Hi, first post here. I just bought a Windstar 1996 3.8 with 144k miles on it (KM?).
It has several issues, but now Im just worried about fixing the safety issues.
Rear view mirror at drivers side is broken, so I need to put it off, and take it to the store and them will put the mirror. I've tried to unninstall it, but failed. I only see a nut and after removing it i don't see a way to take it out.
If someone could share some pictures or guidelines about how to remove it, I'd really appreciate it.
I bought it because it was a bargain (here at Netherlands Antilles it could cost like 3500$, and I got it for only 500$).
I've changed by myself: fuel filter, cleaned injectors (dirty as hell), cleaned EGR, cleaned IAC, cleaned spark plugs (they are not so bad), cleaned MAF. I've read and followed the instructions proposed here at the forum (I have been reading a lot this forum since I bought the van)
I'm sure IAC valve is bad, since every time I turn at very slow speed it just dyes.
I've checked spark plug cables and yes, one is bad.
O/D light is flashing almost every time. I have no ABS light after started the car. Speedo doesn't work either (I've checked lower cable and it's not connected to the other part of the cable).
There is no caliper at passengers side, so Im only using one wheel breaks (wow).
Anyway, I don't have the money now to fix every thing I want, but I'd like to fix the safety issues first (rear view mirror, caliper, and get a new IAC valve).
Today I went to a junkyard here, and there are no parts for this car here. My only choice is Napa. I've asked for IAC and Caliper and each one will cost me 130/150 bucks (yikes!). For now it's just impossible to get those. But for only 17$ I can get the rear view mirror fixed.
If somebody knows how to remove it, please let me now asap.
Regards, and thanks in advance.
PD I really like the van, and i'd like to fix everything and keep it for a long time.