That's insane, you must drive mostly highway miles in a place that doesn't use salt, up here your calipers would be completely frozen and your rotors petrified.
What are you working on today?
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Tried to get the bolt out of the exhaust again today. No luck. Next tool buy will be a Milwaukee cut off wheel. I’d prefer air powered but have no way to run an air compressor where he parks his truck. What we tried tonight is what a diesel tech said to do and that’s instead of hammering an extractor on or putting vise grips on the rounded off hex of the bolt to put them on the flange of the bolt instead. Still didn’t work just rounded out my vise grips lol 
. Then took straight jaw ones to it and they just kept slipping off so no luck. I would heat it up but then there is no work space and it’s really close to the fuel tank too close for my comfort.
. Then took straight jaw ones to it and they just kept slipping off so no luck. I would heat it up but then there is no work space and it’s really close to the fuel tank too close for my comfort.I service an '09 Focus and the OEM brakes also lasted around 190k. We've got basically zero humidity and fortunately they don't salt but they do use mag chloride which ain't great.
Added more refrigerant to the Subaru - my guesstimate was that it’s down by 8-10oz, as I added what was left in a can I had. Went to everyone’s favorite big box purveyor of Chinese goods and grabbed another can. Added enough to get the low and high sides up. That took 5.4oz. Pressures are stable.
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Thursday I finally finished splitting wood, I had more cut than I realized. Definitely have enough for this winter. Friday I pulled the heads off my 283. Looks like I've got a standard bore engine with good cylinder walls, no ring groove. I'm probably going to have the block hot tanked, and have the machine shop install new cam bearings, when the time comes. I can drive the freeze plugs, hone the cylinders, clean up the pistons and install new rings. I'll need the number 2 rod resized, replace all the rod and main bearings, new oil pump and timing kit, and have my other crankshaft turned. I'll get the heads worked. Still pondering on a cam. Looking very seriously at a summit k1102 or equivalent. Yesterday I cleaned the house. Today I'm just waiting for the race at Sonoma to come on.
I’ve got three 150w panels on mine, and run a laptop and 27” monitor ALL DAY when I work out it. I think 300W would do it, 450 is great. Your 200ah battery is a great move; on grey days my 100ah gets pulled down surprisingly quickly. I think you’ll be super-pleased with your upgrade!
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New tunes for the Trans Am. Nice to have Android Auto, GPS and two new USB ports where it used to be 12 volt power.
It is a really nice unit. I have about 2 hours in the install and about 350 bucks in parts. Steering wheel controls still work. Should have done this awhile ago.
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_104BE7ACPC/Boss-BE7ACP-C-Package.html?omnews=17750568
It is a really nice unit. I have about 2 hours in the install and about 350 bucks in parts. Steering wheel controls still work. Should have done this awhile ago.
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_104BE7ACPC/Boss-BE7ACP-C-Package.html?omnews=17750568
Looking over a coworker's 2008 Toyota Corolla. Came in for CEL, pulled EVAP codes pertaining to the EVAP canister and leak detection pump. Went digging in the Live Data and found STFT and LTFT pegged in the positive values so poked around at the vacuum hoses. Big split in the PCV hose at the barb but being an OEM only part I spliced in a piece of PCV hose with the factory hose. Then coworker told me about the nasty squeak when he pulled into the driveway. Still had the original struts and with 190,000mi recommended a front end rebuild. Also recommended top end engine work with valve cover gaskets and spark plugs.
Then source parts (yes off of the a) and set back a whole day whacking off the parts list for this car.
Then source parts (yes off of the a) and set back a whole day whacking off the parts list for this car.
Picked up a new HF trailer during the Memorial day sale. Started putting together today with my dad, who I haven't seen in like 3 years. Tossing the folding parts. Did an axle flip but am finding the fenders now rub the wheels. Oops. Will get the floor and sides on first then figure out fenders. Not sure if I should toss the extra leaves, came across a few people indicating that it's oversprung, but since that requires cutting a rivet I might leave alone (for now anyhow).
