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steve01832
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Dec 11, 2009, 5:22 AM
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DOCUMENTATION
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To all who want to fix their own vehicles. The most important rule is to know what you're getting into before you start. Read a good shop manual on the job then decide if you want to tackle it yourself. Some tips:
1) Have step by step procedures with you before you start a job. Also, know what systems and sub-systems are involved with the job, and consequences if you overlook something. If you are doing a job in or under a dash (wiring, heater core, etc...), know first that there are AIR BAGS and related components in there that can kill you. If you get in the way of an accidentally deployed air bag it could be your last automotive fix.
2) Having a parts organizer to keep screws, nuts, and bolts together in a bin for a specific part of a teardown makes life easier on putting it back together.
3) Digital Camera. Take a vivid picture of the system before you start tearing it down. This way you know what it should look like re-assembled.
4) Take many pictures as you go. Referring to pics when you re-assemble can save you a lot of time and frustration.
Just some tips to help make your automotive repair experience a little more pleasant.
Steve
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Discretesignals
Ultimate Carjunky
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Jun 7, 2012, 5:34 PM
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Re: DOCUMENTATION
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5) Realize that today's modern vehicles are complex and require vast knowledge in system operation that most auto part store repair manuals don't cover. The advent of computer integration requires special scan tools and test equipment that most DIY don't have laying around in their garages. Let alone knowing how to proficiently use that stuff to accurately diagnose a drive-ability issue. Fixing your old carbed distributor Chevy is one thing, but don't be surprised if you have to take your SFI direct injection VW into a shop for repair.
Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.
(This post was edited by Discretesignals on Jun 7, 2012, 5:35 PM)
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