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Doing a Hack Repair the Right Way
The repair order said that the right turn signal was out, replace the bulb. Usually when bulbs are out it’s…
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The Wrong Way to Repair Brake Lines
When brake lines start leaking, they need to be replaced. Usually they leak from rust, and when they happens, either…
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How To: Replacing Rotors with Bearings
Most cars these days have the rotor separate from the hub and bearing, but some trucks and older vehicles use…
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How To: 1987-1991 Ford F-250/F-350 Front Brake Calipers
I recently did a brake job on my truck, and found that the calipers are attached differently than on newer…
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How To: 1987-1991 Ford F-Series Headlight Assembly Replacement
The headlights on my 1990 Ford F-250 were looking pretty bad. 28 years of sun does a number on plastic.…
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The Wrong Way To Wire Accessories
A Honda Civic came in with complaints of some strange electrical problems. The first step after checking for diagnostic codes…
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House Wiring in Cars
My 1990 F-250 has led a hard life, and the wiring has taken a beating. It’s been hacked together enough…
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Duct Tape Van
At the dealership we don’t see a lot of cars older than 10 years old, often when we do it’s…
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OBD-II Connector Location
Every car sold in the US since 1996 is required to be equipped with an OBD-II connector so all scan…
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Attempted Exhaust Hack Repair
Sometimes a hackjob fix you really hope will work ends up not working. Even though this didn’t work, I took…
