normiss 897 #26 November 4, 2010 I trust you bought him beer then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #27 November 4, 2010 Quote I trust you bought him beer then. He's like popsjumper... on the wagon. Just sent me off with a smile and a wave. Would have shook his hand but he had all that black grease on there. I'll think of something. Maybe hire a hooker to do a singing telegram? "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #28 November 5, 2010 Read with a THICK Jersey accent...(OK billy imagin what that sounds like) Da fuggin cair is fixed. wides dis tread stilll ear? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #29 November 5, 2010 QuoteSorry for the bad news, but you're looking at taking the car to a certified mechanic. Or a nice skydiver with an EPA license to carry freon, and the rest isn't rocket surgery."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #30 November 5, 2010 Quote Quote Sorry for the bad news, but you're looking at taking the car to a certified mechanic. Or a nice skydiver with an EPA license to carry freon, and the rest isn't rocket surgery. I had the AC compressor refilled with freon a year and a half ago, but it ran dry after a month. With two other vehicles at my disposal, it's not worth the expense to fix this one. Just drive with the windows down in the hot season and crank up the heater in the cold season. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #31 November 5, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Sorry for the bad news, but you're looking at taking the car to a certified mechanic. Or a nice skydiver with an EPA license to carry freon, and the rest isn't rocket surgery. I had the AC compressor refilled with freon a year and a half ago, but it ran dry after a month. With two other vehicles at my disposal, it's not worth the expense to fix this one. Just drive with the windows down in the hot season and crank up the heater in the cold season. Ahh, the ol' 4-60 a/c unit."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #32 November 5, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Quote Sorry for the bad news, but you're looking at taking the car to a certified mechanic. Or a nice skydiver with an EPA license to carry freon, and the rest isn't rocket surgery. I had the AC compressor refilled with freon a year and a half ago, but it ran dry after a month. With two other vehicles at my disposal, it's not worth the expense to fix this one. Just drive with the windows down in the hot season and crank up the heater in the cold season. Ahh, the ol' 4-60 a/c unit. Funny thing about old AC units.... my first car, a 1964 Buick Special full size heavy steel monster, had a part snap off the pulley when I was hauling ass on the highway. It was running smoothly and then (snap) and the whole car goes BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB! Not sure what you call the part, it was still on there, but swinging around like a vibrator motor part does. Anyway, a buddy had a '71 Corvette Stingray he was restoring in his garage and had a spare AC unit, same model as the one in my car, but with a different mounting set up. Dad just took the old one out, changed out the mounting hardware and installed the replacement. Fixing old cars sure is easy. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #33 November 5, 2010 Quote Fixing old cars sure is easy. It's a common lament that newer cars are much harder to work on, and it's true. But the requirements of more EPA stuff, more computerization, and the biggest problem, making the hoodline lower and smaller for better aerodynamics are all pushing the engine compartment to a saturation point. On the + side, newer cars are much more reliable and need less maintenance than do older cars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #34 November 5, 2010 Quote Quote Fixing old cars sure is easy. It's a common lament that newer cars are much harder to work on, and it's true. But the requirements of more EPA stuff, more computerization, and the biggest problem, making the hoodline lower and smaller for better aerodynamics are all pushing the engine compartment to a saturation point. On the + side, newer cars are much more reliable and need less maintenance than do older cars. That's true. You could go 100K miles without needing a tune-up, and up to 5,000 miles between oil changes depending on certain vehicles. I used to change the oil and rotate the tires on my cars myself but that was about it. Nowadays I just take the car to the shop but in this Mazda's case, I'll find the cheapest way to get something done as its well over 200K miles. If it conks out, fuck it. One less pain in the ass to worry about."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #35 November 5, 2010 Quote On the + side, newer cars are much more reliable and need less maintenance than do older cars. My 2003 Z71 Silverado is going to be hitting 100k miles here soon, I had the A/C compressor go out at about 96k, other than that, absolutely no issues that have costed more than $100 to fix. ETA: the compressor likely failed due to me being deployed and it being parked, allowing the freon to pool in the compressor and screw it up royally. I don't count that against GM, more of a lack of care type of problem."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #36 November 5, 2010 Quote Quote On the + side, newer cars are much more reliable and need less maintenance than do older cars. My 2003 Z71 Silverado is going to be hitting 100k miles here soon, I had the A/C compressor go out at about 96k, other than that, absolutely no issues that have costed more than $100 to fix. ETA: the compressor likely failed due to me being deployed and it being parked, allowing the freon to pool in the compressor and screw it up royally. I don't count that against GM, more of a lack of care type of problem. Yep, leaving any vehicle unused and fully topped with the various fluids/chemicals for a lengthy period of time, can cause problems. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,589 #37 November 5, 2010 He probably still likes homemade cookies. Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #38 November 5, 2010 Quote I used to change the oil and rotate the tires on my cars myself but that was about it. I still do on my fleet of cars. I also do the plug changes and minor repairs. My 18 yo son Brett does much of the work now. He tore apart 3 cars this week to replace burned out dash lights, including my own. Thanks Brett. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #39 November 5, 2010 QuoteETA: the compressor likely failed due to me being deployed and it being parked, allowing the freon to pool in the compressor and screw it up royally. I don't count that against GM, more of a lack of care type of problem. Thanks for the reminder to run my A/C on the way home for a few minutes. I try to run it once a month, year round, just to keep the seals, etc. workng. You're absolutely right, good machines need to be run from time to time to keep them okay. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #40 November 5, 2010 QuoteQuoteETA: the compressor likely failed due to me being deployed and it being parked, allowing the freon to pool in the compressor and screw it up royally. I don't count that against GM, more of a lack of care type of problem. Thanks for the reminder to run my A/C on the way home for a few minutes. I try to run it once a month, year round, just to keep the seals, etc. workng. You're absolutely right, good machines need to be run from time to time to keep them okay. most cars run the A/C when defrost is on as A/C also dehumidifies the air and dryer air defrosts better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
