Icon134 0 #1 July 29, 2006 ultimately caused a job that should have taken an hour, hour and a half tops... to take about six... But my friend and I managed to change my Serpentine belt this afternoon/evening () and thus my car is functioning again (ok... technically the only thing not working was the alternator) and to boot it only cost me $30 instead of the $130 the service station quoted me...Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydemon2 0 #2 July 29, 2006 didnt they learn you.... use the proper tool for the job? Vise grips are not the answer....Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone! I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #3 July 29, 2006 But, if there's a clear shot at it, a hammer and a long screw driver or a chisel is.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #4 July 29, 2006 Quotedidnt they learn you.... use the proper tool for the job? Vise grips are not the answer....Fuck off... we didn't start with the vice grips... we started with the anticease (sp) and Socket Rench... the vice Grips were the last choice... and... they were only useful after removing the power steering pully.. Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #5 July 29, 2006 That and some WD-40. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #6 July 29, 2006 QuoteBut, if there's a clear shot at it, a hammer and a long screw driver or a chisel is.Clear... try... jammed inbetween the engine and the wheel well... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpnjivin 0 #7 July 29, 2006 Wow what kinda car do you have that it takes 1-11/2 to change a serp belt? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #8 July 29, 2006 QuoteWow what kinda car do you have that it takes 1-11/2 to change a serp belt?huh? it only took a while because of the nut... and because I hadn't done it before... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryno1972 0 #9 July 29, 2006 If the alternator is not working, your car will not go far....glad to be here!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #10 July 29, 2006 QuoteIf the alternator is not working, your car will not go far....I know this... which is why I was glad that my friend also let me borrow his car for the couple of days I was without one... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpnjivin 0 #11 July 29, 2006 I sympathize, I spent 250.00 dollars on a set of Snap-On nut removers (stripped nuts) because of shit like that, but that is when I was a mechanic and running across shit like that all the time. I'll bet a beer you left some blood on that car by busting your knuckles Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #12 July 29, 2006 QuoteIf the alternator is not working, your car will not go far.... I miss my '69 bug. You reminded me of always having to replace the alternator. Edited to correct the year.Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #13 July 29, 2006 QuoteI'll bet a beer you left some blood on that car by busting your knucklesnaw... I have a couple of bruses on my forarms... but we were wearing gloves for most of the project... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt1215 0 #14 July 29, 2006 QuoteQuoteIf the alternator is not working, your car will not go far....I know this... which is why I was glad that my friend also let me borrow his car for the couple of days I was without one... That's really the way to go. When my alternator crapped-out, I borrowed my friend's charger. I was about 4 miles from the base so I drove on the battery for about a week and plugged it in whenever I was home. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpnjivin 0 #15 July 29, 2006 guess I owe you a beer. come on over I got Dos Equis XX. I never liked gloves couldn't feel around enough. Though that's probably why my hands were always grease stained cracked and bleeding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #16 July 29, 2006 Quoteguess I owe you a beer. come on over I got Dos Equis XX. I never liked gloves couldn't feel around enough. Though that's probably why my hands were always grease stained cracked and bleeding. thanks anyway... I don't drink beer... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #17 July 29, 2006 QuoteRench... Quoteinbetween Quotebruses on my forarms How come someone as smart as you sucks so badly at spelling? Good thing you can cook and you're good looking.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #18 July 29, 2006 Quote How come someone as smart as you sucks so badly at spelling? Good thing you can cook and you're good looking.... if you think I'm bad... my sister (who I kid you not scored like 799 out of 800 on the verbal section of the Graduate Records Examination) can't spell for shit... I blame it on word processors... although earlier I blamed it on my arms/hands being tired from working on the car all afternoon... oh and thanks... that and I meant to say wrench... I knew it looked wrong... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #19 July 29, 2006 aww...don't you worry your pretty little head about it. You're so pretty no one expects you to be smart! Your brilliance is just an added bonus..... How do you feel about older women? I so have someone I'd like you to meet. (Since I can't have you). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #20 July 29, 2006 QuoteHow do you feel about older women? don't know... don't really think about it... I generally find myself attracted to younger women... but... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #21 July 29, 2006 yeah? And how's that been working out for you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #22 July 29, 2006 Quoteyeah? And how's that been working out for you?um... so far... not so well... I figure sooner or later they're all going to be younger then I am... and... hey wait... now you're just being mean... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #23 July 29, 2006 I'm not being mean!! I'm simply suggesting trying a new flavor.... There's something to be said for a more mature woman. Let's just say, there are new facets she could possibly bring you a relationship that you may not have thought of..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #24 July 29, 2006 QuoteLet's just say, there are new facets she could possibly bring you a relationship that you may not have thought of... I'm sure there are... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #25 July 29, 2006 Well, let me know and I'll have her PM you. PS she's extremely cute, and has a great sense of humor, and a great job. I kind of hate her. I've already told her about you, and told her to check out your skydiving videos. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
