tech: automobiles!! - Page 18

treesmoke · 12-25-2007, 10:53 AM

Is the general rule of thumb still only rebuild/replace 8s and big 6s. As far as trans and engines go. That and big 6s sometimes and other motors depending on how special they are, like a straight six or a four made for racing.

Or has it changed. My dad was going to get a 8 in a Crown Victorian replace before my mom gave him her car

IFBear · 08-21-2008, 01:05 AM

I own a 05 Silverado that I've been having some "mysterious and unsolvable" issues with and I am looking for as many opinions as I can get

The issue that I have been having from the first year that I bought the truck feels like a suspension issue to me.

Symptoms and conditions:
any bump that I hit feels like I just hit a good sized pothole. Given the right speed (excess of 55) and if I am turning slightly the truck will pull to one direction or the other. I just bounce everywhere and I'm sick of it.

I've taken it to the dealership on average about every 3rd month with the same problem and the only response that I get is either they could not reproduce the condition or something in the steering needed to be tightened or replaced. At one point the intermediate steering shaft was replaced. After it was tightened/replaced everything felt smooth for a couple of weeks but then went back to shit. It was even blamed on my tires at one point, but it still happened after I replaced them (and I suspect this problem lead to the early wear on the tires)

Like I said my first thought was the front end suspension but they say it is fine. Then again my dealership is in an expanding part of town and all the roads are pretty smooth. I've been told by a couple of sources my shocks were fine but would the springs have a part to play as well?

It's a mystery to me and I don't know shit about automobiles. Any thoughts?

Purplepony · 08-21-2008, 02:01 AM

I sent a PM to Mandi for ya, I'm sure he has better ideas then I gave you.

locastro · 08-21-2008, 02:04 AM

if your truck has a front sway bar and one of the end links are broken that would produce symptoms similar to the ones you are noticing

**Harpoon** · 08-21-2008, 02:10 AM

MAndi hasnt posted since 2007...

beowulf · 08-21-2008, 08:40 AM

shame......he could have answered the question about the side a fuel filler cap is on

Purplepony · 08-21-2008, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harpoon

MAndi hasnt posted since 2007...

One of his last replies here was if he sees someone bump it he will help, I checked and he has still been active as of the 18th of this month.

mandi · 09-03-2008, 01:10 AM

hello all, i'm alive and well! been busy at work, doing alot of fishing, just got back from vacation-gulf of mexico(fishing) god i love tuna! now as far as the bouncing truck-do you have the original size tires on it? did you go larger? someone has responded that the sway bar links could be broken, i doubt it-dealers try to make money due to such high overhead to run a shop, they would have seen this and suggested replacement. now here's my opinion: front end alignment can cause whats called a caster shake, caster is the tilt of the wheel spindal from top to bottom. IE:a shopping cart front wheels have large amounts of caster in them. caster is the angle that makes the front wheels return straight after a turn. it also makes the steering more stable at high speeds, but like all things too much can create problems. caster is the one alignment angle that most shops and dealer mechanics hate to fuck with, so with this i sugest finding a good shop and have them check this.
P.S: I HAD THE SAME TRUCK IN MY SHOP WITH THE SAME PROBLEM! AN ALIGNMENT SOLVED THE MYSTERIOUS SHAKING THAT APPEARED THEN VANISHED.

**Mugzy** · 09-03-2008, 01:11 AM

Welcome back mandi!

wickedmonk · 09-04-2008, 01:14 PM

hello all...have a car question (not really mechanical) my 6 yr old took a black sharpie to my roof lining...I've been to strauss and a few mom-n-pops, i've googled but i don't have the "onions" to actually try anything....its a black line on a grey lining...I'm afraid anything i use will turn the line into this great big smudge....anyone have a sure-proof way to get the ink out?!?!?

Cavey · 09-04-2008, 05:54 PM

Actually, to help clarify Mandi's post on alignments...
caster is the angle of offset from the top to bottom ball joint alignment. If you draw an imaginary, straight line from the upper ball joint through to the lower and view this imaginary line from the side of the vehicle. Camber is the angle in which the tire leans in or out from the vehicle and is measured the same way, by drawing a straight line through the upper and lower ball joints, but viewing the line from the front of the vehicle.
Alignments are critical and sometimes factory settings need altered to accommodate user mods, such as lift kits, larger tires, driver weight, etc ...

These 2 angles produce the third angle known as "Steering axis inclination". This is what you feel when you turn your steering wheel and feel the car rise and fall.

Only trying to help clarify alignment angles, it was my specialty for many years!

Purplepony · 09-05-2008, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wickedmonk

hello all...have a car question (not really mechanical) my 6 yr old took a black sharpie to my roof lining...I've been to strauss and a few mom-n-pops, i've googled but i don't have the "onions" to actually try anything....its a black line on a grey lining...I'm afraid anything i use will turn the line into this great big smudge....anyone have a sure-proof way to get the ink out?!?!?

Sure proof, no.
You can try some of the automotive interior cleaners but no guarantees, or just live with the line.

wickedmonk · 09-05-2008, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Purplepony

Sure proof, no.
You can try some of the automotive interior cleaners but no guarantees, or just live with the line.

hhaaaaa...thats what i was afraid of...thnx anyway...

