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Rear defrost is not working. Apparently this is disconnected. But the tab that it's supposed to connect to isn't obviously visible. Before tearing into things I just wanted to check to see if anyone knows where the tab would be. Thanks!

Thanks everyone! All helpful input. That's a chunk of change (I think a second opinion would be worth it). That's enough for him to consider waiting until spring. Though he is willing to work on things himself (and I'm willing to assist him).

I have a friend that was told that his compressor and condenser need to be replaced ($3,000!). We checked with a simple gauge and it was in the 'red'.... clutch was not engaging. When a repair is that expensive, we naturally want to doubt the diagnosis. That very well could be the case. But what...

My truck is apparently on its 3rd drain plug... I think this is an attachment from an alternate drain plug. Like this...

Thanks! I need my money more than they do though. ;) Worst case scenario I will remove the pan. But I'll try to avoid that for now.

I like this idea. I will seriously consider getting a camera. I'm sure it will come in handy a lot. Thanks! It's metal. I think the engine has been pretty well-maintained over the years.

The magnet idea is a good idea. I didn't think that of that at first. I wonder if the drain plug was magnetic because whatever it was (metal) was stuck close to the inside.

I think it would be nice to have a drain plug in that situation. I would do somewhat frequent drain and fills in that case without replacing the filter every time. One thing to note is that those do not come with a transmission dipstick.

I was changing the oil in my truck yesterday and noticed something inside the oil pan that I could see through where the drain plug goes. I got a tool to poke around in there and I think I knocked it out of the way. I tried to shine a light in there and I couldn't see it anymore. The only thing...

Thanks! Does the PS pulley need to be removed? Use high temp thread sealant on the bolts for the lower intake manifold, then?

I agree. I told him about the injectors.

Update... it appears to be an 4.3 L35... Looks like it still has the spiders. I helped him tear into it a little this evening. Called it a night early since he's gotta get up early for work. It looks as though the mount for the AC Compressor might get in the way a bit. If so, is that too much...

Sweet. I confirmed that it's a 2002. I'll double-check the RPO. Thanks!

Thank you! I told him I wanted to look at the injectors. I replaced spiders on an 01 several years ago.

Awesome. Thank you. That makes me feel a lot better. I'll make sure he gets the quality gaskets.

A friend has a coolant leak on his Blazer. Not the best picture ever, but where it's circled... there is coolant bubbling right there (when it's running). It appears to be just below the valve cover coming from the intake manifold? He's really hoping it's not a head gasket. Could it be possible...

Thanks for the responses. Update... my little sister lives far enough away that I haven't had a chance to and spend time with her car yet. My parents and brother-in-law got anxious and took it in after my brother-in-law replaced the fuel filter. Not a waste of time to replace the filter, but it...

My little sister's car that she got for a good deal a few years ago... It needs some attention in other areas, but it idles rough, but responds well enough when accelerating. Its behavior reminds me of when the fuel pump went out on my Cavalier a long time ago. Is there an easy enough way to...

My brother-in-law's car (2013 Chevy Impala with the 3.6 V6). Started this weekend running rough. My brother-in-law tried swapping coils to see if the misfire traveled. Nope. So he pulled cylinder 1 plug and it looked like this. He replaced the plug and now can't even get it to fire up. Will not...

I dug in there this evening and made sure the mount studs were tightened. Seemed good. I also tried to tighten the bigger nut in the center of the strut mount.... It just kind of moved... but I noticed the stud has a hex shape at the end so I'm assuming I need a socket on the end of that with an...