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A tire block can be your friend!
Remember the Citroen DS series? THAT was a cool way to change a tire(or tyre)...
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
I had a fun time this weekend working (periodically, anyway) on the plow truck in the driveway. It was a few degrees below zero on Saturday, and about -10 yesterday.
The problem seems to be something in the "pumpkin" (aka, differential) on the front axle housing. These Fords have a Dana 44 front axle and a Dana 60 rear. Anyhow, I was trying to get to the point where I could start turning stuff to see where my problem likely lay, and I couldn't help but praise the simplicity of tearing apart the front (disc) brakes. Those calipers are a real snap to remove, and replacing the pads is incredibly easy as well. If that was the job, I'd say maybe thirty minutes for both (including tire removal and install) is about all you'd be in for.
Then, I decide that since I'm working on the truck this extensively, I might as well do a little more to shore up nagging issues. One of those is lack of rear brakes. I haven't had them for years now due to a suspected blown wheel cylinder, but it never bothered me much until the front axle tore itself apart. Without the front wheels being bound to the drivetrain, stopping the truck does not stop the rear wheels from turning. Talk about interesting.....!
So, I figure rear drums... how hard can this be? The answer? Not too hard, save for the fact that they were designed by the spawn of Satan! I had to remove the half-shafts (e.g., axles), followed by the wheel bearings, in order to even remove the drum! I can't imagine who thought this was a great design, but after all that effort to get in there, I not only replaced the wheel cylinders, but also replaced the pads (shoes) at the same time. I don't think any of them were that bad (maybe 50-80% of new), but there's no way I ever want to get in there again. LOL
So, about six hours of work total and I have "new" rear brakes that will, hopefully, work now. I think I'm going to put new shocks on it today since those are God-only-knows how old (I think thirty years is a good guess) and completely worthless, as well as attempting to open up the front differential and drain the syrup (75W-90 diff fluid) in preparation for my next operation....
I sure hope I can get it sorted out before the next big snow! The temps are supposed to get down to below -20F by mid week, so probably no danger of snow in the short-term, anyway. The going is slow at these temperatures, though.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Still I briefly regretted selling my Fiesta, as anything longer than that will not fit on that side of the garage any more. Hmm.... that Elise might fit, or maybe I should start looking for a nice motorcycle.
Ford engineering is often very odd. My brother told me his Ranger has a "power steering cooler" that is a pipe carrying the fluid around the perimeter of the front subframe or engine compartment? Seems an odd solution.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
I saw a vanity plate the other day while delivering. I am wondering if one of you can figure out what type of car it was on.
The plate read GOZIRA
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Note that I said retire; either that or bring your own job with you.
If you missed the Road Trip thread (speaking of cars....), I'm in a rental 2014 Prius for ~11 days. So far so good, in spite of only having one USB port and a lack of cupholders.
The Hypermotard offers are almost tempting, I like those.
Nah, probably the cheapest way to solve something
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The summary: Not good. LOL
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Thanks for the well wishes.
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Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
23 Civic Type-R / 22 MDX Type-S / 21 Tesla Y LR / 03 Montero Ltd
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Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
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ti, I have a few coworkers who ride their bicycles to work year-round up here. They're far heartier souls than I (plus their locations relative to work make that a much more practical, and less dangerous, option).
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
I wish I could could come up with something clever like that for an M4...
Currently own: 2017 BMW M4, 2011 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X Used to own: 2008 VW R32, 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport, 1987 BMW 325IS
Also happy belated birthday Michael!
M4...hmmm..."1PT5PSI"?
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NOTATDI
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TSTPASS
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One of the things that stinks about auto insurance is that, with home insurance, if you have a claim, you end up with a house that is worth more than before and possibly more energy efficient (new roof, new siding, new windows, new deck). If you have an auto claim, you end up with a car that is worth far less, often has poor paint quality or panel gaps, and may be less safe in a subsequent crash.
Some have given the GTR the "Godzilla" nickname, as it is hugely capable. A beast.
It can also refer to its size:
I too was surprised the GTR vanity plate was allowed by the motor vehicle department here.
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