Well, when I got the S10, I put as much of a charge as I could on the Lead pack to test some parts. Bad news… something went pop!
Turns out it was the DC-DC converter to charge the 12 volt system. There was a leak in the canopy and water got onto the circuit board melting a hole right through. Maybe I’ll try to fix it in the future. The good news is everything else works!
I’ve been going back and forth in conversations with people about whether to leave the 4×4 in, or take it out. After a lot of discussions… it’s coming out.
The thought process was we need the vehicle to be as light as it can be (as it’s not a skinny vehicle to begin with), and I already own a 4×4. We have a big truck for camping and off-roading. The Vitara is strictly a commuter and I’ve been driving a car for the last 7 years that is only 2 wheel drive. Also here in BC we don’t get a lot of snow so that shouldn’t be a problem. One thought I did have was putting an LSD in the rear so that if it was slippery (or I just had to do a burn out) it would be more functional. Turns out I can get one in the $500 range. Definitely a want not a need but I will be keeping that in mind for the future.
2 Hours, and I dropped the front differential and removed the CV axles. The front drive shaft is still connected… I’ll need to get to that later.
Headliner is still drying out from the second cleaning, but the truck is starting to smell a lot better. very fresh now!
