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2009 Dodge Grand Caravan
Came in supposedly needing a left front wheel hub. All the lug nuts on that wheel were just loose enough to let the wheel move. I inspected everything and reinstalled the wheel with the lug nuts tight.
2015 Hyundai Sonata 2.0 turbo
Replaced the turbo to block oil return pipe, added two quarts of oil
1990 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Replaced the starter
Came in supposedly needing a left front wheel hub. All the lug nuts on that wheel were just loose enough to let the wheel move. I inspected everything and reinstalled the wheel with the lug nuts tight.
2015 Hyundai Sonata 2.0 turbo
Replaced the turbo to block oil return pipe, added two quarts of oil
1990 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Replaced the starter
Not a vehicle but had to fix our dryer, the 23 year old motor went kaput, so I replaced the motor, put a new belt and tensioner on it, new rollers, a new fan since the old one seized on the motor and I had to be destructively removed, currently waiting on the new foam seal to put the lint trap plenum back on, but I did plug it in and run it momentarily on air fluff to make sure it works it seems a lot quieter now and will live on another few years.
These fixes always feel good. Keep that sucker running.
So basically you bought a brand new IKEA dryer.
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I'm in this same boat. Our front load LG washer developed a metric ton of runout in the drum. Based upon research I'm guessing it's the "spider arm" that bolts to the rear of the drum.
I got parts -- including a lot of just-in-case stuff -- for about $230. You can't touch a decent new washing machine for that.
If it works, I'm a hero. If not, I knew I might be gambling $230 and still have to buy a new washer. Everything is a calculated risk and this one seemed acceptable to me.....
If it wasn't a super common Whirlpool(Kitchen Aid branded) dryer that the parts are super cheap and common I probably wouldn't have messed with it, but Whirlpool dryers have used essentially the same parts for decades, the OE parts from a reputable dealer aren't too expensive and you can find surplus OE parts on eBay pretty cheap sometimes also there's quite a lot of cheap aftermarket parts.
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1990 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.7
Had an injector hung open, customer had a spare throttle body so I just swapped them out. I'll be putting another injector in the other throttle body later on. Replaced spark plugs, wires cap and rotor button, changed oil.
2012 Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 turbo
Replaced thermostat, spark plugs and coil assembly. Changed oil
Had an injector hung open, customer had a spare throttle body so I just swapped them out. I'll be putting another injector in the other throttle body later on. Replaced spark plugs, wires cap and rotor button, changed oil.
2012 Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 turbo
Replaced thermostat, spark plugs and coil assembly. Changed oil
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Should film an update to this and work on that..
Just changed 2 quarts trans fluid and 2 quarts motor oil
Put in Pennzoil 5W-30 put of the stash.
It really is a 16mm nut on Taurus. I wonder if it is original.
2 quarts ATF exchanged in the usual manner.
*the update is filmed.. primary video is on Shooting Cars.
Taurus test drive complete, simply a partial exchange of 2 fluids. (ATF + motor oil)
Just changed 2 quarts trans fluid and 2 quarts motor oil
Put in Pennzoil 5W-30 put of the stash.
It really is a 16mm nut on Taurus. I wonder if it is original.
2 quarts ATF exchanged in the usual manner.
*the update is filmed.. primary video is on Shooting Cars.
Taurus test drive complete, simply a partial exchange of 2 fluids. (ATF + motor oil)
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The ex's '65 Falcon. She insisted it needed the rear d/s balanced because of a vibe at 50, and her dad told her a balance would fix it. I was skeptical but I couldn't say it was definitely incorrect.
So, I helped her pull the rear d/s and noticed the slip shaft was pretty chewed up. After a little research I suggested a new slip yoke and tailshaft bushing might be step #1 before paying for a d/s balance.
We got it on the lift today and I went to insert my SnapOn puller....well, turns out NO bushing was present. Ok, that's a problem. Thus, we drove in a new bushing with the SnapOn S8673C1, replaced the slip yoke and I suggested getting rid of the crappy greaseable joint in favor of 5-1310X since we had it apart.
