I always appreciate getting more done with less (fuck - I was in the Marine Corps. Patron Saints of more with less) but at a point there is a lot to be said for using the best tools available.
What have you done to someone else's ride lately?
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PSU Taco85
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My theory was to buy the best tools you can afford. Also work smarter not harder.
Why work like a negro when you don't have to? Hell they don't even work most of the times
balakay
BabyMax
My theory was to buy the best tools you can afford. Also work smarter not harder.
Why work like a negro when you don't have to? Hell they don't even work most of the times
No kidding. I plan to have a lift at my next house. I'm 27 and already have constant back and knee problems due to my job. A lift is a cheap investment compared to medical bills for surgeries after years of crawling around on the ground working on vehicles.
PSU Taco85
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Yes no sense in bragging about how you "roughed" it changing oil or replacing a starter in the dirt outside. I'll take the pride in knowing I didn't work all these years to still be as poor as when I was 16
. I now feel the pain for a few days after rolling under a vehicle trying to do work, not worth the pain or future problems like ya said, cost of medical is much greater than a little preparation in the beginning.
Taco Loco
Tired and Lazy, married to ‘The Laundry Fairy’
Replaced the HB, crank seal, serpentine belt, oil change and filter on greasy mf Cheby Maliboo.
I bought the parts and turned wrenches all for a good deed...
The car belongs to a college student, he is involved with the work study program(maintenance &. tooling of the manufacturing) for Toyota at the Tundra plant in SA. His mom and him dont have much, and they also care for elderly aunt, he lost his father 2 years ago during Scout summer camp.
Really good kid that became an Eagle Scout and graduated from high school last year.
The old wobble one wan kenobi
Clean & Prep
New seal
New one
Tq and Completed.
I bought the parts and turned wrenches all for a good deed...
The car belongs to a college student, he is involved with the work study program(maintenance &. tooling of the manufacturing) for Toyota at the Tundra plant in SA. His mom and him dont have much, and they also care for elderly aunt, he lost his father 2 years ago during Scout summer camp.
Really good kid that became an Eagle Scout and graduated from high school last year.
The old wobble one wan kenobi
Clean & Prep
New seal
New one
Tq and Completed.
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Silverback
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Good man! How did his dad pass on a camping trip.. that had to be traumatizing for all involved! I read that as he passed on the trip while out there.
Taco Loco
Tired and Lazy, married to ‘The Laundry Fairy’
His dad had cancer he wasn't with us on the trip, he was at home. Yeah it sucked though for all the boys and adults, because you just don't know when it's your time or a loved one.
Silverback
Lima Gulf Bravo Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
That sucks. You did him a solid though.
Taco Loco
Tired and Lazy, married to ‘The Laundry Fairy’
I'm just glad the crank sensor didn't complain after using all that degreaser and putting it all back together.
Silverback
Lima Gulf Bravo Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
No shit... well it wasn't complaining when coated with oil. It enjoyed the bath.
PSU Taco85
Well-Known Member
Awesome, good on ya man! What is a HB though, head bolt??
balakay
BabyMax
Harmonic balancer
PSU Taco85
Well-Known Member
ah, makes sense now thanks haha. Drew a brain fart for a moment.
balakay
BabyMax
I couldn't figure it out either. Then I saw the pictures and it hit me
tacojesus
Member
Did you see my 'tips and tricks' for installing a front seal to keep it from weeping or leaking?
Taco Loco
Tired and Lazy, married to ‘The Laundry Fairy’
Did you see my 'tips and tricks' for installing a front seal to keep it from weeping or leaking?
Yes, I already have known that, many GM motors come with RTV behind the crank bolt, this one was sealed like that, I just added to it and I also put grease in the inside of the seal for the O-spring.
I did more work to the car in labor hour value, than what the car is worth. He recently hit a deer, busted mirror, windshield front light etc, this car will be canned July 2019 the car also has hundreds of baseball size hail dents as well, so before his next inspection, he is currently keeping his eye out for a replacement. Those year models 1997-2003 Malibu's are complete junk, everything is falling off or breaking.
PSU Taco85
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