[zxseph]

I just finally got myself a new...old car. The 88 I had had some engine problems hidden away, now I know how to care for the engine better, but this new car has alot of problems.

The main thing I'm wondering about, is flushes. The car is a 1980, with around 70k miles on it. Last I checked (I'm going to pick it up tommorow after leaving it with my dad for 3 months) the transmission was a little rough. I was told that there are no problems with the transmission itself, its just been sitting for about 5 years and NEEDS new fluids. Should I go through with a transmission flush? From what I read, it could total the transmission if its in bad condition, and I just dont really have the money for that right now...

Also, last time I saw it, I had to throw some gasoline somewhere (I forgot what its called, but I want to say carburetor.) just to get it to start. If this problem still exists, what do I gotta do to not have to carry a gasoline can everywhere with me in my car?

Other problems are interior repair. I plan on fixing this car up so it doesnt look like its falling apart, so I could use some help here. The drivers side door doesnt open. Is it at all possible to fix this myself? The dashboard is loose, is there a lowbudget way of resecuring that?

I also hear a tree branch fell on top of my car, so I may have a question about that after I see it...

Thank you for all your help!