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 Selling my '98
#1049950
08/13/12 08:05 PM
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Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 47
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Well I finally have gotten to the point I've got to let the Sportage go. To many other projects, none of which I'm getting done. http://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/3203038446.htmlIf'n anyone is looking for a running parts vehicle (Goat, you need a spare?), or a project, this is a good one. My kid drives it daily around town, but it needs quite a bit of mechanical work.
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Re: Selling my '98
[Re: HarleyJohn]
#1049951
09/21/12 08:12 PM
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Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 47
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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**EDIT** Well I decided to keep the dang thing. Winter is coming, I'll need the 4WD, so I threw a new radiator into it ($52 close out at rockauto.com, whee <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />) and am ordering a valve cover gasket and mirror for it. This probably ensures the timing belt will fail in 20 minutes. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Selling my '98
[Re: HarleyJohn]
#1049952
09/25/12 01:39 AM
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Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,224
Body Damage is Cool
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Change the timing belt when you change the valve cover gasket. Everet <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
WWW.UPYOURKIA.COM White 96,4x4, man.hubs,K&N filter,3row rad, twin 16" fans, 3" body lift, 4" UPYOURKIA LIFT KIT,265/75 16 TreadWrights on DC2 wheels,140 amp alt. dual batts.
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Re: Selling my '98
[Re: Everet]
#1049953
09/28/12 06:40 AM
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Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 433
Mudrunner
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grats! The OE belt on mine broke at 99k. They are Non interference engines but it's not a 100% gaurantee you don't hit the valves. Chances are pretty much nill. I Didn't replace the Water pump and it's at 160k now and still running strong. I would suggest a new tstat though while your at the belt. the tstat is infront of the timing cover so might as well.
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Re: Selling my '98
[Re: Everet]
#1049954
09/28/12 07:58 PM
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Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 47
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Yep, I'm gonna do the timing belt as well, hence my comment about it failing. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> Did the Tstat when I replaced the radiator. These were all the things I needed to do that I was selling the vehicle to avoid having to do. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> Trouble was, anyone that was interested in purchase, I'd give 'em the entire list (didn't want to sell it without be honest with the purchaser) and so it wouldn't sell. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Selling my '98
[Re: HarleyJohn]
#1049955
10/02/12 01:49 PM
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Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 175
Wheeler
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shame. the person who sold me mine was a rat..... and it had sooo many problems. i'm in the middle of changing out the starter.. glad you kept it!! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> maybe i will see you out wheeling in it someday? or at least.. in the snow.
So, i bought an 01 Kia Sportage. before i even drove it, i nick-named it The Goat.. it has been just like a goat.. stubbern at every corner...
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Re: Selling my '98
[Re: TheGoat]
#1049956
10/02/12 07:52 PM
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Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 47
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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shame. the person who sold me mine was a rat..... and it had sooo many problems. i'm in the middle of changing out the starter.. glad you kept it!! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> maybe i will see you out wheeling in it someday? or at least.. in the snow. Yeah, you and I actually entered into a conversation concerning where you 4-wheel at in VA. Being in a rural county, most of my off road activity is local, though there is a good bit up in Rockfish Gap. I haven't had much luck in finding others to off road with, most are into "mudbogging" in this area.
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