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[paulo57509]

Not auto related - Door closer kit and a lab jack.

The refrigerator door stopped self-closing a few months ago. Noticed yeaterday a pile of black powder on the floor under the bottom door hinge. Ordered a door closer kit; figured I'd do both the refer and freezer door.

https://www.appliancepartspros.com/whirlpool-door-closer-kit-4318165-ap3103517.html

Most of these appliance parts places post DIY videos. In one, the guy took the entire door off (screw that). In another, the guy left the door in place and supported it piece of wood and worked on the bottom hinge. I think this is the way I'll do it.

I measured the distance from the floor to the bottom edge of the door for the block of wood. I measured ~5.125" but hard to tell with a tape measure. I have a lab jack someplace in the garage; I just ordered one from Amazon; I ordered a 6x6 jack. Other than in a chem lab, this is another perfect use for one.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TDQ5XMQ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

It'll be a few days until the parts arrive.

Opps! Wrong thread topic. Should be in "what are you working on...."

Got some time to replace the refer door bottom hinge parts. Pretty ingenious way to affect self closing. The worn parts lasted +20 years.

Tools:

• 1/4" drive, 5/16" socket, short extension and ratchet.
• Plastic forked panel pry tool.
• Flat blade screwdriver.
• Small plastic faced hammer.
• Lab jack.

Procedure:

1. Remove bottom vent panel.
2. Vacuum out all the dust bunnies. Looked more like a bag full of loose, gray cotton balls.
   
3. Support refer door with lab jack.
4. Remove hinge cams from door and case.
5. Use panel pry tool and hammer to unseat hinge cam from door. Remove cam.
6. Remove hinge cam from case hinge bracket.
7. Re-assemble in reverse order with new cams. (I had to pry up on the door hinge slightly to get the three fasteners to line up).

Took about 20 minutes. Would have taken less time if I didn't have to keep going out to garage for tools.

Hinge cams - Worn cams (top); New cams (bottom). Cam with stem goes to the door.

 

[michaelluscher]

With a UAW strike looming, I thought it best to order the parts I wanted for the Fusion sooner rather than later
Luckily UPS & FedEx got to my house at noonish
I hear a rumor that @ 3pm the PDCs went on strike
Is that true @bdcardinal ?

 

[1 SX]

Kinda forced but had to replace both front strut assemblies with springs and both lower control arm ball joints after a serious pothole impact in a construction zone

Installed everything, and had a local shop give it a pin point alignment with a test drive verification that the wheel is centered and it does not naturally pull or have a bias.

The shop did a fantastic job, and the Kia has never felt better.

There is a silver lining in every event I believe

 

[1 SX]

Found a left and right side, last year run oem interior chrome door handles on the bay for the Koup!!

They really feel great in the hand, and look the part.

Before:

After:

 

[SHOZ]

Kinda forced but had to replace both front strut assemblies with springs and both lower control arm ball joints after a serious pothole impact in a construction zone
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Installed everything, and had a local shop give it a pin point alignment with a test drive verification that the wheel is centered and it does not naturally pull or have a bias.

The shop did a fantastic job, and the Kia has never felt better.

There is a silver lining in every event I believe

My Accent has a front suspension like that with bolt on ball joints. I can take it apart about 15 minutes per side If I wanted too. Putting it back together was always tough with ball joint until I left the tire rod for last.

 

[paulo57509]

Got these for a "just in case" scenario. Denso alternators (both new and rebuilt) seem to have gone extinct for the LS400. LS/SC430 alternators will retrofit with the addition of a bolt and nut. Special order, picked up at the dealership - $9.08. Good excuse to go to Pleasanton and have lunch at Erik's Deli.

 

[14Accent]

Alternator in my Regal bit the dust on my way home from work today... but I made it. Credit where credit is due: the 2 year old Everstart MAXX never dropped below 11.7v for the duration of my 20 mile drive home!

Ordered an GM Genuine alternator and belt from Amazon, they were cheaper than RA (shipping), plus I get 5% back on my Amazon CC. Enough to cover the sales tax.

Parts aren't coming until next week, so I'll be driving one of our 3 other cars until then.

 

[michaelluscher]

Tis the season for wiper blades
RockAuto shipping is getting a little out of hand, it's hard to get the brands I want from one warehouse
But waiting a day or two seems to help, perhaps restocking happens?

 

[paulo57509]

The Lexus is still running the factory installed headlight bulbs. I don't know if it's my old eyes (they were checked earlier this year) or the bulbs but things aren't as lit as they used to be.

I usually order lighting from Susquehanna Motorsports but they told me the 5000K bulbs are on a long factory back-order; price is a few dollars cheaper than RA.

https://www.rallylights.com/

RA shows them in stock. The only risk is that the parts could be new or returns. RA has burned me on bulbs before.

