What are you working on today?
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Audi C6 rear brakes.
Saw some suggestions beforehand, and tried to look for more definitive confirmation, but for the record, I can confirm that the caliper bracket doesn't need to come off to remove the rotors on cars with the 330mm rear brakes. Yay.
Saves any potential trouble involving the two bolts, which are torqued to 140 nm, not 140 ft lbs, like some guy on YouTube says in his video.
Saw some suggestions beforehand, and tried to look for more definitive confirmation, but for the record, I can confirm that the caliper bracket doesn't need to come off to remove the rotors on cars with the 330mm rear brakes. Yay.
Saves any potential trouble involving the two bolts, which are torqued to 140 nm, not 140 ft lbs, like some guy on YouTube says in his video.
Monday I replaced the coils and plugs on the Mercury Grand Marquis.
My niece took it to Rochester a couple of weeks back and I went along to replace the oil pan on my Grand Caravan that my brother was using, but developed a leak. I didn’t post about that because I forgot about it and it went on without an issue.
Took out the eBay coils and the Motorcraft plugs. Tossed the coils and saved the plugs as I can likely reuse them. Why did it have eBay coils? I had them on my shelf for use in an older Crown Vic I used to have but never got it back up and running because I junked it (engine got hydro locked by the previous owner and I bought it back for parts). The car began misfiring on cylinder 6 while on the road trip. (And this is why I stopped getting these kinds of parts off eBay).
Put in NGK coils and plugs from RockAuto. I figured I’d replace the ones I had in it with a matched set and be absolutely sure. Car runs smooth with no problems.
Yesterday I installed a replacement flex pipe on the Mini. I haven’t driven it since the timing chain replacement because the pipe failed and the car sounded really bad with that leak. Admittedly the installation isn’t a beautiful work of art (it’s attached via a coupling since the pipe I got needed extra expansion and I didn’t have that tool), but the exhaust is back to being silent, and safe since it’s going where it should.
My niece took it to Rochester a couple of weeks back and I went along to replace the oil pan on my Grand Caravan that my brother was using, but developed a leak. I didn’t post about that because I forgot about it and it went on without an issue.
Took out the eBay coils and the Motorcraft plugs. Tossed the coils and saved the plugs as I can likely reuse them. Why did it have eBay coils? I had them on my shelf for use in an older Crown Vic I used to have but never got it back up and running because I junked it (engine got hydro locked by the previous owner and I bought it back for parts). The car began misfiring on cylinder 6 while on the road trip. (And this is why I stopped getting these kinds of parts off eBay).
Put in NGK coils and plugs from RockAuto. I figured I’d replace the ones I had in it with a matched set and be absolutely sure. Car runs smooth with no problems.
Yesterday I installed a replacement flex pipe on the Mini. I haven’t driven it since the timing chain replacement because the pipe failed and the car sounded really bad with that leak. Admittedly the installation isn’t a beautiful work of art (it’s attached via a coupling since the pipe I got needed extra expansion and I didn’t have that tool), but the exhaust is back to being silent, and safe since it’s going where it should.
Digging a drain hole to relieve tax stress
Serviced the Mid Mount Mower for the Kubota. Hopefully selling it in the morning. Dont need it as I already have a few riding mowers and its taking up valuable space. Greased the pulleys, 75w90 in the gearbox. The old fluid looked pretty good. Its been through a few welding repairs on the outer wheels but hopefully will serve its new owner without drama.
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2006 Chevrolet Malibu
Replaced left front caliper bracket and slide pins, right front caliper and bracket, replaced front rotors and pads, changed oil
2019 Nissan Kicks
Cleaned and adjusted rear brakes, cleaned and relubed front brakes, I've got the rear drums at home to turn them in the morning
2000 Ford F-150
Replaced battery and battery terminals
Replaced left front caliper bracket and slide pins, right front caliper and bracket, replaced front rotors and pads, changed oil
2019 Nissan Kicks
Cleaned and adjusted rear brakes, cleaned and relubed front brakes, I've got the rear drums at home to turn them in the morning
2000 Ford F-150
Replaced battery and battery terminals
Replaced a failing ignition switch in the Honda and finished upgrading from the 51r battery to a Group 35. Used a universal battery tray and hold down kit and the larger ground cable that comes standard on the V-6 model Honda's. Seems to be a highly recommended upgrade on the Honda forums. Went with an AC Delco with 3 year warranty from Menard's.
2015 Ram 1500 5.7L/66RFE "Auction Rat" with 140,000 miles, DTC P062A which is basically a fuel pump control performance DTC.
Has had a whole barrage of parts thrown at it.....
*Fuel Pump Control Module
*Fuel Pump
*TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module)
*Powertrain Control Module
*Fuel Pressure Sensor
It will only set P062A on a cold start intermittently
I caught it acting up yesterday morning, Fuel pressure would spike high as 97 PSI then dip to 30 PSI in a oscillating fashion roughly 3 times....Then the pressure would level out & not act up again.
