I replaced idle air valve and made a world of difference in smoothness at stop lights. I added a fumoto sx drain valve and no leaks! No room to get proper torque to drain due to the car being so low to the ground, so just easier with drain valve. It swivels so I can point it at my oil jug and go watch tv while it is draining. I had to reseal every tire because whoever put the new tires on apparently didn't seal them at all. Overall, very smooth and engine is powerful. It is kind of jumpy when I first press on the accelerator, but I am getting used to that. I feel every bump and hear a wobbling sound when on the highway, but I think it is likely the tires doing that. If it were the cv joints if would get worse around turns. Hopefully, not the bearings. Those have to be pressed and that would be too expensive to do right now.

 

Thanks for all the replies everyone! (not) I had to replace all the tires as balancing could not get rid of the bumpiness at both seat and steering wheel. Going to do the timing belt and brake lines next.

 

You've had it for a year and a half I guess. How many miles now? If these are the only issues with an older car, it does not sound bad. I figure with an older vehicle you should just budget for repairs so you're not surprised, and hopefully you have no car payment.

Drive safe.