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Chevy SSR Automotive DIY, Chevy SSR, Radiator

Chevy SSR: Radiator Expansion Tank Replacement

April 16, 2019

Chevy SSR: Radiator Expansion Tank Replacement   Our Project SSR has had a few bouts with overheating issues. First, we had the heater core crossover pipe fail (see our cheap fix here!), and now we had our expansion tank fail. Needless to say, it’s a bit frustrating but, under-hood temperatures are a problem given the…

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Chevy SSR Power Steering Hose Replacement
Chevy SSR Automotive DIY, Chevy SSR, Power Steering

Chevy SSR: Power Steering Hose Replacement

June 26, 2018

Chevy SSR: Power Steering Hose Replacement Our SSR had developed a leak from the Power Steering system. It’s never fun to have a car leaking on your driveway, much less if it’s leaking on your garage floor. Follow along as we hunt down the Power Steering leak and address it with a very simple fix.…

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SSR Front Wheel Bearing
Chevy SSR Automotive DIY, Chevy SSR

Chevy SSR: Front Wheel Bearing Replacement

May 8, 2018

Chevy SSR: Front Wheel Bearing Replacement My Chevy SSR has had a rather hard life. We had planned to do a full refresh but it’s been difficult to get a consistent rhythm going. Nevertheless, a lot has been done over the past 18-months and we will start chronicling the transformation. To start things off we installed…

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Vue Alternator Replacement
Saturn Vue - 2nd Gen Automotive DIY, Saturn Vue

Saturn Vue: Alternator Replacement

May 2, 2018

Saturn Vue: Alternator Replacement If you have a Saturn Vue you hopefully enjoy it as much as we do, and you’re probably going to have to change the alternator soon. 10-years is usually the upper range for an alternator, so even if you haven’t changed it, it’s going to be an issue soon. Unfortunately, it…

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Rim Decal Installation
Pontiac GTO Automotive DIY, GTO, Rims

Pontiac GTO: Rim Decal Installation

April 25, 2018

Pontiac GTO: Rim Decal Installation A minor upgrade I had done to my GTO had been to install some decals on the outside of the rims. It’s a small touch and it helped to hide some curb rash I had picked up over the years. Originally, I had gotten some 1-piece decals that were designed…

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Cadillac CTS Starter Motor
Cadillac CTS - 2nd Gen Automotive DIY, cadillac, cts, Starter Motor

Cadillac CTS: Starter Motor Replacement

April 20, 2018

Cadillac CTS Starter Motor Replacement The CTS is back! I really do love this car and it’s a pleasure to repair things like the starter motor which are normal and expected. There’s not much to this repair. However, as usual, there are a few tricks that will make your life easier. Follow along as we…

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Cadillac ATS ATS, Automotive DIY, cadillac, Headlights

2013 – 2018 Cadillac ATS: Headlight Replacement

April 5, 2018

ATS Headlight Replacement We’ve had a Cadillac ATS in the family for a few years now, and just like all the other Cadillac’s we’ve own, it is a lovely car. The size is just right for an urban commuter, as it lets you sip in and out of tighter spots. Ours has the 2.0T engine,…

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Chevy SSR 2006 SSR, Automotive DIY, Chevy SSR

2003 – 2006 Chevrolet SSR: Heater Hose Fix

March 22, 2018

The Story: As we had previosly mentioned when our project SSR was introduced (here), being over 10-years old, the truck had become quite tired. An unfortunate side effect of the SSR’s swoopy design is that there is limited space in the engine compartment. Especially for cooling. As suc, a number of cooling related issues are…

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Jeep Wrangler TJ (1997-2006) Automotive DIY, Jeep Wrangler

Jeep TJ to JK Headlight Swap

April 13, 2017

The Story: As we had detailed in the prior TJ to JK Wrangler rim article (Jeep TJ to JK Wrangler Rims). We recently took the opportunity to upgrade my niece’s TJ Wrangler with new 17” JK Wrangler rims. When purchasing the rims the seller gave us a ton of stuff he no longer needed, including…

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TJ Wrangler with JK Rims
Jeep Wrangler TJ (1997-2006) Automotive DIY, Jeep

Jeep TJ to JK Wrangler Rims

April 13, 2017

The Story: Ever since my niece was a young teenager she wanted a Jeep Wrangler. It was really the perfect fit for her. She’s a rough and tumble type of girl who loves the beach, the sun and being seen. Throw all those attributes into a car blender and the chances are pretty high you’ll…

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Chrysler Crossfire Automotive DIY, Chrysler Crossfire, Hood Strut

Chrysler Crossfire Hood Strut Repair

February 7, 2017

The Story: The majority of modern cars come with gas actuated hood props or struts. It’s a great feature that makes working on a car much simpler. The downside, of course, is that if the prop begins to fail, you’ll have to replace it to avoid the hood dropping on top of you. While most…

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