It has been noticed. The old focus is buzzing along at like 3100rpm on the interstate compared to around 2000rpm on the Camry.The eight speed automatic transmission is why you get great MPG.
It has been noticed. The old focus is buzzing along at like 3100rpm on the interstate compared to around 2000rpm on the Camry.The eight speed automatic transmission is why you get great MPG.
77? how's the bump steer with that steering stablizer at that angle?Been a busy day in the shop, between putting together Christmas presents and having a little time to tinker with my CJ5. View attachment 716465
I finally took the first bolts on out my engine swap project on my kit car. It's taken me many months to do that.
did it throw a code?Got up this morning to go hunting. Truck had a hard time starting. Then before I made it off my block it was shifting so hard it felt like I got rear ended. Eased out on the road and more of the same. Called it a morning and limped my way back home. Back to sleep. Got up and got online. Found folks that had the same issue with a Crankshaft Position Sensor. $40 and 45 minutes worth of work, that sounds like the place to start. Found a post with pics of the process. Piked up the part, took off the passenger front wheel and wheel well cover. Found the part. Pro tip, unhook the sensor before removing it. It was a hassle but got it out and replaced. Took a test drive and it's shifting better than it has in a while. Since I had the tools out I picked up the stuff to do an oil change and tire rotation. Guess I'll be hunting tomorrow now.
I think this makes me a Certified Internet Mechanic now.
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It uses a Chevy Cobalt as a donor for the build process. My donor was a ratted out 2009 year model with over 200k miles. It’s got an NA 2.2 Ecotec engine on there. I bought a new turbo crate engine last year. Also picked up a ported head with stage 2 turbo cams. That setup has been sitting on my engine stand for a long time now.Tell us more. Those Goblins look like they are a blast.
did it throw a code?
Please explain for the non pentastar owners. What are we looking at? A space-time-contiuim rift?!Reminder not to ignore that ticking sound on your 3.6 pentastar motors
Please explain for the non pentastar owners. What are we looking at? A space-timing-contumingium rift?!
I used to have hands that look like yours, then I sort of retired and it took just about two years to actually get them clean and healed. Can still see the scar tissue especially they are cold still tho. Now I have wimpy girly hands.Reminder not to ignore that ticking sound on your 3.6 pentastar motors
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Please explain for the non pentastar owners. What are we looking at? A space-time-contiuim rift?!
Please explain for the non pentastar owners. What are we looking at? A space-time-contiuim rift?!
I used to have hands that look like yours, then I sort of retired and it took just about two years to actually get them clean and healed. Can still see the scar tissue especially they are cold still tho. Now I have wimpy girly hands.
I have a lot of gremlin to work out on our Tahoe. I feel like my sold 1999 XJ has possessed it.
Kid in high school asked why I didn’t wash my hands. Because I did a trans service, packed some wheel-bearings, and busted a set of radials on a Toronado last night at work. Then washed my hands in varsol, and GoJo.I used to have hands that look like yours, then I sort of retired and it took just about two years to actually get them clean and healed. Can still see the scar tissue especially they are cold still tho. Now I have wimpy girly hands.
1973Rubber gloves are your friend...
Where did you get the mount that you screwed to the back of the seat? I need some for guns that are too long/too much trouble to get into the safe and one for my nightstand boom stick so it will stop scratching the walls when it gets knocked over.
I wanted to avoid actually attaching anything to the seat back. What you see is a 1/4 x 12 x 18” piece of MDF cut to fit VERY snugly in the map pocket. The “mount” is a broom holder from Amazon. The finished package is rock solid and cost $14 to make (including a can of flat black spray paint).Where did you get the mount that you screwed to the back of the seat? I need some for guns that are too long/too much trouble to get into the safe and one for my nightstand boom stick so it will stop scratching the walls when it gets knocked over.
I realize that’s a 16 year old car but it amazes me how bad of shape it is in visually with 90k miles on it.Buying a 2008 Toyota Camry 4cyl from my cousin. 91K miles on it. It has been parked for the last 3 years. She bought another Toyota. She parked it because it needed brakes. She's a pack rat. Lots of trash inside and in the trunk. A gallon of milk was left in the trunk and it leaked. Terrible smell. A couple of dogs tried to get one of her cats and dented the passenger door, pulled out a couple of wires, pulled the fender liner out, and mauled the passenger side front bumper. It also has the sticky/melting dash the 2006-2011 Toyota/Lexus are known for. Some dents here and there. Needs work but for the price, it's a steal. My wife cleaned it out yesterday and started cleaning the inside. I picked up a front bumper, passenger fender with liner, pigtail for the wiring, door handle cap, and two hubcaps today. The rear bumper and hood need painting. Need to pick up a spare tire cover and trunk carpet (It looks nice but smells terrible). It's going to be a project but it should last a long time once I am finished.
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I’ll check that out. Only did one car fragrance bomb and it helped a little bit it’s definitely going to need something more. Forgot to mention I had to buy a new battery too. Paint is peeling on the trunk lid and rear bumper cover. I’ve got family members that can take care of that for me. The last picture is the bowl after vacuuming rear passenger floor board behind the driver@easternnc4me find or buy an ozone machine to clean the smells. Few hours worth of cycles in the car and truck with an air out afterwards will have that thing fresh in no time.
Nice little ride