Recent content by mreloc

Thanks ultimatt... Awesome advice!

Yeah, just not wanting to be caught stranded somewhere in New Mexico :deadhorse: Dealer quoted me $650 for timing belt alone, $900 to throw in water pump. $75 each for diiffs and transfer case drain and refills, and $159 for12 qt transmission flush... So all in all, seems pretty fair...

Thanks for the replies- I'm going to have it all done- I generally do my own work, but I just don't have enough hours in the day this time, given I'm getting ready to move to CA :wave: I'm probably going to have the dealer do it all, that way it will be tracked by my VIN, and I can be sure...

I have an 01 sport 4WD with 45k miles on it. I'm going to drive it across the country, so I'm preparing to have all the differentials and transfer case drained and refilled, transmission flushed. Thinking about the timing belt and water pump, just given the truck is 12 years old... I replaced...

I have an airbag cover that has some of the paint rubbed off and I want to get it back to perfect again. Couple of questions.. 1. is removing it as simple as disconnecting battery, dropping glovebox and unbolting airbag from beneath to access the cover and get it off? 2. Has anybody repainted...

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Scrubbing Bubbles Try a spray can of Scrubbing Bubbles- learned about it on my BMW detailing web forums- works awesome, doesn't seem to damage anything!

Finished So I tackled this yesterday, switching the bezel off my less beautiful truck with the scratched one. The replacement is chrome, but I think It looks better than the scratches. Anyway, not too bad, but wanted to offer some pointers: 1. Removing the hatch panel is super easy 2 with...

Wow- I think I'll wait until it cools off a bit before tackling this one- seems very tricky and like its a must-do to keep the hatch closed during the process- I don't think I want sweat in my eyes too make matters worse!

Thanks for the tips, bud! Sounds like a pain ithe ass!!

So my truck has a scratched up license plate frame on the rear hatch- p.o. Must have brought the garage door down on it. I want to replace it, but not sure how to tackle it- removed the interior panel and am confronted with the window mechanism - can anyone tell me the best way to approach this?

I had a Honda pilot with a pink milkshake a couple of years ago.. I am so paranoid about it, I just replaced the radiator on my '01 with 42k miles in it, just because it is 11 years old- thinking age (corrosion) more than mileage may be the primary factor in failure... Whatever- $150 and I...

Coke bottle Yeah, the three spoke on the vehicle are noted on the window sticker as an upgrade...actually the 5 spoke i'm looking at are these...