SureTrack Users General Discussion

[dodge90]

Funny the owner didn't look at the gauge or notice it, oops, like that never happened before When ever I get a chance to drive one seems local 5-0 always seems to show up somewhere and have to behave. The only thing I worrie about is something braking from their abuse.

[Crossland Auto]

Yeah it's funny how when ever someone gets a little cocky and runs their trap. (Just like I did.) Something stupid happens to set them in their place.

Took it for a ride today, was surprised. Accidently striped part of the lot.

We had a laugh, and off he went.

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[dodge90]

heres a twist on yours X Mr. Evert Sinceu had his car towed in sat stating 2 months ago you inspected my and since then it's been shutting off and running like ****. Ok, checked out, no fuel psi. tapped on tank sounded empty, gauge said empty, added 5 gal. fired right up. Customer stated gauge has been broke for a while and noticed after he added 10 bucks the car ran fine,LOL

[Crossland Auto]

Goes to show that no matter how someone tries to take their time. Something is always going to be amiss. Never considered the stock temp sensor for factory replacement gauge was 1/2 pipe. Thought it would transfer straight to the head of the later model engine.

The stock placement for P.C.M. coolant temp sensor looked fairly beefy, so drilled and tapped to 1/2 n.p.t. Moved the 3/8 to the other side. Just waiting for the Teflon dope to set, then will pick it clean.

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[Crossland Auto]

Boy, can I kill a thread. LOL

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[Crusty]

I thought you were going to KLEEN the threads....not KILL the thread-!! LOL
Probably just people recovering from the holidays and getting back into the swing of things.
Besides, it's been too cold to do much more than stick your nose outside-!!

[greasybob]

Ya, after you go a week below 0 (F), 10 degrees feels like a summer day.

[Witsend]

Boy, can I kill a thread. LOL

Hey, Did you check to see if you still have any electrical continuity to ground between the outside of the single terminal sensor so the temperature idiot light will work if something unexpected happens like the Chinese water pump impeller loses it's press fit

[Crusty]

Ya, after you go a week below 0 (F), 10 degrees feels like a summer day.

You're right. Going from minus 10-F to plus 10-F does feel like a summer day-!! LOL

"If you've ever worn shorts and a parka at the same time, you might be a Canuck". In fact I HAVE-!! Too hot for lots of clothing inside, had to go outside for a couple of minutes for another load of firewood.

Up here we keep hurricane lamps and oil, candles & holders, LED lights and batteries, firewood and woodstoves, water in jugs, metal pots & pans, staples of food like beans & soups & peanut butter, all the time.

It's normal-!! Cold weather, snowstorms, freezing rain, impassible roads...etc. etc.

Even the ubiquitous CRAPPER functions just fine without electricity-!! LOL

I wonder how people are making out down south this weekend-?

[greasybob]

Does any know of good tool or tool kit for holding the harmonic balancer in place so proper torque can be achieved on the bolt. I have a few assorted tools for the job but there has to be something out there that is adaptable to multiple applications.

[STURNER]

Oil filter strap wrench?

[liljoe]

I saw a micro v belt strap wrench made just for this this week in one of the tool truck fliers.

Googled it and found this: http://www.gates.com/products/automo...y-strap-wrench

[Witsend]

I've used my KD fan clutch holding tool with fender washers and bolts to hold diff flanges while setting pinion bearing preload. Otc makes a universal tool that might work better though.

[greasybob]

Thanks for the suggestions. the OTC looks a bit flimsy and not so sure that grabbing the outside of the crank pulley is such a good idea if there is a rubber ring between the pulley and the hub. A beefed up OTC is kinda what I use now, but doesn't work on all.

dR. JaKe , You back ? How you feeling ? Hope all is well.

[greasybob]

Anyone ever had a GM 3.6 with cam codes, P0008 in particular. This was an 11 Traverse. only 45,000 miles. No warranty, salvage title. So far all the cam codes that I've had have been covered under warrant so I didn't worry about them. I cleared the code and changed the oil with Dexos the first time around. I thought it cured, but 3 weeks later it was back, P0008 again. After removing the timing cover I saw that the tensioner for the right bank was extended quit a bit further that the left bank. Even after observing the tensioners while rotating the engine it was noticeable that the right was travelling a lot further. I replaced all the chains, guides and tensioners. So far so good. Anyone else check the chains for stretch by examining the tensioners ? I could never catch the cam advance being out of wack while driving or during a functional tests. A lot of work changing timing chains if your guessing at the problem.