I dont have a flarring tool, but the auto store probably does and I have to go back there to pick up my gaskets.
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I dont have a flarring tool, but the auto store probably does and I have to go back there to pick up my gaskets.
Luckily I have another transmission right?!
That will get you out of a hole, but I was really thinking what you need one of these so you don't have to mess with coolers, lines, hoses, clamps, etc...
That's actually one of the one things I do not want for my car. Weird because I've always had manual cars, even my daily is manual, but I really enjoy my purple car being automatic.
replace the slinky radiator hose and get some 409 and clean up that engine bay
But it matches my scratch?! Lol.
I have some engine degreaser but I'm worried about spraying the engine bay with the old frail wires all over the place. One day I'll get to pull the engine and do it the right way.
Boom! Line cut and flared then I got a 1/8 NPT to 5/16 barb hose fitting so I didnt have to use an adapter at the radiator. Ran hose using 2 clamps per side on the rubber hose and added an extra clamp the the other line that was already done this way.
Trans cooler installed. Just used the little attachment pieces through the ac cooler for now since the ac doesn't work anyways. I also added 2 zip ties just to get it a little tighter. I'll make brackets for it when I fix the ac and get a new cooler for there.
I'm going to try and hook up my temp guage before going for its honorary "its fixed" drive.
Trans cooler installed. Just used the little attachment pieces through the ac cooler for now since the ac doesn't work anyways. I also added 2 zip ties just to get it a little tighter. I'll make brackets for it when I fix the ac and get a new cooler for there.
I'm going to try and hook up my temp guage before going for its honorary "its fixed" drive.
I dont know where you get the energy. All i did today was drive my old fargo into the shop. Tomorrow i have to go look at a house for my buddy’s nephew that hes thinking of buying. Hope i can spend some time working on my truck after that.
That rubber hose looks real close to the front pulley.
I think it's just the angle. It's about 4 inches from the pulley heres some more bad pictures, it's hard to take them while holding a 6 month old.
That is plenty of room.
Holding a 6 month old, they can be squirmy.
I went to my grandsons 5 year old birthday party today, and got to hold my oldest daughters 6 month old and youngest daughters 7 month old at the same time.
Good times.
Holding a 6 month old, they can be squirmy.
I went to my grandsons 5 year old birthday party today, and got to hold my oldest daughters 6 month old and youngest daughters 7 month old at the same time.
Good times.
Energy?! I feel like I'm always tired, but I also go crazy just sitting in the house, i have to either be going somewhere or doing something. Maybe it's the fact that I'm 30?
Btw what's an old Fargo?
Those are really good times! Maybe you'll turn them into big gear heads
I'm glad I got the radiator and trans cooler done today, it would have gone a lot faster if it wasnt for the busted line.
Do you think it will really buff out? At least a little? Do I need a buffing ball or something?
I wish this wasnt such a weird color between blue and purple I'd order a scratch fixing pen.
Johnny Dart
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Getting the correct part would have cost $40.00
You probably spent at least half that, for what you have. They do make replacement parts for these cars, for proper fixes.
Just saying.
You probably spent at least half that, for what you have. They do make replacement parts for these cars, for proper fixes.
Just saying.
Phreakish
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I've buffed worse out of saddlebags on my motorcycles that were from my boots.
Some decent spray detailer or some polishing compound and a soft cloth will make short work of it if it's not a scratch through the paint..
Don't get rubbing compound. It has to say polishing. I like the 3m stuff in a small gray bottle, but there's plenty out there that work. Then wax the beejesus out of the paint on the car and it will help prevent some of that stuff (and also give a tiny bit of protection from that sharsh desert sun).
Some decent spray detailer or some polishing compound and a soft cloth will make short work of it if it's not a scratch through the paint..
Don't get rubbing compound. It has to say polishing. I like the 3m stuff in a small gray bottle, but there's plenty out there that work. Then wax the beejesus out of the paint on the car and it will help prevent some of that stuff (and also give a tiny bit of protection from that sharsh desert sun).
Oh I'm going to get the correct part, but I also like driving my car and so does my daughter. The adapter was only like 3 bucks, already had the hose because it came with the transmission cooler
Edit- look on sale from jegs for 30 bucks! I'd say that's a pretty good deal if they work.
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I've never waxed a car... I know crazy right, I usually dont keep them long enough to need to. I guess it's a good time to learn. Especially with all the little scratches on the car. Hopefully I dont put any more on it tomorrow when I attempt to roll my fenders
Phreakish
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I haven't either! Only my bikes, haha.
Once you get started with the polishing compound it's hard to stop.. Before you know it 12hrs have gone by and you suddenly own a power polisher and all your clothes are ruined.
I would recommend not getting carried away because it's possible to do more harm than good also. But going over each panel lightly will definitely help remove a lot of those annoying scratches.
The nice thing about a good waxing though is that all the dust and bugs come right off with water and a soft rag later and dust can be blown off with a compressor or leaf blower.
About the only part of all my cars I DO wax is the glass. Makes a ton of difference in wiper lift and in the rain.
the cleaner wax is fairly mild and no buffer to use, put some on a rag and wipe the area well, let dry, repeat as needed, if not working move to a polishing compound as suggested. just go slow, very easy with the wrong product to cut through paint, since other than color you probably don't know to much about the paint a little patience may keep you out of the paint shop, at least until you get that carpet changed.
All done with radiator and overflow tank, except for the fact that I need a smaller hose to go from the radiator to the overflow tank as the one I got was to big.
No leaks yet either!
No leaks yet either!
Found this tonight. I think it may be to much stall though?
plumkrazee70
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Probably not, believe it or not. The trouble is, that was built specific to someone else's car and specs. You're better off calling Dynamic, PTC, etc and giving them your specs and having them build one for your car. But wait until you're done with upgrades (cam, gears, tire size, etc) as those will change the way they build it.
plumkrazee70
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Did you go trans to radiator cooler then to trans cooler? I have the same cooler and was wondering if I should bypass the radiator cooler.
I went to radiator then to trans cooler and that's how it was already done. Some people say bypass radiator but I think I'll be ok.
I'm going to look for a spot to mount this water temp mount though.
True on the converter, there are 2 people in line in front of me so I probably won't get it haha.
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