Slick94prix's Time is Safe!

[Afubar]

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)

[5speedz34]

Well, I'm Chris will say this, but this is why we are here.

[slick]

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!

[fastbird232]

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.

[Afubar]

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!

[slick]

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.