What did you do to the X today?
07-01-2015, 06:34 PM
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07-01-2015, 06:49 PM
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07-01-2015, 08:12 PM
Finished putting brakes on the front of the Ex.
I started Sunday. SUNDAY! New pads, spring kits, hub, and tools in hand I embarked on what should have been a 2 hour job in this Florida heat.
One of the caliper slide pins on the right side was frozen. And I do mean frozen. Wouldn't budge. On the 3rd day, I finally got the pin out, only to learn that the corrosion/debris in the slide was so bad that the new pin wouldn't insert. Some quick thinking (after talking to 4 different people in search of ideas) I spent the next 45 minutes with a chain (round) file and was able to make it good as new.
But she's fine now.
On the test drive I got to rescue someone that had run out of gas literally in front of a gas station AND had a dead battery. It's amazing how a lending a hand for 10 minutes makes you feel so much better.
I started Sunday. SUNDAY! New pads, spring kits, hub, and tools in hand I embarked on what should have been a 2 hour job in this Florida heat.
One of the caliper slide pins on the right side was frozen. And I do mean frozen. Wouldn't budge. On the 3rd day, I finally got the pin out, only to learn that the corrosion/debris in the slide was so bad that the new pin wouldn't insert. Some quick thinking (after talking to 4 different people in search of ideas) I spent the next 45 minutes with a chain (round) file and was able to make it good as new.
But she's fine now.
On the test drive I got to rescue someone that had run out of gas literally in front of a gas station AND had a dead battery. It's amazing how a lending a hand for 10 minutes makes you feel so much better.
07-01-2015, 08:24 PM
I've been allowed but just having some really bad depression issues and nowhere really to turn 
it had been culminating for awhile and after the volt thread/header swap I was just spent. To those of you I talked to/texted with/Facebook messaged with thank you for being voices of reason and being there for us. So far the Volt has been a blessing and we love it. As far as the X goes I just can't seem to get out of my rut and finish putting in the heat shields and inner fenders back in. Still haven't re-torqued the studs either. I was starting to do a little better but then my AC totally went out on the X (or so I thought). I drove around all day pissed that my truck was falling apart after "I have done for it" and wanted to cry. Turns out Wendy had driven it the day before and had the temp set on 75 so that's why it never "cooled off". For anyone that thinks I'm just posting for attention go **** yourself, I could care less and don't want or need pity. I only say this because I'm an extremely open person, have a lot of trust in the forum, and want to be understood.
it had been culminating for awhile and after the volt thread/header swap I was just spent. To those of you I talked to/texted with/Facebook messaged with thank you for being voices of reason and being there for us. So far the Volt has been a blessing and we love it. As far as the X goes I just can't seem to get out of my rut and finish putting in the heat shields and inner fenders back in. Still haven't re-torqued the studs either. I was starting to do a little better but then my AC totally went out on the X (or so I thought). I drove around all day pissed that my truck was falling apart after "I have done for it" and wanted to cry. Turns out Wendy had driven it the day before and had the temp set on 75 so that's why it never "cooled off". For anyone that thinks I'm just posting for attention go **** yourself, I could care less and don't want or need pity. I only say this because I'm an extremely open person, have a lot of trust in the forum, and want to be understood.
glad you back brother
07-01-2015, 10:10 PM
07-02-2015, 02:02 AM
Ex related stuff out of me...what?
So I drove the Ex today because i'm heading out friday with the trailer and my F-150 which has a full tank of fuel and i figured i'd save it so i don't have to stop on the way out of town. felt great to be in the Ex again! Loving the new tinted windows also
When i took the Ex up north in May i removed the 3rd row and my 15" sub. Today after driving it and not having any bass i had to put it back in...i can rattle my tow mirrors again and make my tassel hanging from my rear view mirror dance all over the place.
been taking up space in the garage
Lots o Cargo room!
All back to normal
FINALLY figured out a decent way to park everything in the driveway so i don't have to shuffle cars around to get one in/out.
And this lady was about 2" from having a major malfunction tonight at the airport, big sign that said 11' clearance, I know i would not have had the ***** to try it!
So I drove the Ex today because i'm heading out friday with the trailer and my F-150 which has a full tank of fuel and i figured i'd save it so i don't have to stop on the way out of town. felt great to be in the Ex again! Loving the new tinted windows also
When i took the Ex up north in May i removed the 3rd row and my 15" sub. Today after driving it and not having any bass i had to put it back in...i can rattle my tow mirrors again and make my tassel hanging from my rear view mirror dance all over the place.
been taking up space in the garage
Lots o Cargo room!
All back to normal
FINALLY figured out a decent way to park everything in the driveway so i don't have to shuffle cars around to get one in/out.
And this lady was about 2" from having a major malfunction tonight at the airport, big sign that said 11' clearance, I know i would not have had the ***** to try it!
07-02-2015, 08:51 AM
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07-02-2015, 09:45 AM
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07-02-2015, 03:26 PM
Yeah, I don't know why pics with Apple products refuse to orient correctly even when altered with a program like MS Picture Manager.
What I have to do is upload the pic to my Photobucket page, change the orientation and edit the pic on my Photobucket page using the P/bucket tools, then right click and save as back to my computer, then either upload that newly edited image back to Photobucket, or attach it through FTE. This fixes the orientation problem and allows the pic to be viewed without hurting ones neck or rotating the monitor.
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What I have to do is upload the pic to my Photobucket page, change the orientation and edit the pic on my Photobucket page using the P/bucket tools, then right click and save as back to my computer, then either upload that newly edited image back to Photobucket, or attach it through FTE. This fixes the orientation problem and allows the pic to be viewed without hurting ones neck or rotating the monitor.
Stewart
07-02-2015, 03:33 PM
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Yeah, I don't know why pics with Apple products refuse to orient correctly even when altered with a program like MS Picture Manager.
What I have to do is upload the pic to my Photobucket page, change the orientation and edit the pic on my Photobucket page using the P/bucket tools, then right click and save as back to my computer, then either upload that newly edited image back to Photobucket, or attach it through FTE. This fixes the orientation problem and allows the pic to be viewed without hurting ones neck or rotating the monitor.
Stewart
What I have to do is upload the pic to my Photobucket page, change the orientation and edit the pic on my Photobucket page using the P/bucket tools, then right click and save as back to my computer, then either upload that newly edited image back to Photobucket, or attach it through FTE. This fixes the orientation problem and allows the pic to be viewed without hurting ones neck or rotating the monitor.
Stewart
to use in my Excursion (on topic).
07-02-2015, 03:35 PM
07-02-2015, 04:03 PM
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My wiper reservoir had a severe leak. Pulled the battery and battery tray, unbolted the reservoir and pulled it out. I thought i would find a big crack in the tank, but one of the hoses had chafed and wore a whole through it, then worked its way off the nipple. So, i cut off the bad part of the hose and reconnected it. Put some water in the tank and No leaky. Bolted it back up and re-installed battery. Savings: $80 dollars (price of a new reservoir). I like when things work out like that.
07-02-2015, 06:31 PM
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