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started work on my new to me 04 Cab, did air filter, cd holder replaced with cubby, wipers, ashtray replaced with cubby, added rennline phone mount, and fixed broken clip in glovebox. 60k maintenance scheduled for 9/13, will do brake fluid, drive belt, spark plugs, and fuel filter.
My ignition lock jammed solid, they key could not be turned. This is a known problem and there is an updated ignition lock assembly. That's the cast aluminum part that is bolted to the steering column - not just the electrical switch. I removed the jammed lock assembly and with some judicious hammering and soaking in solvent I managed to get it working again. Hope it lasts until the new lock assembly arrives.
Finally decided to pull the front bumper and install the Radiator Grill Store grills in my 01 TT. Perfect rainy day project ( its been a perfect summer up here in Maine so the boat gets all the attention on weekends). Not a bad job and will be easy the second time through. Debris and leaves were definitely in there, but not horrible. Perfect now. Grills went on easily and look great. With fall driving ahead, it will be a relief to not vacuum up every leave in Maine and New Hampshire! Everything went back together as easy as it came apart and as I stood to admire my work I realized I forgot to pull the temp sender through the grill fitting. Arrrgh. I'll save that for another day. Never set on outside temp anyway, always on Boost so I can smile more. If you haven't done this project , I can tell you it's not bad at all. Well worth your time. Just do it.
Finally decided to pull the front bumper and install the Radiator Grill Store grills in my 01 TT. Perfect rainy day project ( its been a perfect summer up here in Maine so the boat gets all the attention on weekends). Not a bad job and will be easy the second time through. Debris and leaves were definitely in there, but not horrible. Perfect now. Grills went on easily and look great. With fall driving ahead, it will be a relief to not vacuum up every leave in Maine and New Hampshire! Everything went back together as easy as it came apart and as I stood to admire my work I realized I forgot to pull the temp sender through the grill fitting. Arrrgh. I'll save that for another day. Never set on outside temp anyway, always on Boost so I can smile more. If you haven't done this project , I can tell you it's not bad at all. Well worth your time. Just do it.
I'll second that, as someone who has replaced both side radiators in a car w less than 60K miles, I wish it had been done multiple times over the years, While the leaves, muck does cause corrosion and other problems, just cleaning out the tiny rocks and such will improve efficiency and longevity.
I'm going to install my Speedtech 2.5 Quiet tomorrow. The nuts have been soaking for two days and my friend will help with the install. I got new 02 sensors as well. I have to get a lot done before rotator cuff surgery in October and then again in May of 2023 for my left shoulder. I'll be down during winter and can drive the car a bit before the next surgery. May even delay it until this time next year so I can drive during summer.
09-03-2022, 04:46 PM
