hey guys i have a lot to ask and very very little time to get done as much as i can to my car. it's a 90 stang 4cyl hatch manual and it means a lot to me. i'll try to keep this short but bear with me.
major repairs - replace clutch, fix or replace rear axle
minor repairs - get new lock on driver door, fix power windows, mirrors, and locks, get a/c working, possibly replace passenger door (severe rust), fix sagging driver door.
here's the deal, i have a driveway to use for major repairs but only till this friday. i need to get as much done as possible before i drive from california to mississippi.
the car - can't park on inclines because the clutch slips and the e brake disengages randomly hence the clutch replacement and rear end. the car was broken into hence the need for a new lock. those are the most important things.
me - i know a bit about what i'm asking, i've researched this stuff before but i don't remember everything and i barely have time to do the work let alone figure everything out. right now i'm in a low point in my life, lost my job, truck was repossessed, have no place to live in california anymore and have very little money to get the car working so i can get to my dads and try to get on my feet.
i'm not asking for anyone to hold my hand, if i needed that then i have no business doing these repairs. i'm asking for pointers and guidance, just things that will save me some time so i can focus more on doing the work.
example - tell me what clutch kits are worth getting, tell me little tips or tricks. i'm very capable and i can do all these repairs without help but it would take me a lot longer completely on my own so all i'm asking for is the info that will take a lot of the guess work or trial and error out of these repairs. i hope that makes sense and doesn't come across the wrong way.
thanks in advance for any help from anyone that can find it in them to go the extra mile and help me.
right now the immediate things that would be helpful are:
clutch kit recommendations
good places to buy these parts for any of these repairs
inexpensive alternatives for parts, procedures etc.
approximately how much i should be paying for any of this stuff so i have an idea to figure out if i'm getting a good deal or not.
major repairs - replace clutch, fix or replace rear axle
minor repairs - get new lock on driver door, fix power windows, mirrors, and locks, get a/c working, possibly replace passenger door (severe rust), fix sagging driver door.
here's the deal, i have a driveway to use for major repairs but only till this friday. i need to get as much done as possible before i drive from california to mississippi.
the car - can't park on inclines because the clutch slips and the e brake disengages randomly hence the clutch replacement and rear end. the car was broken into hence the need for a new lock. those are the most important things.
me - i know a bit about what i'm asking, i've researched this stuff before but i don't remember everything and i barely have time to do the work let alone figure everything out. right now i'm in a low point in my life, lost my job, truck was repossessed, have no place to live in california anymore and have very little money to get the car working so i can get to my dads and try to get on my feet.
i'm not asking for anyone to hold my hand, if i needed that then i have no business doing these repairs. i'm asking for pointers and guidance, just things that will save me some time so i can focus more on doing the work.
example - tell me what clutch kits are worth getting, tell me little tips or tricks. i'm very capable and i can do all these repairs without help but it would take me a lot longer completely on my own so all i'm asking for is the info that will take a lot of the guess work or trial and error out of these repairs. i hope that makes sense and doesn't come across the wrong way.
thanks in advance for any help from anyone that can find it in them to go the extra mile and help me.
right now the immediate things that would be helpful are:
clutch kit recommendations
good places to buy these parts for any of these repairs
inexpensive alternatives for parts, procedures etc.
approximately how much i should be paying for any of this stuff so i have an idea to figure out if i'm getting a good deal or not.