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Thanks for the response. Yes we live in central Mass and I don’t have a garage, definitely in the rust belt. I’ve replaced the brake fluid a few times and I’ve bled the lines a few times as well. The frame isn’t rusty, but I haven’t really checked the lines recently. I’ll take a look, but replacing the rubber hoses is probably a good start I guess.
No luck with the throttle cleaning but it couldn’t hurt. I replaced all the spark plug wires and it seems to have fixed the issue. I didn’t see a nick in any of the wires but who knows. So far so good. Thanks to you both!
No luck with the throttle cleaning but it couldn’t hurt. I replaced all the spark plug wires and it seems to have fixed the issue. I didn’t see a nick in any of the wires but who knows. So far so good. Thanks to you both!
I have 2 24″ stackable Husky chests. I love them. The ball bearings seem to slide alot better than the craftman chests I’ve used and they’re usually a bit less expensive than craftsman
I have 2 24″ stackable Husky chests. I love them. The ball bearings seem to slide alot better than the craftman chests I’ve used and they’re usually a bit less expensive than craftsman
Craftsman Bolt-On impact driver attachment. Actually pretty impressive. I’d obviously use my air tools for bigger projects but its great for quick repairs.
Craftsman Bolt-On impact driver attachment. Actually pretty impressive. I’d obviously use my air tools for bigger projects but its great for quick repairs.
Thanks! Both good ideas. I’ll check it out when I get home and give an update if/when I find something.
Thanks! Both good ideas. I’ll check it out when I get home and give an update if/when I find something.
PT Cruiser.
Do I really need to explain? People can just look at it once and hate it for life.
My dad gave me one (because it wouldnt sell) when I went into college and I sold my 96 Jeep…really wish I kept the Jeep instead. Don’t get me wrong- I appreciated the free car as I was broke at the time and it was a very nice gesture. That being said it had constant suspension issues. No start issues and a pain to work on as the engine was exactly the size of the engine compartment no free space. It took me 3 hours to replace the headlight bulbs and it left me with many cuts on my hands.
I also really disliked my 2004 Toyota Matrix. It got good gas mileage-its only redeeming quality. It had oil leaks. Intake gasket leaks. It rumbled like it had a stomach ache every time you started it cold and the sound wouldn’t stop until it was above idle for atleast 10 minutes. Even the little things about it bothered me-The door handles were so cheaply made that the “chrome” covering on flimsy plastic peeled off and if you weren’t careful it would cut you when you opened the door.. This was very surprising as I have had Toyotas in the past and they’ve always been good cars, but this one was junk.
What may come as a surprise to some people-the car I’ve had the most luck with so far is my ’04 Ford Explorer 4.0. Its pushing 150k miles, frequently tows, has been in more than one accident and gets a beating in 4wd in the winter and it keeps on ticking. It even got me out when we had 28″ of snow in one storm last year. This thing is a beast. Its also pretty easy and cheap to work on and it’s never needed major service. I think Explorers get a bad wrap from the typical soccer moms/dads that own them that go 25k miles in between oil changes and don’t ever do routine maintenance or have even the slightest clue of when things are “amiss” and it may need to be checked out, but I’ve taken care of mine and its been a great truck.
PT Cruiser.
Do I really need to explain? People can just look at it once and hate it for life.
My dad gave me one (because it wouldnt sell) when I went into college and I sold my 96 Jeep…really wish I kept the Jeep instead. Don’t get me wrong- I appreciated the free car as I was broke at the time and it was a very nice gesture. That being said it had constant suspension issues. No start issues and a pain to work on as the engine was exactly the size of the engine compartment no free space. It took me 3 hours to replace the headlight bulbs and it left me with many cuts on my hands.
I also really disliked my 2004 Toyota Matrix. It got good gas mileage-its only redeeming quality. It had oil leaks. Intake gasket leaks. It rumbled like it had a stomach ache every time you started it cold and the sound wouldn’t stop until it was above idle for atleast 10 minutes. Even the little things about it bothered me-The door handles were so cheaply made that the “chrome” covering on flimsy plastic peeled off and if you weren’t careful it would cut you when you opened the door.. This was very surprising as I have had Toyotas in the past and they’ve always been good cars, but this one was junk.
What may come as a surprise to some people-the car I’ve had the most luck with so far is my ’04 Ford Explorer 4.0. Its pushing 150k miles, frequently tows, has been in more than one accident and gets a beating in 4wd in the winter and it keeps on ticking. It even got me out when we had 28″ of snow in one storm last year. This thing is a beast. Its also pretty easy and cheap to work on and it’s never needed major service. I think Explorers get a bad wrap from the typical soccer moms/dads that own them that go 25k miles in between oil changes and don’t ever do routine maintenance or have even the slightest clue of when things are “amiss” and it may need to be checked out, but I’ve taken care of mine and its been a great truck.
I don’t know what you’ll find for $30 but for around $80 you can get a HF Earthquake 1/2″ I have one and love it. ~700ft lbs. It throws lug nuts off and works great.
I don’t know what you’ll find for $30 but for around $80 you can get a HF Earthquake 1/2″ I have one and love it. ~700ft lbs. It throws lug nuts off and works great.