that doesn't smell completely like oil, I'm wondering if I should let the next bird lover take it on and fix it up, or hang on to it.
What would you do?