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psp4ever · 02-16-2013, 08:19 PM

Washed the CRV. <3 heated shop with nice warm water

Changed oil, Max Life 5w-30, walmart is clearing out the old stuff, new stuff is supposedly coming.
Purolator Filter
Changed Diff fluid
Changed out the radiator bushings
Rotated tires

Couldn't get the Plugs out of the transmission so ill need to take that to our mechanic guy.

legoman786 · 02-16-2013, 10:40 PM

FINALLY got my car seen by my mechanic.

Got a huge list of things...

I'm not sure if the previous owner changed the timing belt, so that's gotta be replaced. The main serpentine belt needs replaced. That bearing/brake issue I described earlier? Yeah, that's brakes and suspension components.

So, in order of priority:

Timing and serpentine belt (He's taking the serpentine off to get to the timing, might as well).

(Front End) Lower control arms (all the bushings are shot), struts (both of them are leaking), and upper strut mounts (Yup, those are shot, too).

Front brakes, rotors and pads. Rear shocks (If 2 full size adults sit in the back seat, it rides on the axle).

Transmission and brake fluid flush. Replace rear main seal (it's not a concern, though it does need replacing).

MetalBeerSolid · 02-16-2013, 11:27 PM

Accidentally took it into the redline... lol

Was playing around in the mud (more like wet sand, actually) and went though a big puddle, wheels lost all traction and revs shot up to about 5800 (redline is 5500, tach goes up to 6000)

When I was done messing around there was a bit of steam coming from under the hood, the temp gauge read normal and it was fine after letting it idle for a bit. Fine on the drive home too.

The aftermath... just gave it a quick wash yesterday, whoops

Got stuck a few times, but overall not bad for 2WD and street tires. just had to keep the momentum up.

Edit: Apparently the fuel cutoff for my engine is at 6250rpm. Weird because the tach only goes up to 6k. No guts after 5k though lol.

**Mike** · 02-17-2013, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MetalBeerSolid

Accidentally took it into the redline... lol

Was playing around in the mud (more like wet sand, actually) and went though a big puddle, wheels lost all traction and revs shot up to about 5800 (redline is 5500, tach goes up to 6000)

When I was done messing around there was a bit of steam coming from under the hood, the temp gauge read normal and it was fine after letting it idle for a bit. Fine on the drive home too.

The aftermath... just gave it a quick wash yesterday, whoops

Got stuck a few times, but overall not bad for 2WD and street tires. just had to keep the momentum up.

Edit: Apparently the fuel cutoff for my engine is at 6250rpm. Weird because the tach only goes up to 6k. No guts after 5k though lol.

Steam = water splashed onto the manifold or exhaust. No harm done. Taking touching the redline is not bad. Remaining there is bad.

hard full throttle reving and death of a 4.3 chevy blazer!!!! - YouTube

Keep in mind the tach goes up to 6 grand on these, reline is at 5000, and I've had it up to 6 with no fuel cutoff in sight...

**lemans81** · 02-17-2013, 12:07 PM

Why blow a running engine apart just for the hell of it.....

**Mike** · 02-17-2013, 02:43 PM

Apparently it needed lots of repairs so the owner told him to get rid of it. So he filmed its torture.

Looks to me like it ran fine, tranny looked fine, definitely needs some shocks...

psp4ever · 02-17-2013, 03:09 PM

That guy does some hilarious videos, we got matching trucks haha hopefully he don't kill it.

MetalBeerSolid · 02-17-2013, 04:40 PM

That went for a while on WOT. Coulda been a good LeMons contender. Aside from the handling...

Raptor22 · 02-17-2013, 07:27 PM

Photographed them:

Waxed the Mustang yesterday.

Taking my M5R2 to the trans shop to get rebuilt before I put it in the Thunderbird, the bird is grounded until it takes flight with the 5 speed a couple of months from now:

4000th post in this thread, lol.

**lautinjr** · 02-17-2013, 10:50 PM

I did absolutely nothing to my car! damn that feels good.

