Author: jct

One phantom issue

Was getting ready to check my noisy wheel bearings on my daily driver since the dealer couldn’t see the damn issue even when my was was there 2 times since November for a new transmission. And this is what i found right side came right off left side took an extra 20 seconds to break off, even the dealer didn’t even notice the split in the grease seal on the right lower ball joint wtf. So glad i no longer have to replace my wheel bearings…

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Black Magic Car Tint

Found a can at work, we’re doing a major cleaning and purging for the first time since ever…

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I think my heater core is clogged

Out driving my car on the highway with the heat somewhat pumping away not exactly hot but warm enough than all of a sudden it’s blowing cold in my face. I haven’t touched the temperature setting all summer due to the rubber valve that i don’t want to fail (’68 Chrysler) my only conclusion is it’s clogged, i don’t smell any coolant and not leaking anything

My temp gauge shows a rock solid 180°F and i have a Robert Shaw 180°F thermostat

Hopefull the heater core needs is a reverse flush

What day is it?

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Was (is) this normal? 68 Newport custom

Or did a previous owner try to fix it?
I know i have lots of cleaning to do, vacuumed out all the loose crud that was in there

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are those gaps supposed to be there with the windshield gasket/seal? I’m kind of want to do this on a budget, i have at my disposal with caulking and flex seal in a rattle can. I don’t have the funds to properly get it fixed at this time. Just trying to stop/slow the water from…

Was (is) this normal? 68 Newport custom