Recent content by jamesf

The body and drivetrain (4.0 inline six, 5 speed manual) are fine, even with 225K miles, but many other systems (radiator, steering/suspension, brakes, headliner, turn signal canceller, windshield washer) need attention/replacement. It mostly runs (it occasionally wants to stall at small...

Well, I went out there today and it freed easily from the stuck position and didn't stick any more. I hit it with some motorcycle chain lube and will drive it a bit. Thanks for the replies, it's comforting knowing I'm not alone with these bizarre problems :-) jim

1990 Laredo, 4wd, 4 door. 4.0, 5 speed, white/gray. Strong runner with 220k. Great body and interior, California truck has only seen one new england winter. Some things need attention like a worn suspension, could use brakes, rusty throttle cable pivot, broken turn signal cancel, loose drivers...

Hi folks...we had a bizarre twilight zone "humidity storm" here in the Boston area this September. Ironically I was in Seattle when this happened. When I returned, my leather motorcycle gear was mildewed, my basement was dank, and my '90 Laredo had severe rust on anything that could rust, mostly...