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 Post subject: New Luv owner in TX
PostPosted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 2:55 pm 
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I just bought my first Luv! It's a white '78 Mikado in remarkably good condition: 45,000miles, pretty much everything works perfectly including the AC, the interior is flawless (other than that pesky dash), it even has the original dome light cover intact. I'm having to have the head gasket replaced, which is unfortunately doubling the cost of the truck, but I'm happy with the purchase. It's still cheaper, and has much more character, than any other small truck...living in texas where the truck reigns supreme while gas prices rocket makes for a sellers market in the small truck market. This board is a great resource, I imagine I'll be spending a considerable amount of time here.

While I'm in here, does anyone know of a way to clear the crud out of the washer nozzles? The pump motor works perfectly but the nozzles just won't flow.

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Alex

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 Post subject: Re: New Luv owner in TX
PostPosted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 5:31 pm 
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soak in Vinegar and or use a sewing needle...

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 Post subject: Re: New Luv owner in TX
PostPosted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 7:20 pm 
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Welcome to the site!
Where in Texas are you located?

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 Post subject: Re: New Luv owner in TX
PostPosted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 8:12 pm 
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Thanks for the tip ctmandu, I had taken a sewing needle to the tip and was able to get some air through but no water I'll let em soak overnight in some acv.

swet4more: I'm out in San Marcos, found the truck in Austin.

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 Post subject: Re: New Luv owner in TX
PostPosted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 10:10 pm 
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