she is soo fun to drive. Can't wait to take her out wheelin. Even with the high gas prices, I drive her everyday.
I have learned to use dielectric grease and the importance of having good and clean connections. A lot of frustration with the electrical system on this rig well mainly with the ignition system only.
I have changed the diff fluids and will tackle the tranny fluid and coolant next. I will then mess with the loose steering and front end creaks.
I feel I have come full circle back to wrenchin all because of this Montero. From wrenchin with old school toyotas and then Mitsu turboes, to puterin then mtn. biking and now back to wrenchin again. 4 weekends straight at the junkyards and can't wait for the next weekend to go hit em up again. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
A weird thing I notice is after gassing up with Arco gas, she runs better and I am getting better mileage. almost 190 miles and still a little bit below half tank. although half of that was the trip back from the PNP up in Stockton.
All in all, another great addition to my stable.

Erick