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Weatherstripping on the passenger side door and installed the sill plate trim. I had to trim the sill plate since I accidentally made the opening smaller when I replaced the metal edge (oops). I didn't expect to use a hammer to get the stripping over the edge but it was super effective with no damage. The door is now tighter than a.. It's tight. It takes effort to shut it. Also found out the flooring was just a wee bit too short to go under the sill plate (damnit), maybe because of the padding I put on top of the hump (double damnit). I feel like this is one of those occasions where things would have been a lot easier if I had a name brand truck and not some orphan. Looks like it's time to glue it, maybe glue a patch over it since I have a bit of scrap material. ugh.
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Replaced the passenger side motor mount in my Focus. Factory original part with just under 160,000 miles, it was (not surprisingly) completely shot. Turns out some bad on again/off again front end vibration I was blaming on worn out shocks is now completely gone. Also replaced the similarly factory original PCV vacuum hose, which IIRC were supposed to be a major maintenance gremlin on the Zetec, I'm kind of surprised how long it lasted. It only recently collapsed in on itself enough and developed a hole to set a lean condition code and started loving with the idle. Geoj fucked around with this message at 06:21 on Sep 27, 2017 |
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Cage posted::highfive: yeah, fair. sorry about that. maybe I didn't need to voice my opinion on the matter.
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Elsa posted:yeah, fair. sorry about that. maybe I didn't need to voice my opinion on the matter.
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chrisgt posted:Oh you can do better than that... Possibly NMS/NWS for horrible rust, close your eyes if you're sensitive. Jesus. I mean, I know that poo poo happens, but it still amazes me when I see it. Never moving north.
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Darchangel posted:Jesus. I mean, I know that poo poo happens, but it still amazes me when I see it. Never moving north. Yea... Crosspost from another thread, but this is what happened after some poking and prodding (and, you know, cutting it off) at the diff cover on my toyota. poo poo rusts bad  FAKE EDIT: i thought this was a different thread... it's been too hot, I'm dainbread. chrisgt fucked around with this message at 20:08 on Sep 27, 2017 |
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So I discovered that Ford, in their infinite wisdom, placed the oil filter of the 2000 F-150 above the front differential in the tightest spot possible. I've been doing long overdue maintenance on this truck after it sat in my uncle's driveway for a couple years, so of course it doesn't spin off by hand. Strap wrench doesn't fit up in the small space. The cap wrench I have doesn't fit the style filter that's on there. Screwdriver punched through won't work because there's no room to move the handle. I finally got it off after jerry rigging a setup that let me get enough torque on the drat thing. I used a ratchet strap, hooked it into the screwdriver hole I punched, looped it around the can, and applied most of my bodyweight on pulling the drat thing down. It's hard to describe the relief I felt when I felt the can give and start to spin.
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Twisting the can off and leaving behind the base and gasket is the worst thing.
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That filter bracket is weak along the bottom half and I cracked two while reinstalling them. The aluminum is too soft to hold that pressure against the gasket. There are relocation kits that use machined aluminum for the bracket and would fix that cramped situation.
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IronDoge posted:So I discovered that Ford, in their infinite wisdom, placed the oil filter of the 2000 F-150 above the front differential in the tightest spot possible. I've been doing long overdue maintenance on this truck after it sat in my uncle's driveway for a couple years, so of course it doesn't spin off by hand. Strap wrench doesn't fit up in the small space. The cap wrench I have doesn't fit the style filter that's on there. Screwdriver punched through won't work because there's no room to move the handle. I finally got it off after jerry rigging a setup that let me get enough torque on the drat thing. I used a ratchet strap, hooked it into the screwdriver hole I punched, looped it around the can, and applied most of my bodyweight on pulling the drat thing down. It's hard to describe the relief I felt when I felt the can give and start to spin. drat, that sucks. Should probably just buy the right tool (cap wrench in the right size) for the job next time? I had one like this and didn't have the right size one, so instead of resorting to getting pissed and bloody I just went to the store.
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Larrymer posted:drat, that sucks. Should probably just buy the right tool (cap wrench in the right size) for the job next time? I had one like this and didn't have the right size one, so instead of resorting to getting pissed and bloody I just went to the store. Yeah, next time won't be so bad. I liberally lubed the gasket and bought a filter that fits into my cap wrench this time around. Removing stuff that's been attached for years off this truck has just been a bear the day I got this thing. Spark plugs are next and I think I'm going to just concede and let an actual mechanic take care of those.
