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This. It's kinda neat.
Are you missing the optical cable? It runs over to the back of the gauge panel where you were just working.
This. It's kinda neat.
Are you missing the optical cable? It runs over to the back of the gauge panel where you were just working.
Probably. That’s usually how my luck goes. Lol.
It’s time to do some maintenance on the 6.5 and give it a little TLC. Nothing major just some resealing. Valve covers are leaking, already have the Right Stuff to reseal them. I’ve also noticed the oil pan and the dipstick grommet appear to be leaking. What’s the best way to reseal these? Use a gasket or more of the Right Stuff on the pan? and a new dipstick w/ grommet? Obviously changing the oil and getting a new filter. Anything else I should do to it while I’m at it? Don’t want to run up the credit card just want to do some sensible work while I have it apart.
I don't think the dipstick has anything
The pan I have used a one piece pan gasket from felpro
This. Right Stuff is kindof a pain to clean off later if you ever take the pan back off. I've done at least 3 pans and don't remember finding anything in the dipstick hole. A dab of RTV isn't a bad idea. But just enough to make a thin ring around the tube. You don't want to cement it permanently in place.
Any recommendations on a harmonic balancer? Mine is looking pretty worn so I figured I’d go ahead and replace it while I’m working on this other stuff, as preventative maintenance. The fluiddamper is not in my budget so looking for recommendations on stock replacements. Thanks!
Also, going to be doing the headliners soon and wanted to know if anyone has had experience with this stuff:
Noico 80 mil 36 sqft car Sound deadening mat, Butyl Automotive Sound Deadener, Audio Noise Insulation and dampening https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00URUIKAK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9VugCbM3N0MQX
Want to do the roof line, and, if it works well, will do floors, doors, and maybe even the hood and fenders (as those parts get replaced).
Noico 80 mil 36 sqft car Sound deadening mat, Butyl Automotive Sound Deadener, Audio Noise Insulation and dampening https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00URUIKAK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9VugCbM3N0MQX
Want to do the roof line, and, if it works well, will do floors, doors, and maybe even the hood and fenders (as those parts get replaced).
I haven't used that specifically but it looks like some stuff I used from the parts store once. I think dynomat is similar. I found using a heat gun helped soften it to mold it to the firewall I was doing. I also had to glue it with some 3m super trim adhesive to help it stick better.
So I have always wondered why people just don't spray foam the roofs if the want noise deadening. You are going to have a headliner covering it its not all that heavy, may be cheaper, never priced it so don't know.
But that stuff looks like it will work.
But that stuff looks like it will work.
Well I got to work cleaning the glue off the damaged headliner. Did okay. This adhesive sure didn’t want to come off. Still left a residue behind that gives a little swirly sheen to it. I suspect that’s once I get it installed, facing down from the ceiling, where light isn’t really reflecting off of it, that you won’t really even be able to tell. Or maybe I just need to keep working at it, but the more I work at it the further it seems to spread.
2 headliners ready to go
This is what I was thinking of doing to mine. Do you think it will spread out enough? I bought some of the orange stuff but haven’t committed to it. Lol
Oh I have no idea if it will work or not it was just a thought.
Merry Christmas to you all. Very thankful to have joined this group this year! Wishing the best for you and your families in 2019!
InLaws went ahead and ordered 70 sqft of the Noico and it’s sitting in my garage now, to go in their suburban. Will make sure to post up pics of the process/progress. Going to do their suburban first, hope to knock it out next week.
Thanks for the tip! Will make sure to pick one up.
Once I get the in-laws headliner done, then I’ll be able to get to this engine work. After that, then it’s all about collecting parts to finish my 60.
These last couple weeks have been filled with blessings. My dad is in much better health, walking on his own now and getting stronger every day. Their lives are finally returning to normal after everything they’ve been through.
These last couple weeks have also been a good time for reflection and getting our minds right for 2019, as I’m sure it has been for many of you. We have realized in 2018, the hard way, that we are in a season of life where we just aren’t really able to do as much as we want to do, primarily because our boys are at an age where they require significant attention from both of us. This translates into not really being able to work on projects (truck or house) in the evenings and on weekends, which means most of my time off in 2019 will be reserved for those activities, so that I can reserve evenings and weekends for my family. Thanks to the Lord, events have played out in such a way as to have released us from commitments we have made to others, which gives us back time to spend taking care of things at home (although I would have fulfilled those commitments had I not been released. I’m not one to back out of commitments lightly). This puts us in a good position for 2019 to not have so much weight on my back and better able to use wisdom in what commitments we DO make, and what we let pass us by (I am quick to say ‘yes’ to people and over-commit myself which takes time away from family and packs on the stress).
So for the Stant family, the way forward for 2019 is to simplify everywhere we can, be wise in the commitments we make, and and invest in the quality of our family time, first.
Thanks for suffering through my monologue.
Andy
I am the same way and I am almost 53 now and I don't think I can change.
I just get more stressed when I I commit to doing too much then I go through a period where I only have family commitments and I relax a little.
Today is house repairs and shop cleanup day. Copied @AgDieseler ‘s style of decorating with truck parts.
Excellent Feng Shui.
David
David
