More new action here at fast.
Nice newer super duty got a set of headlights repaired. HID’s Install on these rigs sometimes run into problems with grounding due to the way the front radiator support is built and the routing of the factory harness. A new proper ground fixed the issue.
This second hand hotrod truck needs brakes, problem is what parts were used 20 years ago when it was put together? Getting the old brakes apart, cataloged and researched as to what they are, where they came from and most importantly, how do we get new ones can turn into a real time consuming issue. We were able to source everything we need new, now its just waiting on shipping.
This lightning came in with a no start concern. Initially thinking a simple fix we quickly figured out the motor would not turn over. We wheeled it into the shop and got it on a lift where we could try to bar it over and get a better idea of what was wrong. We were unable to turn the motor over by hand so we drained the oil to get an idea of engine condition. With no plug in the pan, no oil drained. It wasn’t until a screw driver was jammed in the hole that we were able to get any oil out of the engine and what came out looked like half dried asphalt.
Moral of the story, CHANGE YOUR OIL!
this truck ended up with a new long block and a lot of new parts that were simply not usable due to the oil sludge ruining them. This was a $10,000 repair that could have been avoided for about a hundred bucks worth of oil changes.
More carnage due to neglect and abuse. This car actually drove in on this “tire”. TPMS light flashing and the tire guts flopping all over the fender.
So next time the tpms light comes on, check the tire pressure, look for leaks, or bust out the wallet for a new tire. This tire would have been saved for about 10 bucks.
This shelby GT got gears and a tune. 4.10’s and a good tune can really wake these cars up. Especially the auto cars.