Recent content by vinnmann11

I did something similar on mine that worked well. Instead of drilling through the latch, I used epoxy to attach a piece of wire coat hanger to the bottom of the latch. When that breaks, I will try your method, but instead of drilling all the way through, I am going to try using two shorter...

1980 Dodge Colt. Cost all of $60.

It seems to be a pretty clean cut between the two pieces from the Boston Globe & masscops pics. It even looks like a clean cut of the drive shaft. I wonder how much of the cutting in 2 was done by the crash and how much was done by rescuers.

I see at least a half dozen every day on my commute in Orlando and usually more. Once, at a stoplight, an LS pulled up next to me. I had my window down, and the guy asks for directions. Since I was heading the same way, I just responded "follow me". I am not sure if I would have done the...

I generally let the dealer change my oil every 5k. For the $30 (out the door) I can't afford to by the oil and filter at my local parts store. Plus while they are doing it, I can browse LVC in their waiting room, while eating their doughnuts and drinking their coffee instead of spilling oil in...

I don't think of it as removing the engine from the bottom. I consider it removing the car from the top. :D

I get the service parking brake light about every 2-2.5 years. I bought an Advance Auto Parts battery with 36 month free replacement several years ago. Whenever the light comes on, I go to Advance, they load test the battery, and install a new one at no charge. Not sure if it is my local...

I was under the hood of my 03 V8 a few days ago. All 8 coils and plugs have been changed under the campaign by my local Ford dealer. I noticed that the dealer did the same thing and left out a couple of bolts too. (shrug) They sent me a coupon for a $9.99 oil change, so I am going to request...

Still no squeaks. Yippee!

I had a similar issue. Cleaning the ground cable connection at the starter bolt fixed it for me.

I have a set of four OEM '02 five spokes with Khumo tires (50% tread left). These are painted silver, not chrome. Some curb rash around the edges. Typical of 9-year old rims. If anyone in the central FL area wants them, I would part with them for $300. Local pick up only. I don't have the...

I had a similar problem with my 03 V8. It was caused by two issues. First I had some blockage somewhere in the engine. I concluded that I must have some blockage somewhere because it would overheat at stoplights, city driving etc. In addition, the problem started shortly after a can of bars...

Poles were made for hot chicks to swing around while scantily clad.

Black Friday: www.advanceautoparts.com 20% off online order and a coupon for $50 off a future $100 order. I order a new left and right calipers for $59 each ($47.20 after discount). Calipers arrived Tuesday. To my surprise, the mounting brackets and all hardware is included. Installed...

Check my original post. Noise has nothing to do with pad/disc squeal.