Recent content by NEOhio_Bob

Agree with 440Magnum that Grohe , Moen and Delta are good choices. If you don't need to do something immediately, watch the clearance shelves at Lowes and HomeDepot. I have gotten lucky and stumbled across some real deals. Check several stores if you can...it seems that clearance items and...

I don't think the DuraStop is the same as the AT. It may be comparable to the PG but as you probably know there are significant differences between the 2 Raybestos product lines. I don't believe the DuraStop has the powder coated or painted hub area. Also it is the "mid-grade" AC Delco product...

Correct - it has electric power steering; no fluid; no reservoir.

Based on what you've provided, I think your battery is probably fine. 13.2v after the long slow charge sounds about right, and all of your other readings make sense...EXCEPT the 13.2v with the engine running - you are absolutely correct that it should be 14+v. Sounds like your alternator voltage...

You are talking about the axle nut (I believe it's 36mm), correct? They are very tight - I think the torque spec is around 180 ft-lbs, and they can be almost impossible to remove without a STRONG impact gun. You can try penetrating oil (the longer the better), or you can try heat - don't go too...

I think if you could diagnose what is going on you could make a better decision as to what to do. Suggestions: First, make sure the water pump pulley is turning when the car is running - if the water pump has frozen, you don't want to drive it...period. Second, see if there is a growing puddle...

Originally Posted By: cadfaeltex Oh, or should I keep the tools in case I need 'extra'? This gets my vote...the day will come when you break or can't find one of the "good" tools and the old "junk" spares that you stashed in the back of the cabinet will save you. Or, give them to your...

Not sure why you want to move away from the Mobil 1 10W40HM, but that would be my preference above the choices you have listed...have you had an issue with it?

Not sure if it's good news or bad news, but I believe there is still an option. That was the tire size used on Rolls Royces and Bentleys from the late 60s into the 80s, and the "proper" tires for those cars (in that size with a V speed rating) are still made by Avon. However, they come at a...

The Town Car went to rack and pinion steering in 2003, which was also the first year of the newest body style. At that time they also moved from 16 inch to 17 inch wheels as standard equipment. Anything 2002 or older looks kind of dated by now, in my opinion. One other thing to be aware of is...

Know what you mean - Summit also has their own brand, which is a couple dollars less, but I suspect might be Chinese. Moroso doesn't usually sell junk, but I didn't look at their web site or try to figure out where it is made...good luck!

How about this one? http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MOR-74103/

I think, based on my experience with a variety of late model GM vehicles, that 200-225k is wildly optimistic - more like 150k is probable. That said, they are easy to change, and in the overall scheme of maintenance expense, $300 or so every 150k isn't much.

I would have a preference (and would spend more) if the ball joint was greaseable, and I don't believe the Dorman is. In general, I think the Dorman suspension products are as cheap as they can make them. I have bought both Dorman and Mevotech for my vehicles, and the Mevotech have typically had...

This might be where Warstud is headed, but...fuel pressure check valve failure is pretty common. Try turning the key on (but not to start) for a few seconds, turn it off and then try to start the car. This causes the fuel pump to "pre-pressurizes" the fuel system if the pressure did leak down...