Recent content by TimV

There were no apparent issues. It was uneventful. Reckon a good test if the motor mounts. Editing to say, I'm fairly confident I didn't add supports anywhere. It's a couple years back, memory gets fuzzy on details. 😁

Did almost exactly that when I did my clutch. Used sandpaper and then one of those 3M scotchbrite (I think?) pads by hand. Tim

Yup

This morning. But it's a dry cold. 😁 Tim

Strictly my opinion here: the spiral retaining ring has better holding power, just due to 360 degree lip it creates. I've not yet encountered one of these failing, vs typical snap rings that I've seen overpowered to failure. The spiral ring can be removed/installed with a simple flat...

Looks like spiral retaining ring. A screwdriver and choice language should remove that in second. https://www.rotorclip.com/post/product_type/spiral-rings/ There's the picture source. Tim

My .02: Always do cheap and easy first: - check for sticky throttle plate, linkage, cable, peddle. - search for vacuum leaks. - check and clean the IAC. There are write ups here doing a better job explaining than I would do so I'll stop here. Tim

My '05 just received this ac delete belt modification. I used: Gates 060750 From rockauto. If it matters, I replaced the idler and tensioner at the same time. Hope that helps. Tim

Um, allowing for the idea that I may be even more clueless than I thought, doesn't the cam spin at half the crank speed? Tim

JBweld and the last oil change that transmission ever sees?

Ya, but, creek crossing! So there.

This is the one you want for creek crossing.

When the squeak is present, take off the fan belt and run it for a minute. Tim

My .02 cents: If truly 0 psi compression on 3, based on the information shared, it's not the head gasket. If the cylinder had compression with a bad head gasket, wouldn't it show up in the radiator or adjoining cylinder? Or audibly exterior of the engine. To my mind, it must be a stuck...

This! With some level of urgency.