Monstrosity Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 I woke up this morning with the intent of working on my shit box S10. The fuel tank sending unit stopped working almost 6 months ago. I prepared to drop the tank and do the job. As I crawled up under the rust bucket I noticed coolant towards the front of the frame and the tranny was wet. I knew the head gasket needed replaced so I made a mental note that would be next on my list. I then looked to the back of the truck and saw the rearend was wet. I replaced the differential cover last fall and it was fine but the yoke to the driveshaft was where the fluid was coming from. Mental note I need to take care of that. I"m just about ready to start loosening the filler neck and straps when I see something really bad. A crack in the frame. Not to mention a hole about the size of a half dollar. All the other stuff isint a big deal, the crack and hole are. Guess its time to go shopping .. I just hate spending my money on something that gets drivin on crater filled roads and gets bathed in salt... I've never had a problem buying a bike that I had to finance but a cage is a different story... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 That sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gen3flygirl Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 ouch that sucks. It might be to far for you but I got a hell of a deal on durango from these guys http://abw.autorevo.com/Inventory.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey614 Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 Scrap it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 How old is this truck? Cracks and frame rust are normal issues, just ask all the Tacoma owners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiztedRabbit Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 i have a blazer for sale that you wouldnt mind driving in the craters for 2500:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGTL GRL Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 Best of luck to you. I just bought two new cars in less than a year and working on purchasing a new bike.Gah..Best of luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent2406 Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 A little JB Weld will get you another 100,000 miles. Just cake it on there, you'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monstrosity Posted June 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 How old is this truck? Cracks and frame rust are normal issues, just ask all the Tacoma owners.94, i thought American frames lasted forever... I'd love a Tacoma to replace the S10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 I drive them till the frame flex makes serious noises.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carwhore Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 that sucks. Sometimes you just need to cut your losses.What are you going to replace it with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWing'R Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Just pretend like you never saw it and go about your business Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monstrosity Posted June 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 not sure what I'm going to replace it with... I'm debating on buying a new car. Or finding something used. I've looked at a bunch of used stuff since yesterday morning but people want blood for junk... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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