single mom ?over her head?

[fantasy5150]

I have just purchased a '92 amigo for a steal (i thought). I bought this truck knowing that there were a few minor problems but did not realize how hard it would be to locate and fix the problems. Here's my laundry list, and any help with any part of it would be greatly appreciated:

* Left turn signal works; but right signal makes an awful grinding sound (also the hazard lights make the same awful noise).

* Rear abs light is on continuously although the brakes work perfectly.

* Separate brake light is also on, (again the brakes work fine).

* Rough idle ( sort of sounds like a vw bug).

* Sounds as though the engine is working harder than it should when driving at a constant speed down the road. ( Could this be because it is very lowed geared ? And can this be adjusted? )

* I also need info as to how to adjust the clutch, it is slipping a little bit.

I have already changed the spark plugs, plug wires, rotor bug and cap. And I have replaced the oil and oil filter and also flushed the radiator and replaced the hoses. I am a single mother doing all repairs myself so any help or advice as to my next step would be wonderful.

Thank You

[Helmuth48]

Farmersville.....that is near Visaila ??? I lived in SC as a kid and would dove hunt with my father in that area. Great place to live....and hunt.

Need more infor on the truck... Engine size, 4X4 or not ?, transmission ? Fuel injection ?? Mileage ???

The other thing is invest in a Repair Manual, Hayes makes one and is available at most AutoZones or Advance Auto part. Read it from front to back. It will be your best friend for repairs !!!!

Brakes....double check the fluid..everything else is tolerable, but brake failure and kill someone !!! Some place have Free Brake checks....find one !!!

Good Luck....JzJzz in South Carolina...

[Helmuth48]

Another great place for help and information is .....

Autozone.com

JzJzz

[Philscbx]

Originally Posted by fantasy5150

I have just purchased a '92 amigo for a steal (i thought). I bought this truck knowing that there were a few minor problems but did not realize how hard it would be to locate and fix the problems. Here's my laundry list, and any help with any part of it would be greatly appreciated:*** Pretty Brave I must say diving into this vintage, but your probably more qualified than some guys.

* Left turn signal works; but right signal makes an awful grinding sound (also the hazard lights make the same awful noise).*** Just make sure the lights do work at each corner, noise or not. The (flasher relay) is maybe giving off a bad internal connection, and it's a cheap fix replacing it. But do check the bulbs or replace them, and or the socket for the bulb could be possible. With no power on, scratch the pins down in the socket to get fresh contact to the bulb. bad body grounds can do odd things.

* Rear abs light is on continuously although the brakes work perfectly.*** My only guess here is that the cables at the wheels, may have been damaged. Not a huge crisis as you seem to be confident the brakes work fine, but it wouldn't hurt to have them inspected to make sure that they are not on the edge.

* Separate brake light is also on, (again the brakes work fine).*** This could also be the emergency brake handle light switch.

* Rough idle ( sort of sounds like a vw bug).*** I'd have the exhaust checked to see if the CAT is plugged. A vacuum test will confirm valves are closing tight enough.

* Sounds as though the engine is working harder than it should when driving at a constant speed down the road. ( Could this be because it is very lowed geared ? And can this be adjusted? )*** I'd make sure that if it's 4WD, that the selector is in 2WD HIGH.

* I also need info as to how to adjust the clutch, it is slipping a little bit. *** It's very possible the clutch is worn past adjustment. If it's a hydraulic slave cylinder type, make sure there is enough fluid. Clutch Disc inspection maybe required.

I have already changed the spark plugs, plug wires, rotor bug and cap. And I have replaced the oil and oil filter and also flushed the radiator and replaced the hoses. I am a single mother doing all repairs myself so any help or advice as to my next step would be wonderful. *** Appears you are doing quite well so far. As for manuals, I find them useless for the actual functions that are needed. Take the list of issues with, and go to the Library where they may have the actual factory manuals, or the Mitchell Series. Every Haynes I purchased is better off in the outhouse.

Thank You

I'd stick with doing just like you are by attacking small sections at a time.
The items that need inspection on a lift can be done while doing a combined parts run with shopping. Take advantage of free inspection from brakes to tranny. They will try to schedule you in, but you have better things to do and will schedule it later is the best way to get out.