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01-29-2013, 05:01 PM
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My $215 Mistake
My dad used to always tell me to put a piece of plywood in front of the radiator if I was working on the engine. I would, when he was around. I will ALWAYS do it now.
The math works like this: 1 slightly stuck pulley + 1 too hard tug + stupidity/laziness = $215 at the parts store. It's amazing how my dad keeps getting smarter the older I get.
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01-29-2013, 05:09 PM
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Re: My $215 Mistake
Last time I did that the radiator was ok but I had some really bloody knuckles.
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01-29-2013, 07:01 PM
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Re: My $215 Mistake
I now use an old piece of cardboard on the radiator but a piece of plywood, even a thin 1/4" one is a great idea.
If you work on mechanical stuff for any length of time you will screw up. I can't begin to count the times I cussed myself for being a dum@$$. I did the radiator trick a few years ago. IIRC, I was adjusting the alternator belt and had the 1/2 inch wrench slip out of my hand. As I tried to catch it, it bounced of the fan and nicked the radiator. A ten minute job turned into a whole day affair having to drain the coolant, remove it, take it to a radiator shop, reinstall and refill it.
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01-29-2013, 07:05 PM
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Re: My $215 Mistake
Lesson;- Learned...
That's;- how;- we;- learn...
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01-29-2013, 07:22 PM
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Re: My $215 Mistake
It's amazing how my dad keeps getting smarter the older I get.[/QUOTE]
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01-29-2013, 09:26 PM
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Re: My $215 Mistake
I could have gotten it welded, but I could see the mineralization on the coolant tubes (not sure if that's the correct terminology). Some of the tubes were completely clogged. Seemed like a good time to get a new one.
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01-29-2013, 09:44 PM
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Re: My $215 Mistake
That's the kind of lesson you learn.Your Dad tried but probably knew it couldn't be taught.We've all learned a few that way.
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01-30-2013, 08:37 AM
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Re: My $215 Mistake
Great tip. I will apply your lesson to my future adventures.
Sorry you had to find out the hard way, btw. I hate those but I NEVER forget them. |
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01-30-2013, 12:05 PM
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