2014 Prius v: LOF, Tire Rotation, top-off washer fluid, inflate all tires including spare, replace front wiper blades, replace rear wiper arm, replace rear wiper blade.
And in an hour or less, of course.
What are you working on today?
- Thread starter Amkeer
- Start date
I delivered! Even snuck in the repair during that time window!
Installed new headlights into my 2003 W8 Passat. Tough to find these...new old stock dated 2018. Look amazing and will be able to drive it at night now....live night in this with the blue and red lighting. These are v. fancy HID housings. Also pulled the DRL relay so the HIDs aren't running all the time and added a Euro light switch to have better control of the lights.
Good manI delivered! Even snuck in the repair during that time window!
Have a celebratory 0.5
Now here's another BS recall, I need it done by 4
/s
...and they wonder why people don't wanna work in the business
Making one of those fancy braided Mil-Tec/aviation wiring harnesses for my 41 Chevy.
Nice! If you don't mind me asking, if you are insuring it as a classic, who are you using? Thanks.View attachment 134455
View attachment 134456
View attachment 134457
View attachment 134458
The Grand Prix is back on the road, with a first time (Historical) registration and plate
In NY, you have to get your insurance company to send you POI with HISTORICAL or CLASSIC on it, otherwise you can't have historical plates
On with the plates and sticker, $10 for a safety only inspection and it's street legal
It's been in driveway prison since last June
Took it for a wash, and doesn't it look tired
Maybe this summer I'll finally invest in putting it back together properly, and a stop at a detail place for a good compounding
- Joined
- Nov 29, 2021
- Messages
- 5,383
Last night, and all day yesterday. I:
- Changed the oil. Used up my Quaker State. It (Taurus) now has a blend of 5W-30 and 5W-40 Euro L.
- Exchanged 3 more quarts of trans fluid. Supertech Mercon V. Fluid is basically red and new. May do one more time. Not sure.
- Partially exchanged Power Steering fluid for what @The Critic feels (and he may be correct) is overpriced power steering fluid, even though it may have Ford specific properties (and seems to say it is a "performance enhancer.") Had it perfect, went and changed out a little more, have to wait for it to be less clattery again now.
4.
5. (Goes along with 1)
6. (Goes along with 3)
7. Got the car washed at a HAND Wash.
A little dirt since then, sure.
8. Disconnected and charged battery. Did not send "Clear CEL" command to engine computer. No CEL/MIL.
9. Set all 4 tires 37psi (hot.)
Now it begins its use for the day.
- Changed the oil. Used up my Quaker State. It (Taurus) now has a blend of 5W-30 and 5W-40 Euro L.
- Exchanged 3 more quarts of trans fluid. Supertech Mercon V. Fluid is basically red and new. May do one more time. Not sure.
- Partially exchanged Power Steering fluid for what @The Critic feels (and he may be correct) is overpriced power steering fluid, even though it may have Ford specific properties (and seems to say it is a "performance enhancer.") Had it perfect, went and changed out a little more, have to wait for it to be less clattery again now.
4.
5. (Goes along with 1)
6. (Goes along with 3)
7. Got the car washed at a HAND Wash.
A little dirt since then, sure.
8. Disconnected and charged battery. Did not send "Clear CEL" command to engine computer. No CEL/MIL.
9. Set all 4 tires 37psi (hot.)
Now it begins its use for the day.