I'm not sure the blue goop in the wheel bearings is actually grease (sure makes a mess like grease though!) but it will stay there for a year or so I think, seems like I usually get water in there anyhow so it's not like they were going to live long anyhow.
I'm not sure the blue goop in the wheel bearings is actually grease (sure makes a mess like grease though!) but it will stay there for a year or so I think, seems like I usually get water in there anyhow so it's not like they were going to live long anyhow.
The provided spring plates are beyond sketchy. I can't believe more of these trailers don't get involved in accidents every day. The first thing I do is toss that flimsy flat bar and build plates with 90 degree lips like an actual truck would have. edit: or just use thicker plate
Finished prepping the 383 yesterday & got it "pinned" in the mounts of the car. It's a PITA to stab a engine in a Tri-Five with side mounts in the factory engine position WITH a T-56 that's 3/16" away from the trans tunnel. Got to install the engine mounts after the bellhousing is sucked up.
It was HOT...106° at 4pm yesterday, Drank a whole gallon of water, 2 quarts of Pedialyte, And 2 quarts of Gatorade fruit punch. My apprentice was a no call/no show....He'll get written up tomorrow, He's a good kid but obviously needs to learn to keep his word....We plan out working or not on Saturday.....Thursday morning.
I don't have any pics with the engine installed, I needed to go home & cool down!
Got bank 1 plug wires mocked up, Primed the oil pump with my home made primer, Pilot bearing depth set, Flywheel, Disc & Pressure plate installed.
It was HOT...106° at 4pm yesterday, Drank a whole gallon of water, 2 quarts of Pedialyte, And 2 quarts of Gatorade fruit punch. My apprentice was a no call/no show....He'll get written up tomorrow, He's a good kid but obviously needs to learn to keep his word....We plan out working or not on Saturday.....Thursday morning.
I don't have any pics with the engine installed, I needed to go home & cool down!
Got bank 1 plug wires mocked up, Primed the oil pump with my home made primer, Pilot bearing depth set, Flywheel, Disc & Pressure plate installed.
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2010 X3: Installed a new PCV hose. It was getting pretty brittle and probably a good idea to replace before it cracked. Cleaned the connectors and ground wires under the intake manifold while I had it off. Why does BMW make you take the intake off to do this simple stuff? Removed and cleaned the throttle body since I was in that deep anyway.
Intake runners were dry and clean. Intake ports were shiny aluminum and the valves were too clean to believe.
Cleaned the Air Box and intake tubes since I had them off to move the intake manifold. Since they were out of the way I replaced the power steering reservoir and flushed the system out.
Reassembled with new rubber seals. and started her up. Only got the 4x4 light from disconnecting the battery. Turned wheels lock to lock to make sure I'd purged the PS system and it went away like it should.
Test drove to the grocery store. No lights, no codes.
Intake runners were dry and clean. Intake ports were shiny aluminum and the valves were too clean to believe.
Cleaned the Air Box and intake tubes since I had them off to move the intake manifold. Since they were out of the way I replaced the power steering reservoir and flushed the system out.
Reassembled with new rubber seals. and started her up. Only got the 4x4 light from disconnecting the battery. Turned wheels lock to lock to make sure I'd purged the PS system and it went away like it should.
Test drove to the grocery store. No lights, no codes.
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Cool, that's clever. If I'm understanding right you're pumping in some air into the tailpipe and then feeling / listening for the leak?
I've had the same OBD2 code pop up for months now and it most likely is an exhaust leak throwing off the downstream O2 sensor. Noise also suggests I have a leak but so far I haven't had a very good clue where it's coming.
@clinebarger posted a couple of months ago about home-made test leads with 14ga silicone jacket wires and a variety of banana plug ends. I bought his recommended list and put a few together today. I agree, really nice, usable set of test leads. I’d post the link but it’s probably waaaaay back there by now. Good stuff.
my day job is more IT related. The only screws that got turned today were those in my head.
my day job is more IT related. The only screws that got turned today were those in my head.
