1985 Bronco problem
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1985 Bronco problem
Hey guys,
Im looking into possibly buying a 1985 Bronco for $850 they say it runs good, the 4x4 works but it shuts off when u put it into drive.....any ideas what this problem could be? Easy fix or potentially big problem?...just trying to figure out if it would be worth it. Body is in good shape
Im looking into possibly buying a 1985 Bronco for $850 they say it runs good, the 4x4 works but it shuts off when u put it into drive.....any ideas what this problem could be? Easy fix or potentially big problem?...just trying to figure out if it would be worth it. Body is in good shape
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Trying to remember those days, carburator, CFI or EFI? Either case, check for vacuum leaks, EFI engines had the throttly bodies getting junked up and had to be cleaned with cleaner and bottle brushes, carbs and CFI had electric idle solenoids. EGR valves not sealing tightly.
All minor stuff and not hardly worth passing up on a good buy. I Recently purchased an 88 Bronco II for $400.00. Had extensive front end damage but it is well suited for my Desert exploring.
All minor stuff and not hardly worth passing up on a good buy. I Recently purchased an 88 Bronco II for $400.00. Had extensive front end damage but it is well suited for my Desert exploring.
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Trying to remember those days, carburator, CFI or EFI? Either case, check for vacuum leaks, EFI engines had the throttly bodies getting junked up and had to be cleaned with cleaner and bottle brushes, carbs and CFI had electric idle solenoids. EGR valves not sealing tightly.
All minor stuff and not hardly worth passing up on a good buy. I Recently purchased an 88 Bronco II for $400.00. Had extensive front end damage but it is well suited for my Desert exploring.
All minor stuff and not hardly worth passing up on a good buy. I Recently purchased an 88 Bronco II for $400.00. Had extensive front end damage but it is well suited for my Desert exploring.
they did say they thought it was likely a vacuum leak or problem with the carb. so at least that part adds up and they arent trying to bs just to sell the thing.
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Oh well its looking like Im not going to be buying it now...too much money spent on Christmas presents.
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Just realised that you didnt say which motor was in it, the straight six's were carbed, the 85 v 8's were the first year of EFI and had a throttle body, shame you're not buying it now, would make a great gift to yourself
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here is what this same question yielded me on the other forum
...http://www.f150online.com/forums/pre...lp-please.html
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What engine is in that Bronco you are looking at?
It may have been the 6 then. Ya I would have loved to have it, for the money it doesnt seem like a bad deal at all if the problem is minor. I love full size Broncos.
here is what this same question yielded me on the other forum ...
http://www.f150online.com/forums/pre...lp-please.html
here is what this same question yielded me on the other forum
...http://www.f150online.com/forums/pre...lp-please.html
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haha thanks, and I hope nobody really takes offense to my California comment, just wanted to get to the guy. I have Family in California