tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481053445293173582.post1672480086145027180..comments2024-03-28T19:34:12.281-04:00Comments on Not of this World: VentEd Bonderenkahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03724552853113809036noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481053445293173582.post-7794441308585477842014-04-08T07:20:37.010-04:002014-04-08T07:20:37.010-04:00Thanks Z!Thanks Z!Ed Bonderenkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03724552853113809036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481053445293173582.post-32848211723632921192014-04-07T13:51:52.858-04:002014-04-07T13:51:52.858-04:00I like your term "VENT" when dealing wit...I like your term "VENT" when dealing with the kind of home building stuff you are :-)<br />Good luck...I have NO idea what you're talking about but I'm behind your success with this 200%!!!Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15989573357446569262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481053445293173582.post-72125985287655248692014-04-07T06:32:53.230-04:002014-04-07T06:32:53.230-04:00It's common on older Taurii, I would imagine a...It's common on older Taurii, I would imagine any car/truck with that 3.0 motor.<br />That's probably a good recommendation, but I haven't hit a year yet!Ed Bonderenkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03724552853113809036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481053445293173582.post-71632545709262586912014-04-06T22:28:45.199-04:002014-04-06T22:28:45.199-04:00Your problem with water pumps rotting away had me ...Your problem with water pumps rotting away had me perplexed, since it's so uncommon to me...until I remembered something an old parts man told me years ago:<br /><br />The green antifreeze needs changing at least once each year, due to the chemicals changing and the corrosive effect the change has on the cooling system. <br /><br />I don't know if this is the problem, but it sure couldn't hurt to change your antifreeze at least once a year. Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15969361446367636746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481053445293173582.post-15333168311430869002014-04-06T17:39:58.090-04:002014-04-06T17:39:58.090-04:00Oh, well people fuss at me because I put tap water...Oh, well people fuss at me because I put tap water in my overflow for the radiator, saying that when the water evaporates, the chemicals will ruin my radiator. I hope you do have recourse!Practical Parsimonyhttp://www.practical-parsimony.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481053445293173582.post-20312350158096782082014-04-06T09:52:33.621-04:002014-04-06T09:52:33.621-04:00Venting is good for the soul Ed, trust me I know!Venting is good for the soul Ed, trust me I know!CnChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14697018842346746668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481053445293173582.post-30063186902781852032014-04-06T09:37:04.486-04:002014-04-06T09:37:04.486-04:00You sound like Zorg explaining chaos to the priest...You sound like Zorg explaining chaos to the priest in the Fifth Element!<br />Ed Bonderenkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03724552853113809036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481053445293173582.post-31097189401426015022014-04-06T09:07:36.922-04:002014-04-06T09:07:36.922-04:00Sorry for your pain, but think of the economic act...Sorry for your pain, but think of the economic activity your truck issues have generated: repair guys, repair shop, parts store, trucking companies, the plants that make trucks and trailers and all of the components :)!, parts manufacturers, steel manufacturers, plastic molders, miners, oil companies (yes plastic is made from evil oil), even bearing salesmen ::) make a few pennies when a part fails.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17269114655802698386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481053445293173582.post-63776507999432208412014-04-06T08:24:01.045-04:002014-04-06T08:24:01.045-04:00Thank you sir. Me too!Thank you sir. Me too!Ed Bonderenkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03724552853113809036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481053445293173582.post-88101459782848124962014-04-06T08:23:06.082-04:002014-04-06T08:23:06.082-04:00Same with the Taurus.
