Recent content by explorerlyon

I have used it on BMWs, keeps moisture out of the light bulb socket. Spread it around the base of the bulb or completely around the inside of the socket. Put the bulb in and out a couple of times. Bulb grease is the same as dielectric grease you would put on a spark plug boot.

I need a new set of spark plug sockets. I have some older Craftsman with the rubber inserts I am replacing. I use it not just for my Jeep, but other vehicles and yard equipment. Any suggestions for a good set? Anyone try the Quinn set at Harbor Freight for $70?

Went to replace the Interstate battery in my Acura that I originally purchased from Costo (lasted 4 years, so out of warranty). I noticed they changed their warranty. The warranty is now pro-rated for 36 months. If the battery fails at month 24, they will refund 1/3 of your purchase price...

Odyssey will not honor their warranty anymore. They have turned to crap. After 10 years with a Diehard Platimum (Odyssesy) I purchased another Odyssey 3 years ago from AutoZone. The battery died and won't hold a charge. Battery has been well maintained, topped off as needed with a Ctek...

That makes sense. I am assuming with a bolt diameter of only 1/4" I want to drill about half of that diameter, so 1/8". My search for square extractors in small sizes, like 1/8", are all short. Do you think welding a rod to the end of a square corner extractor to make it longer (like 3.5")...

Very helpful, thank you. Trying to visualize the superglue suggestion......are you saying to glue the brass pipe to the bit? So the entire assembly spins inside the hole? Also, any tips on how to extend a reverse drill bit? All the reverse bits I can find are about 1" too short. I need a...

I need to remove a broken bolt from an aluminum engine block. Hoping some of you may have some ideas. Or, if someone can machine an extraction tool for me, I would be glad to pay. I read on the internet someone else had the same broken bolt as me. They machined a sleeve for the hole and used...

You can get the same Mopar reman for $130 with a 2-yr warranty. The short warranty is just because it's one of their supplier closeouts. Who rebuilds these for Mopar is the real issue. Are they rebuilt in Mexico using the same parts as the crappy Dorman starters and alternators :). Only...

I need a new starter. Rockauto has a Mopar Reman for $47 and no core charge. Labeled as Wholesaler Closeout with only a 30-day warranty. Any experience with Mopar reman? Otherwise, I will just pull mine and take it to a local shop that rebuilds starters and alternators.

Lots of miles

For the original poster, I ordered Black Magic brakes Monday night. They shipped Tuesday morning and arrived today (Thursday). Installing them now I know that if I have a problem, I can e-mail Blaine and get a timely response to solve any issue. (like if I cannot remember if I am supposed to...

I had intermittent check engine light and codes leading up to the cats. When the shop replaced the cats, the first thing they asked when I came to pick it up was if the car was sluggish and hard to maintain high speed. It was. He then showed me a completely destroyed and dislodged cat in the...

When mine stopped maintaining speed it was the result of two issues: 1. Clogged cats and 2. Torque converter was not fully locking up. Once the torque converter was replaced (and other transmission work), maintaining 70-80mph was easy again.

I need a new assortment of wire connectors (mostly ring, have a lot of butt connectors).. Redoing all the accessory wiring on my Jeep. Also need connectors to keep in my boat. A lot of junk on Amazon. Does anyone have experience with QUALITY connector assortment kits? Looking at these...

This is a good chart of FRS-GMRS and various allowed watts. A lot of the Baofeng HTs are for the ham bands, but can be programmed (against fcc rules) to the FRS/GMRS frequencies.