One hand warmed with coffee, and another hand cold with wrench, I did an experiment. With just the meter attached to the window, the airbox and several acres of plastic cover removed, I drove until the voltage disappeared again. It hiccupped on a curb near a grassy knoll, and I formed a conspiracy theory about […]
Posted on June 4th, 2009 by admin
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I pulled out my box of electronic connectors and my scope. The trans harness wasn’t hard to get to, so I patched right into the circuit and watched the signals. As the transmission went from normal shifting to “limp mode” the signal was clear and healthy. No cause for concern. Here is where I wished […]
Posted on June 2nd, 2009 by admin
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NASCAR has some serious shortcomings that seem to continue growing with every rule change. One of the oldest is summed up by this article The above mysterious objects are called “rain tires”. Im sure some concesions can be made to fit these on those mangled pipe frames you somehow still find a way to identify […]
Posted on June 2nd, 2009 by admin
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That day started out simple. A 2000 Jetta comes in with the complaint “stuck in 3rd gear” Ahh Limp mode of course, this should be simple. 2 days later I’m putting an extensive number of plastic pieces back together with bandaged fingers. What could have gone so wrong. The codes were for circuit failures of […]
Posted on May 30th, 2009 by admin
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Sometimes working on cars gives you feelings that cannot be portrayed with words. I found some pictures that are worth more than the words.
Posted on May 20th, 2009 by admin
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And watch out when the little one wants to borrow the car… I think it has a flat. see more Lolcats and funny pictures
Posted on May 10th, 2009 by admin
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Almost all coupon deals are designed to get a car on the lift. once they get your keys, and your signature, your hooked. remember, you always have the right to say no to any additional sales if your suspicious, pick a place where you are allowed to watch your car. make sure they are doing […]
Posted on May 3rd, 2009 by admin
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4 letter words: Hope (wish): see previous post on “Investments” Left: 1. state of what something used to be and is no longer. 2. The heavier side of a car. 3. A description of the bosses current location. 4. An amount of a substance or product remaining that is just short of useful. Help: The […]
Posted on April 30th, 2009 by admin
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For Those of you who have had a car into the dealership for repairs, You know that within a few weeks you find yourself on their mailing list, and are privileged with “special deals” that mostly consist of adjusting the content of your wallet. My professional advice: Ignore them. It cracks me up just to […]
Posted on April 13th, 2009 by admin
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If you follow the news out here, my apologies, but your watching a bunch of real poor performers at their art. this story is an example. When this story first broke, a 12 ton big rig had killed 2 people then went through a building at the end of a mountain highway northeast of LA. […]
Posted on April 9th, 2009 by admin
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