In case any of you were wondering why it has been so long since I published a repair article, the answer is simple. I have been working hard on a new menu or indexing system for this site. A few years ago I knew that I was outgrowing the standard labeling system supplied with this … Continue reading “Sparky, Where Have You Been?”
I was going through extra pictures that I have taken over the last year. There were several that I could not use in regular posts. Generally either because it was too involved of a repair or the customer could not afford to fix the problem. Anyways I decided to just publish these pictures of costly … Continue reading “Costly Mistakes”
Sparky will be attending the SEMA and AAPEX conventions in Las Vegas next week. As of this posting he will be unavailable to respond to any comments or emails until Monday, November 7. As you can see in the photo above, Sparky’s had an “interesting” last day before he left for Vegas. This car had … Continue reading “Sparky’s going to Vegas!”
You know, this question gets kicked around a lot and I have read others recommendations on how to find a good repair shop so I thought I would give my opinions. The number one way to find a good automotive repair shop is to ask! The only problem is who do you ask? You can … Continue reading “How To Find A Good Repair Shop / Mechanic?”
Just about anyone with basic mechanical skills can splice in a new harness connector. However doing it so it fits properly and looks good is an entirely different thing. On this coolant temperature sensor harness replacement I started by removing the factory tape the finishes the split loom installation. The split loom needs to be … Continue reading “How to Replace a Wiring Harness Connector”
I just had to show this to everyone. It is just so ridiculous to me that I am not even going to explain what it is for a few days. Take a guess and leave your thoughts in the comments. Update Aug 22, 2011; I guess I should have left this up as the primary … Continue reading “Can You Guess What This Is?”
I ran across this site today and I think it is a pretty good idea. I had plans to do something similar in the distant future, but it would seem, that these guys are doing a pretty good job. I wish them all of the success in the world. Here is the concept as I … Continue reading “How To Find Good Mechanic?”
This 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse came in with a complaint that the 30 amp engine fuse would blow. The customer stated that a friend of his that claimed to work on cars put a transmission in for him. Now there was smoke coming from the engine compartment and the 30 amp engine fuse in the underhood … Continue reading “1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse, Shade Tree, DIYer Disaster”
After an exhausting morning of trying to get my computer set up for TIS 2 Web Programming, this is what I found. Forget about using a modern computing system built for a consumer. At this time GM’s programming system will only work with 32 bit systems. GM recommends for successful programming to only use a … Continue reading “General Motors Computer Hardware Requirements for Programming GM Vehicles”
To check and change the brush holder assembly on a Denso internal fan alternator, start by removing the nut on the insulator post. Then with the insulator removed proceed to removing the remaining nuts, one screw and ground strap. The extra screw and ground strap will not always be present. Note that this particular alternator … Continue reading “Changing Brushes in a Denso Alternator”