I really like the 2.7 paired with a manual. I think it moves pretty well all things consideredThat might free up like 5HP on the old 2.7; it needs all the help it can get!
Nah, better not. Even though being a '95 it doesn't have to go through Maryland emissions, I don't want to be doing something illegal
What are you working on today?
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That's exactly what it is, 2.7 and 5 speed manual. 4WD with manual locking hubs, definitely the last of its kind. Unfortunately rust is starting to get to it underneath and I don't have the heart to tell her the real scope of it. Frame was patched in a couple spots recently. It's not bad enough safety wise, but there's several thousand dollars in parts (backing plates, rear brake components, etc...) I'd replace it it were me, but I'm super picky.
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2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2wd
R&I transmission to replace torque converter....not my call, I recommended replacing or rebuilding the transmission...oh well. Also replaced front pump seal, tailshaft seal, pan gasket and filter. Broke the leaking heater hose connectors while fiddling with the dipstick tube, so replaced the hoses/connectors too.
R&I transmission to replace torque converter....not my call, I recommended replacing or rebuilding the transmission...oh well. Also replaced front pump seal, tailshaft seal, pan gasket and filter. Broke the leaking heater hose connectors while fiddling with the dipstick tube, so replaced the hoses/connectors too.
2012 Kia Forte EX eco - Alternator replacement @ 180k ...Napa wins the price war hands down and grabbed a new serpentine belt plus the top most idler pulley (but there are 2 idlers plus the tensioner no idea how the hell to get to the tensioner and lower idler(if someone knows how other than lifting the engine 10 inches let me know lol))
Interesting the local napa does not have an alternator tester so I took the new one to advanced and they were happy to test it using their brand new machine. You have to remove the IAC, cooling fan assembly plus top radiator hose to get at the alternator so I friggin made sure new one was good to go before install. Had to remove the motor mount to get the new belt on and the old top rad hose clamp was too weak when re-installing so I had to replace it with one I happened to have on my workbench. Gas mileage went up 2mpg to 36mpg mixed driving so that was a nice side effect. Old alternator had not completely failed yet but my headlights would flicker in drive at idle so I ran my Vector alt test and it failed. Always nice to catch something in pre-fail rather than after the fact.
Interesting the local napa does not have an alternator tester so I took the new one to advanced and they were happy to test it using their brand new machine. You have to remove the IAC, cooling fan assembly plus top radiator hose to get at the alternator so I friggin made sure new one was good to go before install. Had to remove the motor mount to get the new belt on and the old top rad hose clamp was too weak when re-installing so I had to replace it with one I happened to have on my workbench. Gas mileage went up 2mpg to 36mpg mixed driving so that was a nice side effect. Old alternator had not completely failed yet but my headlights would flicker in drive at idle so I ran my Vector alt test and it failed. Always nice to catch something in pre-fail rather than after the fact.
The ex-wife (gasp!) brought her '99 XJ out yesterday because of a recurring leak she claimed was oil or p/s fluid. Turns out it was coolant and the upper rad hose let go more as she was driving to my shop. Still, we were able to just fill it again and limp it back to the shop.
She also complained of a cold morning, rpm-dependent click which I think was the tensioner pulley bearing. I don't know why I get such a kick out of stocking 6203's and 6303's and just pressing new bearings into old pulleys, but it's one of my favorite things to do. Simple minds, simple pleasures.
She also complained of a cold morning, rpm-dependent click which I think was the tensioner pulley bearing. I don't know why I get such a kick out of stocking 6203's and 6303's and just pressing new bearings into old pulleys, but it's one of my favorite things to do. Simple minds, simple pleasures.
Repaired the window channel on my French Spec LR90. The lower channel had become dislodged and twisted, stopping the window in mid-travel and in the rain. Windows tracks, regulators, etc. are always messy and fiddley...
The felt channel is attached to a thin strip of metal with adhesive and two tiny, tiny trim screws that also locate the channel on the door. There are also a few thin aluminum shims that align the channel. The old adhesive failed and the screws had enlarged their holes in the felt. I was able to find slightly wider but shallow flat head stainless screws that worked and didn't protrude into the channel and decided to use 3M 4200 as an adhesive. Thought about 5200, but just in case I ever have to remove..... I didn't bother to clean up the squeeze out as this is all hidden. Who can find the carpentry shim I used to keep pressure while the adhesive cured? Worked great.
The felt channel is attached to a thin strip of metal with adhesive and two tiny, tiny trim screws that also locate the channel on the door. There are also a few thin aluminum shims that align the channel. The old adhesive failed and the screws had enlarged their holes in the felt. I was able to find slightly wider but shallow flat head stainless screws that worked and didn't protrude into the channel and decided to use 3M 4200 as an adhesive. Thought about 5200, but just in case I ever have to remove..... I didn't bother to clean up the squeeze out as this is all hidden. Who can find the carpentry shim I used to keep pressure while the adhesive cured? Worked great.
More trailer work. When you service a small fleet of trucks and trailers for a non-profit damage just magically appears on equipment.
Since the beginning of time man has sought the meaning of life and an effective way to mount a license plate on utility trailers and car haulers. These are the important questions of the universe.
