On Sun, 12 Sep 2004 18:19:37 -0400, "J." <J@nobody.com> wrote:
I had a shop that's done work for me for many years do a system
pressure test on the A/C. They said the compressor is leaking. I was
also detecting an odd smell out of the system. Not knowing what freon
smells like, it may have been that as it was losing pressure.

Interesting fact about the oil consumption.

I think my timing issue may be a noisy tensioner, possible causing the
belt to become more slack than it should.

It *has* been a fun car, but I could be at a point where I can
consider other options.....if an issue at work gets resolved and
things are stable again (the management is trying to correct some bad
past business deals). I also have a truck that intend to keep no
matter what. It's a 4wd that I take on some intense off road trails;
that requires cash flow for modifications (I have more I want to do!)
and the occasional replacement part (we don't like to break on the
trail!).

I've looked at KBB for value of the 'Lude, but it's tough for me to be
sure based on the repairs it ultimately needs. Any educated guesses
what it's worth given those facts? It helps me keep in mind what I may
do...