Recent content by SolusUmbra

I’m the one would bought and installed it, he stopped by for free to make sure I had my belt tight enough (I did not) and to try to hear the sound, but either I don’t think he could hear it or he wasn’t sure what it was. He told me to keep an ear on it and let him know if it got worse.

I was in a hurry to run an errand and just wanted to record the sound, I don’t suspect the alternator since my mechanic said it’s good, but it’s still bugging me on what it might be, it might just be a new sound I have to get use to. I feel a bit embarrassed to say I have no idea where the...

I don’t think so, only had to bolts and 2 plugs to remove

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Mechanic checked my new alternator and said it was fine

Truck doesn’t have ac, water pump was checked and was fine

My alternator is my pulley

I replaced the alternator on my 1988 Ford Ranger 2.0L and now it sounds like a tea kettle. Wonder if anyone else can hear the whistle and know what it might be. Link to my Reddit post that has a video https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicAdvice/s/QL91hviZUA

which store can you get them at or is it online only?

as long as i can get the plug off this time haha

I didn't fire him, but it did make me mad since I had to pay out the extra money for oil I had sitting there. I managed to overfill by 3 or 4qts.... since I couldn't get the bolt off i took it to the nearest shop so I did risk running it to long. that was some time ago but its a lesson I wont...

I saw a video of also making a tool out of paracord to remove the filter, was half tempted as I have alot of paracord. I'm in south east TN (south of Knoxville) I live in a townhouse but as long as I don't make to big of a mess and don't leave it sitting for to long I'm good to go. In the past...

Sadly I don't have anyone, in the past I tried to get involved with some older car clubs but still couldn't find anyone to help teach me things. I've tried to get my step-dad to help me through video call, but he hates my truck so always says no.

I might have to check into this funnel so I don't overfill... again....

thank you I'll ask the shop when I pick up the filter, which one will fit!