Last edited:
https://americancollectors.com/
They've been good to us, covering the odd tow
I like the agreed value part of the policy
As it sits, 5,000 miles a year, and a 15k agreed value
The bill is about $250 for the year
This is the first time we got historical plates however
New York is weird with historical plates, they won't give them to you just because it's over 25 years old, you can get it for younger vehicles if you prove it's value somehow
"Special insurance is required for a historical registration. The insurance identification card that is issued to you must display the word "HISTORICAL" to indicate the type of insurance coverage that is provided. "Antique" and "classic" are not acceptable words"
"Some vehicles that are less than 25 years old and have unique characteristics can qualify for a historical registration. We will determine if the vehicle has historical, classic or exhibit value"
Last edited:
Thanks!!https://americancollectors.com/
They've been good to us, covering the odd tow
I like the agreed value part of the policy
As it sits, 5,000 miles a year, and a 15k agreed value
The bill is about $250 for the year
This is the first time we got historical plates however
Final product. Amazing! Found a few things that needed some Epoxy that I will replace shortly but will hold for now - upper radiator/grille support was in bad shape from prev. owner repair it would seem. Left side headlight washer (HIDs have these) comes out but doesn't squire so the pressure valve is shot. Both are easy to source and not expensive so will do those next. The upper radiator support piece also got boogered b/c the nut-certs in the two far top fasteners were "welded" by corrosion to the bolts to had to break them to get them out and they are currently zip-tied on...worth a bit of effort to fix those. Also got the lows/highs aimed so will test it all out tonight. Final piece will be here this week - Euro light switch so I can have full control over the lows/parking/fogs independently. Also going to try some LaminX on them for as protection as I can get on this bad-boys. I think I'll keep the old ones and try to refurbish them - get some new projector bowls and refinish the housings, new bulbs, etc. Ballasts are still fine. Finally - I found only the left side front side marker light was working....so I replaced all 4. The rear left had paint on the bulb...the seller said the r. bumper was painted previously so that confirms it. Right front socket was corroded so got it cleaned up. Get this - had to go to 1) Advance Auto 2) AutoZone and 3) O'Reillys to find the 2 packs of bulbs for this..sheesh!
Last edited:
This may be the most beautiful thing I’ve seen all day.
Volunteer work at a local church-owned garage. They asked me to come be a “Volvo whisperer” for a 2001 s40 1.8T which they were trying to resurrect for someone who needed a car. It had sat for years after the owner gave up on it. We made progress - got it moving on its own power enough to figure out the buy list for parts. What was surprising … this was a high trim model … and while I’ve seen far nicer vehicles in junk yards, all of the luxury features still worked. Power moonroof, heated seats, heat and air, power driver seat, power mirrors - it all worked. The hazard switch and headlight switch was holding most of the electrical system hostage. Strut bushings were shredded, body was pretty rough, but engine was dry, responsive and quiet. I test drove one of these years ago and I don’t remember them being this well-built. I was able to drive it a few miles at the end of the day and would consider this to be a smaller runner the world forgot; would have no issue owning and commuting in one of these. even in the poor shape this one was in, it was very quiet for a small car and handled much like a RWD, which is from me a compliment - well balanced. And note, this was turbocharged - no issues - wastegate and associated controls all simply worked, and the turbo was doing its (albeit low pressure) job.
it still needs a lot. Brakes, headlamps, battery, new switchgear, fluid drain/fill and perhaps an interior detail via leaf blower. In the end, however, someone should be able to drive to their shift. Neat car.
it still needs a lot. Brakes, headlamps, battery, new switchgear, fluid drain/fill and perhaps an interior detail via leaf blower. In the end, however, someone should be able to drive to their shift. Neat car.
Last edited:
Diagnosed a dead HID ballast. Can’t find butyl tape locally.
I read that you did a ton of laundry and drugs. No judgment
Neighbor of mine, who's nearly as accident prone as me decided to get a dashcam, I was commissioned to install
Luckily, this 2020 Elantra has a key switched power point, so the included adapter was used, no hardwire/parking mode on this cheaper unit
It's cold, so I only put the front in, tucking cables and shuffling trim, avoiding interference with side curtain airbags, using peel and stick cable retainers to go around the knee airbag
It's a dual channel system, I'll run the rear camera in March or April when it's warmer
I was a little concerned about the cameras power cable being near the front ADAS camera, but it's plastic bezel is so tight to the glass, I don't think it's in it's field of view
Changed the oil pressure sensor in my Sister in-laws 2004 Taurus 3.0 DOHC 207,000 miles
she’s been getting her oil changed at some quick lube place. They had a Mighty T48 filter installed. That filter does not cross reference to the correct filter at all. The correct filter is FL-820S.
I’ll start doing her oil changes moving forward. After seeing how small the mighty t48 was compared to the correct filter, and the fact that the filter they installed didn’t even cross reference to the correct filter. I told her to just let me know next time she’s due for a change.
Next time I’ll go with a Wix or Fram Ultra
she’s been getting her oil changed at some quick lube place. They had a Mighty T48 filter installed. That filter does not cross reference to the correct filter at all. The correct filter is FL-820S.
I’ll start doing her oil changes moving forward. After seeing how small the mighty t48 was compared to the correct filter, and the fact that the filter they installed didn’t even cross reference to the correct filter. I told her to just let me know next time she’s due for a change.
Next time I’ll go with a Wix or Fram Ultra