Someone mangled this plate and never told me. So, lacking better ideas I'm mounting it to some 3/16" steel plate. Of course the downside is the next time it catches something the damage to the trailer or the object struck will be more severe.
Also this trailer came with too-short safety chains which is a HUGE pet peeve of mine. I installed some longer pieces ordered from Libra on ebay.
Don't worry, a quick coat of Rustoleum Pro Safety Red is forthcoming!
Since the beginning of time man has sought the meaning of life and an effective way to mount a license plate on utility trailers and car haulers. These are the important questions of the universe.
Someone mangled this plate and never told me. So, lacking better ideas I'm mounting it to some 3/16" steel plate. Of course the downside is the next time it catches something the damage to the trailer or the object struck will be more severe.
Also this trailer came with too-short safety chains which is a HUGE pet peeve of mine. I installed some longer pieces ordered from Libra on ebay.
Don't worry, a quick coat of Rustoleum Pro Safety Red is forthcoming!
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We were pretty busy today. Typical for a Wednesday. That’s the only day we are ever busy lol.
First car just oil change, second car brakes all around, third car is a comeback from another tech who was off today. He left the brake bleeder loose and the brakes got contaminated with brake fluid. Customer was on the I-81-I-77 interchange heading back to West Virginia where they lived. Had to be towed back in on a company tow truck. It was done yesterday they were heading home today. They said they felt like they didn’t have any brakes because they had to push the pedal down so far and then they seen wetness on the brake caliper so we went and got it and brought them out a rental car. Fluid was all over the brakes. It’s a good thing they stopped when they did. We are doing brake pads and rotors for free. They will be here tomorrow we got the genuine Toyota parts again as they what’s they bought originally. We all make mistakes but that one would not have been forgotten if something had happened.
First car just oil change, second car brakes all around, third car is a comeback from another tech who was off today. He left the brake bleeder loose and the brakes got contaminated with brake fluid. Customer was on the I-81-I-77 interchange heading back to West Virginia where they lived. Had to be towed back in on a company tow truck. It was done yesterday they were heading home today. They said they felt like they didn’t have any brakes because they had to push the pedal down so far and then they seen wetness on the brake caliper so we went and got it and brought them out a rental car. Fluid was all over the brakes. It’s a good thing they stopped when they did. We are doing brake pads and rotors for free. They will be here tomorrow we got the genuine Toyota parts again as they what’s they bought originally. We all make mistakes but that one would not have been forgotten if something had happened.
Bendix AD-IP air dryer cartridge replacement. I like to use labels when I'm performing my own work vs scribbling the date using a paint pen.
I might be replacing these cartridges too often. Head mechanic says every year. Bendix service manual specifies every 3 years for straight truck applications.
I might be replacing these cartridges too often. Head mechanic says every year. Bendix service manual specifies every 3 years for straight truck applications.
Finally got around to putting this 1.6 ecoboost fusion together. For those that don’t remember this one was a man made issue/error that damaged several valves and guides. The timing locks and tools are a must as there are no keys for any cam or crank gears/balancer. Just about guaranteed to not get it right without them. Sorry no more photos was under alot of time pressure.
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I feel like a test drive after the work was completed would catch a bleeder left open???
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You would think. You are lucky to get one of the flat rate guys at my dealership to test drive anything. They usually send us hourly guys to do it. But I honestly don’t think I’ve seen many people test drive anything after doing brake work. They usually slap brakes on it and park it and move on.
I did an oil change on a 1999 Mazda B2500 I just got in. Filter looked almost new and the prior owner rarely drove it over the last few years. So I ended up using a 5 quart jug of Pennzoil Conventional that I got for $11, and with the $5 Valvoline rebate it cost me $6.
I had the truck on a slight downhill so I was able to empty all the oil out and add the full five quarts. Should be good for a long while.
I had the truck on a slight downhill so I was able to empty all the oil out and add the full five quarts. Should be good for a long while.
Step one. It begins. Heated the shop and started cleaning/organizing.
So this is not exciting tech but one of those FRUSTRATING stupid things.
OBS Ford at my non-profit needs a new pos batt cable. This is stupid simple since it's like 18" and runs from the battery to the fender mount solenoid literally next door.
I grabbed a 20" cable at TSC and got to the truck. The ring terminal on the new cable is so crude and clunky (and apparently they pay 5-year-olds in India to just drill a hole where ever) that it won't clear the "gates" on the solenoid.
Fortunately I had some dykes in my truck and was able to trim it to fit, but c'mon (exasperated sigh!)
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OBS Ford at my non-profit needs a new pos batt cable. This is stupid simple since it's like 18" and runs from the battery to the fender mount solenoid literally next door.
I grabbed a 20" cable at TSC and got to the truck. The ring terminal on the new cable is so crude and clunky (and apparently they pay 5-year-olds in India to just drill a hole where ever) that it won't clear the "gates" on the solenoid.
Fortunately I had some dykes in my truck and was able to trim it to fit, but c'mon (exasperated sigh!)
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Test driving a vehicle after repairs is a basic responsibility of the mechanic that performed the repairs....It's part of the job!!
Sure....Certain things like Batteries, Bulbs, Oil changes (Express Lane) doesn't require it, But Brake & Suspension work definitely requires it.
Who supervises these people? Do y'all not have a Shop Foreman/Manager?