The Gearhead Thread

JimVH · Post by **JimVH** » 16 Aug 2023, 10:30

SlowToke wrote: 15 Aug 2023, 23:19 IMHO, when it comes to jacking up vehicles, it's best not to rely on one device. I've always used a backup. When it comes to my head being crushed or not, I prefer a little insurance.

This. I even use jackstands with ramps. I have some ugly stories to tell about people who didn't respect the risk.

FredS · Post by **FredS** » 16 Aug 2023, 10:48

JimVH wrote: 16 Aug 2023, 10:30
SlowToke wrote: 15 Aug 2023, 23:19 IMHO, when it comes to jacking up vehicles, it's best not to rely on one device. I've always used a backup. When it comes to my head being crushed or not, I prefer a little insurance.
This. I even use jackstands with ramps. I have some ugly stories to tell about people who didn't respect the risk.

This is me chopping out the exhaust and preparing to change the transmission in a Plymouth Fury ('67 I think) that my uncle gave me. 40ish years and *40ish pounds ago. Notice I left the chain attached to the tractor.

Safety first.

*by "40ish pounds", I mean 60

FredS · Post by **FredS** » 16 Aug 2023, 10:52

Me and the same car after a couple derbies.

michigander · Post by **michigander** » 16 Aug 2023, 16:25

FredS wrote: 16 Aug 2023, 10:48
JimVH wrote: 16 Aug 2023, 10:30
SlowToke wrote: 15 Aug 2023, 23:19 IMHO, when it comes to jacking up vehicles, it's best not to rely on one device. I've always used a backup. When it comes to my head being crushed or not, I prefer a little insurance.
This. I even use jackstands with ramps. I have some ugly stories to tell about people who didn't respect the risk.
This is me chopping out the exhaust and preparing to change the transmission in a Plymouth Fury ('67 I think) that my uncle gave me. 40ish years and *40ish pounds ago. Notice I left the chain attached to the tractor.

Safety first.

*by "40ish pounds", I mean 60

Safety First!

michigander · Post by **michigander** » 16 Aug 2023, 16:27

FredS wrote: 16 Aug 2023, 10:52 Me and the same car after a couple derbies.

I just love seeing your old pictures FredS.

Hovannes · Post by **Hovannes** » 25 Aug 2023, 11:11

I have the Ford Faithful oiler from the Model T sitting on our patio table, waiting for parts.

Hovannes · Post by **Hovannes** » 25 Aug 2023, 11:17

I got a call from the shop regarding our 2014 Passat. Both the pressure relief valve and the oil cooler are toast.
This is going to be 'spensive and I take it a harbinger of things to come with the ol' Passat, so a new ride is probably in order. Right after I finish paying off the repair bill

Hovannes · Post by **Hovannes** » 25 Aug 2023, 11:30

We had to rent a car to get us through the weekend.
Hertz rented us a cute little Chevy Bolt.
I'm quickly learning to detest EVs.
Quickly.

FredS · Post by **FredS** » 25 Aug 2023, 12:48

Hovannes wrote: 25 Aug 2023, 11:17 I got a call from the shop regarding our 2014 Passat. Both the pressure relief valve and the oil cooler are toast.
This is going to be 'spensive and I take it a harbinger of things to come with the ol' Passat, so a new ride is probably in order. Right after I finish paying off the repair bill

German cars (even those assembled in TN) are great.

For 5 years.

After that, you're living on borrowed time. Expect a $3000 repair bill any day thereafter. Probably the same day your savings account dips below $2000.

Hovannes · Post by **Hovannes** » 25 Aug 2023, 15:06

FredS wrote: 25 Aug 2023, 12:48
Hovannes wrote: 25 Aug 2023, 11:17 I got a call from the shop regarding our 2014 Passat. Both the pressure relief valve and the oil cooler are toast.
This is going to be 'spensive and I take it a harbinger of things to come with the ol' Passat, so a new ride is probably in order. Right after I finish paying off the repair bill
German cars (even those assembled in TN) are great.

For 5 years.

After that, you're living on borrowed time. Expect a $3000 repair bill any day thereafter. Probably the same day your savings account dips below $2000.

This lasted ten years, so I can't complain---uh, yes I can.
I should have bought a Honda.