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by Legacypusher
Fri May 04, 2007 3:12 am
Forum: Ashtray
Topic: Any fly fisherman here?
Replies: 10
Views: 1392

I've been fly fishing since 1972 or so, and it is just great. I now live in S. GA so most of my fly fishing is on the flats on the Gulf of Mexico, or on the flats of the Indian River in FL. Bass on a fly in local ponds are a real treat using a Dahlberg Diver--Largemouths really fight. On the salt fl...
by Legacypusher
Fri Oct 13, 2006 11:42 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: front axles, again
Replies: 6
Views: 1258

Well, the passenger side axle was a bitch, too. Friday the 13th? I broke the Sears 1/2" breaker bar trying to loosen the axle nut. It wouldn't budge AT ALL. I went back to Sears and got another one--they looked at me kinda funny, but replaced it. I called my buddy at a garage for help, and he g...
by Legacypusher
Fri Oct 13, 2006 12:33 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: front axles, again
Replies: 6
Views: 1258

Got the new shaft this am and went down to my gal's carport around noon, after gathering some tools, the jack and jackstand, etc. Put the extension pipe on the 1/2" drive breaker bar to crack the axle nut and proceeded to bend the bar like a pretzel. It was a POS anyway, el cheapo. Went to Sear...
by Legacypusher
Wed Oct 11, 2006 6:33 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: front axles, again
Replies: 6
Views: 1258

Well, I'm an older guy, and a pretty good mechanic, but I still like to think that I am somewhat of a fun old fool to be around, what with enjoying a bit of whiskey and a cigar from time to time. I'm absolutely crazy about fly fishing, and I'm about to hit the San Juan, in NM, for some seriously lar...
by Legacypusher
Wed Oct 11, 2006 2:40 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: front axles, again
Replies: 6
Views: 1258

Anyone? Any tricks I should know about R&R on the axles? I'd reallly appreciate some advice on this.
by Legacypusher
Sun Oct 08, 2006 5:37 am
Forum: Body, Chassis and Interior
Topic: How to get rid of the yellowed headlights
Replies: 134
Views: 77838

don't need tints

Well, if you don't clear-coat the lenses after you sand and polish them, you will have to do it all over again in about a yr. Been there, done that.. I don't think this bbs is meant to be an advertising spot for window tinters, either. Good luck with your career, and I hope you will be careful on th...
by Legacypusher
Fri Oct 06, 2006 11:18 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: front axles, again
Replies: 6
Views: 1258

front axles, again

I had my struts replaced a couple of weeks ago and now I have a vibration and what sounds like an axle knock, speed sensitive, which wasn't there before the swap. These axles have only about 30-40K miles on them, so I'm curious. Tires were balanced just a few months ago. Any chance the shop screwed ...
by Legacypusher
Mon Sep 25, 2006 4:41 am
Forum: Ashtray
Topic: Old car owners are the best
Replies: 11
Views: 1388

I'm probably the oldest old guy on this bbs, and I have nothing but respect and gratitude to all of the contributors for the helpful (and very entertaining) things I have learned here. My old wagon is the best ride I have ever owned and I hope to keep it running for another 150K miles. Thanks to you...
by Legacypusher
Fri Sep 08, 2006 3:07 am
Forum: Suspension
Topic: odd squeak from rear springs?
Replies: 1
Views: 731

I don't know if this will help with your situation, but I had new struts installed and suddenly had a squeak on the right rear that drove me crazy. I cured it by squirting lube on the bottom of the spring where it sits on the strut flange. You might give it a try.. Just a thought.
by Legacypusher
Fri Sep 01, 2006 4:35 am
Forum: Suspension
Topic: Help, please
Replies: 12
Views: 2122

Go figure.. I kept getting the "creaking" noise even after repeated shots of lubricant to the upper mount. I finally thought to shoot the bottom of the spring again and the noise was gone. Way easier to squirt, too. Firm shocks and no squeaks; what a treat.
by Legacypusher
Wed Aug 16, 2006 6:10 am
Forum: Body, Chassis and Interior
Topic: Front doors wind noise solved
Replies: 13
Views: 3541

Yes, Josh, that was your idea. Good thinking. 3/8" line was a bit large, but 1/4" worked great installed in the outer fold of the window gasket. Now I just have to figure out how long to make it to fix the whole problem. It's much better, though.
by Legacypusher
Tue Aug 15, 2006 1:44 am
Forum: Body, Chassis and Interior
Topic: Front doors wind noise solved
Replies: 13
Views: 3541

I didn't have any spare coax lying around, so I used a short piece of 3/8" line from my sailboat, and will see how it works tomorrow, when I have to make a trip out of town. Passenger side has always been quiet, driver's side always noisy.
by Legacypusher
Mon Aug 14, 2006 4:50 am
Forum: Suspension
Topic: Help, please
Replies: 12
Views: 2122

