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General Discussion / Re: Any good storm stories to share?
« Last post by HarryT on March 18, 2025, 01:15:42 am »We got only 1.1" of rain and winds around 15 MPH but no damage.
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General Discussion / Re: Any good storm stories to share?
« Last post by Fierofool on March 17, 2025, 08:41:13 pm »I woke up once, saw two bright flashes of lightning, heard two very very distant claps of rolling thunder, and went back to sleep. Apparently lots of rain judging by the puddle in the yard and water in the drainage ditch. Not even any little springs of pine limbs in the yard.
We were on the very edge of the SW to NE path of the storms and by the time the main body passed over us, it must have somewhat died out.
We were on the very edge of the SW to NE path of the storms and by the time the main body passed over us, it must have somewhat died out.
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General Discussion / Re: Any good storm stories to share?
« Last post by Raydar on March 17, 2025, 06:09:13 pm »We did. No damage at all.
At one point, there was a tornado to the northwest of Roanoke AL, that was headed straight for us. We went and hid in our center-most bedroom, with all the dogs.
At about 1 AM, it just dissipated at the state line. I told Tammy to go back to bed, and I stayed up and watched the weather radar and listened to the TV coverage until everything had passed. I finally went to bed at ~3 AM.
I'm mostly caught up on my sleep, now.
How did you do? I figure it was probably 4-5 AM by the time it made it out that way.
At one point, there was a tornado to the northwest of Roanoke AL, that was headed straight for us. We went and hid in our center-most bedroom, with all the dogs.
At about 1 AM, it just dissipated at the state line. I told Tammy to go back to bed, and I stayed up and watched the weather radar and listened to the TV coverage until everything had passed. I finally went to bed at ~3 AM.
I'm mostly caught up on my sleep, now.
How did you do? I figure it was probably 4-5 AM by the time it made it out that way.
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General Discussion / Re: Any good storm stories to share?
« Last post by Fierofool on March 17, 2025, 04:38:51 pm »We haven't heard from you. Did y'all make it through OK?
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Tech Tips, Tech Questions / Re: CV Axel replacement
« Last post by Fierofool on March 17, 2025, 04:33:39 pm »Support the car on jack stands and the control arm with a floor jack, remove the axle nut, ball joint pinch bolt and pop the ball joint loose. Split the tie rod end loose from the knuckle and lower the control arm away from the knuckle. I believe you can leave the caliper on the knuckle and rotor. I don't recall removing mine.You may have to unbolt the hose bracket from the fender wall
Save the washer behind the axel nut. It's not available anywhere according to some members. If your replacement axle doesn't come with a new nut, purchase one. Don't use the old nut.
Once the hub and strut assembly is pulled loose from the axle, you can often give a hard yank on the axle and get it to pop out of the transmission. Get a replacement axel seal. Better yet, get two if you're like me. I usually damage the first one.
AutoZone has the proper seal for the Getrag. https://www.autozone.com/drivetrain/cv-axle-seal/p/gm-genuine-parts-cv-axle-shaft-seal-97029260/1253904_0_0?searchText=axle+seal I have a set of one inch drive sockets and one of them is perfect for installing the seal when used with a short extension. Works better than the seal installation tool.
If the replacement shaft has the reluctor wheel on it, use a chisel and split it to remove it.
When you bolt everything back up, torque the axle nut to 75 lb/ft then set it down on the ground with the center cap removed from your wheel. Then torque the nut to 195 lb/ft
Save the washer behind the axel nut. It's not available anywhere according to some members. If your replacement axle doesn't come with a new nut, purchase one. Don't use the old nut.
Once the hub and strut assembly is pulled loose from the axle, you can often give a hard yank on the axle and get it to pop out of the transmission. Get a replacement axel seal. Better yet, get two if you're like me. I usually damage the first one.
AutoZone has the proper seal for the Getrag. https://www.autozone.com/drivetrain/cv-axle-seal/p/gm-genuine-parts-cv-axle-shaft-seal-97029260/1253904_0_0?searchText=axle+seal I have a set of one inch drive sockets and one of them is perfect for installing the seal when used with a short extension. Works better than the seal installation tool.
If the replacement shaft has the reluctor wheel on it, use a chisel and split it to remove it.
When you bolt everything back up, torque the axle nut to 75 lb/ft then set it down on the ground with the center cap removed from your wheel. Then torque the nut to 195 lb/ft
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Tech Tips, Tech Questions / Re: CV Axel replacement
« Last post by Fierofool on March 17, 2025, 01:05:10 pm »I'm just now seeing this. I'll reply when I get home.
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Tech Tips, Tech Questions / CV Axel replacement
« Last post by montegut on March 16, 2025, 08:54:39 pm »Went to change the oil on my 87 manual transmission GT today when I noticed the boot on the CV axel driver side bad and needs replacing. It looks like it was slinging grease everywhere. Since I have never done this before, how difficult is it to do? Any tips? I have watched the YouTube videos but need an honest opinion. YouTube makes it all look so easy. And what about changing the seal? Thanks
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General Discussion / Re: Any good storm stories to share?
« Last post by Raydar on March 15, 2025, 06:55:22 pm »...annnnd here we go again.
Sitting here, about 15 minutes from the Alabama line, so we're going to be looking the storm right in the teeth.
I've been working most of the afternoon to put all the lightweight stuff away, and park the lightweight vehicles (like the box trailer) on the "leeward" side of the shop.
Looks like it's gonna be fun. Not.
Y'all stay safe.
Sitting here, about 15 minutes from the Alabama line, so we're going to be looking the storm right in the teeth.
I've been working most of the afternoon to put all the lightweight stuff away, and park the lightweight vehicles (like the box trailer) on the "leeward" side of the shop.
Looks like it's gonna be fun. Not.
Y'all stay safe.
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Tech Tips, Tech Questions / Re: IAC control input
« Last post by Fierofool on March 13, 2025, 02:09:07 pm »Per your reference, I checked the MAP vacuum connections and didn't find anything loose but I didn't disconnect it to do the test because I've expended all my vacuum caps. There were never any trouble codes set until the Code 44 briefly triggered the light.
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Tech Tips, Tech Questions / Re: IAC control input
« Last post by Raydar on March 13, 2025, 12:07:26 pm »After sitting all night, the car started and idled smoothly this morning.
Good info! I'm happy that you got it sorted.
I would be curious if the MAP sensor was leaking vacuum, or if it was just "bad", and giving an erroneous reading.