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That method works great when the compression fitting actually separates.

Funny you mentioned this job. I'm just getting ready to tackle mine for the third or fourth time since becoming an owner and I dread it every time for the reason you mentioned. My latest plan is...

Hi James. Do you have any update on how the torsion bar is doing?

If you’re changing refrigerant types, it’s definitely best to flush the system completely. If you already have a parallel flow condenser, you won’t be able to flush it. There is zero harm with...

For a new condenser, evaporator, hoses, or accumulator, replace it with 2oz of oil for each component. Again, this is when it's either flushed or brand new. As for the compressor, if it's new from...

I'd recommend replace. I put Hervey's split lines in my car about 10 years ago and split lines are super easy to install. Having never done it before, complete replacement took me about 45 min...

Anyone have any leads on DMCH-based radiators? I had one in my car for nearly 10 years and it was great but it's now leaking but new ones are out of stock due to supply chain issues and there's no...

Hi all,

I last replace both the fronts and rears about 30k miles ago and currently have zero issues with my bearings. I'm doing a full brake rehab so I'll "be in there" and I'm wondering if I...

Always great hearing from you, Dave. Every time you chime in on a thread, my attention meter goes to "10". Congrats to you and Julee on the move and great to hear your winters just got a lot more...

Awesome, thanks.

Question regarding rerouting the high pressure switch wiring from the original location to the updated location next to the condenser. Is there enough slack in the original switch wiring to simply...

Just re-read this one...thanks again.

OK. Did the job yesterday and here's what I discovered:

-Pulled out the O-ring at the end of the stub axle and I was expecting to find an issue there but everything looked just fine. No...

I see. I noticed the majority of the leak coming out of the split pin hole which pointed me in the direction of the o-ring but I'll double check the side of the trans just to be sure. When I...

Understood. Thanks to both of you. I wasn't aware that there was a groove on the stub axle and that may have very well been where I went wrong. I'll make sure I get good positioning of the o-ring...

Finally getting around to starting this project (again) but had a thought: is there anything that would keep me from putting two O-rings on the stub axle in order to provide enough "squish" and have...

Wow. That's the first I've heard of this and my leak is on the left side, too. Interesting. Great info. Thanks, Ron! I'll give it a shot.

Were you able to solve this riddle? I'm dealing with a very similar situation right now (oil leak coming from the split pin hole). Thanks!

Thanks guys. Sorry for the late reply. Ron, you mentioned that the flange pin hole might be off. Can you elaborate on that? In my mind, if it's off, I wouldn't be able to put the split pin back...

Thanks David. I did replace the O-ring that had to be removed with a pick but not the one that's further in that everyone says not to mess with.

If the half shaft is moving, what's the process to...

Hello all,

Just like the title says, I replaced both without any issues about 2k miles ago and now I'm leaking again. Even more significantly through the split pin hole on the driver's side. ...

Thanks for that. I ordered the same as a replacement for the original. As simple and cheap as it is to replace along with how frequently it is used, I might add it to my 5 year maintenance schedule.

Yes, I'm aware I can get the hood open with pliers or vice grips due to the material left over but you highlight the points I'm making:

1) repeated cycles
2) fatigue and breaks
3) unavoidably...

Some "facts": Yes, fatigue is a real thing. Yes, after 39 years of repeated cycling, the cable can in fact snap. No, it doesn't require sharp angles. No, I haven't been pulling hard on my release...

You can go with a Speedi-sleeve, install it yourself (and run the risk of not doing it correctly and it distorting) and fix it by buying more parts and trying again or even doing the whole job over...