I need to reburbish van...where do I start?


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pbolden
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Feb 17, 2009, 12:35 AM

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Hello Everyone,

I have a 1991 caravan cargo van with 110,000 miles that I use for my business. Last fall I had planned on replacing it with a newer used van. After going to several dealerships I was shocked to find the average mileage on used cargo vans was between 90,000 and 150,000 with an average price tag between $7,500 – $9,900.

To make a long story short, I decided I was far better off to refurbish my current van than to buy any of the junk that I saw on the lots.

Where do I start? What maintenance should I have done?

Here are some of the existing problems:
A/C is not working.
Temp gauge sensor not working
Speedometer sensor intermediate.
Fuel gauge sensor intermediate.

Outside of these problems, the van runs fine. Any recommendations are greatly appreciated.

Regards,
Paul

dmac0923
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Feb 17, 2009, 1:51 PM

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well if those items are truely the only items that need attention... meaning it doesnt need engine/trans/suspension overhaul or body work.

they are relatively minor tasks in an "Overhaul" of a car....i would try to tackle them all in one weekend as to not tie up the vehicle more then need be.

besides the A/C to me it seems like all your gauge issues are somehow related.

due to the age....ill gaurentee that there is a leak somewhere in your A/C and youve lost all your freon. take it to a shop and they will fill the system with a UV light dye and youll find your leak.

fix and refill system
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pbolden
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Feb 25, 2009, 11:29 PM

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Thanks for the tips Dmac.
Paul

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