Impala 1980 - intermittent wipers
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Impala 1980 - intermittent wipers
Hi guys: In may earlier post, I was musing whether to junk or keep my 1980 Impala. At the end, I love it sooo much, I'm going to fix few things and keep it for a while. Just cannot part with it. And guess what the junk yard guy told me, after offering me $50 for it: "I think you might want to keep this one".
First thing I need to do is intermittent wipers. Sometimes they work fine, but sometimes they do not start at all. Is that a motor or what?
Second thing is: The exhaust manifold is rusted out and smoke is getting in the cabin. Is this an expensive job to do. Yes I know I can visit a mechanic for a quote, but I will trust your opinion first, before I sink any money into this one.
Many thanks.
First thing I need to do is intermittent wipers. Sometimes they work fine, but sometimes they do not start at all. Is that a motor or what?
Second thing is: The exhaust manifold is rusted out and smoke is getting in the cabin. Is this an expensive job to do. Yes I know I can visit a mechanic for a quote, but I will trust your opinion first, before I sink any money into this one.
Many thanks.
Last edited by tallguy; February 8th, 2009 at 1:14 PM.
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CF Monarch
The intermittent wipers sounds like a circuit board problem. see if there is a circuit board attached to the wiper motor.
The exhaust manifold is going to be an aggravating job, although not a hard one. You should have 6-10 bolts holding the manifold (depends largely on the engine).
On a car that old, its a very good possibility that you will break one of the manifold bolts off in the engine block, so you may not want to do this yourself.
The exhaust manifold is going to be an aggravating job, although not a hard one. You should have 6-10 bolts holding the manifold (depends largely on the engine).
On a car that old, its a very good possibility that you will break one of the manifold bolts off in the engine block, so you may not want to do this yourself.
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Hi EvansBlue: Thank you very much for helping: And yes, I did visit my local mechanic, and this one being a really honest guy, he told me that the whole thing (I mean the manifold and the whole rusty car) may not be worth trowing money at. So, as sad as I am to do it, the Impala is going to the junk yard.
Many thanks, and best regards.
Many thanks, and best regards.
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