My desire for a project has never really abated. But now I am picking on things that I can actually handle, I think.
The AC was not quite cold but from what I understand that happens often enough after about 4 years. The refrigerant eventually leaks past the O-rings and gaskets. One simple needs to add refrigerant, a process called recharging the AC. I was going to take it into Canadian Tire for about a $130 job, but Princess Auto had kits on sale today for half price so I figured I would give it a shot for about $35. It turns out to be very easy, I went from knowing nothing about topping up refrigerant to completing the task in 15 minutes with helpful instructions from http://xterra101.com/airconditioning.htm. The hardest part was knowing when the compressor is actually running (this is when you measure the refrigerant pressure. Once you find out which device on the network of modules on the belt system the compressor is then you've got it.
Since the vehicle is new to me and I need a hobby, I've got it in my head to routinely make the truck in better condition hence at infinity ending at a mint truck. The current weak link in the trunk is a not too bad rear bumper:
I've removed it and the hitch. Paying for sand blasting and painting was $135, I'll try to get it back on the truck soon and post a pic. But first I'm trying to decide if I should paint the chassis under the bumper with POR15, it is barely rusty but since I have the bumper and hitch off maybe it is worth it ... Hmmm I'll have to think about it some more.
So I guess this weeks addition to the cost is -$100 (how much I saved on AC charging costs) + $135 for the sandblasting and painting, so an additional $35 this week.
Project Cost: $10,535.
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