Aerkusa
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1990 B2 Zero Mechanical Experience Trainwreck
I got this 1990 BII thrown in on a trade a while ago. It's 4x4 with Automatic Transmission.
I've never done anything more than changing oil or replacing an alternator before, but I've always wanted to learn.
I drove it around a bit (before the brakes went out) to get a feel for it, and the engine sucks. I imagine a brand new 2.9L isn't anything to write home about, and this thing is not brand new.
Luckily (?) I found a rusty 1991 Eddie Bauer Ford Exploder on the cheap.
SO, I am currently removing the engine and transmission from the BII. Once it's out, I'm going to run new stainless steel brake lines throughout, and then put in the engine and Transmission (and rear axle?) from the Exploder.
Or at least that's the plan.
Pop some popcorn and find somewhere comfortable to watch this trainwreck.
I got this 1990 BII thrown in on a trade a while ago. It's 4x4 with Automatic Transmission.
I've never done anything more than changing oil or replacing an alternator before, but I've always wanted to learn.
I drove it around a bit (before the brakes went out) to get a feel for it, and the engine sucks. I imagine a brand new 2.9L isn't anything to write home about, and this thing is not brand new.
Luckily (?) I found a rusty 1991 Eddie Bauer Ford Exploder on the cheap.
SO, I am currently removing the engine and transmission from the BII. Once it's out, I'm going to run new stainless steel brake lines throughout, and then put in the engine and Transmission (and rear axle?) from the Exploder.
Or at least that's the plan.
Pop some popcorn and find somewhere comfortable to watch this trainwreck.
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