02-16-2013, 08:19 PM	#3991
psp4ever idk Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 505 Rep: 40	Washed the CRV. <3 heated shop with nice warm water Changed oil, Max Life 5w-30, walmart is clearing out the old stuff, new stuff is supposedly coming. Purolator Filter Changed Diff fluid Changed out the radiator bushings Rotated tires Couldn't get the Plugs out of the transmission so ill need to take that to our mechanic guy. __________________ 1994 GMC Sierra, 191k miles, 5.7L, Train horn edition. Back on the road 2001 Honda CRV, 110k miles, 2.0L. 2012 Honda Rancher ES, 2300 miles, 420cc. Need a Carfax? Click HERE. Watch my Vids on YOUTUBE

02-16-2013, 10:40 PM	#3992
legoman786 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 571 Rep: 15	FINALLY got my car seen by my mechanic. Got a huge list of things... I'm not sure if the previous owner changed the timing belt, so that's gotta be replaced. The main serpentine belt needs replaced. That bearing/brake issue I described earlier? Yeah, that's brakes and suspension components. So, in order of priority: Timing and serpentine belt (He's taking the serpentine off to get to the timing, might as well). (Front End) Lower control arms (all the bushings are shot), struts (both of them are leaking), and upper strut mounts (Yup, those are shot, too). Front brakes, rotors and pads. Rear shocks (If 2 full size adults sit in the back seat, it rides on the axle). Transmission and brake fluid flush. Replace rear main seal (it's not a concern, though it does need replacing). __________________ 2005 Chevy Aveo. Wife needed a car. Bleh.

02-16-2013, 11:27 PM	#3993
MetalBeerSolid Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 305 Rep: 20	Accidentally took it into the redline... lol Was playing around in the mud (more like wet sand, actually) and went though a big puddle, wheels lost all traction and revs shot up to about 5800 (redline is 5500, tach goes up to 6000) When I was done messing around there was a bit of steam coming from under the hood, the temp gauge read normal and it was fine after letting it idle for a bit. Fine on the drive home too. The aftermath... just gave it a quick wash yesterday, whoops Got stuck a few times, but overall not bad for 2WD and street tires. just had to keep the momentum up. Edit: Apparently the fuel cutoff for my engine is at 6250rpm. Weird because the tach only goes up to 6k. No guts after 5k though lol. Last edited by MetalBeerSolid; 02-16-2013 at 11:58 PM.

02-17-2013, 12:07 PM	#3995
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02-17-2013, 02:43 PM	#3996
Mike Community Director Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 6,133 Rep: 129	Apparently it needed lots of repairs so the owner told him to get rid of it. So he filmed its torture. Looks to me like it ran fine, tranny looked fine, definitely needs some shocks... __________________ Take me down to the paradise city where the grass is green, and the girls are pretty. \| Save a tree, support your local drag strip! Read the rules! \| DO NOT REPLY TO SPAM \| See a bad post? Just report it! Daily Driver: 1996 Chevy Blazer LT 4x4 - 235k miles Girlfriend's Car: 2003 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 3.4L 4 door - 130k miles Bike: 1981 Yamaha XS 400 [Almost ready!] Plow Truck: 2000 Chevy Silverado 2500 LT - 190k miles [6.0L, 4x4, ECSB, Eaton Rear Locker] Others: 2012 Chevy Cruze automatic, Sonic sedan manual, both 1.4 Turbo, LT trim

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02-17-2013, 03:09 PM	#3997
psp4ever idk Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 505 Rep: 40	That guy does some hilarious videos, we got matching trucks haha hopefully he don't kill it. __________________ 1994 GMC Sierra, 191k miles, 5.7L, Train horn edition. Back on the road 2001 Honda CRV, 110k miles, 2.0L. 2012 Honda Rancher ES, 2300 miles, 420cc. Need a Carfax? Click HERE. Watch my Vids on YOUTUBE

02-17-2013, 04:40 PM	#3998
MetalBeerSolid Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 305 Rep: 20	That went for a while on WOT. Coulda been a good LeMons contender. Aside from the handling...

02-17-2013, 10:50 PM	#4000
lautinjr Now accepting bribes. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Currently Las Vegas Posts: 4,020 Rep: 191	I did absolutely nothing to my car! damn that feels good. __________________ Please help reduce our mini van population and wear condoms!