Recent content by Hokie-Pokie VT

Assuming this involves removing the drum? Its hard for me to work on my car these days, I live in a townhome and have a small, not-level parking space. So i have to drive across town to where I work on the weekends. Really not trying to be driving this thing more than I have to after finding...

I know that they had some sort of explanation as to why this could be the case, but it made so little sense I just blew it off I cant even really remember what they actually said. But I know for sure that the point he was trying to make about it not creeping forward correctly was cause it was...

Alright sports fans, So its the rear brakes on the passenger side or a wheel bearing. We have our first warm day here in VA and driving through my neighborhood there is a NOTICABLE squeal and rubbing sound when I am moving that pulses (like the pulsing sensation I was describing in my first...

Yeah I can do that. Do I need to get all 4 wheels off the ground to check? I figure if you can twist any of the forward or rear facing driveshafts and they have play in them that is bad, but is there anything else to do to check out the drivetrain that you or anyone else can recommend?

So my 3rd gen just rolled over 235k miles, I'm also not an idiot and know that the car is old, and Im a somewhat decent engine mechanic, but I don't have a lot of knowledge in drivetrain components. I had the timing belt replaced about 2 weeks ago at an independent shop I trust. Engine hums...

Fall Photo Dump All taken in the mountains of SW Virginia. First one is by far my new favorite. IMG_20211031_180523 IMG_20211031_181125__01 IMG_20211031_180724 IMG_20211031_173616__01 IMG_20211031_173151 IMG_20211031_172920 IMG_20211031_172850

Hi Vincent, We all know wires shouldn't go bad after 40k miles, but I think you should try the following before going any deeper. Compression test indicates good news that you aren't likely looking at anything catastrophic in the engine. The only thing I would think is that your catalytic...

Silver and gamefreak, Sounds good. MAF is less than 30K old. Still Ill give it a good cleaning. If that doesnt help ill look into the throttle position sensor. Would this be affecting the traction control issue as well?

3rd gen 5 spoke wheels with valve stems, caps, and lug nuts for sale. Asking $300 plus ship but I have no idea if there is a market out there of people looking for these, so make an offer. They have ~200k miles on them. You can see on the picture that in spots the coating is starting to peel...

7-8 months later...... gamefreak: Thanks for weighing in. I read a lot of your posts and respect your input. So far all has been well with the ol tranny. Shifts fine, no more slipping, temperatures well under control. I still am dealing with this hesitation when accelerating. It will do it...

So the green, part of it may be that i was shining an LED flashlight directly into it while taking the picture on my phone. It does not have the same look as your conventional water-in-oil does at all, however my coolant is Prestone green so i suppose it could be. There's definitely no engine...

Pictures incoming. Fluid in the drain pan with light on it [url=https://flic.kr/p/2kn7WxB] Fluid in a clear bottle from the side with light from the top [url=https://flic.kr/p/2kn7WjA] Bottom of the pan, I just touched the magnet with my finger [url=https://flic.kr/p/2kncrfT] Front of pan...

Well my solution was much more simple. I was about 10 psi too low in the front right tire. It wasn't noticeably deflated, but obviously a good look at it and I realized it was bulging out a bit on the bottom. I probably have a slow leak in the tire. Just goes to show that you should always...

All, A few months ago I did the upper and lower ball joints as well as one of the outer tie rods on my 3rd gen. I have had no issues until the last few weeks when I take highway exit loops over 20-30 mph, my traction control slip light flashes and I get the accompanying beeping until I slow...

Bad Luck, Thanks very much for your response. So, I know explaining a feeling while you're driving is difficult to do over these forums, but ill try. I feel like the hesitation/lag sometimes comes on in a sense of the car starts to rev up under acceleration (to maybe 1000, up from 500 ish at...