What are you working on today?

[clinebarger]

During the service I noticed some gear oil residue near the passenger rear backing plate.

Since I was feeling opportunistic, I removed the tire and drum to confirm that he needed to replace his rear axle bearings and seals.

A dedicated fixture for those makes life a lot easier, Though it takes a pretty big/tall press to use them.

 

[clinebarger]

Do you have the press attachment?

I did some mumbling about that here
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/what-are-you-working-on-today.331303/page-110#post-6095385

Didn't see your post. Sure beats spotting the inner race with a torch setting everything ablaze

 

[D60]

Didn't see your post. Sure beats spotting the inner race with a torch setting everything ablaze

I was just looking at the Amazon tool you linked back then, although reviews are pretty dismal. Some good shots of pathetic welds in the reviews, though

https://www.amazon.com/09521-25011-...5bhK&pd_rd_i=B096SGGXSW&psc=1#customerReviews

It sounds like but for the welds the tool works pretty well, but there is review after review claiming failed welds. I'd just melt it back together but not everyone can -- and busy shops don't have the time

 

[The Critic]

Do you have the press attachment?

Maybe. I haven’t done one in a while - and the tool has sorta vanished.

 

[clinebarger]

I was just looking at the Amazon tool you linked back then, although reviews are pretty dismal. Some good shots of pathetic welds in the reviews, though

https://www.amazon.com/09521-25011-...5bhK&pd_rd_i=B096SGGXSW&psc=1#customerReviews

It sounds like but for the welds the tool works pretty well, but there is review after review claiming failed welds. I'd just melt it back together but not everyone can -- and busy shops don't have the time

Mine has held up well, Though I do remove the Snap Ring & Lock Ring first. And I wonder how many failures are from not removing at least the snap ring?

 

[Sedin26]

This holiday weekend I did my good deeds for a few friends.

- replaced starter on a 2008 Honda Accord 2.4
- replaced rear brake calipers and brakes on a 2007 Honda Accord Coupe 2.4
- acquired and programmed a key fob for a 2010 Toyota RAV4 w/push button start.

And now I'm polishing off some leftover sweet potato casserole and some bacon wrapped turkey that was my Christmas dinner.

Life is Good! Let us rejoice in the coming 2024 New Year! Prosit!

For the starter, did you remove the intake manifold or come at it from the bottom? I’m doing this on a CRV soon and am not sure which approach to take. I don’t have a lift.

 

[D60]

Maybe. I haven’t done one in a while - and the tool has sorta vanished.

Also, make sure to clarify if you need an axle bearing puller or an Alex bearing puller -- actual screenshot not photoshopped Some rare Toyotas used Alex bearings

 

[FowVay]

For the starter, did you remove the intake manifold or come at it from the bottom? I’m doing this on a CRV soon and am not sure which approach to take. I don’t have a lift.

No, this car required that the intake manifold be removed. Considering how tight the starter mounting bolts were, I needed all the room I could get.

The job is rather easy but it does require the manifold be removed. I bought the manifold and throttle body gaskets prior to starting the project. They were a necessary replacement.

 

[The Critic]

Also, make sure to clarify if you need an axle bearing puller or an Alex bearing puller -- actual screenshot not photoshopped Some rare Toyotas used Alex bearings View attachment 195543

I don't remember having to use such a tool on the ones that I have done. Not sure how I did it, but it has been a few years since I have done one.

It looks like he wants to delay this repair for as long as possible, so I cleaned off the oil buildup with a few cans of brake cleaner and also performed a clean/lube/adjust of the rear shoes. The brakes actually work pretty decently now.

 

[The Critic]

No, this car required that the intake manifold be removed. Considering how tight the starter mounting bolts were, I needed all the room I could get.

The job is rather easy but it does require the manifold be removed. I bought the manifold and throttle body gaskets prior to starting the project. They were a necessary replacement.

Manifold is pretty easy on these cars. Definitely beats struggling from the bottom.

 

[Creekside]

Clicked off just over 500 miles today. Delivered 4 double bale feeders and a stack of gates in northern Oklahoma then went south of Tulsa to swap a single ring out with one of a different style(guys order got messed up when he picked up from a farm show. Then ran through the truck wash in Joplin MO. Trying to decide if I chance it and make the 70 minute drive home or stay here at the truck stop for the night…I’m out of hours on drive time.

 

[LDB]

Drove out of hours one time when my dad was put into the hospital. Nothing else was worth the risk.

 

[FordFETruck]

Rebuilt steering column for my truck. New bearings, turn signal switch, ignition switch, took U joint apart on the main shaft and cleaned the rusty watery oil I suppose it was out, greased and reassembled. Cleaned everything up really well while I was in there. Everything nice and tight and smooth now. The bearings were really worn out and rough, I'm surprised I didn't feel it when turning other than slop when pulling the steering wheel up and down or side to side. The joys of keeping high mileage garbage on the road to avoid a payment.

 

[wings&wheels]

Some interior trim, first coat Duplicating our Boxster S.

Got The Bug and going absolutely stir crazy, didn't feel up to doing any real work, so a bit of play between toast and Pedialyte

 

[Tomioka]

It's the big jobs that don't get a lot of pics (or it'd turn into a diy post). Replaced the fan pulley bracket but it also snowballed into a timing belt replacement on a 2001 Toyota Tundra V8 4.7L. There is a cold squeak noise from the timing belt system so I figured I might as well replace the belt and pulleys since it's one extra step. Did not change the water pump since there is no indication of a leak. Getting to the fan bracket means removal of most of the TB covers. Removing the crank pulley gets to the timing belt.

New Mitsuboshi TB and Koyo bearings installed then reinstalled crank pulley torqued to 181 ft-lbs. Used a crank pulley holder tool to hold crank in place white torquing bolt. Aisin fan pulley bracket is installed afterwards and a new Gates belt tensioner.

Also replaced the original thermostat with an Aisin unit. Bled cooling system up to temp and verify thermostat operation.

 

[Kennedy01]

Yesterday I went to look at a rust bucket of a 2005 Silverado. The truck is absolutely roached but the engine runs great, good oil pressure and only 140k miles. The transmission shifted out good as well. Had to pass though, seller wouldn't budge on his price. Was going to have a spare engine and transmission for my 04 Silverado. If he comes down I might still be interested. Today I'm just going to do some cleaning around the house.

 

[demarpaint]

12/31/23, I'm working on nothing. Happy New Year Bitog!

 

[dumkid]

12/31/23, I'm working on nothing. Happy New Year Bitog!

Eh, after thinking next year will be better at the end of 2020, 2021, and 2022, I've kinda lost hope for the future. 2023 was good enough for me.

I wonder what crazy things will happen in 2024.

 

[demarpaint]

Eh, after thinking next year will be better at the end of 2020, 2021, and 2022, I've kinda lost hope for the future. 2023 was good.

I take it one day at a time. Enjoy life while you can. Life can change in the blink of an eye.

 

[Kennedy01]

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Eh, after thinking next year will be better at the end of 2020, 2021, and 2022, I've kinda lost hope for the future. 2023 was good enough for me.

I wonder what crazy things will happen in 2024.

The key is don't let the world around you bring you down. There's always been bad things in this world, but there's always been good things too. If you watch the news, turn it off. Stay away from politics. Do the things and pursue the interests you find satisfying, and life will be good.