Installed a mechanical pressure gauge so I could sanity check the fuel pressure sensor this morning.
As luck would have it.....It acted up exactly one time, Wasn't even enough to set P062A. But I caught it nonetheless.
The mechanical gauge was steady @57 PSI, But the sensor spiked to 83 PSI & of course the FPCM/PCM responded by cutting the duty cycle to the pump & pressure on the mechanical gauge plummeted to near zero. Then the sensor PID went down to @30 PSI.
Duty cycle kicked back up & everything synced back to @57 PSI.
I recorded a video for you guys, But it was after it acted up (Expecting it to do it again). Toward the end I purged the pressure off trying to jog the sensor....But you can at least see the pressure drop & duty cycle rise.
Ordered a fuel pressure sensor from my local Dodge dealer, Also needed a different connector for the updated sensor.
Has had a whole barrage of parts thrown at it.....
*Fuel Pump Control Module
*Fuel Pump
*TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module)
*Powertrain Control Module
*Fuel Pressure Sensor
It will only set P062A on a cold start intermittently
I caught it acting up yesterday morning, Fuel pressure would spike high as 97 PSI then dip to 30 PSI in a oscillating fashion roughly 3 times....Then the pressure would level out & not act up again.
Installed a mechanical pressure gauge so I could sanity check the fuel pressure sensor this morning.
As luck would have it.....It acted up exactly one time, Wasn't even enough to set P062A. But I caught it nonetheless.
The mechanical gauge was steady @57 PSI, But the sensor spiked to 83 PSI & of course the FPCM/PCM responded by cutting the duty cycle to the pump & pressure on the mechanical gauge plummeted to near zero. Then the sensor PID went down to @30 PSI.
Duty cycle kicked back up & everything synced back to @57 PSI.
I recorded a video for you guys, But it was after it acted up (Expecting it to do it again). Toward the end I purged the pressure off trying to jog the sensor....But you can at least see the pressure drop & duty cycle rise.
Ordered a fuel pressure sensor from my local Dodge dealer, Also needed a different connector for the updated sensor.
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Tested my brothers 2014 Chrysler Town & Country Pentastar with my block testing fluid to confirm both our suspicions.
The blue fluid went straw colored yellow.
Being that it runs and idles smoothly but gets very hot, I’ve condemned the head gasket(s).
Called and discussed the issue with him (he’s across the state this week). I am thinking of obtaining a used engine and replacing key components on the stand in preparation for replacing his engine.
He contacted me later that afternoon and confirmed that course vs dumping a miracle liquid fix and wholesaling it off. I wouldn’t want to ship it down the road and make it someone else’s problem.
But it seems I’ll get to root around in a Pentastar a little deeper soon.
Today I have to button up the Mini (loose plastic bits upfront need new plastic fasteners) and I have replacement speakers coming for the Mercury. I’m planning to sell my Charger and use the Mercury since I can get more for the black Hemi Charger in a sale. Not a lot of buyers going for the far more reliable Mercury, so I’ll use it.
The blue fluid went straw colored yellow.
Being that it runs and idles smoothly but gets very hot, I’ve condemned the head gasket(s).
Called and discussed the issue with him (he’s across the state this week). I am thinking of obtaining a used engine and replacing key components on the stand in preparation for replacing his engine.
He contacted me later that afternoon and confirmed that course vs dumping a miracle liquid fix and wholesaling it off. I wouldn’t want to ship it down the road and make it someone else’s problem.
But it seems I’ll get to root around in a Pentastar a little deeper soon.
Today I have to button up the Mini (loose plastic bits upfront need new plastic fasteners) and I have replacement speakers coming for the Mercury. I’m planning to sell my Charger and use the Mercury since I can get more for the black Hemi Charger in a sale. Not a lot of buyers going for the far more reliable Mercury, so I’ll use it.
Love Pontiacs. Finally got a 68 Firebird after looking for years. Still needs some TLC though. Need some leads on quality Quadrajet remanufactured carburetors. Any suggestions?
Beautiful
Are these guys any good?
https://unitedcarb.com/t/rochester-4mv
https://nationalcarburetors.com/automotivequadrajet-carburetors.html
I know I know, I would try eBay and DIY
Beautiful car. If you're planning on actually enjoying it and driving it regularly, you might be better off looking into an EFI kit. They're very cost effective and you'll never have to fiddle with a carb again.
Hermann
Site Donor 2023
It's a perfect weather day today. Mid 60's with light winds are forecast. Got the rider going the other day with a new battery. Today ii's the old Chonda's turn. Ran it dry last fall so it will need a little priming to get going. 5 pulls and let it sit a bit then get serious.
Say happy birthday to the Chonda, it's 20 YEARS OLD this season.
Then I am going to mow.
Say happy birthday to the Chonda, it's 20 YEARS OLD this season.
Then I am going to mow.
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Beautiful. I just PMed you sir.