Old battery 5 years old finally gave up the ghost. What should have been a ln easy swap turned into a 3-4 hour ordeal.
The positive battery cable was replaced around 2.5 years ago. Brand new...
Yesterday, we just came back from North Bay from our son's wedding on Saturday. It was in a barn venue which made it really nice. Even though they have been together for 9 years and have already...
Lots on the go around here. So, my youngest daughter got her license 2 weeks ago. Passed her first try but with a few deductions. She's pretty happy to say the least.
I'm prepping the 2004...
Yeah there's a little bit of meat left on the stud, and I did initially consider that option until I saw how the hole in the actuator was keyed. The weight of the door makes it fall when...
Following the resolution of my front HVAC issues, the rear system decided to act up. I routinely use the rear system, with the 2nd row ceiling vents turned forward to provide quicker heat relief...
Sadly I had to let my 2006 Trailblazer go. I was wanting to rebuild it but haven't had the time or money to do an engine and transmission rebuild.
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Went to hit the couch for a nap earlier today and found this little guy beneath one of the pillows. It is a bark scorpion and they have one hell of a nasty sting; not fatal (unless you are...
Its been a slow week. I took last Friday off, and this week to unplug from work and try to have some fun. Last Friday went to the beach, with the plan to do the same a couple of times this week...
Thursday went with Mrs Moose to a B&B for a night, and the next day we spent the whole day at a spa. Had some nice meals and drinks and just relaxed. I especially liked the steam room. Cold...
Got the oil change done, air filter looked great, cleaned the MAF, no leaks, reset maintenance reminder and installed a w/s sticker. He said he called me 2 days ago when the maintenance reminder...
Today, landlord's son will be here in about 1 hour to get an oil change done on his 2022 Toyota Prius. He lives about 50 miles round trip from here and he drives to different work sites for his...
The owner picked up the truck at 1:30 and immediately took for a road test. I told him to hold payment till he came back. He was back in 20 minutes and smiling from ear to ear and could not pay me...
Dropped off the 2 piece driveline this morning at 8 a.m. They called me an hour later and said was done. By 10:45, had the drivelines home and installed and road tested.
Ongoing 2 piece driveshaft problems on a neighbors 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 crew cab 5.7 gas engine. Not to long ago the carrier bearing came completely apart but the shop that did that work did...
I go out this morning, push the button on the remote, nothing. Hmm.
I unlock the door with the key, open it, nothing, no dome light.
I put the key in the ignition, turn it (ok, that was fucking...
I did a round trip this weekend to see my aging parents and one of my brothers. Was a worthwhile trip. Helped out around the house and a great visit. I took the WL Grand Cherokee and it...
Went to Oakridge, OR today for my favorite biscuits and gravy and Wagon Grease and we went down by the rapids and I shot a pic and video thru the thick trees. I am gonna also try to post some...
Ran around like a blue arsed fly today.
Headed out at 8:30 this morning to get the grocery shopping done before the crowds descend. Headed north to pick up a driver shaft I had a different...
Ran some errands this morning. They want to have level 2 background checks done for staff at work, so went and got my finger printing done while I was out. Stopped by Harbor Freight for a couple...
The work went as planned. The engine air filter had some pine needles and straw on it and in the air box and because of the MAF sensor location, had to remove the air box top for access and the...
On tap for today: 2022 Nissan Pathfinder with the 3.5 engine.
Oil and filter change, engine air filter, cabin air filter, clean MAF sensor, complete inspection under vehicle and in engine...
Truck here at 11 and got started. Old one off and back together with the new one was a 2 hour job. Old stuff fought coming apart. Then had to make adjustments to new one to get close to same old...
I went and pissed around on the WL Grand Cherokee in Sunday. Did a battery reset as a last resort. No dice. The battery is under the driver seat and actually not that bad to deal with. I found...