Thanks. I have some silicone spray around here somewhere. Probably should have used that first. 20/20 hindsight is one of my blessings.
by Legacypusher
Mon Aug 14, 2006 12:24 am
Forum: Suspension
Topic: Help, please
Replies: 12
Views: 2122

I finally took a look under the fender today. The installer told me that they had sprayed PB on everything when I took it back. Well, everything inside the car, so that it smelled for a few days. No sign of lube on the upper mount under the fender, so I shot some up there and around the bottom of th...
by Legacypusher
Sat Aug 12, 2006 10:27 pm
Forum: Suspension
Topic: Help, please
Replies: 12
Views: 2122

Thanks. The creakings and groanings are coming from the top of the strut tower and nothing is loose up there, so I'm guessing that the spring isn't seated in the old depression in the top mount. I'll have the shop check it out on Monday--he'll do it to get me off his back, I'm sure.
by Legacypusher
Sat Aug 12, 2006 9:26 pm
Forum: Body, Chassis and Interior
Topic: Front doors wind noise solved
Replies: 13
Views: 3541

Driver's side wind noise factory bulletin

My dealer told me long ago that there was a Service Bulletin about the noise and I have searched for years to find it. Finally, I did. SB # 125692, dated 92/04/06. It says to install part # 62175AA000, a small spacer, inside the mirror gusset, between the bolt and gusset. Looks to me like a little w...
by Legacypusher
Sat Aug 12, 2006 12:52 am
Forum: Suspension
Topic: Help, please
Replies: 12
Views: 2122

I checked the upper bolts and all were tight. That would be way too simple, of course. I've never had a noise there before, and the other three are silent, so this is nuts. Is it possible that when the strut was mounted the spring was not seated/oriented correctly, and that might be the problem?
by Legacypusher
Fri Aug 11, 2006 2:22 am
Forum: Suspension
Topic: Help, please
Replies: 12
Views: 2122

Didn't replace the top mounts, and will check the nut in the morning. I don't think the shop checked it today, since the speaker cover wasn't removed.

Thanks for the input.
by Legacypusher
Fri Aug 11, 2006 12:13 am
Forum: Suspension
Topic: Help, please
Replies: 12
Views: 2122

Help, please

I had my new GR-2's installed by a local shop, and the ride is much, much, improved. Except for the one thing, the R rear sounds like a creaking spring or something whenever I brake or accelerate or hit bumps. The shop looked at it again and said nothing is loose, though it sounds like it. Any advic...
by Legacypusher
Wed Aug 09, 2006 5:03 am
Forum: Suspension
Topic: New struts
Replies: 12
Views: 2008

new struts

I called a local tire shop, whose owner I know, and he quoted 6.6 hrs labor to install the four struts. Thanks to this bbs, I told him that you guys had told me that the job could be done in about 4 hrs. by owners in their own garages. He said that he would install the struts for 4 hrs. labor, and t...
by Legacypusher
Mon Aug 07, 2006 3:27 am
Forum: Suspension
Topic: New struts
Replies: 12
Views: 2008

new struts

I contacted the seller on ebay and he promised to get back to me with a price and I never heard from him again. I ordered the GR-2's from replacementshocks.com and they were here in just a few days. Great service at a good price; I'd recommend them. Now all I have to do is summon the mo to install t...
by Legacypusher
Sun Aug 06, 2006 5:20 am
Forum: Body, Chassis and Interior
Topic: How to get rid of the yellowed headlights
Replies: 134
Views: 77838

I bought the WM kit and I will rate it as an 8 out of 10. 10 to 12 minutes per lens for polishing, and a few minutes between clear coats on each made it a 2 hour job. My lenses are almost 17 yrs. old, but weren't in terrible shape. I was lazy and buffed them on the car with some thin cardboard maski...
by Legacypusher
Sat Jul 22, 2006 3:46 am
Forum: Body, Chassis and Interior
Topic: How to get rid of the yellowed headlights
Replies: 134
Views: 77838

Head light lenses

Thanks, Josh. I guess I will buff them out again w/the Walmart kit and then clear coat them. From reading the feedback on ebay for the "miracle cures" it doesn't look like there is one. These guys offer money-back warrantees, but charge a ton for shipping, which is where they make the mone...
by Legacypusher
Thu Jul 20, 2006 12:30 am
Forum: Body, Chassis and Interior
Topic: How to get rid of the yellowed headlights
Replies: 134
Views: 77838

Anyone tried the chemical/nonabrasive cures for headlights?

I hand polished my lenses about a year ago and got some improvement, but they are yellowing again. I have noticed a few companies on ebay and the web offering chemical solutions that supposedly offer non-abrasive miracle cures and I wonder if anyone has tried any of them, and if so, what the results...
by Legacypusher
Mon Jul 03, 2006 6:18 am
Forum: Suspension
Topic: New struts
Replies: 12
Views: 2008

Thanks for replying, but those struts are for AWD's and later models than my old wagon. I must have asked a really stupid question to have so few replies--sorry. I was just hoping to tap into the knowledge base here that has been so helpful before when I needed some advice.