Fixing A Major Engine Problem:

Rebuilding A GM 4.3 V6 Engine
To Fix A Rod Knock

A while back my 1999 GMC Jimmy developed a connecting rod knock. The car was too valuable to send to the boneyard, but with a book value of $3,000, it wasn't worth enough to justify a remanufactured engine. And a used engine from a salvage yard seemed risky.

Replace Shock Absorbers On A 1999 GMC Jimmy or Chevy Blazer

When shocks leak oil or let the vehicle bounce excessively on bumps, it's time to replace them.

• Replacing Front Shocks
• Replacing Rear Shocks (shown)

Replacing The Water Pump On A Dodge Truck With 3.9 V6 Or 5.2 V8

When the water pump bearing started making noise, it was just a matter of time before coolant leaked all over the place. For $50 I replaced the water pump on this old Dodge Dakota.

Replacing The Air Temperature Blend Door On A 2006 Chevy Equinox

When the heat stopped working, we discovered the problem was a broken plastic "flapper" buried deep inside the dash. The repair involved removing almost the entire dashboard. It was a long job, but not difficult.

• Removing the center console bezel.
• Removing the glove box.

Replacing The Friction Wheel "Rubber"
On A Craftsman Or MTD Snowblower

Stalling Out: For the past year this snowblower would just stop moving when it met heavy snow. Turns out, it just needed a new rubber "donut".

Replace The Drive Plate On A Snowblower:

This metal disc can get gouged when the friction wheel rubber gets worn away. Early maintenance would've saved this part.

Replace A Broken Drive Clutch Cable:

There is a hook on the end of a spring that pulls the drive plate into the friction wheel and makes the wheels turn. After years of frequent rubbing, the steel wire wore away and the hook broke.

Replacing the cable was quick and easy.