Total A/C system rebuild minus the front Evaporator & Lines on a 2001 Chevy Tahoe.
Got back on the '56 383 install/build.....Very time consuming/tedious work.
*MSD Atomic 2/Holley Sniper EFI system & the high pressure fuel system & wiring that goes along with it.
*Fabbed in a CrossFlow 4 core Griffin Radiator, Probably the largest radiator you can possibly fit in this chassis, No "Kit" was used as they use smaller radiators.
*Lokar throttle cable conversion kit, I had the Rod style throttle working well with a custom fabbed Bell Crank on the Blower Housing, But still a safety concern if a motor mount were to break & hang the throttle open.
Got back on the '56 383 install/build.....Very time consuming/tedious work.
*MSD Atomic 2/Holley Sniper EFI system & the high pressure fuel system & wiring that goes along with it.
*Fabbed in a CrossFlow 4 core Griffin Radiator, Probably the largest radiator you can possibly fit in this chassis, No "Kit" was used as they use smaller radiators.
*Lokar throttle cable conversion kit, I had the Rod style throttle working well with a custom fabbed Bell Crank on the Blower Housing, But still a safety concern if a motor mount were to break & hang the throttle open.
Meep, I just reread his post on those test leads a couple weeks back as I am thinking of making a set.
All this paint, chrome, AN fittings…. And a sad little wiper motor. The wiper motor at least needs a rattle can!Total A/C system rebuild minus the front Evaporator & Lines on a 2001 Chevy Tahoe.
Got back on the '56 383 install/build.....Very time consuming/tedious work.
*MSD Atomic 2/Holley Sniper EFI system & the high pressure fuel system & wiring that goes along with it.
*Fabbed in a CrossFlow 4 core Griffin Radiator, Probably the largest radiator you can possibly fit in this chassis, No "Kit" was used as they use smaller radiators.
*Lokar throttle cable conversion kit, I had the Rod style throttle working well with a custom fabbed Bell Crank on the Blower Housing, But still a safety concern if a motor mount were to break & hang the throttle open.
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I’ve done some oil changes and stuff so far. Lots of Subaru stuff lol. Also done a few Mitsubishi which I don’t mind as they don’t make me angry like domestic stuff does lol.
I’m just happy because I got a raise. $2 an hour more and if I pass my state inspection test next week I get $2 more dollars. They let me know how much they appreciate everything I do for them like staying late and never ever calling in or missing and always being there when no one else has been and that I let the whole shop use my box when I don’t have too. And he said that even though I’m still young that I’m a great mentor to the younger people and he sees a natural technician in me. Let’s just say I was scared like heck when the boss tapped me on the shoulder saying step into my office. I thought I had messed something up lol. He did tell me yesterday I want to talk to you tomorrow which frightened me then too lol. I respect him very much but now even more. He did give me some advice to just speed up a little bit because I am slow but I acknowledge that and I will work in anyway I can to be more efficient. My main issue is tracking down my stuff because everyone is always using it. So I’ve had my mind on that all day lol. Being happy and now thinking of how I can speed up.
I’m just happy because I got a raise. $2 an hour more and if I pass my state inspection test next week I get $2 more dollars. They let me know how much they appreciate everything I do for them like staying late and never ever calling in or missing and always being there when no one else has been and that I let the whole shop use my box when I don’t have too. And he said that even though I’m still young that I’m a great mentor to the younger people and he sees a natural technician in me. Let’s just say I was scared like heck when the boss tapped me on the shoulder saying step into my office. I thought I had messed something up lol. He did tell me yesterday I want to talk to you tomorrow which frightened me then too lol
. I respect him very much but now even more. He did give me some advice to just speed up a little bit because I am slow but I acknowledge that and I will work in anyway I can to be more efficient. My main issue is tracking down my stuff because everyone is always using it. So I’ve had my mind on that all day lol. Being happy and now thinking of how I can speed up.