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Our old faithful Montero/Raider is dying...
It is that time when we have to decide to either pour money, or bury an old tool.
This little wagon has been with us for over 15 years, never ever ever let us down, it was all fun and work. But the little engine is dying, it spits oil tru the carb, has #4 cyl compression under 50psi, and brakes are starting to stick, so it wont go over 35mph now. I can not let it go, my kids grew up with it, which they call La Servi, because it has a servicar like window on each side. Without a doubt, the most capable and reliable truck I ever had. I am collecting force to either sell it, or fixing it, which will probably take more than what its worth moneywise. If I consider the love for it, it priceless to us. What would you do ?
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04-16-2009, 07:06 PM
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Fix it unless the repair parts are tooo expensive.
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Tis better to be quiet and thought a fool than open your mouth and prove it!! 1991 V-20 cuddy I/O 350 volvo duo prop, 1998 15ft Grumman 9.9 Johnson  
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04-16-2009, 07:09 PM
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I'm a big advocate of reviving the dead when it comes to vehicles.
BUT, where I'm at, we have a lot of room to play with in getting new or used parts and even cannibalizing another suitable vehicle to keep the monster running. Don't know if you have that luxury.
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04-16-2009, 07:29 PM
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Parts for this little trucks are hard to find.
I am considering getting a Jeep, like a 98-99 coil springed Wrangler with an I 6. I have a dream of an epic end to this truck, out of honor, like a donation, or perhaps burning it like they do to the dead in India, that way its soul will stay with us, jejeje The kids already have given up on it, but I think I will wash it, shine it, make a good photo of it with us in front, and keep the photo on a frame in the house as a loving memory. This truck was my house and only vehicle left when I divorced, I slept on it many times, it was my only left material possesion, and it never quit on me when I had nothing left on my pocket. Now it has become the symbol of my second-wind, my lucky charm. I think I will end up keeping it.
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Make the habit of radio-checking your VHF, and use it. Father God is too busy to come down to help you himself, He sends His Angels. They have no wings, They are just your true friends.
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04-16-2009, 08:08 PM
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Hey Juan, get together a parts list, I'll see whats available, we have tons of junk yards around here. Maybe I can ship you what you need to get her going again.
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*************************************** Stay Safe!  Sold - 1984 V-20 Cuddy with a 2003 Johnson 140 hp gas sippin 4-stroke. 1995 Ranger 250C with a 2015 Suzuki 300 hp 4-stroke.
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04-17-2009, 09:06 PM
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Id drop a remaned motor in it, replace or rebuild all the brake cylinders and master cyl and ride her somemore. Maybe if the bottom end of your motor is still good you can get by with a rebuilt head!
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04-20-2009, 12:43 AM
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Keep her. Even if you have to get something else to drive you'll find the parts at the right price eventually.
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04-21-2009, 06:50 PM
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THANKS FOR ALL THE SUPPORT GUYS !!!
I decided to fix it. I will pull the engine out and see whats loose in there. I am sure I will end up reboring the block and cutting the shafts, and also installing a webber/holley progressive carb which I now will help. I will let you guys know if I need something. I am sure I will need a gasket set, timing chain and gears, and the oversize bearings and pistons. Thanks a lot again. I WILL POST PICTURES OF THE PROGRESSSSSS !!!
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Make the habit of radio-checking your VHF, and use it. Father God is too busy to come down to help you himself, He sends His Angels. They have no wings, They are just your true friends.
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