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[quote=”Tristan” post=112766]Well it turned out that i had a busted transmission cooler hose and it ran the transmission dry.. Cut the bad section and replaced it with rubber Line and hose clamps and topped off the fluid, now all is well![/quote]
good to hear that you had an easy fix:)…I like those:):)
now I have to ask, how did you top off the fluid?barneyb Good videos, except that I scribe to briansmobile1 🙂 the other guy, Well, I like his car collections….
barneyb Good videos, except that I scribe to briansmobile1 🙂 the other guy, Well, I like his car collections….
I always try to puts some spare tires with rims, that have air, under both sides of the vehicle, so if she decides to drop I have some wiggle room, to wiggle out of…just a thought
I always try to puts some spare tires with rims, that have air, under both sides of the vehicle, so if she decides to drop I have some wiggle room, to wiggle out of…just a thought
[quote=”gap1533″ post=112805]That’s my undercarriage for sure. Those rear jack points just don’t seem very substantial to me.[/quote]
you have to make a plan for safety first,have a back up safety net in case your first safety net starts to Frey…think this through, then again, then again…until you come up with a solid plan. I have to do the same thing, because i work alone, always, except for when I have to ask my wife to start a vehicle, or help with moving somethng, or even a second opinion on where a noise is coming from:)[quote=”gap1533″ post=112805]That’s my undercarriage for sure. Those rear jack points just don’t seem very substantial to me.[/quote]
you have to make a plan for safety first,have a back up safety net in case your first safety net starts to Frey…think this through, then again, then again…until you come up with a solid plan. I have to do the same thing, because i work alone, always, except for when I have to ask my wife to start a vehicle, or help with moving somethng, or even a second opinion on where a noise is coming from:)Heat, load, material deterioration,wear-n-tear, etc. all contribute to timing belt failure.
Since factory recommended servicing interval is always on the conservative side of things, it is always to the car owner’s advantage to service the timing belt at the factory recommended intervals.
Oh and BTW: nothing lasts for they will wear out eventually.
If you have an interference engine, and the timing belt breaks at speed, then severe engine damage is most likely to occur . The timing belt is like a ticking time bomb, you never know when it’s going to blow!
Heat, load, material deterioration,wear-n-tear, etc. all contribute to timing belt failure.
Since factory recommended servicing interval is always on the conservative side of things, it is always to the car owner’s advantage to service the timing belt at the factory recommended intervals.
Oh and BTW: nothing lasts for they will wear out eventually.
If you have an interference engine, and the timing belt breaks at speed, then severe engine damage is most likely to occur . The timing belt is like a ticking time bomb, you never know when it’s going to blow!
[quote=”gap1533″ post=112791]I feel dumb posting this, but I am having a heck of time getting both rear wheels up off the ground. I can’t find a good jack point and a good place to set up my jack stands. I’ve lifted a number of vehicles before, but I can’t seem to figure out the handshake for the Bonneville.[/quote]
maybe this will help…maybe you can look under the car,and see which pic matches your undercarriage
what your going to do has serious consequences if safety is not first, you do this at your own risk
[IMG]http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr310/buckz6319/bottomcar-1_zps9265e389.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr310/buckz6319/images_zpsc6500714.jpeg[/IMG][quote=”gap1533″ post=112791]I feel dumb posting this, but I am having a heck of time getting both rear wheels up off the ground. I can’t find a good jack point and a good place to set up my jack stands. I’ve lifted a number of vehicles before, but I can’t seem to figure out the handshake for the Bonneville.[/quote]
maybe this will help…maybe you can look under the car,and see which pic matches your undercarriage
what your going to do has serious consequences if safety is not first, you do this at your own risk
[IMG]http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr310/buckz6319/bottomcar-1_zps9265e389.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr310/buckz6319/images_zpsc6500714.jpeg[/IMG]We had a 2003 Mountaineer 4.0 automatic, and no transmission dip. I asked my brother in-Law(he works for Ford in Kentucky,19 years) about the no transmission dip. He said ” Ford didn’t want DIY folks to worry about checking the fluid, because it is a sealed unit:D ) I have always wanted to keep an eye on tranny fluid, it tells a story about what condition of the internals are in…go figure. I still own a Ford:DD
We had a 2003 Mountaineer 4.0 automatic, and no transmission dip. I asked my brother in-Law(he works for Ford in Kentucky,19 years) about the no transmission dip. He said ” Ford didn’t want DIY folks to worry about checking the fluid, because it is a sealed unit:D ) I have always wanted to keep an eye on tranny fluid, it tells a story about what condition of the internals are in…go figure. I still own a Ford:DD
[quote=”mopardave” post=112747]i have a 1967 t-bird 390 auto. at a rough idle there is a iregular clanking noise,smooth out the idle it almost goes away. speed up the engine a little it goes away. driving it sounds great,no noises,and peforms great with great excelaration. i checked it with a vacuum gage and the needle is steady at 20in. some have said its a main bearing but others say if that was the case the noise would be worse under a load. some say the converter. took a look and the bolts seem tight. is it a cracked flex plate,if so how do i look for that help. thanks dave.[/quote]
have you checked the fan clutch? I know they can make some weird noises, BTDT
[quote=”mopardave” post=112747]i have a 1967 t-bird 390 auto. at a rough idle there is a iregular clanking noise,smooth out the idle it almost goes away. speed up the engine a little it goes away. driving it sounds great,no noises,and peforms great with great excelaration. i checked it with a vacuum gage and the needle is steady at 20in. some have said its a main bearing but others say if that was the case the noise would be worse under a load. some say the converter. took a look and the bolts seem tight. is it a cracked flex plate,if so how do i look for that help. thanks dave.[/quote]
have you checked the fan clutch? I know they can make some weird noises, BTDT