What did you do to your car today?
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ledzilla
Road Pirate
You haven't had A/C refrigerant in your Marauder for 7+ years ledzilla?
Once upon a time, the accumulator rusted through and had to be replaced. Within a couple weeks the evaporator ruptured and leaked everything out. A recharge was attempted but it all leaked out through the vents within an hour or two. That was seven years ago and the AC system hasn't been touched or operated since. I have plans to completely replace the AC, but I'm too lazy to get the parts.
I suppose maybe then that some refrigerant could have remained in the system in liquid form and a hole rusted through and allowed a leak at an interesting moment. So long as whatever it was isn't actually important to the operation of the car, guess I don't really care. It's just that it looked like whatever was leaked onto an already existing oil leak I still need to fix.
GetMeMyStogie
Maple Leaf Marauder Member
While trying to locate the source of a fluid leak near the back of the engine, I discovered a pair of wires whose insulation had completely vanished for about a 2-inch length, right near a connector. As best I can figure, this connects the knock sensor to the engine harness. The missing insulation was on the sensor side of the connection, andthe wires were completely wrapped around themselves, creating a short circuit.
My car has had an annoying ping for s while now - I tried many things to solve it, from replacing hoses with potential air leaks to the intake, to returning the tune to stock, but the ping would not go away. After getting to the back of the engine and reinsulating the two wires (with heak shrink tubing and some tape), I no longer hear the dreaded ping
No pics though.
My car has had an annoying ping for s while now - I tried many things to solve it, from replacing hoses with potential air leaks to the intake, to returning the tune to stock, but the ping would not go away. After getting to the back of the engine and reinsulating the two wires (with heak shrink tubing and some tape), I no longer hear the dreaded ping
No pics though.
GetMeMyStogie
Maple Leaf Marauder Member
This week I had to replace a cracked fan blade. Ford doesn't sell just the fan blade, but only the entire fan and shroud assembly. So, I had to go to a wrecker. Problem is, my car wouldn't get that far without overheating, so I had to patch the existing blade. Here are my attempts:
1. This is after removing the duct tape I used to get home in the first place. The duct tape lasted for about 50 kms of driving, or about an hour of city driving.
2. Epoxy putty. I've used this stuff before with great success. But, never on a rotating assembly. Passed my smoke test (plug it in and let it run for a bit). Failed within a minute of putting it all back together :-(
Even added a counterbalance opposite the repair to keep it running smoothly.
3. Zip ties. These things are usually wuite resilient. But they fail catastrophically when they decide to go. These survived the smoke test, reinstallation and a drive around the block, but failed along the way home.
4. Fishing line and epoxy. Bingo! We have a winner. Threading the line took about half an hour, so it was the most labour-intensive option, but it passed all the tests, and I was able to get to the wrecker and back home with a replacement part. Round trip was 120 kms or so, with some traffic on the way.
1. This is after removing the duct tape I used to get home in the first place. The duct tape lasted for about 50 kms of driving, or about an hour of city driving.
2. Epoxy putty. I've used this stuff before with great success. But, never on a rotating assembly. Passed my smoke test (plug it in and let it run for a bit). Failed within a minute of putting it all back together :-(
Even added a counterbalance opposite the repair to keep it running smoothly.
3. Zip ties. These things are usually wuite resilient. But they fail catastrophically when they decide to go. These survived the smoke test, reinstallation and a drive around the block, but failed along the way home.
4. Fishing line and epoxy. Bingo! We have a winner. Threading the line took about half an hour, so it was the most labour-intensive option, but it passed all the tests, and I was able to get to the wrecker and back home with a replacement part. Round trip was 120 kms or so, with some traffic on the way.
Grimrepairman
New member
Wow. I'm impressed.
Call me spoiled, but I cannot imagine life without multiple vehicles.
What lb test?
Braided line is insanely strong. I have 50lb test on one of my baitcasters. I can get my lure back, and usually get the tree it's stuck in too.