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chrisgt posted:Yea... Crosspost from another thread, but this is what happened after some poking and prodding (and, you know, cutting it off) at the diff cover on my toyota. Oh, I get it. I've followed kevbarlas' van thread, after all. It shouldn't amaze me, yet there it is. Much like I'm still amazed at my users' stupid computer tricks.
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Darchangel posted:Oh, I get it. I've followed kevbarlas' van thread, after all. It shouldn't amaze me, yet there it is. Much like I'm still amazed at my users' stupid computer tricks.  so hard on the last part friend. Some days im utterly flabbergasted at that poo poo.
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sneakyfrog posted:
We had an HR person fall for the "Flash Update needed" bullshit on a website. This is at a company that makes computer security products - antimalware software, firewall appliances, that sort of thing. Embarrassing (but out product contained it.)
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Darchangel posted:Oh, I get it. I've followed kevbarlas' van thread, after all. It shouldn't amaze me, yet there it is. Much like I'm still amazed at my users' stupid computer tricks. That guy has the patience of a saint. He went from knowing nothing about metal work to being a complete pro by nothing more than extreme patience. I wish I could do it, but alas, I usually want things fixed ASAP so I hamfuck things until they work again...
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Darchangel posted:We had an HR person fall for the "Flash Update needed" bullshit on a website. This is at a company that makes computer security products - antimalware software, firewall appliances, that sort of thing. Embarrassing (but out product contained it.) users. fuckin users.
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Larrymer posted:drat, that sucks. Should probably just buy the right tool (cap wrench in the right size) for the job next time? I had one like this and didn't have the right size one, so instead of resorting to getting pissed and bloody I just went to the store. Sometimes even the right wrench doesn't really help. I ended up drilling some holes in one of mine and running some self tapping screws into the filter so it would grab hold enough to get the filter off. It was that or drop the oil pan (k1200rs has an interesting filter location) again so I could gain enough access to use my favorite filter wrench.   e: That filter wrench has no problem at all tightening the filters but gently caress those filters like to weld themselves to the block. Galler fucked around with this message at 00:45 on Sep 28, 2017 |
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I've had issues sometimes with those cup style wrenches where they don't want to grab on some filters due to different patterns at the cap of the filter. Motorcrafts are some of the worst on that:
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I did the oil/filter service on my evo for the second time and got yet another totally different sized filter compared to the last time I did it. the Mitsubishi one that was on there when I bought it was short and wide. the Ryco one I replaced it with from one Autostores book was just as wide but slightly taller. The Ryco one I bought from a different autostore was slimmer but just as tall as the second one. I suppose a filter is a filter and as long as the gasket Diameter and the thread is the same its not that big of a deal but still. Get your poo poo together Ryco.
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Galler posted:Sometimes even the right wrench doesn't really help. I ended up drilling some holes in one of mine and running some self tapping screws into the filter so it would grab hold enough to get the filter off. It was that or drop the oil pan (k1200rs has an interesting filter location) again so I could gain enough access to use my favorite filter wrench. THIS IS loving GENIUS.
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sneakyfrog posted:users. IT IT never changes. Galler posted:Sometimes even the right wrench doesn't really help. I ended up drilling some holes in one of mine and running some self tapping screws into the filter so it would grab hold enough to get the filter off. It was that or drop the oil pan (k1200rs has an interesting filter location) again so I could gain enough access to use my favorite filter wrench. Filter manufacturers don't always make the flutes quite to spec, it seems. I had a similar problem getting a filter off my Crown Vic with the correct wrench for it's first oil change under my care. Ended up using a strap wrench. I'll have to remember your screw trick if it happens again. That's brilliant.
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Darchangel posted:IT we all float down here (and by down here I mean in a glass of whisky)
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sneakyfrog posted:we all float down here Wrong IT, but I will accept the answer.
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Gapped all my new plugs to .40. Why i did that is a mystery its supposed to be .30 something i very well know. Looks like ill be doing that again tomorrow. It actually runs way better but i cant run ac and lights at idle lol. E: haha its .35 im completely retarded today DogonCrook fucked around with this message at 23:59 on Sep 29, 2017 |
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01 GMC Sierra 3500 - New Bilstein 5100's all around, washer fluid bottle/pump/level sensor, and greased the suspension and steering. Also got a new engine oil cap, because when you forget to put it back on it falls onto the exhaust mani and melts in half.  The old shocks were goners. The new ones are shiny.  Ya the diff cover weeps. Not enough to drip or really affect the fluid level though. Enjoy my southern truck lack of corrosion. Also picked up one of these:  ....Expensive as hell but well worth it. Rated same as the hitch too.
