Jeffand said:
Some salvage yards have a national parts inventor system that is all computerized. I think it might be called Smart parts. So just check your yellow pages, and give them a call.
I think Jeff meant "parts inventory system".
Yeah! A quarter-million miles is AWSOME! I remember the '69 chevys we had that needed camshaft replacements every 60K, and a new starter or flywheel nearly as often.
Like John, I have questions for your boyfriend, too! For example:
1) Yes, John's question regarding the cylinder compression is a great one...
2) How often and at what mileage did he have to change the brake pads/shoes (front/rear), and did he ever have to change any other brake parts?
3) How often did he have to change the 12-volt battery?
4) How long did the headlights last? (I realize they're not HID like what I have, but I'm still interested)
5) How often, and at what mileage did he have the internal combustion engine tuned? Spark plugs replaced? Plug wires replaced?
6) Did he ever have to replace the water pump, engine hoses, or heater hoses, and if so, at what mileage points?
Wow, an awsome opportunity to learn! (wheee!)