DIY Car Maintenance and Repair

I'm an auto shop student maintaining and repairing my old cars. My cars: Mazda 626, Saturn SL, Subaru Impreza. Friends' cars: VW Jetta GLS, Audi S4, Subaru Outback.

Friday, January 26, 2007

Links

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This is a lazy update. I'm collecting all the useful bookmarks from the multiple computers that I use. Engine Oil and Filter http://mini...

Sunday, December 31, 2006

Mazda 626 vibration and rpm idle speed

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I think the vibration may be due to low idle speed. I've noticed that the idle rpm drops slightly when I put the car into D or R from P ...

Thursday, December 14, 2006

The wrong size belt on a Jetta

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Another friend spent three days trying to put on a serpentine belt on a newly purchased 2000 VW Jetta GLX (V6 engine). The old belt was badl...

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Monday, December 11, 2006

Engine Vibrations

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I changed the side engine mount on the Mazda 626. At first it seemed the vibrations went away, but after a while I noticed the vibrations ag...

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Saturday, December 09, 2006

High-Centered an Audi S4 on a Column Lift

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This week was extremely busy. I got involved in several car projects. The most interesting event was that I had "high-centered" my...

Sunday, December 03, 2006

Broken transmission on 1999 Subaru Outback

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My friend called me about his broken car. It won't shift into any gear except R. Posssibilities: 1. broken shift fork 2. broken linkages...

Saturday, December 02, 2006

Removing the side engine mount on 626

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I decided to remove the passenger side engine mount for inspection. I used a 24" breaker bar and penetrating oil to get the bolts and n...

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