#CaptainRoysRustyRocketRadioShow (#CRRRRS): THE #UK #Geek #ScienceFiction, #Fantasy, and #Horror #Podcast

573 The #Devil's Workshop

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#HappyMothersDay!

Bit of #sun today, though remained windy and cool ( -3C ). Took the opportunity to change the forward lower control arms in the Kia, as one had a toasted ball joint.

Drives noticeably better now, though there is still a mystery noise to sort. Maybe a window bushing? I dunno.

[ #Kia #Wrenching #DIY ]

Looks like the missus's Pilot has an exhaust leak. Well, sounds like it does might be a more apt phrase.

I was really hoping all the noise was from the heat shield, which was split; but alas, got it out - but that was only a source of 'a lot of noise'.

Nothing is loose, I can't quite get in there to tell, but I really hope this is a gasket and not a bad cat. That sucker is expensive.

No time to driveway this, off to the muffler shop :(

[ #DIY #HondaPilot #Wrenching #ShadeTree #Mechanic ]

Grease your components guys!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFFycRILDas

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVXgnqm2qEs&t=13s

#cycling #bicycle #wrenching #stuckseatpost

Twenty minutes after midnight and I'm back in the #garage after test driving the #Miata with it's new 1.25" front sway bar and reinforcing blocks.

I like it!

Kinda darty - channeling the 0 degrees of front and rear toe much more than the marshmallow stock setup.

We'll see how #Autocross goes tomorrow. I'm hoping both me and my son move up a position or two in #STR class.

Heading to the shower. Gotta get up in 5.5 hours. 🙃

#Mazda #MX5 #Wrenching #CarsOfMastodon #Cars

Solid morning #wrenching, little impromptu brake workshop in the driveway with a pair of matching Hyundai's.

Later the week, have another brake job to do on the in-law's car, so will be at it again soon.

Actually, I did very little aside provide some tools and consumables and a little bit of advice which is really great. Partially as it is a great skill set to share in Nfld, but also as it does a number on my #arthritis to be at it :)

[ #Cars #DIY #Hyundai ]

Finished the heat shield repair, going to let it sit overnight then do the heat cycle/curing tomorrow morning.

It was, as most are, cracked around the mounting bolts. I cleaned it up, opened it up a bit, then filled the cracks with exhaust gasket maker and washers. Painted flat black with header paint, and some new shiney hardware while it was out.

[ #Miata #MX5 #Wrenching ]

I removed the lowering link kit that the previous owner put on my Triumph Tiger 1200 today, returning it to stock. Fortunately they included the original parts (kickstand, OEM links) with it. The instructions for installing the lowering kit said it should take ‘a competent motorcycle mechanic’ 30 minutes to complete. It took me a solid 4 hours, lol. I’m a one-eighth-competent mechanic.

#motorcycle #triumph #tiger1200 #wrenching #motorcycles