Received a PM about this so I'm posting some follow-up info for anyone interested... I bought a set from Amazon but they were un-matched and the...
I know, I know, I have enough problems without this - but my son and I were talking about our old Maverick (which had a mini-spool) and his...
Although I laughed about the ball bearing...and initially the marble...the more I think about it, the more sense that makes... :idea: The car is...
Sounds like the best course forward at the present is a 1-2 hour session with wrenches in hand just checking and tightening every darn nut and...
ok - I'll bite - PM sent... :-)
Nothing there. I also checked the muffler bearings and the flux capacitor - both were fine. :dancing:
Excellent idea - I'll check that - never surrender, never give up!!! :thumbsup:
I know - that's exactly what it seems like - LOL
No jerking or pulling - really it's crazy - the car FEELS very solid turning and stopping. It's just making this random clicking-clanking noise...
any idea where we can get factory clips?
On closer inspection, the gasket is shot - so add that to our list...LOL
Pretty much what I did yesterday - no noise. Went out again today with my son driving and me in the passenger seat, we didn't get 5 blocks and it...
Is it possible to replace just the trim retainer clips in a front windshield (or add more clips) or can this only be done when the gasket is being...
New information to work with... I pulled the car out of the garage and rocked it around again. There was no clicking/clanking noise, just your...
I agree. Just a matter of finding one in our price range that hasn't been HACKED to pieces by Fast-n-Furious wanna-be's...
I really REALLY appreciate everyone's input and perspective. If nothing else, it's good to know we're not alone. I'm not expecting anything near...
Agreed - just old car issues. I knew (mostly) what I was getting into when I purchased it and went in with eyes wide shut...lol. Though I have to...
Spring perches are new and came installed with the uppers. Cam bolts I don't know about, and as for torque I have to believe the shop did...
I'm capable of working on it (mostly) - and owe nothing on it - just balancing the merits of wisdom and novelty I suppose. I'm certainly not...
I have to admit, we're teetering on the edge of selling our Maverick. Essentially here's where were at... 1975 Maverick (white/saddle, LDO...
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