XLTmodifire
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- 99' XLT (B4 Autumn Brown)
I had been having my 99 XLT sitting for a few months while I drive my other car. Prior to letting her sit, the check engine light had come on, the engine was running a bit rough, and I knew I had some kind of coolant leak.
I decide it is time to start driving her again for the winter time. I replaced the battery and the check engine light was still on at first. After letting her sit running to warm up, the check engine light turns off and it has not turned on again since. I take her to AAMCO this morning to get diagnostics check. After having her all day, they call and say this is what they have found so far...
Coolant leaks:
- timing cover gasket leak
- thermostat leak
- ECT leak
Other leaks:
- oil pan gasket
- front diff pinion seal
They also say there is play in rear drive line, and they recommend the transmission be serviced. They are not able to read the history codes from the check engine light, and have not looked into why the engine is running rough yet.
At the moment, I am only worried about the coolant leaks, and the engine running rough. The oil pan leak is so nil, it really is nothing. I'll get to the diff pinion seal later on. I'll update this post to add what they say regarding the rough engine.
After reading this, could you tell me if there is anything to worry about, or have any advice such as "be prepared for a high bill", or "you can easily fix the coolant leaks yourself", or perhaps "do not go to the West Sacramento AAMCO"?
Thanks for reading, and for any suggestions or help you may provide.
I decide it is time to start driving her again for the winter time. I replaced the battery and the check engine light was still on at first. After letting her sit running to warm up, the check engine light turns off and it has not turned on again since. I take her to AAMCO this morning to get diagnostics check. After having her all day, they call and say this is what they have found so far...
Coolant leaks:
- timing cover gasket leak
- thermostat leak
- ECT leak
Other leaks:
- oil pan gasket
- front diff pinion seal
They also say there is play in rear drive line, and they recommend the transmission be serviced. They are not able to read the history codes from the check engine light, and have not looked into why the engine is running rough yet.
At the moment, I am only worried about the coolant leaks, and the engine running rough. The oil pan leak is so nil, it really is nothing. I'll get to the diff pinion seal later on. I'll update this post to add what they say regarding the rough engine.
After reading this, could you tell me if there is anything to worry about, or have any advice such as "be prepared for a high bill", or "you can easily fix the coolant leaks yourself", or perhaps "do not go to the West Sacramento AAMCO"?
Thanks for reading, and for any suggestions or help you may provide.