Maintenance Table by Vehicle
Date |
Vehicle |
Maintenance Title (Link to Full Post) |
Summary |
Docs |
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1989 Isuzu Trooper RS |
Custom OEM-style exhaust |
Replacing the severely damaged and rotten exhaust on the RS with a custom unit that utilizes the factory muffler. |
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1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth |
Replace parking brake mechanism |
As the 190E 2.3-16 was headed to the body shop, I requested that the non-functional parking brake mechanism be fixed so it could be parked safely. A good used replacement assembly was purchased.… more |
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1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth |
Diagnosing no-start issue |
After several weeks of regular use, the 190E 2.3-16 would not start. It was towed in and the cause turned out to be a clogged screen on the fuel distributor. |
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1989 Isuzu Trooper RS |
Belt adjustment and transmission assessment |
Jay traveled to the shop where the Trooper was stored to adjust the belts and also to assess a poor shift quality issue, which we believe to be due to a bad throttle position sensor. Will be… more |
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1989 Isuzu Trooper RS |
Rekey locks |
We removed the locks to have them cleaned up and reassembled; also had a duplicate door lock key made. |
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1989 Isuzu Trooper RS |
Floor and rocker repair |
The 1989 Isuzu Trooper RS went into my local bodyshop for the following repairs: -Driver's side floor -Passenger side floor -R+L rocker replacement -Lower fender… more |
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Mercedes SLK R170 |
Bougies |
NGK - BOUGIE ALLUMAGE BOITE - IFR6D10 x 4 |
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0260 Porsche 930 Turbo -ROW |
Hood dampers replaced, intercooler seals replaced, TUV inspection completed |
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1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible |
Oil change, carb adjustment, hardware tightened |
Fluids checked, oil and filter changed, carbs adjusted, oil pan bolts/valve cover bolts/slave cylinder bracket torqued |
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1990 Porsche 911 C4 Cabriolet |
Suspension refresh, oil cooler replaced, drive belt, spark plugs, distributor belt |
Maintenance by the previous owner to address the following:
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1989 Isuzu Trooper RS |
Suspension, transmission, and engine tuning |
This is the second and final phase of work completed by Jay's 4WD. Jay replaced the four shocks and associated mounts; replaced the sway bar bushings; drained and filled the transmission and… more |
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2021 Toyota Tundra |
Scheduled service |
Regular scheduled service. Had LF tire plugged as there was a nail. |
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Oscar |
HVAC Overhaul - Resistor Pack and Blower Motor |
No fan operation whatsoever, at any speed. Confirmed all fuses are intact. Due to experience with this generation of Volvos, I suspected the fan resistor pack was at fault. Disassembled passenger… more |
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Claudia |
Claudia |
Replacement of the driver's side CV Joint Boot. Original boot (probably original to the car) was split in half. Replaced with aftermarket split boot to avoid having to remove the axle and… more |
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1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth |
Rear accumulator replacement |
Replacement of the rear accumulators / SLS |
