Road Trip Preparation
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Road Trip Preparation
Okay, so Saturday I'm planning on a road trip. Its gonna be my first in the Bonneville since I got it last September. I was just curious what you all do to prepare for a trip. What kind of things do you check for? The only problems Im aware of are my valve gaskets and upper intake are seeping oil. But I just got the coolant flushed (with the Green stuff) and new rotors up front. The trip is probably gonna be 700 miles round trip. Any suggestions? Thanks.
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700 miles round trip that is weak lol I did 2000 in 48 hours that was a crappy couple days just make sure tire pressure is correct and check all your fuids before you go other then that enjoy and be safe
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Your "upper intake" is really your SC, and it can't seep oil. It must be seeping coolant.
Before I went on that far of a trip I'd correct the coolant leak.
The valve covers should be addressed, but won't affect you on this trip. Just keep an eye on the oil level.
Before I went on that far of a trip I'd correct the coolant leak.
The valve covers should be addressed, but won't affect you on this trip. Just keep an eye on the oil level.
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Originally Posted by gojo83
700 miles round trip that is weak lol I did 2000 in 48 hours that was a crappy couple days just make sure tire pressure is correct and check all your fuids before you go other then that enjoy and be safe
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Heh, 106k is nothing for a 3800, that is barely broke in. Find that leak and fix it. My uncle'* 94 SSEi had 262k on it when he sold it, and he drove it 300 miles a day.
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I dont know where your going but If your going south Stop by Sarasota and visit the chicks on siesta key. Well maybe not this time of year. I miss FL. =/
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Originally Posted by GXP_Vince
I dont know where your going but If your going south Stop by Sarasota and visit the chicks on siesta key. Well maybe not this time of year. I miss FL. =/