Admin - webmasters, Just saw the addition of the code thing - Great!

I just thought of a great new spot that would be Info for folks by techs in the trade. I would either add it to "Car Care" or name a new area "Tricks of the Trade" or something like that. If I had time I could write a book on that as I work alone and need tricks to help frequently.

Example: Save your old spark plugs. They can be great plugs for open fuel lines when changing a fuel filter. They also are great if you use a sealer on a gasket to hold it in place like a water pump to keep the holes free of sealer.

Example II: Bungee cords: Great when working alone to hold a serpentine belt in place during installation (make sure hood is secured open) - and they can really help prevent damage to a brake caliper removed for service not letting the flex hose take the brunt of the weight and never was recommended to let that happen.

Example III: Use Florist's wire or Copper Lashing wire to hold that vertical Thermostat in position for installation and pull the wire out when all is secured.

I love old cars and have them for decades before they rust out and lot of tricks for repairs for cars as they age that are cool. I love things like the neoprene "brush in cap" electrical tape, the hobby shop write on T-shirt stuff for vinyl repairs and on and on.

Be well,
Tom Greenleaf - MetroWest Boston - USA
http://www.acsource.com/

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Those are some great ideas... I would have never thought of using an old spark plug to stop a fuel line when changing it.. I normally would keep a few of the older spark plugs aroung in casse the any of the new ones went faulty on me.

I'll add the new section ASAP.

Thanks.

The cool thing about an old spark plug is that they usually graduate in size and can plug most common fuel hoses. If dealing with a bare line, a piece of correct hose can be added on to it for a reverse seal. I use this trick all the time with fuel filters, but will suggest to most folks that they get it replaced at a real shop and pay the small price. A whole gas tank can empty if you are not prepared as you may know.

Like everything happening here, time will tell,
Tom Greenleaf - MetroWest Boston - USA
http://www.acsource.com/

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http://www.autoacsystems.com/tomgreenleaf/