 

[michaelluscher]

FedEx damaged my order along the way, so it got returned to sender
So I placed the order again
Shipping is killing me these days, OTOH Toyota pink coolant locally is pushing $25-$30 per gallon
Even with shipping $12 each is a fair buy

 

[researcher]

wow talk about inflation!! @michaelluscher I didn't realize the pink coolant from Toyota was pushing that high! ouch.. and you're not alone!! about FedEx playing superbowl with packages.. I've had to report lots of ripped apart boxes.. just thought I'd mention it.

 

[michaelluscher]

wow talk about inflation!! @michaelluscher I didn't realize the pink coolant from Toyota was pushing that high! ouch.. and you're not alone!! about FedEx playing superbowl with packages.. I've had to report lots of ripped apart boxes.. just thought I'd mention it.

Add shipping, and it gets expensive
I remember paying ~$15 per gallon @ my local Toyota parts counter pre pandemic
Aisin Pink & Pentofrost A2 are $20.something locally, and I've gotta order ahead
Prime shipping SLLC is $30+ per gallon

I'm still annoyed that SLLC (pink) isn't available concentrated
You can only get the older LLC (red) concentrate

 

[wavinwayne]

Replaced the sun rotted windshield cowl on my 535d this past weekend. $115 from ecstuning.com

 

[AutoMechanic]

My most recent parts purchases. The exhaust was for the Escape it’s now installed. Brake pads front and back for my brother in laws 2015 Honda Odyssey now installed too. And an alternator for the Mazda. I’ve had excellent luck with these particular brake pads. In fact they are the only brake pads I’ll buy now if they are available. Very quiet and excellent stopping. Generally Napa has the best parts out of the parts stores. Not always but generally. Best parts and worst staff lol . At least I don’t deal with the staff because I order it through my dealership for the employee discount price. Will be purchasing a battery for the 1994 Camry tomorrow. Haven’t decided what one I’m going to get yet probably a Napa Legend or Duralast as we generally have to wait on Interstate Batteries. Toyota batteries are meh in my opinion. They are distributed by Interstate but are made like the base model Interstate Batteries.

 

[cptbarkey]

Its an Orange Friday. D902 Head gasket, 2 fuel filters, valve cover gasket, intake/exhaust gaskets, hydraulic filter, and the all important spinner. Not pictured is a 5 gallon pail of Kubota UDT.

 

[paulo57509]

The Lexus is still running the factory installed headlight bulbs. I don't know if it's my old eyes (they were checked earlier this year) or the bulbs but things aren't as lit as they used to be.

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I usually order lighting from Susquehanna Motorsports but they told me the 5000K bulbs are on a long factory back-order; price is a few dollars cheaper than RA.

https://www.rallylights.com/

RA shows them in stock. The only risk is that the parts could be new or returns. RA has burned me on bulbs before.

Received FedEx this morning. I have no other reference but to think I got one that was thrown back. RA returns strikes again.

I will update this post as necessary.

Hmmm...

Uh-oh...tape.

Taped box with finger nails. Looks like a return.

This is from the return box. Is this normal for new HID?

This is the capsule from the unopened box. I'm thinking this splatter (and the one above) is from in-process (manufacturing) QC testing?

 

[paulo57509]

Received FedEx this morning. I have no other reference but to think I got one that was thrown back. RA returns strikes again.

I will update this post as necessary.

Hmmm...
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Uh-oh...tape.
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Taped box with finger nails. Looks like a return.
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This is from the return box. Is this normal for new HID?
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This is the capsule from the unopened box. I'm thinking this splatter (and the one above) is from in-process (manufacturing) QC testing?
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It's been really difficult to find definitive answers to the stuff inside the arc chamber, but from what I have found, it's metallic salts. I think the metallic salts have something to do with adjustment the color temperature. I did order a pair of Hella of 4300K bulbs (from a difference source) and they too have the stuff inside the arc chamber, just not a lot of it.

 

[Tomioka]

Reman fuel injectors for an 08 Toyota Corolla 1ZZ-FE.
Just rummaging through various Toyota forums about the unsolvable P0171 code even after replacing the intake manifold gasket, replacing the MAF, and coming up with nothing after smoking the intake system. Couple posts show replacing fuel injectors did cure the P0171 code because the code can fly two ways, excessive unmetered air intake or poor fuel delivery. Since it has a new fuel pump (which I unfortunately parts cannoned onto the car) I may have to lean into bad fuel injectors.

 

[michaelluscher]

Thanks RockAuto

 

[MrJayhawk]

Decided yesterday to get air filter for wife’s Lexus V6 as it’s time to swap it out. Decided to use a OEM as I found an internet price of $21 from a local dealer. I was out of town and on way back home there was a Toyota dealer there on the way so I thought I would stop in and see if they would not match price, at least get close. Showed the parts guy the item number and he told me their price was $30. Declined that, and went to the original dealer as it was on way home. Get to counter, show the guy what I wanted, and he told me it was $15. I said are you sure, and he said yes, $15 was the net, $21 the list. Filter getting installed today.