For Those Who Have Purchased a "Non-Running" Mopar/Other

Forgot about the '79 Power Wagon. Would run on a steady stream of starter fluid. Had it towed home (on my car trailer). Found the fuel hose from the main line to the fuel pump had a crack in it. Ran great after that. That was in 2006. The biggest problem with the PW was that it was TOO big and too much truck for my needs. It was a 3/4 ton, club cab, long bed. Great truck, but hard to park at the store...

Then, the PW was replaced in 2011 with a 2000 Durango that didn't run (No Bus error in the odometer). Dragged it home and realized that the fuel pump wasn't making any noise when you turn the key to "on". Hmmm, no ground to the ASR from the PCM. Bought it through a buddy of mine who owns a shop. His mechanic had replaced the PCM about six months prior and thought there was no way the "new" rebuilt PCM could be bad again...

We're still driving the Durango and it's already been paid for. Back in late 2013 a guy high on meth ran a red light and shaved the grill and bumper off. Also damaged the left fender. Before valuing the Dodge AAA totaled it ($4k in damage). They then proceeded to give me $6,300 AND the Durango back. Bought a parts Durango for $1k and sold $2k in parts (still have front and rear axles). It's nice to "sell" a car and be able to keep driving it...