The video underneath from ElectronicNmore show us how to determine whether a spark plug is a working one or not.
Just about time!
Big thanks to you ElectronicNmore guys.
Showing posts with label tools. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tools. Show all posts
Saturday, January 30, 2016
How many perfectly working spark plugs have we discarded?
Needless to say I bear a lot of guilt on the subject..
The video underneath from ElectronicNmore show us how to determine whether a spark plug is a working one or not.
Just about time!
Big thanks to you ElectronicNmore guys.
The video underneath from ElectronicNmore show us how to determine whether a spark plug is a working one or not.
Just about time!
Big thanks to you ElectronicNmore guys.
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
How to deal with rusty stuck bolts - Tips from a mechanic
Almighty ever energetic Scotty Kilmer gives out a great tip for LDV vans DIY owners in his video!
He uses heat from a torch!
Check it out!
Are you asking yourself why I am using so many of those these marks !!! at the end of my sentences!!!?
WELL THAT'S WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU WATCH A FEW VIDEOS OF Scotty Kilmer's videos!!!
He uses heat from a torch!
Check it out!
Are you asking yourself why I am using so many of those these marks !!! at the end of my sentences!!!?
WELL THAT'S WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU WATCH A FEW VIDEOS OF Scotty Kilmer's videos!!!
I am a fan!!!
(I couldn't resist drawing that one for my cartoon and caricature blog.)
Thursday, July 2, 2015
LDV Pilot and Convoy vans - Basic advice on replacing the kin pins
How and what tools do you need to replace the king pins on a Pilot or a Convoy LDV van?
In 2 posts, quoting from auto banter:
In 2 posts, quoting from auto banter:
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 LDV pilot - convoy
Whats the going rate for a king pin change - mine needs doing and I
swore blind never to do another myself ;-) Also, is front axle same off convoy, can get a complete one with new pins for £100.. seems like a much nicer option! |
 October 12th 09, 10:32 PM posted to uk.rec.cars.maintenance | |||
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| LDV pilot - convoy
Pins are only £29.. which makes up for the fact you either take the axle
off and take it somewhere with a press, or spend three days with a sledge hammer beating the fcuk out of it... |
(3 days? Some say a week)
Saturday, September 7, 2013
LDV Pilot workshop manual
I've ordered one and I'm going to make it digitally sharable.
Also I've LDV workshop manual for older vans than mine <2002/2003.
It's got files about the convoys, the XUD9 engine.
Also I've LDV workshop manual for older vans than mine <2002/2003.
It's got files about the convoys, the XUD9 engine.
Saturday, August 31, 2013
Tools for mechanic
I have virtually no tools but it'd definitely help to have the right ones when I need them.
So there are some good infos here to read up:
http://www.automotiveforums.com/t956697-basic_auto_mechanic_tools.html
"For a beginner, doing basic work, I will cheat and suggest an entire tool kit or kits. Some decent retailers will sell a 200-300 piece tool set for a very decent price.
Typically these sets include a full set of standard and metric sockets (in both deep and shallow), from 4mm (or very small) all the way to 24 mm. In standard, 1/4 inch all the way to 1 1/4 is good. Also, 1/4, 3/8 1nd 1/2 inch drives are required, with corresponding short, medium and long extensions and swivel joints for each drive size. Allen and Torx sockets for the larger sizes are handy.
Add a set of quality slot, phillips (3 sizes for each) and Torx screwdrivers and a set of both metric and standard Allen wrenches. Additionally, both big and small examples of vice grips, slip-joint pliers, linesman's pliers, waterpump (Channel-Lock) pliers, side cutters, ball-peen hammers, wire brushes, pry bars, cold chisels, pin punches, flat punches, mill files, and adjustable (Crescent) wrenches.
A full set of standard and metric combination wrenches is good to have;
Other items include marker pens, tie wraps (various sizes) electrical tape, masking tape, wire stripper/crimper, C-clamps, sharp knife, worklight, floor jack and jackstands, strap and cup-style oil filter wrenches, grease gun, test light, multimeter, feeler gauge, tire pressure gauge, timing light, jumper cable, siphon hose, assorted funnels, drain pan
Imho all these tools are essential, even if you do not think you need them right away. Assembling a kit like this is not particularly expensive, either. There are many decent quality, affordable tools out there, far more than there was 20-25 years ago.
Cheap (often China or India sourced) tools have flooded the market. Some are okay, especially for light-duty work. Some simply are fakes.
I would stick to tools sold by major chain retailers, especially ones with a lifetime replacement warranty. I have found that Sears sells affordable yet excellent tools.
I have bought some very good tools with odd, unknown brand names, at auto swap meets. I have also bought absolute crap from similar sources, so just be careful."
http://www.automedia.com/10_Best_Car_Care_Tools/ccr20110101ct/1
So there are some good infos here to read up:
http://www.automotiveforums.com/t956697-basic_auto_mechanic_tools.html
"For a beginner, doing basic work, I will cheat and suggest an entire tool kit or kits. Some decent retailers will sell a 200-300 piece tool set for a very decent price.
Typically these sets include a full set of standard and metric sockets (in both deep and shallow), from 4mm (or very small) all the way to 24 mm. In standard, 1/4 inch all the way to 1 1/4 is good. Also, 1/4, 3/8 1nd 1/2 inch drives are required, with corresponding short, medium and long extensions and swivel joints for each drive size. Allen and Torx sockets for the larger sizes are handy.
Add a set of quality slot, phillips (3 sizes for each) and Torx screwdrivers and a set of both metric and standard Allen wrenches. Additionally, both big and small examples of vice grips, slip-joint pliers, linesman's pliers, waterpump (Channel-Lock) pliers, side cutters, ball-peen hammers, wire brushes, pry bars, cold chisels, pin punches, flat punches, mill files, and adjustable (Crescent) wrenches.
A full set of standard and metric combination wrenches is good to have;
Other items include marker pens, tie wraps (various sizes) electrical tape, masking tape, wire stripper/crimper, C-clamps, sharp knife, worklight, floor jack and jackstands, strap and cup-style oil filter wrenches, grease gun, test light, multimeter, feeler gauge, tire pressure gauge, timing light, jumper cable, siphon hose, assorted funnels, drain pan
Imho all these tools are essential, even if you do not think you need them right away. Assembling a kit like this is not particularly expensive, either. There are many decent quality, affordable tools out there, far more than there was 20-25 years ago.
Cheap (often China or India sourced) tools have flooded the market. Some are okay, especially for light-duty work. Some simply are fakes.
I would stick to tools sold by major chain retailers, especially ones with a lifetime replacement warranty. I have found that Sears sells affordable yet excellent tools.
I have bought some very good tools with odd, unknown brand names, at auto swap meets. I have also bought absolute crap from similar sources, so just be careful."
http://www.automedia.com/10_Best_Car_Care_Tools/ccr20110101ct/1
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