Air conditioning problems after 90,000 miles.
Clutch hydraulic problems after 90,000 miles.
Unlike some here I have been pretty pleased with the reliability until recently. I got it at 50,000 miles and drove it repair free except for maint things like tires, brakes, and 1 battery.
The fuel economy has been very solid and is actually improving with more miles. I assume the plugs are the original plugs 100,000 miles, which have 113,000 on them with no signs of giving up.
I was not real happy when I went to get my front rotors turned and they told me they were to thin to be turned and I would have to buy new.
But that was very minor when I found out they only cost about 10 more per rotor than to have them turned. Since I replaced brakes: in cold or wet conditions my right rear brake pops and tries to lock up until ABS takes over, but once warms up I am good. That is probably my fault when I put it back together.
I have manual windows so no window problems like many of the others posted here. My radio was stolen so no problems there.
However, recently I have been not happy that my a/c system developed a leak and some electrical issues that is still having issues after 3,4 times in the shop. One thousand-eighty dollars worth of repairs and replaced parts and now it is down again. My clutch master cylinder went out and now when cold or wet does not want to release the clutch the rest of the time it is fine. I believe some of that may be my fault and I want to replace the clutch slave cylinder, but it is inside the transmission so I am trying right now to decide whether to try and fix or just get another car. One time in an emergency I put fluid in other than brake fluid, I strongly suggest you do not try this. If anyone has any ideas on what to do about this or how you can bleed the system closer to the clutch or how hard it is to replace slave I would appreciate a response or a post on the issue.
So far I have not had any of the other issues mentioned here and have been pleased with this engine and it has not leaked any oil unlike many other American made engines I have owned in the past.
As to your brake question. If rear drums, did you adjust when you replaced them?
1.rotate star wheel adjuster until drum easily fits over pads
2.After assembly, car in reverse a few feet (bring up to 2-5 mph) then apply brakes. Repeat 2 or 3 times.
It appears there are a few TSB's that address the brakes. Check the TSB before doing anything.
*Lots of sites have free TSB summary's, but detailed TSB info might cost a few $.
PS:
The best "tool" I've found to help me work on my cars is an "ALLDATA" subscription. Way better then a manual from a auto parts store & at a fair price. ($15 for the year)
You get to access everything from your computer & can save everything to your computer, which makes the 1yr subscription moot.
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