Afubar Posted November 14, 2005 Report Share Posted November 14, 2005 First I want to say a big thank you to the people of this forum, thanks to you guys, I have saved at least 1200 dollars this year. I changed my alternator this weekend, and Slick's fastest time is safe from me, but the bottom line is, thanks to Slick's write-up, I was able to change mine myself, that saved a chunk of change right there. It actually took about 6 hours altogether, most of that time was getting up to look for a tool, either in the house, somewhere in the garage or the motorhome. I did have to go to Autozone and get a tool to get the tierod end seperated, but once I had that, no problems, it slid right out. I put a new one in that has a lifetime warrenty on it (not from Autozone). So a great BIG thank you to you guys. You've made this old lady's way to go a lot easier. My friends are amazed. I'm just thankful. YOU GUY's ROCK!!!!! (car is a 1994 Olds Cutlass Supreme 3.4 Convertible) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedz34 Posted November 14, 2005 Report Share Posted November 14, 2005 Well, I'm Chris will say this, but this is why we are here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick Posted November 14, 2005 Report Share Posted November 14, 2005 Hey, good job on it. It's not all that hard as it's cracked up to be, now is it? BTW, I think I can get it down to about 40 minutes now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbird232 Posted November 14, 2005 Report Share Posted November 14, 2005 This site made changing my plugs and wires a hell of a lot easier. Not to mention saving me a lot of time and money finding the source of that damn oil leak (stupid oil pump seal). And there are a dozen more little things I've fixed on my own that I could not have done if not for the advice and tutorials of my fellow members. Knowing a bunch of guys who have experience in every aspect of maintaining these cars is more valuable than any service manual or mechanic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afubar Posted November 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2005 Now that I've done it once, I'm sure that the time will decrease the next time. What really concerns me is the fact that there really isn't that much holding a car together. The front cradle bolt required a breaker bar and a medium 'humpf' to get it loose, the back one was very easy, not even a minor 'humpf' was required. I will from now on avoid curbs, and potholes. lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick Posted November 14, 2005 Report Share Posted November 14, 2005 Now that I've done it once, I'm sure that the time will decrease the next time. What really concerns me is the fact that there really isn't that much holding a car together. The front cradle bolt required a breaker bar and a medium 'humpf' to get it loose, the back one was very easy, not even a minor 'humpf' was required. I will from now on avoid curbs, and potholes. lol! Just be sure to put on some anti-seize or some grease, that way moisture doesnt get in there and cause it to rust together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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