(Finally) Going to get work going on my FWB - Page 2

Stingroo · #16 (**permalink**) 07-31-09, 06:00 PM

Well no, first is a starter :P Then a battery, THEN that. :P

sven914 · #17 (**permalink**) 07-31-09, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Stingroo

I can get a small UV flashlight for like $5-10 online I found. It says that there are 3, 6, and 12 LED lights. What's best for this? Or do I need something more heavy duty?

How would I use it to detect leaks?

Coolant lights up under UV light. The best way to find leaks is from the under side of the car, because it glows in the dark (with a UV lamp) and you can trace the source of the leak better. You don't need anything "heavy duty," just something small enough to fit in your hand and get into tight spaces.

Stingroo · #18 (**permalink**) 07-31-09, 07:30 PM

Okay so... small checklist:

1. Jack stands (I guess ramps won't be strong enough)?
2. Replace starter
3. Change oil and fill coolant
4. Battery
5. Start car, drive around the block a few times
6. Use UV Light to look for coolant leaks, check coolant for oil

And go from there I guess?

The symptoms I'm describing, do they point to a water pump problem at all, or is that totally off base?

Stingroo · #19 (**permalink**) 08-01-09, 04:24 PM

http://www.discountramps.com/truck-service-ramps.htm

What about the $30 ones? They say 6500 lbs per pair. That's way more than the Fleetwood.

sven914 · #20 (**permalink**) 08-02-09, 03:27 AM

One question; are you going to be able to push a 2.5 ton, car up two thin ass ramps, with just enough of running start to get the car on the ramps, but too much that you overshoot them, and then have quick enough reflexes to jump into the driver's seat to stop the car, before it rolls back off the ramps?

A friend of mine, from high school, bought "Heavy-Duty Truck Ramps" from an online store. They were glorified ATV ramps, which buckled when he parked his S-10 on them. The store had an iron-clad warranty disclaimer, which he didn't read, so they wouldn't refund his dad's stolen credit card.

Stingroo · #21 (**permalink**) 08-02-09, 02:07 PM

Yeah true. lol

I found a pair of 3 ton jack stands at Lowe's for like $30. I could pick those up, and hope that my car still has the jack in the trunk. (I still haven't opened it, kinda forgot lol)

sven914 · #22 (**permalink**) 08-02-09, 02:34 PM

You can get a 2.5 ton floor jack from Sears for about 50.

Remember, the floor jack is only to get the vehicle onto the stands, and not to hold the car in the air while you're under it.

Stingroo · #23 (**permalink**) 08-02-09, 02:38 PM

Yeah. No way would I ever even TRY and get under that car with just a floor jack. That's a death wish practically.

Stingroo · #24 (**permalink**) 08-07-09, 11:39 PM

Not to double post or anything but...

Could it be? From the god's above?!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Torin...motiveQ5fTools

I'm thinking when I get paid on the 15th I know what I'm ordering.. lol

**jayoldschool** · #25 (**permalink**) 08-07-09, 11:43 PM

They sell the Torin stuff at Costco. I have some of it in my garage. Cheapest price you will find ANYWHERE.

bicentennialcadillac · #26 (**permalink**) 08-07-09, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by sven914

One question; are you going to be able to push a 2.5 ton, car up two thin ass ramps, with just enough of running start to get the car on the ramps, but too much that you overshoot them, and then have quick enough reflexes to jump into the driver's seat to stop the car, before it rolls back off the ramps?

I've used a heavy duty set for years, and I always drive onto them.

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...rrivals&page=1

Stingroo · #27 (**permalink**) 08-07-09, 11:59 PM

Jay: is it good though? Will it last me awhile?

Bicentennial: he means PUSH literally, because my car has no battery or starter. I think he's onto something there this time. Ramps might be in the future though. (Like at the start of next semester of college when I get another $1400)

bicentennialcadillac · #28 (**permalink**) 08-08-09, 12:02 AM

Sorry for the reading incomprehension fellas.

**jayoldschool** · #29 (**permalink**) 08-08-09, 12:03 AM

Yes, it is a good jack. I use it on all my cars, and my wife's... so someone with one or two cars will be ok

Stingroo · #30 (**permalink**) 08-08-09, 12:26 AM

Awesome, I've only got the one car (obviously, even though if I ever strike it rich I have a laundry list of cars I want lol). This'll be good then. I should be able to have my car on the road by like, October at the latest now.

No worries bicentennial, that was earlier in the thread anyway.