Man, the older cars, you rem...Same with the Taurus.<br />Man, the older cars, you remove the radiator and crawl right in there with the pump!Ed Bonderenkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03724552853113809036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481053445293173582.post-53861013964348822822014-04-06T08:21:19.865-04:002014-04-06T08:21:19.865-04:00Yeah, what could go wrong?Yeah, what could go wrong?Ed Bonderenkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03724552853113809036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481053445293173582.post-60792518259930637242014-04-06T05:34:09.975-04:002014-04-06T05:34:09.975-04:00Fords are notorious for that... sigh... Glad your&...Fords are notorious for that... sigh... Glad your'e NOT having to do major remodel...Old NFOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404197287935017147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481053445293173582.post-64545893852976254362014-04-06T00:43:40.239-04:002014-04-06T00:43:40.239-04:00The water pump of my daughter's focus just wen...The water pump of my daughter's focus just went south yesterday. Was I surprised at how much has to be removed in order to just get at it. I remember the days when a water pump was one of the easiest parts to access (chevy 327 for instance). Given the hours of work and re-timing and reassembly required, I sure hope its replacement lasts much more than a year. Pascalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00303025432356543062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481053445293173582.post-56626113216450369142014-04-05T20:57:01.615-04:002014-04-05T20:57:01.615-04:00I feel your pain. Just don't you go and over h...I feel your pain. Just don't you go and over heat when doing the drywall. Maybe try some drywall mud on those fin things. DaBladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16160781062081889980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481053445293173582.post-47400141679235530492014-04-05T15:10:34.443-04:002014-04-05T15:10:34.443-04:00Been using green, pink not required but may be nee...Been using green, pink not required but may be needed. I'll check.Ed Bonderenkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03724552853113809036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481053445293173582.post-59067363944229024172014-04-05T15:07:38.582-04:002014-04-05T15:07:38.582-04:00Iron block and heads,thank God.
Sorry about the jo...Iron block and heads,thank God.<br />Sorry about the job. <br />I remember you posting about your situation.<br />Will renew my prayers for you.Ed Bonderenkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03724552853113809036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481053445293173582.post-59972286490722400992014-04-05T15:06:33.911-04:002014-04-05T15:06:33.911-04:00I knew you'd understand.I knew you'd understand.Ed Bonderenkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03724552853113809036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481053445293173582.post-45990650410302552252014-04-05T15:06:11.514-04:002014-04-05T15:06:11.514-04:00I used to supervise maintenance in a facility that...I used to supervise maintenance in a facility that had chillers cooling plastic molding equipment.<br />The mold were aluminum, there was iron pipe and copper tubing.<br />Always a balancing act chemically. Distilled water is aggressive at eating some metals. Whatever protected the copper was bad for the aluminum, etc. I got the pump and it's precedent from a friend of my brother who owns an auto parts store. I want to find out through him if I have recourse through the mfr.Ed Bonderenkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03724552853113809036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481053445293173582.post-3008144164906970912014-04-05T15:01:14.356-04:002014-04-05T15:01:14.356-04:00I'm not an expert, but I've changed many a...I'm not an expert, but I've changed many a water pump during my life. The usual culprit for replacement is a bad seal, which leads to bearing failure. <br /><br />The only time I've ever seen a water pump with terrible corrosion was after a friend placed ditch water in their radiator, after they blew a hose and never removed the brackish water after the repair. <br /><br />Check to make sure your antifreeze is the correct type for your engine, after you change the water pump and flush your system, even if it requires going to a dealer to make sure of compatibility. <br /><br />Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15969361446367636746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481053445293173582.post-63872560128371323432014-04-05T14:21:14.694-04:002014-04-05T14:21:14.694-04:00Ugh, I feel your automotive pain. Minivan is in t...Ugh, I feel your automotive pain. Minivan is in the shop due to a blown transmission, and we're waiting on the repair estimate to decide if we can even afford it. Only car is my worn out Bonneville which burns oil almost as fast as it burns gas, and is used by three people. Actually had to turn down a job this week because the distance involved requires my own vehicle.<br /><br />You're likely aware of this already, but overheating is bad news on newer cars because many parts of the engine use aluminum and once it warps, it never runs right again. Not like the older cast-iron engines where you could let them cool off, add water, and you were good to go. diamond davehttp://davestuff.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481053445293173582.post-35280276298973158442014-04-05T14:02:33.688-04:002014-04-05T14:02:33.688-04:00Maybe if you used distilled water in the car, the ...Maybe if you used distilled water in the car, the minerals in tap water would not rot the fins. Of course, if the fins are made of material from China, no telling how good the fins are. I hope that water pump is under warranty. Practical Parsimonyhttp://www.practical-parsimony.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481053445293173582.post-43605350531230377492014-04-05T13:46:44.656-04:002014-04-05T13:46:44.656-04:00Vent on brother!Vent on brother!CnChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14697018842346746668noreply@blogger.com