Dont' give up...Everything David says is true. When I bought my car it seems every trip around the block led to 3 more repairs. I had at least 50 things to fix ranging from a water pump down to a melted number 7 fuse socket. The problems you have are the same ones we have all had. I am now helping a local owner with his list of 50 things. Each time he comes over we fix 3-4 but then discover 2 new things that need repair. Its people on this list that will get your car going. You just need to drive it and let the problems occur close to home. Eventually you will get the car ready for daily use. My car had me so frustrated I was afraid to go around the block because it stranded me twice. But after following the help of the people on this list and learning how to fix things the right way my car runs great. I have gone to TN, Pitt twice, NY 3 times and feel confident taking my car anywhere. David T. even spent an entire Saturday a few years back helping me work on some problems. My best advice is find some local owners that work on their cars and by them food :-) If there is a club in your area contact them. Mike C 2109 To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/