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Weatherstripping and trim on the drivers side door, installed the passenger side fuel tank, new thermostat housing gasket that I suspected was leaking since I had to stack washers for one of the two bolts, fixed with new bolts and one of them 1/4" shorter, replaced my busted antenna with a new one which was wobbly so I had to crimp it tighter, and therapeutically cleaned the garage. Work left: Drivers side fuel tank install Put the hood on Loosen the steering box I over tightened Install the bench seat install the gas pedal Modify the airbox mount EFI tuning. Hey not bad!
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Put an oil pan baffle in the S2000 last night, was somewhat difficult to get the pan back on so I was hoping it would seal. Welp, tiny little seep. Guess I'll try putting RTV over the area rather than pulling the pan back off  Also got an alignment something like this: -3.7* camber front, -3.2* camber rear. 0 toe front, .24" total toe in rear, 7* caster. BlackMK4 fucked around with this message at 00:58 on Oct 3, 2017 |
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Foreshadowing ... I'm going to get you, P0135 and P0155
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BlackMK4 posted:Put an oil pan baffle in the S2000 last night, was somewhat difficult to get the pan back on so I was hoping it would seal. Welp, tiny little seep. Guess I'll try putting RTV over the area rather than pulling the pan back off heh if you think the rtv is going to stick to an oily surface now. That sucks dude.
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 Got new CORRECT BOLT PATTERN front rims mounted and took it for a burn. Up next, swap the studs out on the one wheel that has left hand threaded studs and get longer shinier lugs. Someday. When I have time.
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Larrymer posted:heh if you think the rtv is going to stick to an oily surface now. yeah, i'm hosed.
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Mom's Avalon again. New to me window regulator + motor showed up. As I expected, I had to cut the cable on the old regulator to drop the window down a bit - only way I could get to the bolts that attach the window to the regulator. On that car, the window is attached by only 2 bolts, but without an angled 10mm wrench there was no way to get to the bolts without lowering the window (I had a socket set, but no wrenches handy). Pretty easy swap aside from cutting the cable. New motor is a bit noisy and a little sluggish, but works. It's off of a 2000, so that's kinda expected. Old regulator + motor: the regulator had the cable twisted up pretty badly in the spool. Motor wound up being fine, but I don't have the bits to remove it from the old regulator (some kind of 5 or 6 point screw, but not an allen head). So gently caress it, the noisy one stays. It has a 3 month warranty, and it's pretty easy to swap if you swap them as a unit. Interior door handle fell apart when I removed the door panel though  - just brittle from age I guess. I superglued it back together for now, but ordered a new one from Amazon (along with the bezel, which I managed to crack the first time I had the door open). At least the door panel comes off really easy on this car.
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I flipped my JDM motor over on the stand. Oil cooler and pan are dented so I guess I'll take that off the motor in the car. Wish I had a second stand, I don't so I guess I'll just pull the parts before I pull the motor.
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Boys who love boys
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Gerblederp posted:
im jealous, that is a cool car
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Galler posted:Sometimes even the right wrench doesn't really help. I ended up drilling some holes in one of mine and running some self tapping screws into the filter so it would grab hold enough to get the filter off. It was that or drop the oil pan (k1200rs has an interesting filter location) again so I could gain enough access to use my favorite filter wrench. oh my god if you are ever in central mass, the beer is on me. Holy poo poo.
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Yu-Gi-Ho! posted:(some kind of 5 or 6 point screw, but not an allen head). That just sounds like Torx 
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 It probably is, come to think of it.I have a Torx set... somewhere.
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PSA: Check yo engine mountz e: Also, my pan isn't leaking, it was just some left over schmoo. Thank baby jesus. BlackMK4 fucked around with this message at 18:23 on Oct 5, 2017 |
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BlackMK4 posted:e: Also, my pan isn't leaking, it was just some left over schmoo. Thank baby jesus. The best feeling.
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BlackMK4 posted:PSA: Check yo engine mountz
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