84 Cutlass Supreme Brougham

[84Fourdoor]

Hey guys I have an 84 Cutlass Supreme Brougham sedan on my hands. She is my first car. My friend and I took her to a shop to have a thorough inspection of the car to see what all wrong. We received a list today

New alternator and brake adjustment - $185(Already done to car)
Valve cover gasket, new oil filter, lube - $195 - I need explanation
Transmission pan gasket, new filter - $129
Universal Joint replacement - $175 - I need explanation
Left front Brake caliper and rotor - $143
Spark plugs and wire set - $167 - Since this is an easy fix, I think my friend and I are going to do this.

Could somebody explain all of this? What all on the list is easy to do? I am next to clueless when it comes to cars, but my friend is a licensed mechanic, so he's gonna help me out a little along the way.

 

[othtim]

changing your brakes and rotors is also very straightforward. it's seven bolts. and five of those bolts are your lug nuts. only requires pads, rotors, 2 wrenches, and some grease.

 

[v2vera]

Valve cover gasket, new oil filter, lube - 195 - Basic oil change an filter.. $30 ; unscrew plug from oil pan, remove filter.. replace filter filll with oil..Gaskets are about $15 bucks. Remove 4 bolts from valve covers clean up head where where gaket sits and replace.. might have to move a few things out the way but nothing hard.

Transmission pan gasket, new filter - 129 --Gasket and filter around $20+cost of transmission fluid- remove transmission oil pan drain oil replace filter and put in new gasket on pan. (a little more difficult but still very easy).

Universal Joint replacement - 175 - this is fairly simple just a few bolts and nuts and remove old u joint and replace.

If your friend knows his way around some tools. I really dont see why you guys cant tackle it all 🙂

 

[v2vera]

changing your brakes and rotors is also very straightforward. it's seven bolts. and five of those bolts are your lug nuts. only requires pads, rotors, 2 wrenches, and some grease.

Sorry missed one lol what othim said and changing caliper and bleeding the breaks and your good to go 🙂

 

[67rstbkt]

changing your brakes and rotors is also very straightforward. it's seven bolts. and five of those bolts are your lug nuts. only requires pads, rotors, 2 wrenches, and some grease.

Sorry missed one lol what othim said and changing caliper and bleeding the breaks and your good to go 🙂

Don't forget about the spindle nut to get the rotor off, and repack the bearings

 

[84Fourdoor]

I just talked to my buddy and he said we could do it. Now I need to find the parts. Where would I be able to find the parts numbers that I need for this car?

 

[v2vera]

I just talked to my buddy and he said we could do it. Now I need to find the parts. Where would I be able to find the parts numbers that I need for this car?

These parts should be easy to find at your local Autozone or wich ever parts store you prefer.

 

[84Fourdoor]

Would I be able to find better prices at an online parts store, or a local parts store?

 

[v2vera]

Would I be able to find better prices at an online parts store, or a local parts store?

Should be around the same with shipping and all. I would just go to a local store.

 

[papabearxl]

On most parts I buy, I usually get better prices with http://www.Rockauto.com, but with the parts you are needing, yes, I would just go to a local store.