**Wyeast** · 09-05-2008, 05:06 PM

All the things I've seen about removing sharpie involves solvents and steam cleaning, which are difficult to do on a headliner.

Sorry man.

Purplepony · 09-06-2008, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wyeast

All the things I've seen about removing sharpie involves solvents and steam cleaning, which are difficult to do on a headliner.

Sorry man.

Exactly right. Both solvent and steam would most likely release the glue holding the material to the foam lining.

12-25-2007, 10:53 AM	#256
treesmoke Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,587 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Is the general rule of thumb still only rebuild/replace 8s and big 6s. As far as trans and engines go. That and big 6s sometimes and other motors depending on how special they are, like a straight six or a four made for racing. Or has it changed. My dad was going to get a 8 in a Crown Victorian replace before my mom gave him her car __________________

08-21-2008, 01:05 AM	#257
IFBear itty bitty ditty Join Date: May 2006 Location: In a very disturbing pit Posts: 22,677 Thanks: 45 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	I own a 05 Silverado that I've been having some "mysterious and unsolvable" issues with and I am looking for as many opinions as I can get The issue that I have been having from the first year that I bought the truck feels like a suspension issue to me. Symptoms and conditions: any bump that I hit feels like I just hit a good sized pothole. Given the right speed (excess of 55) and if I am turning slightly the truck will pull to one direction or the other. I just bounce everywhere and I'm sick of it. I've taken it to the dealership on average about every 3rd month with the same problem and the only response that I get is either they could not reproduce the condition or something in the steering needed to be tightened or replaced. At one point the intermediate steering shaft was replaced. After it was tightened/replaced everything felt smooth for a couple of weeks but then went back to shit. It was even blamed on my tires at one point, but it still happened after I replaced them (and I suspect this problem lead to the early wear on the tires) Like I said my first thought was the front end suspension but they say it is fine. Then again my dealership is in an expanding part of town and all the roads are pretty smooth. I've been told by a couple of sources my shocks were fine but would the springs have a part to play as well? It's a mystery to me and I don't know shit about automobiles. Any thoughts? __________________ In a universe so full of wonders, humans have managed to invent boredom -Terry Pratchett A DrDeath original

08-21-2008, 08:40 AM	#261
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09-03-2008, 01:11 AM	#264
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09-04-2008, 05:54 PM	#266
Cavey Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Midwest, US Posts: 2,563 Thanks: 10 Thanked 10 Times in 4 Posts	Actually, to help clarify Mandi's post on alignments... caster is the angle of offset from the top to bottom ball joint alignment. If you draw an imaginary, straight line from the upper ball joint through to the lower and view this imaginary line from the side of the vehicle. Camber is the angle in which the tire leans in or out from the vehicle and is measured the same way, by drawing a straight line through the upper and lower ball joints, but viewing the line from the front of the vehicle. Alignments are critical and sometimes factory settings need altered to accommodate user mods, such as lift kits, larger tires, driver weight, etc ... These 2 angles produce the third angle known as "Steering axis inclination". This is what you feel when you turn your steering wheel and feel the car rise and fall. Only trying to help clarify alignment angles, it was my specialty for many years! __________________ Thanks tb!

08-21-2008, 02:04 AM	#259
locastro Join Date: May 2007 Location: drearie erie Posts: 227 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	if your truck has a front sway bar and one of the end links are broken that would produce symptoms similar to the ones you are noticing

09-03-2008, 01:10 AM	#263
mandi Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 215 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hello all, i'm alive and well! been busy at work, doing alot of fishing, just got back from vacation-gulf of mexico(fishing) god i love tuna! now as far as the bouncing truck-do you have the original size tires on it? did you go larger? someone has responded that the sway bar links could be broken, i doubt it-dealers try to make money due to such high overhead to run a shop, they would have seen this and suggested replacement. now here's my opinion: front end alignment can cause whats called a caster shake, caster is the tilt of the wheel spindal from top to bottom. IE:a shopping cart front wheels have large amounts of caster in them. caster is the angle that makes the front wheels return straight after a turn. it also makes the steering more stable at high speeds, but like all things too much can create problems. caster is the one alignment angle that most shops and dealer mechanics hate to fuck with, so with this i sugest finding a good shop and have them check this. P.S: I HAD THE SAME TRUCK IN MY SHOP WITH THE SAME PROBLEM! AN ALIGNMENT SOLVED THE MYSTERIOUS SHAKING THAT APPEARED THEN VANISHED.

09-04-2008, 01:14 PM	#265
wickedmonk Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hello all...have a car question (not really mechanical) my 6 yr old took a black sharpie to my roof lining...I've been to strauss and a few mom-n-pops, i've googled but i don't have the "onions" to actually try anything....its a black line on a grey lining...I'm afraid anything i use will turn the line into this great big smudge....anyone have a sure-proof way to get the ink out?!?!?

09-05-2008, 05:06 PM	#269
Wyeast Dragoness Otaku Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Helsinki, with Shenanigans Posts: 28,741 Thanks: 14 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	All the things I've seen about removing sharpie involves solvents and steam cleaning, which are difficult to do on a headliner. Sorry man. __________________ "Mineminemine. All mine. You no touchy my Wy! Hugs her Otaku" - Dragoness_Cutie