Birdy Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 (edited) Hey guys! So glad to be a part of this amazing community. I currently own a 1989 Reatta that was my great grandpas. It’s been sitting since 2010 in his barn and collecting dust. This summer I’m finally able to start working on it and restoring it. He kept all of the service logs and parked it because of an issue with the brakes. As an up and coming A&P mechanic, I’m hoping it won’t cause me too much trouble. Wish me and my 89’ luck! Edited March 3, 2023 by Birdy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Welcome to the forum and congrats on your new Reatta! It looks like it cleaned up great. I'm sure you will enjoy it when you get it back on the road. Lots of knowledgeable people here willing to help you do that. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ship Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Welcome to the forum. At the top of the page, you'll find a drop-down "How-to Guides". There's lots of info maintained by Ronnie there to help you out. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padgett Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 First thing to understand is the on board diagnostics that display on the CRT. ee the Diagnostics tab at the top of the page. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarookha Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 (edited) And the brakes are a common reason why Reattas get parked. The Teves brake system is good, but lots of mechanics have no idea how to work on them. Again, the ROJ forums and the extensive “How to” section will be great resources for you. Edited March 10, 2023 by sarookha 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padgett Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 Teves are not difficult to work on, section 5E in the FSM will tell you more than you wanted to know. GM used a lot of Teves so parts are common. Relay is most common failure. Be glad you do mot have an Allante with Bosch ABS. Be very glad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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