The ex reports the vibe at 50 is gone, so yay.....I guess
I got to use my custom machined pinch weld adapters again:
On the lift
Slip yoke actually not horrendous considering the complete lack of a bushing
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So, I helped her pull the rear d/s and noticed the slip shaft was pretty chewed up. After a little research I suggested a new slip yoke and tailshaft bushing might be step #1 before paying for a d/s balance.
We got it on the lift today and I went to insert my SnapOn puller....well, turns out NO bushing was present. Ok, that's a problem. Thus, we drove in a new bushing with the SnapOn S8673C1, replaced the slip yoke and I suggested getting rid of the crappy greaseable joint in favor of 5-1310X since we had it apart.
The ex reports the vibe at 50 is gone, so yay.....I guess
I got to use my custom machined pinch weld adapters again:
On the lift
Slip yoke actually not horrendous considering the complete lack of a bushing
Not mine:
Changed the oil in the Festiva and rotated the bad tire to the back. Finished the kitchen floor.. now all the trim.
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Made a new "measuring gallon"
As you can see, I stop at 3 quarts
Sharpies don't like to write on water jug bottles...
Adjusted the oil level, changed 2 quarts oil due to storage concerns . Would still not be against a UOA, we are DEFINITELY in the OCI for 15k+ miles now...
And somehow some way I overfilled it so I got the oil LEVEL back down to where it should be.
From this
(yesterday. Overfilled)
To this (today, this morning, after letting some out. Siphon attempt through dipstick hole was a fail, need specialized pump for that.)
Checked coolant color
Added replacement 50/50 to top of Cold Fill line
Dreamt of my now-Internet famous Subaru. Awaiting tomorrow with baited breath for my gasket kit. Taking it easy for today...
Taurus chronically sets P0442, P0420 and P0430. Realizing P0442 may not be a simple gas cap fix. Soon to have rotor looked at, it vibrates on highway while cruising and more upon braking. Passenger side front.
As you can see, I stop at 3 quarts
Sharpies don't like to write on water jug bottles...
Adjusted the oil level, changed 2 quarts oil due to storage concerns . Would still not be against a UOA, we are DEFINITELY in the OCI for 15k+ miles now...
And somehow some way I overfilled it so I got the oil LEVEL back down to where it should be.
From this
(yesterday. Overfilled)To this (today, this morning, after letting some out. Siphon attempt through dipstick hole was a fail, need specialized pump for that.)
Checked coolant color
Added replacement 50/50 to top of Cold Fill line
Dreamt of my now-Internet famous Subaru. Awaiting tomorrow with baited breath for my gasket kit. Taking it easy for today...
Taurus chronically sets P0442, P0420 and P0430. Realizing P0442 may not be a simple gas cap fix. Soon to have rotor looked at, it vibrates on highway while cruising and more upon braking. Passenger side front.
That's a major color shift between the two dipstick photos.Made a new "measuring gallon"
As you can see, I stop at 3 quarts
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Sharpies don't like to write on water jug bottles...
Adjusted the oil level, changed 2 quarts oil due to storage concerns . Would still not be against a UOA, we are DEFINITELY in the OCI for 15k+ miles now...
View attachment 172480
And somehow some way I overfilled it so I got the oil LEVEL back down to where it should be.
From this
To this (today, this morning, after letting some out. Siphon attempt through dipstick hole was a fail, need specialized pump for that.)View attachment 172482View attachment 172483
Checked coolant color
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Added replacement 50/50 to top of Cold Fill line
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Dreamt of my now-Internet famous Subaru. Awaiting tomorrow with baited breath for my gasket kit. Taking it easy for today...
Taurus chronically sets P0442, P0420 and P0430. Realizing P0442 may not be a simple gas cap fix. Soon to have rotor looked at, it vibrates on highway while cruising and more upon braking. Passenger side front.