Coming back from Nationals, I started making a list of things I need to address on the Scout, stuff I’ve been kind of ignoring while I fixated on the Travelall. Here’s the list, in rough order of importance:
- Fix the gas tank—it’s time to drop the tank, troubleshoot the overfilling problem, and fix the broken gauge.
- Buy and install new seat belt stalks—Finley hulked out and broke the plastic, so the male section doesn’t go in straight.
- Fix the turn signal indicator—It’s not locking in or canceling on the right-side indicator. I think it just needs to be re-centered, which involves pulling the steering wheel again.
- Re-adjust the snaps around the doorframes on the soft top. They should go all the way around the metal doorframes and back into the canvas, instead of snapping into the frames.
- Add snaps to the vertical flaps—I’ve just never done this, and they need it.
- Buy and install a rubber grommet for the emergency brake—I can see down through to the ground.
- Add a round mirror reflector to the side mirror—My blind spot is pretty big.
Buy and install new weatherstripping for the doors—Done. For what it’s worth.Buy and replace the front rotors.They’re very tight, very wobbly, and pull hard to the right. They’re continually rubbing on the pads and heating up the axle bearings. Done Nov 1. Replacing them was a challenge, but I’m happy to have it done.Fix the exhaust leak—it’s on the same side it was last time. This is frustrating. Done 8.25. I had to buy and install a split exhaust flange, which was stronger than the one on the truck.Fix the passenger door window crank—it’s binding up when I try to raise the window; I think this is because the assembly is only attached with three of four bolts. One of the bolts was stripped and the assembly is twisting under the torque. Turns out nothing was wrong; I just had to lube up the tracks.Check the rear brake pads—I left the emergency brake on and drove 20 miles that way; the pads may be smoked. The pads look fine.Find a clip for the wiper arm—the wiper works about 45% of the way. It needs a clip to work properly. There was a built-in clip on the wiper arm; I am an idiot.