Door Molding
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Door Molding
Could someone tell me how hard is it to remove the molding on the door as well as the short strip to the rear of the door? I would like to repaint them and wondered if leaving them on the car would be better than trying to take them off to paint them?
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looks good, i was wondering the same, but i am painting the car and dont want to get the trim
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Anything lower in the engine then the intake manifold, transmission and rear end. Oh and I haven't messed with all those u-joints in the rear, nor the wheel bearings. So I still have things to experience....
With labor rates at $85-90/hr, I have to keep my tools well oiled. Hey probably not this Saturday but the next I'll be pulling the stinkin' heater core again. One year and it has a leak... I freaking can't believe I have to tear the car all apart again. So all are welcome to come over for a 'how to replace your heater core' seminar. LOL. (As you can tell I'm not happy about having to do this again, the only good part is Chris is covering the part under warranty.)
With labor rates at $85-90/hr, I have to keep my tools well oiled. Hey probably not this Saturday but the next I'll be pulling the stinkin' heater core again. One year and it has a leak... I freaking can't believe I have to tear the car all apart again. So all are welcome to come over for a 'how to replace your heater core' seminar. LOL. (As you can tell I'm not happy about having to do this again, the only good part is Chris is covering the part under warranty.)
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Originally Posted by Jet-Jock
Anything lower in the engine then the intake manifold, transmission and rear end. Oh and I haven't messed with all those u-joints in the rear, nor the wheel bearings. So I still have things to experience....
With labor rates at $85-90/hr, I have to keep my tools well oiled. Hey probably not this Saturday but the next I'll be pulling the stinkin' heater core again. One year and it has a leak... I freaking can't believe I have to tear the car all apart again. So all are welcome to come over for a 'how to replace your heater core' seminar. LOL. (As you can tell I'm not happy about having to do this again, the only good part is Chris is covering the part under warranty.)
With labor rates at $85-90/hr, I have to keep my tools well oiled. Hey probably not this Saturday but the next I'll be pulling the stinkin' heater core again. One year and it has a leak... I freaking can't believe I have to tear the car all apart again. So all are welcome to come over for a 'how to replace your heater core' seminar. LOL. (As you can tell I'm not happy about having to do this again, the only good part is Chris is covering the part under warranty.)
I'll be curious to know whether you're able to pinpoint the leak once you get the core out.
Good luck, Bro.
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The coolant scent is consistent and strong enough I'm sure it will be visible where the leak is. Seems to my recollection, getting the screws into the metal band was likewise a PITA.