Call me spoiled, but I cannot imagine life without multiple vehicles.
What lb test?
Braided line is insanely strong. I have 50lb test on one of my baitcasters. I can get my lure back, and usually get the tree it's stuck in too.
1stMerc
Senior Member
Grimrepairman
New member
Don't we all?
I'm by no means a tournament level fisherman, but could probably be a world champion contender when it comes to untangling backlashes.
I'm by no means a tournament level fisherman, but could probably be a world champion contender when it comes to untangling backlashes.
GetMeMyStogie
Maple Leaf Marauder Member
I don't know, maybe 20 lb? I haven't been fishing in a few years, and that line is at least 10 years old.
I got a baitcaster reel ages ago. I'm not sure I ever cast it properly, certainly not as far as my spincast, despite being mounted to a much longer pole.
Spectragod
Willing to meet up half way
Installed a sweet new gauge, gotta love Autometer quality.....
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Zim Hosein
Senior Member
Installed a sweet new gauge, gotta love Autometer quality.....
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LOL!
Cheers Spectragod! :beer:
Unloaded the trunk from last road trip. Vacuumed it out, and since I was already hot n sweaty,, I detailed the trunk. Completely empty, It I is a massive thing of beauty!
To get my shop vac, I had to back out the SB, and I started wondering what the heck was in this huge box that was safely stacked on top, nestled deep so no teenager could get to it. It has three "fragile" stickers. I dug it out and found a 9.8 out of 10 (could be new) trunk pack w doors that I didn't know was there!
Knowing it couldn't be true, I quickly double checked both MMs trunks as I figured I may have removed one for some reason a year or two ago, but they too had thier own new trunk packs installed!
So I installed the new trunk pack into the detailed trunk of the Sport! It was so pretty (too pretty actually), I then cut a perfectly sized (2.5 by 3ft or so) piece of fresh cardboard to cover and protect the new carpeted doors and trunk floor.
Basically, I regained 8 cubic feet of garage space, found a new trunk pack, and a cut a perfect fittied piece of cardboard.
I was/am so happy: like an 8 year old boy on Christmas morning!
PS the cardboard already saved they day as later I helped mom carry a bunch of sharp cornered, sharp edged, art frames accross town, and I know they (or the metal hangers on back) would have snagged the carpet door felt on its first day/maiden voyage!
To get my shop vac, I had to back out the SB, and I started wondering what the heck was in this huge box that was safely stacked on top, nestled deep so no teenager could get to it. It has three "fragile" stickers. I dug it out and found a 9.8 out of 10 (could be new) trunk pack w doors that I didn't know was there!
Knowing it couldn't be true, I quickly double checked both MMs trunks as I figured I may have removed one for some reason a year or two ago, but they too had thier own new trunk packs installed!
So I installed the new trunk pack into the detailed trunk of the Sport! It was so pretty (too pretty actually), I then cut a perfectly sized (2.5 by 3ft or so) piece of fresh cardboard to cover and protect the new carpeted doors and trunk floor.
Basically, I regained 8 cubic feet of garage space, found a new trunk pack, and a cut a perfect fittied piece of cardboard.
I was/am so happy: like an 8 year old boy on Christmas morning!
PS the cardboard already saved they day as later I helped mom carry a bunch of sharp cornered, sharp edged, art frames accross town, and I know they (or the metal hangers on back) would have snagged the carpet door felt on its first day/maiden voyage!
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justbob
Sick-Speed play toy
I’ve done this many times. Normally a year after retuning, and getting ready to hit the road again.. Not kidding either. [emoji16]
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ledzilla
Road Pirate
It's funny you mention this, because I have an extra wheel and some wheel covers for my wagon still sitting in my trunk from a Panther meet a few days ago. I should take care of that, but I'm stuck under a cat right now.
CBT
New member
I think the fuel pump is shot. I parked it in February because it was running crappy. Idles okay but then wants to die if you goose the gas in park or drive.
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Zim Hosein
Senior Member