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Old Jul 23, 2002 | 03:36 PM
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Last week I cleaned in front of the radiator, cut my air filter lid and modified my radiator shroud so that next time I clean stuff out I won't have to disconnect coolant hoses and tranny lines.

Yesterday and today I pulled out my seats cleaned up the tracks and everything underneath and then put them back.

Total cost for both fixes $0.00

Problem is I wanna do another cheap fix next week but I am running out of ideas, Anybody have some ideas for me?
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Old Jul 23, 2002 | 06:45 PM
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Pull either two or four wheels and clean off the brake dust from the insides. Be careful not to disturb any weights on the wheels. While you have them off clean and inspect discs, wheel wells, brake hoses, etc. That should keep you busy for a while..... :yesnod:
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Old Jul 25, 2002 | 08:44 AM
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Give the engine compartment a good detailing...
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Old Jul 25, 2002 | 10:01 AM
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Disassemble your dash, and clean all the dust that accumulated back there....THAT will take you a while too!
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Old Jul 25, 2002 | 01:20 PM
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Well my ac wanted to blow cold air for about 20 seconds and heat for about 5 seconds. The problem is the door that closes off the heater core is messed up at the actuator. So I disconnected the motor, and took a long screwdriver and closed the door till winter. Then I will pull the dash apart and fix it. But at least for now it blows cold air!!
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Take appart the dash, get a bunch of cotton ***** and some Elmer's School Glue, and start fixing all of those little squeaks and rattles.
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