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Okay, at the risk of triggering those who think I don’t consider this a priority, I have some progress to report. I did the rubber glove test on the van today. Well, I actually did it three times because I realized I was doing it wrong the first two times. Different wrong each time, but both...

It’s not that I don’t care, or that it isn’t a priority. It’s that I’m unemployed at the moment and can’t afford to throw what little money I do have into what “might” be the issue. I already have most of the parts I need for the brakes. That is a known issue, so I’m taking care of that. As far...

Well, I have news and I don’t. This is kind of a long post and a bit of a rant, so I apologize in advance. The garage I took the van to said they couldn’t figure out what was wrong. :BangHead: As far as I know they did no compression tests, didn’t pull plugs and check the cylinders, nada. All...

We had a 2002 VW Passat that slipped its timing belt on my way to work one frosty December evening. Left me stranded in the middle of nowhere in about 12° temps. Definitely couldn’t afford the engine rebuild on that, so away she went. She wasn’t even due for a timing belt, so I’m still not sure...

Okay, update time. I haven’t done anything with the van for awhile. My mother-in-law had surgery so we’ve been helping her, and I’ve been using her car. Today the van went to the shop for a proper diagnosis. Hopefully it’s nothing major. I’ll update here when I know for certain. Thank you again...

Okay, I didn’t make it to the shop. My buddy decided to close for the holidays and “might” open back up next week. Still not blowing white smoke anymore, but I am seeing signs of a leak. Looking at the engine from the front, it looks like coolant is leaking on the right hand side of the engine...

Okay, the plot thickens. The last couple mornings there has been no white smoke on cold start-ups. Still no leaks underneath. I have not done anything, either. A friend has a shop but I can’t get in there until next week. Hoping to see what’s up before I start throwing money I don’t have at it...

Okay, these are all good comments. I thank you all. I have one more question. If it is the intake manifold gasket, and not the head gasket, will a compression test show all six cylinders good, or will there still be one (or more) off? I apologize, but I’m only a shade-tree mechanic and I have...

I really wish this was the case, but I doubt it. While some of the symptoms between the two are the same, I don’t think a bad intake manifold gasket would cause the cloud of white smoke from the tailpipe every morning. And I think I would also see a noticeable antifreeze puddle under the van...

I wish we could afford to sell or trade it. I’ve been unemployed since October and my wife can’t work due to being disabled. Bills falling behind have pretty much ruined our credit. This honestly couldn’t have come at a worse time. But thank you for your advice. We’ll just have to see how this...

I am in a bit of a pickle, so I need some advice. We have a 2008 Chrysler T&C 3.8L with a little over 234k on the clock. I am pretty sure we have a bad head gasket. It leaks coolant but there are no puddles, the overflow tank bubbles when I remove the radiator cap (combustion gasses?), it blows...

You’re right, PMs. Guess I’ve been spending too much time on Twitter. Thank you!

What does it mean when, in the DM folder for a specific conversation, it shows one of the participants crossed out?

If any of you are familiar in any way with these vehicles, then you know the issue I am talking about. For those that don’t, Chrysler, in its infinite wisdom, decided to use a plastic y-pipe to connect the coolant lines between the heater cores and the engine. Of course, as the vehicle ages, the...

It’s been almost six months since our cat Fraidy passed, and Fabo has been lonely. She still walks the house looking for him and yowling for him. So yesterday, we brought her a sister. Not what she was expecting, though. Everybody, meet Chloe. She’s an 8 week old Mini Australian Shepherd. She is...

I'm going to do my best to make sure it is!

Looks like my dad’s old Duster

Hey everyone. My dad was recently diagnosed with late-onset Alzheimer’s. I am trying to raise money to take him on one last fishing trip to the cabins we used to go to in Kentucky. I started a GoFundMe campaign, and any help, even if it’s just to share on your various social media sites, would...

I live in Illinois. How much more miserable can it get?

He struck up a conversation with the owner of this 1937 Hudson Terraplane convertible at a car show recently, and his hobby got brought up. Next thing we know, he has some new ones for his collection!

I just wanted to let everyone know that Fraidy, Fabo the 340 Demon Kitty’s brother, passed away today. We gave him the best life we could, and he graced us with nearly 16 years of love. It’s going to be rough around here for awhile, and we don’t know how Fabo is going to take riding solo. I...

Howdy kid... Don’t you have homework to do??? :rofl:

Hey, just wanted to drop a quick note to say we hope you’re all doing okay out there. Fabo is doing very well, and it’s hard to believe she’s gonna be 8 this year! Her playmate, Fraidy, is still kicking too, but he’s slowing down. He’s 15 this year. Anyway, drop a reply if you want and let me...

I forgot I had another picture of Fabo that I took. This is the leg that was broken. You can see it's a little crooked, but it doesn't stop her from tearing through the house like the demon kitty she is!

Just thought I would post a couple pictures MommaCat took of Fabo, the 340 Demon Kitty. It's been almost seven years since we found the injured little ball of fur in a Ford dealership parking lot. With the help of KrazyKuda, and many other wonderful members here on the site, we were able to save...

A buddy of mine is restoring his late brother's 1979 Lil Red Express, and needs a replacement driver's door. Doesn't have to be off another Lil Red Express. If I remember right, any D150 driver's door from 71 to 79 should work, but please don't quote me on that! Would prefer something that's in...

Great looking Fish! I've been nibbling around a '65 Barracuda for about 8 years now, hoping the guy will finally decide to get rid of it, but at this point I ain't holding my breath! Oh! And I REALLY miss Poulsbo! I was stationed in Bremerton and Everett while in the Navy, and took my family on...

In honor of Fabo the 340 Demon Kitty's upcoming 6th birthday, (Yes, SIX!!!), we decided to share some recent pics and a new video MommaCat took today. Fabo is doing really well, and still puts up (to an extent) with the affections from her "boyfriend" Fraidy. Hope you're all doing well, and Fabo...

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