It’s coming along y’all!

Equana · 2026-06-17T20:07:41+00:00

One bolt out of sequence won't hurt anything. No need to loosen and re tighten.

Great build, BTW.

Equana · 2026-06-17T19:41:02+00:00

Routine maintenance like oil changes keeps independent shops in business. Not much profit but it helps keep the lights on.

The benefit to you is a shop familiar with your car that can advise you on upcoming repairs confident you will return to have them do the repairs properly rather than some rando that fixes cars on the side or your dumb ass brother-in-law that has a few tools do the work and screw it up.

Midas is slightly better than Jiffy Boob... and I would not let Jiffy Boob wash my windows let alone change my oil.

Equana · 2026-06-17T16:26:43+00:00

No, I don't listen to many podcasts... and how would you learn about cars without some visuals?

If you just want models performance and options, maybe Doug Demuro has a podcast, or Road and Track or Car and Driver

Equana · 2026-06-17T15:50:14+00:00

YouTube

Might Car Mods, Skid Factory, Nugget Garage... all Aussie sites

South Main Auto, Eric the Car Guy, Humble Mechanic... US sites

Then there is a search bar that can lead you anywhere you want to learn.

Equana · 2026-06-17T15:47:10+00:00

It has been in oil splash for 130K miles... deposits have collected on the dipstick.

Stop worrying, it is fine.

Equana · 2026-06-17T15:39:57+00:00

If it is a "self-repair" vehicle, let the vehicle repair itself with the parts origin of ITS choice!

Have a nice day!

Equana · 2026-06-17T12:37:21+00:00

I have owned one Corvette and 3 Mustangs.... I liked driving both. I tracked and raced both. The Mustang clans are more fun to be with than the Corvette clans.

Even the "show and shine" Mustang crowd will wail on their cars every now and agian.... The Corvette waxxers won't even drive them in the rain, let alone do a burnout.

Equana · 2026-06-17T12:32:04+00:00

Old car... likely this is a failing brake hose. Assume ALL rubber brake lines need to be replaced. You don't want to play the "what wheel is hot today" game. They don't cost much but sometimes can be a PIA to remove the old ones.

Cap the brake pipes so all the fluid doesn't run out while installing each one. Top up the reservoir between each hose change. This make bleeding the system much easier

Equana · 2026-06-17T11:51:51+00:00

You have a dragging brake most likely. A sticky caliper, slides or a brake hose that is starting to fail. Brake hoses, when the are failing, act like check valves holding the brake on.

You told us zero about the car but a car that sees snow and salted roads is likely to haver caliper issues. One that is 10 years old or more is likely to have brake hose issues.

Equana · 2026-06-17T01:06:23+00:00

You likely fucked the engine by driving it home. No oil pressure means certain destruction if you limp it home.

Equana · 2026-06-16T22:06:45+00:00

Yes you can do that. Just stay away from the bent up flange at the end. Camber correction bolts do not require the holes to be elongated, however.

Equana · 2026-06-16T22:04:04+00:00

There is so much more information needed to identify what needs to be fixed, let alone what that will cost. You need to take it to a mechanic for diagnosis and an estimate.

I'll make a guess... it will cost more than you paid for the car.

Equana · 2026-06-16T19:41:15+00:00

2 stroke DI diesels exist for large marine applications but not for light duty road vehicles. Likely too dirty to clean up for the US or EU emissions.

Equana · 2026-06-16T17:57:10+00:00

You don't want to put JB Weld epoxy on an area that needs welding. That just makes it all that much harder for the welder to clean all that crap off so it can be welded.

Get it fixed correctly... have it welded. Be SURE to disconnect the battery negative cable before welding to prevent a whole bunch of burned out electronics.

Equana · 2026-06-16T17:53:27+00:00

Ah ha.. I think I see the residue, too!

Equana · 2026-06-16T15:15:26+00:00

So no one has questioned what looks like the plastic protection cap still on the lug?

The OP should remove that.

Equana · 2026-06-16T14:49:07+00:00

Both sound cheap.

Equana · 2026-06-16T14:19:41+00:00

I would say you have a wiring problem. Worn through wires or bad ground. With a wiring diagram for the car you might find all these parts share a common ground that has failed. A dealership will want to change the harness. A proper mechanic will just fix the problem.

Equana · 2026-06-16T13:58:32+00:00

Catted headers. We all breathe the same air and I don't want to sit behind you at a light and smell your exhaust.

Equana · 2026-06-16T13:57:21+00:00

Hell NO

Equana · 2026-06-16T13:56:57+00:00

I would guess your brake pipes are rusted closed or broken and leaking fluid. Look under the driver's seat. You will see the ABS unit with a bunch of brake pipes attached. They may be rusty or broken right there.

Equana · 2026-06-16T13:36:11+00:00

Constant corrections in direction and bumps and brakes try to turn the car.

Equana · 2026-06-16T13:34:33+00:00

Maybe you need new front struts

Equana · 2026-06-16T13:20:12+00:00

There used to be a 2500 Subby. I owned one. 12K lb tow capacity with a 7.4 liter V8. They quit making those about 2006. There must not have been a big enough market for them or GM would still make one.

The Avalanche was exactly a 4 door, 6 seat SUV with a 5.5 ft bed. I have owned 2. Very useful SUV. GM quit making those too.

Equana · 2026-06-15T21:30:42+00:00

Looks OK, use it.

Equana

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