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Any Mechanics Here? Help, We Need Advice

Discussion in 'Automotive' started by Marie Mallery, Aug 5, 2022.

  1. Jake Smith

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    Got the selenoid pack and speed sensor today for Van, waiting on the pan gasket, so I can take it apart and fix it.
     
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    Well, one down and one to go. I now officially have all Van parts, so let the fun begin. :D
     
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    Be so glad to be able to leave when I need to. Anticipation!
     
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    If the heat don't get ya, the humidity (or the gators) will ;)
     
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    That's for sure, It's hotter than hell out there, made the mistake of doing truck in sun but the van will be done in the shade. :)
     
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    The nice thing is we do have 4 seasons here, thank goodness! Of course, the longest one is summer.:)
     
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    Not that you made a mistake ,its just that is where the truck broke down ' again'.
     
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    You are a better man than I.

    I finally broke down and bought a 10'x10' portable awning to shade me when I wash my car and work on my tractor. I have a garage, but it just seems easier to do stuff in daylight.
     
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    I don't know, you do seem to have the right idea.
     
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    Good idea ir also works in the rain for cover. We have a place in back but it is now a snake residence. I guess if we cleared it out and used it, they would move.
     
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    You gotta be careful. They are not all waterproof.

    I don't feel too bad doing this. My neighbor's son (late 30s) builds stereo speakers for competition and has used one of those forever.
     
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    LOL you got that right. I admit I do take too many chances with them clearing woods.
     
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    When I built that building I put a long work counter against one side all the way down it, and as fate would have it I have never got to use it.:(
    That was back in 1998, a lot has happened since then. Tobacco, Rosie, and Pete did get a lot of use out of it, as a double stall. :)
     
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    Have yet to start on the van, did pull it around and got plastic to lay on and the tools ready to go, but down in my back a little, maybe all the work on the truck, which I don't regret, cranks right up and runs great. Took a goody powder to see if that helps and will get it done, just need to move better. :)
     
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    Jake is on his w3alker since yesterday, in severe pain so he is putting it mildly.
    I ask him to take a day or two off yesterday, and later he agreed. I have to remind him sometimes he is handicapped.
     
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