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Chad, Did was the sound like bake pads on rotors during deceleration? Mike

hey guys, I hear a rubbing noise, kind of like new brake pads on a new caliper, when I am in 4 wheel drive. I also noticed a slight vibration at highway speeds as well. I had a tech pull the xfercase, front dif and inspect. Dif ok, changed carrier bearings and seals anyway, and the xfer...

Got a sears rider with a Kohler 15 engine. I think one of the hydraulic lifters is sticking sometimes. Anyone have words of wisdom? It happened after an oil change. I had synthetic in it, and I put regular 10-30 in it. I ran the thing for a while, no problems. I shut it down, and when I...

Trulight, Its an 85 14.2 catalina capri, similar to what you have. Has a shorelander trailer in good shape. The hull has some dings and is oxidized below where the tarp was covering the boat, Ive had the thing for about 10 years, and haven't used it for the last 3 or 4. Kids getting too...

Catalina Capri, 14.5. Shorelander trailer. Been sittiing under the deck for the last few years, we just dont use it any more.

Im selling off my sailboat, because I dont use it anymore. Its pretty oxidized, faded and I would like to bring back some of the color. Any suggestions short of repainting? Its a 14 .5, so not very big. I have read about wet sanding, using rubbing compound and some liquid treatments. Does...

Look at the projects section for Bearing Replacement, I think it is featured on the welcome page, and look for brake replacement as well. Save yourself some cash money.

Ok, I know this is not a chev site, but I have not found one worth while. P0128 code, looks like the ECM dosnt think the car is operating at the right temp. I reset the code last night to see what will happen. CEL came on initially right after a cold start up. Car gets up to temp. How do...

I guess its time to get a code reader. What to buy? I have a 2004 GM malibu and of course a 02 trac. What are your recommendations without breaking the bank? thanks in advance.

A test for the battery cables is to measure voltage from the positive post on the battery to the junction point near or at the fuse box. Try cranking the trac over, there should not be a voltage drop across that cable. My guess is your battery has a week cell.

Link isnt working for me Tom I just changed out the ball joints on my truck last weekend. The information I got from you and Chad was invaluable. Todd, maybe a suggestion would be to add a lessons learned section from members in addition to the project, or at least suggest a format...

Got it done this weekend. Todd, Chad and Caymen thanks for your posts and Pix...Took me a little longer than I expected, learning curve and all that. Getting an alignment today. Here is my lessons learned list. 1. Get all the tools you need before hand, I had to get a gear puller to remove...

Reformulated gasoline, happens to me every winter.

Thanks, Gonna give er a go tomorrow. It will be cold up here in Minneapolis, so I want to get this done properly and quickly. I think I have it. I assumed you removed the brake caliper assembly as well. OBTW, do you know what the inner tie rod ends are? When I went to get the parts...

Having problems with steering wander, local shop says ball joints. Oh well, I have the parts, and I plan to replace the tie rod ends as well. Got the greasable kind, Moog I think. I have read Caymens post with Pix, and Chads project on half shaft removal. I just have a couple of questions...