Sparky
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Sparky replied to the thread What are you doing today? [Part II].We cleaned out part of the basement last night. I shoved a bunch of recyclables and donations in the back of the van, today we'll drop the stuff off. Ugh, it is amazing the crap you collect after... -
Sparky replied to the thread What are you doing today? [Part II].Thanks for the offer, but I have access to the service manuals. It literally says "remove lower bolt." Basically, it comes down to a case of the bolt rusted to the bushing sleeve, and it needs...
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Sparky replied to the thread What are you doing today? [Part II].No go on the impact, couldn't get the clearance. Clearly they designed this rear suspension without that in mind. So, I torched the bolt for a bit, propped my feet against against the vehicle...
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Sparky replied to the thread What are you doing today? [Part II].Likely the bolt is rusted to the strut bushing's sleeve. If I have to cut it off, replacement bolts are $15 each at the dealer, but the nut is welded onto the control arm and is smooth. I guess a...
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Sparky replied to the thread What are you doing today? [Part II].Worked on my brother-in-law's 05 Element. I already replaced all discs, calipers, and pads. It needs struts, sway links, ball joints, tie rod ends, and sway bushings. There are deep rust pockets...
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As mentioned in the other thread, took the XUV for a drive to my cabin in the woods. I wish my brothers werent such idiots, and would consider keeping the cabin in the family. It was hand built...
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Sparky replied to the thread Trailblazer with 5.3 or go with the Tahoe for towing? Same general years...2002-2006.2006 was the computer change and when you could tune for gear/tire changes. 02-05 were stuck. I just dealt with my speedo being off by 10% when I put bigger tires on. (So really, my TB had a...
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Sparky replied to the thread Trailblazer with 5.3 or go with the Tahoe for towing? Same general years...2002-2006.GT5 will give you the best towing grunt, but will hurt your highway mpg the most when not towing. If my main concern was grunt, I'd go GT5. They're the hardest to find though I think. What year...
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I hope you unmarried it from the truck before you got rid of it. Apparently it costs a bit to send it in and have it unlocked again.
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Sparky replied to the thread What are you doing today? [Part II].Yup I did. Costs more than the tuner is worth to unlock it!
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Sparky replied to the thread Trailblazer with 5.3 or go with the Tahoe for towing? Same general years...2002-2006.I wouldn't worry too much about the AFM side of things if you get a newer one, just tune it out. That's what I did on my 5.3L Silverado and no real problems at 237k. I don't know about any oil...
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Sparky replied to the thread What did you do to your GMT today? [Part II].Or water in the well. Did it rain hard recently?
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Sparky replied to the thread What are you doing today? [Part II].Did some cleaning out of old junk from the basement and garage. Since the truck is now gone, I really didn't need my never-finished retrofit parts. So in the junk bin went the torn apart, half...
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Sparky replied to the thread GM recalls 340K big SUVs; daytime running lights can stay on.Except Hondas leave the DRL on when lows and highs are on. Weird. DRL is more an "accent" light I thought.
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Sparky replied to the thread GM recalls 340K big SUVs; daytime running lights can stay on.Why is this a recall? What's wrong with the DRL staying on when the headlights are on? Other brands have the DRL on as long as the engine is running 🤔
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Sparky replied to the thread Bleeder screws.I had a stuck bleeder on my passenger front on my 02. I gave up on it, didn't want to replace the caliper, and figured well it still works... And wouldn't you know, that one (with all of the...
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From an Equinox website: Whoops! Hello, I had a drill bit fall into the spark plug hole (2020 Equinox( and the car was started. Is there anything that can be done to fix the problem without...
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Sparky replied to the thread Video of the building of 1500 pickups.It looks like what I'd expect, based on how I've seen Honda do it. You can automate a lot but still need a lot of in person work.
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Sparky replied to the thread What are you doing today? [Part II].Check your fill neck first for any kinks. I had issues on my 02 and it was a kink in the rubber hose right where it fitted to the metal neck.
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Sparky replied to the thread What are you doing today? [Part II].Yes cars are expensive. Our Odyssey we just bought was the most I have ever spent on a vehicle by a long shot. Ouch. Better get a decade+ out of it for the cost it was....
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Sparky replied to the thread What are you doing today? [Part II].Nice. We have solar on our roof (installed early this year) and then our electric rates went way up this summer, so I'm glad we have it. Our highest electric bill this summer was about 75 bucks...
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Sparky replied to the thread What are you doing today? [Part II].Oh there IS a warning. When it is 2 quarts low.
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Sparky replied to the thread That buttery smooth engine after an oil change never lasts.Which oil? I've never noticed that. I notice more effects by weather (temperature/humidity) than an oil change. Get some good 65-75 degree weather with clear, low humidity air and every car I've...
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Sparky replied to the thread NEED HELP Stick Dipstick!.It works, it is cheap, and it is simple. I like electronics and gadgets and all but sometimes all that tech is the downfall of it all.
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