Recent content by precision37

Short runs on propane engines will turn oil milky because the oil doesn't get hot enough to boil off the water . Propane engines produce much more water vapor during combustion than gasoline engines. Change the oil and work it for a couple of hours and watch the coolant level. Check the oil for...

I don't have a way to do pictures. Mine is the old style with two small flats on the collets, and when the bit is locked into the collet, the heel of the flute ( the cutting edge is the front and follow the bevel back to the heel) should be centered on an imaginary line down through the middle...

You need to make sure that the heel of the flute is aligned with the centerline of one of the indexing flats in the collet holding the drill bit, then it works perfectly.

I've had a Drill Doctor for about twenty years. It works great once you learn how to work it correctly. Does a great job on split points too. When it breaks, Ill get another one.

I have the older style Rhino ramps and they failed with my Subaru. I screwed oak blocks into the underside voids to make them crush proof.

I did my '04 two years ago with the Dorman pre-bent stainless lines, $70.58 delivered to my door. Easy install and still look like new. I was already to buy factory pre-bent lines for about $100.00, but found out about the Dormans.

Slipit or paste wax. I have a large jointer(16") with an aluminum fence that I covered with plastic laminate(Formica), no more black marks.

Faulty low oil sensor?

Just try and find a rental car with a manual trans.

http://pure-gas.org/ This is helpful for finding ethanol free fuel.

On my '02 I used K100 D and it made the smoke and haze go away, got another 8000 or so miles out of it before it started making oil.

Check the vents between the cab and the bed.

I just installed a set of stainless from Dorman on my '04 a couple months ago. They fit great and cost $70.58 delivered to my door. GM sells a pre bent set for about $100.00 or so, but I went with stainless. Brake lines have gotten a lot cheaper since I last did them three and a half years ago...

Another thought; how about installing a "line lock" in the front brake circuit?... or just use a wheel chock.

Maybe powerwash or sand blast some "texture" onto the driveway surface?