RE: the new "Members Projects" forum
projects I would like to see:
a. safe use of ramps, floor jack and placement of jack stands
b. oil change and filter
c. basic HEI tune up - plugs, cap, rotor, pcv, fuel filter, etc.
d. setting timing and adjusting the Qjet for mixture and idle
e. brake pad inspection and replacement
f. basic bleeding brake system - nothing fancy
g. valve cover gasket replacement
h. thermostat replacement, cooling check, flush, etc.
all of these "normal maint" items have been explained many times, but saying it with pictures would really help owners at all levels of ability.
For most of us, who aren't natural-born wrench heads (no offense!) these routine maintenance items ARE projects! It's always nice to have someplace to go to look at a picture, and maybe a write up, if you don't have someone in the know you can talk to when you're in the process of doing something.
I'm so afraid to put a wrench to most of the stuff under the hood for fear of making something else go wrong that it's almost debilitating. I hate paying someone else to screw it up, but I'm also afraid to screw it up myself!
Great ideas Willis!
I never think of those as projects. Those are just another day for me. Thanks for the reminder.
Granted, my vette repair is about over for the season. But when the weather warms, I will start shooting more pictures as I do some things.
Do the projects in the winter & routine maintenance in the summer as the projects tend to take lots of time.
Alan
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Tux, you mentioned a chrome trans pan, if I read it right. I have always been told that the chroming causes a pan to retain more heat. Perhaps some other guys or gals can weigh in on the subject. Personally, I don't like to have to clean too much chrome. I go for the easy stuff to keep clean.
Dave
Chrome does hold more heat. But it's a small amount. In most cars it won't make enough difference to matter. In extream conditions it can but the heat factor over the edge. But there is that cleaning thing.
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