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  post #1 of 4 (permalink) Old 09-19-11, 09:54 PM Thread Starter
  too soon for ball joints??? rough running at low rpm???
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  post #2 of 4 Old 09-22-11, 11:52 AM
  After 20 years, I'd say that ball joint replacement isn't out of the question
  As far as the runability, the biggest problem with any used vehicle purchase is knowing exactly what was done and how long ago, regardless of how the previous owner claims to have cared for the car. Start simple and toss a set of plugs in.
  post #3 of 4 Old 09-22-11, 01:30 PM Thread Starter
  Thanks Tim. Put the front lower ball joints in yesterday. The existing ones weren't perceptibly loose when I got them out (which was easier than I was anticipating!!!) ..so I hope the new ones provide a noticeable improvement in handling, or I will be upset at having done the work!! Just waiting now for the stabilizer link bushing to arrive at my local dealer (they had to order them in). This may sound a bit goofy (especially coming from an old wrench-head like me) ...but I took a quick look under the hood last night, and I couldn't FIND the spark plugs!!! They must be well-hidden! Do I have to get at them from underneath??