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| Bad Bent | Apr 28 2010, 01:11 PM Post #31 |
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Facetious Educated Donkey
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Well, we can be flexible. If it is to cold for some of us then we caravan to the Grand Sierra for the afternoon. We got an inch of snow last night. It was off the roads by 9 a.m. except in shadows. I just decided to bring Sammy along for the rode trip and stay in a Motel 6 considering the freezing temps at night. He has his own insulation. ![]() Maybe stay for breakfast on Saturday, drive home Sat. afternoon? Heck, I'll be happy just getting a couple of Whoppers and chatting with everyone. Edited by Bad Bent, Apr 28 2010, 01:25 PM.
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| Bad Bent | Apr 28 2010, 01:24 PM Post #32 |
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Facetious Educated Donkey
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Yea, bring the blue car if you can't get the Geo repaired. Sad about the half-shaft. Mine has made some noise loosening up, very tight CV joint installing it. I hope it does well this weekend. See you there.
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| Murf 59 | Apr 28 2010, 02:46 PM Post #33 |
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Hey CC did you find out what the problem was? Is your axle the one with the extra cast iron mount that bolts to the block? If so, I have one. But no way of shipping it today. I am at work and won't get off till 6PM PST. If that is the one. I can bring it and the tools to install it. Less the jack. I have a Swench Wrench and can remove the axle nut with out the use of air. But would not risk working under one of our scissors jacks. You can have the axle if thats is the correct on. I will PM you with my # in case it is. I will be leaving tomorrow about 10am our time. I will have my laptop. But I am driving through a lot of wilderness area. Would need to find a WiFi spot in like Redding. Let me know. |
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| CityConnection | Apr 28 2010, 03:27 PM Post #34 |
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Sir, yes sir!
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Yeah, looks like the axle is either bent or damaged up by the inner CV joint. The 1.3 has that weird little mount like you are talking about. It's OK, I already paid for one from csk, should be here in a few hours. I just hope the carrier bearing isn't damaged. There is a little debate as to either the axle/carrier bearing or both are the cause of the problem. I have a slight movement of the inner CV joint at the mating point with the carrier bearing but iirc it's a in/out motion and not an up/down or side/side movement. So cross your fingers that it's just the axle as I'm slightly confused as to how I would replace the carrier bearing. I'm sure a factory service manual would have it, but I don't have one. The blue one isn't registered right now. I had to non-op it because that wanted almost $300 for a new sticker. I just don't have that kind of scratch! |
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| CityConnection | Apr 28 2010, 03:55 PM Post #35 |
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Sir, yes sir!
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http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0ByE-eQuO2HRpYWFkMWQ4N2UtZDIyNC00MzdjLWE2MjUtZDRjZDYwYTYzYzg0&hl=en_GB /\ repair manual Looks like the carrier bearing is a press fit. I really hope that isn't the problem because I don't even have the $30 for the bearing let alone the money for the press work. |
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| Murf 59 | Apr 28 2010, 06:38 PM Post #36 |
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Wish I could help. I have a good press. I picked up the axle when I was chasing parts for my DS car. But it was the wrong stuff. Must log off now. I will check back in the AM before I hit the road. Hope to see you soon. Murf |
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| bogs | Apr 28 2010, 07:03 PM Post #37 |
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Duct tape heals all wounds
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that repair manual is a pretty interesting link Since I see it includes airbags, does that mean its 95 -> ? or does it cover all years?
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| CityConnection | Apr 28 2010, 09:01 PM Post #38 |
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Sir, yes sir!
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that's from the link section in Metro Tech. I think it's honestly for the euro model since it includes 1.6 and AWD. |
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| CityConnection | Apr 28 2010, 09:23 PM Post #39 |
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Sir, yes sir!
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Murf, how are you getting to Reno? Depending on the route I can head out with you.
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| geminiheartz | Apr 28 2010, 10:03 PM Post #40 |
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Ladybug's Mom
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hey cc, i think he said hes coming down the 299?but im not sure after that, lol...he posted it on here not sure if on this one or another post... |
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| Murf 59 | Apr 29 2010, 10:47 AM Post #41 |
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I am just about to hit the road. I am headed straight East. On hwy 299. I will go through Redding, then continue E. to Suzanneville. Then bop down to Reno. I am gonna try to look up my nephew. He is a giant. 6'9". LOL I used to be 5'10". But now I am 5'8". "I'm melting........" |
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| Murf 59 | Apr 29 2010, 11:13 AM Post #42 |
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All right I am logging off. And hitting the road. See ya in Reno guys. And the first Brat Worst is on me. Gotta becareful. I don't want to be a pusher of Brats. I know some people have become dependent on them. Just like booze. LOL |
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| bogs | Apr 29 2010, 11:22 AM Post #43 |
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Duct tape heals all wounds
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I used to be 5'11 and a half (got ripped off for 6' even, go figure) and now I'm in your club MM, melting (down to 5'10") sure sucks don't it? |
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| CityConnection | Apr 29 2010, 01:04 PM Post #44 |
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Sir, yes sir!
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Friday will be a little on the chilly side at 61, but Saturday looks pleasant at 68! Of course Monday it's gonna be 77 Again, I'm bringing 4 packs of Nathan's Hot Dogs and 12 liters of Pepsi products (no diet). So if someone could bring cups, ice and buns we should be set. Also I guess napkins and stuff. Of course some of this would be better sourced locally. |
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| Bad Bent | Apr 29 2010, 01:18 PM Post #45 |
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Facetious Educated Donkey
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I am outta here....
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