02-04-2015, 11:41 AM | #241 |
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
Posts: 25,977
|
I wouldn't be surprised if the 3.8 only needs valve stem seals.
You'll likely make out well parting out Big Gulp.
__________________
Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer |
|
02-04-2015, 01:56 PM | #242 | |
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Altamont, Kansas
Posts: 15,103
|
Quote:
For Big Gulp. I think it has a Dana 60 full floating rear axle with disc brakes. Sounds like those are valuable to off-road buggy people and racers.
__________________
You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone. |
|
|
02-04-2015, 08:53 PM | #243 |
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Altamont, Kansas
Posts: 15,103
|
__________________
You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone. |
|
02-05-2015, 12:12 AM | #244 |
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
Posts: 25,977
|
That's clearly too fancy for guys like us.
Do you need all of that seating? I can't help but think you would prefer (and deserve) a 3/4 ton crew cab.
__________________
Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer |
|
02-05-2015, 01:32 PM | #245 |
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Altamont, Kansas
Posts: 15,103
|
The extra seats come in nice. Our family size varies from week to week. Still would like the truck, but this also does better on gas and ride.
__________________
You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone. |
|
02-05-2015, 03:05 PM | #246 |
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
Posts: 25,977
|
Better on gas? That's a surprise. I figured all of that sheet metal, glass and seating would make the Yukon XL worse.
__________________
Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer |
|
02-05-2015, 04:09 PM | #247 |
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Altamont, Kansas
Posts: 15,103
|
The Yukon will be 18-19 hwy with an F250 likely 14-15.
__________________
You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone. |
|
02-08-2015, 03:35 PM | #248 |
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Altamont, Kansas
Posts: 15,103
|
Possible donar van.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161586493335...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Might be more likely to swap parts from Gulp to this one.
__________________
You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone. |
|
02-08-2015, 04:03 PM | #249 | |
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
Posts: 25,977
|
Quote:
It looks like the price will be right, and an eight cylinder won't be quite as thirsty.
__________________
Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer |
|
|
02-08-2015, 08:05 PM | #250 |
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Altamont, Kansas
Posts: 15,103
|
I think we are gluttons for projects.
Emailed the seller. It was parked due to them no longer doing the driver training. The aftermarket controls did not work correctly. We would fix the newer van with parts from the older one. Big Gulp had some rain water leak issues along with some rust starting.
__________________
You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone. |
|
02-09-2015, 07:14 PM | #251 |
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Altamont, Kansas
Posts: 15,103
|
Discovered coolant in the cylinder with the broken rod.
__________________
You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone. |
|
02-10-2015, 10:36 AM | #252 |
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
Posts: 25,977
|
Excellent detective work. Hydro-lock strikes again.
__________________
Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer |
|
02-10-2015, 04:49 PM | #253 |
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Altamont, Kansas
Posts: 15,103
|
I am thinking a head gasket failure. We will know by this time tomorrow if Gulp 2.0 is on the way.
__________________
You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone. |
|
02-11-2015, 10:52 AM | #254 |
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
Posts: 25,977
|
I hope that works out for you. The original Gulp has too many good parts to not make use if it.
__________________
Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer |
|
02-12-2015, 10:23 AM | #255 |
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Altamont, Kansas
Posts: 15,103
|
No go on that van. I have some parts sales in the works. Wife want me to get an F250 crew cab. I need to find one in Gas with 6 passenger configuration.
__________________
You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone. |
|
|
|
|
|