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Glad you got it figured out. You learned several things with this adventure... B

It's a relatively cheap and easy install. I plan to do a 3 gauge cluster... B

So what you swore was the t-belt idler really turned out to be the PS pump?? Are you sure it isn't the rear universal joint?? B

LOL No worries. I haven't rewired the light yet but I've been watching the tranny temperature. To work in the cold mornings, 50 mph max speed, 7 miles=120 degrees Cruising on the freeway=150 degrees Stop and go traffic, up hill acceleration=180 degrees. Once it gets hotter (150+), it doesn't seem to cool back down easily. I'm thinking that I either do not have good flow (due to the inline filter perhaps?), my cooler is of inadequate size, I need to relocate my cooler due to my ARB bumper blocking air flow or the sensor is off (or some combination of all 4). I have a way to check the last when I get back to work, but I don't think it is too far off regardless. I'm considering plumbing the filter so I can bypass it if it is the choke point. Running it occasionally would probably be sufficient anyway... B

I always liked those myself. Never did own, much less drive one... Drove a Saab 9000 when I was a car salesman though. Got sideways in second turning at an intersection without trying and smoothly rode it out. That says how well the car drove, not me... Sad to see it go. I'm getting pretty sick of megacorps buying (and farking) everything up that they touch... B

You can lead a horse to water... B

Ok, I'd guess that the back side setting is the backspacing of 4.5". This is the same or more than the stock backspacing (there seems to be a disagreement on the stock specs). B

I'm sure they could. You may just have to take your lumps on this one... B

Removing a wheel to change an oil filter is NOT "easy to get to"!! B

Welcome Stewie!! The clutch has a damper thingie on the passenger fire wall so make sure to bleed there also, but it doesn't sound like your issue is as simple as air in the lines. There is a heavy return spring up high up on the clutch pedal arm. This should make the pedal come off of the floor and back to position regardless of any other functioning. Check the pedal/MC linkage before proceeding... Have someone step on the clutch while you watch the slave cylinder. If it doesn't actuate, the issue is your likely MC. B

None... Ever... What is your issue?? I recall Derek guessing the end studs one time so there is probably is a trend, but I'll be damned if I know what it is... B

Like the title says, I'm looking to pick up an older R50. Unfortunately, I don't know them quite as well as I do the WD21 so I'd appreciate some input. What are the problem areas or things to look out for? I'm guessing the timing belt just like the WD21s (105k mile change interval, correct?) The tranny (auto), but wasn't the radiator cooler issue solved? I don't recall a lot of R50 owners installing aftermarket tranny coolers. I'm guessing the strut assemblies for wear and sagging and the Bose stereo if it has it. Anything else I need to be aware of besides the obvious that applies to any used car? Also, I'm considering this one, but does anyone know how to check if the air bags have been deployed or check to make sure the sensors are functioning?? http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/1516508726.html Thanks much. B

Better late than never... B

Thanks for doing that. I saved it for good luck... And a Merry Christmas to you too, Sir!! B

It should say something, usually stamped on the inside of the rim, whether it is all the info or just model#. If you know the type and diameter (do you know the width?), go to the manufacturers site and try to match it up. There may only be a few sizes/types making it easy to figure out. B

Can you look up the backspacing of your rims?? It may have something to do with it. If you really need rear bump stops, I have a set in the garage. B

Pros and cons to that, read up. B

Ok, Start back at ground 1. Check the ECU for codes. Do you have fuel flow (how old filter?) Ignition: cap, rotor, wires or plugs?? B

Agreed, but if the keyway on the crank shaft is damaged (not common but a few people have seen this) it may not be allowing the pulley to slide off. If you need force it off, a puller should work fine as long as as you don't touch the teeth or try a slide hammer gently. I think prying there is a bad idea... Also, it is a rather a tight fit so make sure to clean off all rust, corosion, etc before attempting to remove it. B

You should be ok with 3" body lift and 32" tires. There could be minor rubbing on th fender flares (just trim them a little) or perhaps a little on the frame or other components at full lock (adjust the wheel stops). Your tires have to be the stock steel rims unless the LEs came with their own tire, but I don't think so. Either way, your rims are 6 or 7" wide and won't fit a 11.5" tire well. B

Yes, 3.75" is stock, but I thought that was for both alloy and steel rims. What width and offset rims do you have mounted now?? B

Yeah, spend time and $ on a 'custom' fix instead of installing new struts (or even used one sold from a parts truck) and having everything work correctly. I am obviously being sarcastic. B

I do not know about wire colors, but a manual tranny ECU can not be used in a truck with an auto tranny, but an auto tranny ECU can be used in manual tranny truck. This is because the auto tranny ECU talks to the AT controler. This would indicate that there are additional wires, but again, I have no idea about the colors. Are you not just reinstalling the ECU you cut out?? B

I didn't think light bulbs worked like that, but hey, I'm not exactly an electrican!! So driving to work in a 50 degree drizzle, the tranny was at 125 degrees steady. It will be interesting to see how much it climbs in different weather conditions. I'm already considering relocating the cooler or running 2 in series. I'm thinking that a tranny temp gauge is a good tool even if you have a stock truck. It would quickly tell you if your stock cooler is clogging. I just don't trust the idiot lights... B

He seems to be ignoring that recommendation... B