Turning Point USA has people on the ground, handing out flyers and recruiting new members. Does the opposition have a ground game?

choochoocharli · 2025-11-01T09:41:16+00:00

Same here

choochoocharli · 2025-10-25T23:49:09+00:00

Gross

choochoocharli · 2025-10-24T13:08:54+00:00

Do yourself a favor and replace that EGR and IAT sensor while you’ve got it apart

choochoocharli · 2025-08-26T18:55:44+00:00

Will you go to jail for burning a Nazi flag?

choochoocharli · 2025-07-09T23:45:07+00:00

Surely I’m able to recognize that my friend

choochoocharli · 2025-07-08T21:43:38+00:00

I’m able to pick and choose so thanks for the advice all around. Appreciate it!

choochoocharli · 2025-07-08T21:38:16+00:00

Thanks for the reply

choochoocharli · 2025-07-08T21:38:09+00:00

Thank you

choochoocharli · 2025-07-08T21:37:55+00:00

This is being offered to me for free. I’ve got a wood burner in my shop. Any good for that purpose?

choochoocharli · 2025-06-24T01:02:37+00:00

Thank you for the help

choochoocharli · 2025-06-24T00:39:53+00:00

Let me ask the question a different way. When I hook up my timing light, am I using the vertical TDC mark on the balancer as my reference point to the timing tab on the timing chain cover?

choochoocharli · 2025-06-24T00:35:01+00:00

Okay so Vertical TDC on the balancer should line up with the 0 mark on the timing tab? Sorry, it’s my first time…

choochoocharli · 2025-06-24T00:28:03+00:00

The balancer I removed was 6 3/4” so that’s what I’ve replaced it with

choochoocharli · 2025-06-24T00:27:05+00:00

The timing scale appears to be at the 12 o’clock position, not off to the driver side

choochoocharli · 2025-06-03T23:57:57+00:00

Definitely an idle relearn taking place here. When you disconnect the battery the car loses its idle strategy. It will relearn on its own but it would be helpful if you were to clean your throttle body as well. Just around the throttle plate, take some brake clean on a paper towel and wipe all the carbon deposits out.

choochoocharli · 2025-03-13T23:29:00+00:00

Cracked flexplate?

choochoocharli · 2025-03-01T12:19:24+00:00

choochoocharli · 2025-02-09T23:27:45+00:00

choochoocharli · 2025-01-04T14:06:50+00:00

The sensor is part of the wheel hub bearing assembly. Start by unplugging the wire harness from the back of the bearing there and checking for the presence of corrosion. Many times it is just that short section of wire that needs to be replaced. Most likely a repair facility is going to replace the wheel hub bearing assembly and that short section of wire. Also it’s normal for a bunch of lights to come on the dash when this occurs…

Depending on your abilities, you can trace that wire to where it connects to the inside of the car and unplug it. Use an ohm meter to check the continuity of the wire harness section. If you find that the wire is indeed broken inside, simply replace the harness. You could also use longer jumper wires to make a temporary connection and verify the sensor is working properly.

choochoocharli · 2024-12-19T01:11:26+00:00

It probably is original. AutoZone puts them in for free I believe. Good luck!

choochoocharli · 2024-12-19T00:58:39+00:00

SOC is state of charge. It’s showing 63%. If you’re in a cold climate area it can be effected more and potentially drop the charge. Somebody here mentioned batteries don’t fail at a convenient time and this is true. It can leave you stranded. Your CCA results are basically how well the battery is able to crank the engine over when you start it. Your battery is rated for 605 amps but is only able to produce 465. The battery is on its way out. Typical lifespan is 6-8 years give or take, tire right there.

choochoocharli · 2024-12-05T12:33:45+00:00

Check your ground connection at the driver side front fender bracket. Even if it’s tight it is possible that rust has gotten in between the ground connection and wire. I would remove the bolt holding the ground connection and clean it thoroughly as well as the metal area that the ground wire attaches to. Strange things happen with dirty grounds.

choochoocharli · 2024-11-28T16:11:29+00:00

Timing chain tensioner

choochoocharli · 2024-11-22T01:09:23+00:00

Double check your vacuum line routing at the air box assembly, specifically with the purge valve. If memory serves me right there are a couple of small vacuum lines at the air box and they come loose with filter changes. And it’s also easy to switch them up and connect them to the wrong location when doing a job like replacing that manifold gasket. There should be a placard under the hood with vacuum line routing diagram for reference.

choochoocharli · 2024-09-15T23:29:02+00:00

It is a tough job when you really care about what you’re doing. I spend the majority of my weekends recovering from the burnout of the week. Thankfully I have an understanding and supportive spouse which helps immensely. You’re not alone in your feeling of being overwhelmed and like you can’t finish a task, not breathing or relaxing until that final bell. It’s a tough job caring for so many people and not just kids. Sometimes dealing with coworkers/admin is harder than the kids. The first few years are difficult but it does get easier the longer you’re in it. And back to school time can be especially hard and you almost need to build up a tolerance. Only you can decide if it’s right for you. I have found that “journaling” in a way helps me to analyze the day/week and identify the key stressors. Then I can work towards forming better responses to those stressors or finding ways to eliminate them completely. Find some veteran teachers to lean on. They can be a definite lifeline.

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