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Jan 26, 2011 | 09:35 PM

FireHawk178

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Things that suck...

On an LS1:

1. Replacing the power steering pump.
2. Replacing the high pressure hose when you realize that it wasn't the pump leaking.
3. Replacing the alternator that died whilst coated in a velvety robe of power steering fluid.
4. Doing it at night in the cold with a flakey spot light that had to periodically get poked to come back on.
5. Getting a note from the HOA to clean up the spots in the driveway.
6. Returning alternator core at 8:30pm (They close at 9:00pm) a partially stripped out side post bolt decides to become fully striped while driving down Fry to return the core. Total darkness and silence is scary what you aren't expecting it while driving at night..

Some good news - New pump, alternator, high pressure hose, and positive cable side post bolt has been replaces. I didn't loose much knuckle skin.

Glad it's over for tonight.. Replacing my belt tomorrow.. What could go wrong?

Jan 26, 2011 | 09:45 PM

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Crying sucks too, you should add that to the list...

Jan 26, 2011 | 09:53 PM

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I wouldn't call it crying.. I was giddy through the entire process. New meds.

Jan 26, 2011 | 09:53 PM

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Crying sucks too, you should add that to the list...

haha...what a meanie

Jan 26, 2011 | 10:12 PM

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Glad it's over for tonight.. Replacing my belt tomorrow.. What could go wrong?

Please tell everyone when you decide to leave the house.

Jan 27, 2011 | 12:19 AM

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Thats why you pay someone like me to do it for you

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Jan 27, 2011 | 04:20 AM

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Please tell everyone when you decide to leave the house.

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Jan 27, 2011 | 05:50 AM

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Driving down Fry just sucks with out any car problems.

Jan 27, 2011 | 10:51 AM

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Driving down Fry just sucks with out any car problems.

Thank god for Westgreen!

Jan 27, 2011 | 10:59 AM

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3. Replacing the alternator that died whilst coated in a velvety robe of power steering fluid.

OK, that made me laugh.

-Mike

Jan 27, 2011 | 11:07 AM

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replacing the p/s pump isnt that bad, ratcheting wrenches will do you good

it is stupid how they mounted it

Jan 27, 2011 | 11:20 AM

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Vacuums suck too

Jan 28, 2011 | 03:31 AM

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all the good girls suck

Jan 28, 2011 | 08:02 AM

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sc300's posts.

Jan 28, 2011 | 12:28 PM

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That sucks:

LOL

Jan 28, 2011 | 12:56 PM

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sc300's posts.

Zing!

I'll add one to the list: Replacing a starter on a C4 corvette, in an apartment parking lot, in the dark, on your back, without jack stands. Yes I was 150 at the time and could fit under it without needing a jack!