How to Replace a Wheel Stud on a 2005 Dodge Caravan

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The most important issue when replacing wheel studs on a 2005 Dodge Caravan is to make sure that the stud is drawn completely into the hub. If the stud is not drawn all the way in until it is flush with the hub, it will continue to draw in while driving, which will cause the lug nuts to become loose

How to Find Used Outboard Motors for Sale

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A good outboard motor is an essential piece of equipment for any fisherman or recreational boater. Just try to take your boat upstream in the river without a motor, and you’ll quickly learn that oars and paddles simply cannot compare to the speed and convenience that an outboard motor offers.

How to Megger a Motor

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Troubleshooting any electric motor can be accomplished with a simple volt ohm meter. Sometimes, though, the motor has more problems than a simple meter can detect. This is where the high-voltage Megger comes into play.

Type of Stoves on the Countertop

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A stove unit that is placed on a countertop is referred to as a cooktop. Builders and contractors also call them “drop in” units, because you cut a hole into the countertop and essentially drop the unit into the custom-cut hole. Countertop cooktops give homeowners flexibility in where th

How to Install a Clutch on a Yamaha YZF 600R

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The Yamaha YZF600R's clutch is comprised of a set of steel and fibrous ring-like plates held in place by a spring-loaded outer pressure plate. Under normal riding situations, the clutch plates and springs are fairly durable and can provide several years of reliable service. However, aggressive use o

5th Wheel Hitch Mounting Instructions

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A fifth wheel hitch is used to attach a trailer onto a truck bed. Some things to keep in mind, when you are attaching a trailer, is that a trailer's load should not exceed the load of the truck you are attaching it to. Long bed trucks are better for hauling with a fifth wheel hitch than short beds,

How to Install a 1999 Camry Window Regulator

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Once a regulator fails, the window may be stuck in the open or closed position. This inconvenience is also a safety hazard, and may cause the vehicle to fail a safety inspection in some states. Most do-it-yourself mechanics can swap the regulators in a 1999 Toyota Camry themselves, saving a trip to

How to Recharge Air Conditioning with Freon in a Lincoln Navigator

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When the air conditioner in your Lincoln Navigator is blowing warm air, adding refrigerant may correct the problem. This is called recharging the air conditioning. All Lincoln Navigator SUVs use R134 refrigerant so, in most areas, it is possible to recharge the air conditioning yourself using an aut

How to Ground a Plastic Gas Tank

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It is a federal law that any metallic component of the fuel fill system or fuel tank on a boat must be statically grounded, according to the U.S Coast Guard's Boating Safety Resource website. In practice, this means that virtually any fuel tank--plastic or metal--needs to be connected to grounding w

Simple Tips For Caring For Your Rims

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Proper rim care is essential if you want your equipment to survive more than a single season. Whether your rims are expensive or of the discount variety, keeping them clean can help them last a long time. We examine simple rim care in this brief article.

How to Remove a Headlight Assembly From a Toyota Corolla

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The headlight assembly on a Toyota Corolla is held in place with two screw-bolts. If you've had your Corolla for any length of time, you will probably have moisture building up inside the headlight assembly on the inside of the lens. This happens because of a failed seal between the lens and the bac

Dead Stereo or Blown Speaker? Test 'Em!

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Problems with you car audio system can be frustrating, and very expensive. Before you plop down a chunk of cash for a major component in your stereo system, testing inexpensive parts like speakers is a must. You could save hundreds of dollars easily.

How to Change the Brake Rotors on a 2000 F-150

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The 2000 model Ford F-150 truck uses brake rotors---often called brake discs---with calipers on all four wheels. A brake rotor needs to be changed if it becomes warped or has been worn down past its minimum required thickness. You should visually inspect the rotors for these conditions any time you

How to Replace a Lower Ball Joint in a Wrangler

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The Jeep Wrangler/CJ is the go-anywhere do-anything vehicle that's been an American icon for over 50 years. The Wrangler version of the Jeep was introduced in 1987 and mixed updated technology like fuel injection with classic Jeep styling. The lower ball joint is a critical component that connects t

Spray Gun Comparison

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Many different types of spray guns are available, but only a select few are capable with dealing with the latest HVLP (high volume/low pressure) professional materials. However, cheaper alternatives can still be used for a variety of different auto-related tasks.

How to Change Rear Brakes on a 1997 Ford Taurus

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The Ford Taurus' rear brakes use brake shoes, which primarily work with the parking brake. These shoes are installed within cylinders encased by the brake drums. The brake shoes are held and controlled by multiple springs and levers, making the rear brakes a complex assembly that requires precision

How to Troubleshoot a Boat Macerator

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A boat's macerator pump is used in the boat's sewage storage and handling system. A macerator grinds and chops up the sewage, which allows it to be pumped to or from holding tanks. A pleasant outing on the water can be ruined when a macerator pump decides to stop working. When this happens, sewage

Torque Converter Basics

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Automatic transmissions have become very common in American cars. While Asian or European vehicles have tended to stay with manual transmissions, American vehicles have moved almost exclusively to automatic, especially among non-performance machines. In fact, ...

How to Prevent Mice in Blower Motors

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Serious damage and large repair costs might be the result if a mouse crawls into your blower motor or builds a nest in it. Proven methods of prevention -- that work on all vehicles - prevent mice from taking up residence in your vehicle. Adapt the steps slightly when working on the blower motors of

Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Style Air Filter

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The secret to any effective induction system are high flowing rate and reliable performance air filters. These types of air filters come in various shapes, sizes, styles and prices to meet the needs of different engine types and intake systems. In general, a high performance air filter will have hig