Cwhite7089
TYF Newbie
Okay so Im new here as of today. about 3 weeks ago I bought a 1998 GMC Yukon automatic 5.7
I love these vehicles but wasnt being picky. Long story short I needed a vehicle and stuck to vehicles I liked, didnt have much cash. Cant finance because 21 with no credit history. You get the idea. I found this gold/tan '98 for $1200 just 30 minutes from me. Only had to bypass the AC compressor to get it home (kept snapping belts). Bought it for 950. I knew for the price it would need work. 233,000 miles and 21 years old, but there are currently 2 big issues:
Saturday the 31st, I drove it to Subway down the road about a mile and a quarter, and noticed for the first time that casually acceleration between 40 and 45mph, it would jerk and shake badly before going into 3rd gear. Possibly the filter and oil, transmission itself, solenoid(s), or torque converters, but Im not sure and cant really be putting money into ALL of those plus other stuff. I make 1600 a month, have obligations each month, and still need a ride. Im hoping to be the one to get it running again but also need to take care of that as soon as possible.
Second issue is that just last Friday, I went to start it up and take it around the block, wouldnt start. No lights, no turn over, not even ticking. The chime for the door being open was dying and there was a whining sound from the same area. Before it all stopped completely. Had the battery charged from 7.5 volts to 12. It held the charge for 4 days till today i put it back in (working through the entirety of daylight hours previously). But still nothing. The ground seems okay, the connections on the battery are good except for the negative terminal connection (side mount) is slightly loose but on there correctly and connected firmly to the bolt, so it should start, right? The fuses under the hood all look good. I cant currently get to the fuse box under the dash or look at the starter. But all other things seem alright. Anyone else ever dealt with a similar situation with the battery? The motor runs good but could use a tune up. On the way home, the shifting was just slightly jerky and wrote it off as age and wear and tear. I mean there is no handle on the inside for the front passenger door and the dash has chunks missing up top and trim splitting off around the stereo and AC controls, so definitely seen better days.
I know I could have saved up for a better one but I do not regret it. Just gotta figure it out
Any input would be greatly appreciated, thank you!
I love these vehicles but wasnt being picky. Long story short I needed a vehicle and stuck to vehicles I liked, didnt have much cash. Cant finance because 21 with no credit history. You get the idea. I found this gold/tan '98 for $1200 just 30 minutes from me. Only had to bypass the AC compressor to get it home (kept snapping belts). Bought it for 950. I knew for the price it would need work. 233,000 miles and 21 years old, but there are currently 2 big issues:
Saturday the 31st, I drove it to Subway down the road about a mile and a quarter, and noticed for the first time that casually acceleration between 40 and 45mph, it would jerk and shake badly before going into 3rd gear. Possibly the filter and oil, transmission itself, solenoid(s), or torque converters, but Im not sure and cant really be putting money into ALL of those plus other stuff. I make 1600 a month, have obligations each month, and still need a ride. Im hoping to be the one to get it running again but also need to take care of that as soon as possible.
Second issue is that just last Friday, I went to start it up and take it around the block, wouldnt start. No lights, no turn over, not even ticking. The chime for the door being open was dying and there was a whining sound from the same area. Before it all stopped completely. Had the battery charged from 7.5 volts to 12. It held the charge for 4 days till today i put it back in (working through the entirety of daylight hours previously). But still nothing. The ground seems okay, the connections on the battery are good except for the negative terminal connection (side mount) is slightly loose but on there correctly and connected firmly to the bolt, so it should start, right? The fuses under the hood all look good. I cant currently get to the fuse box under the dash or look at the starter. But all other things seem alright. Anyone else ever dealt with a similar situation with the battery? The motor runs good but could use a tune up. On the way home, the shifting was just slightly jerky and wrote it off as age and wear and tear. I mean there is no handle on the inside for the front passenger door and the dash has chunks missing up top and trim splitting off around the stereo and AC controls, so definitely seen better days.
I know I could have saved up for a better one but I do not regret it. Just gotta figure it out
Any input would be greatly appreciated, thank you!