1994 Volkswagen Jetta

Valerie’s 1994 Jetta is a trooper. It’s needed only minor repairs. While this log has started rather late in its life … here ’tis anyway:

4/12/2008 –227.0K — oil change and another Bosche 3421 filter. Although the last one seamed to be leaking slightly.
10/20/2007 — 221.7K– Oil change. Bosch 3421 Filter.
8/4/2007 — 218.1K — Fuel line [...]

GE Adora front loading washer does not drain

Just over a year ago, we bought a new G.E. Adora front loading washer (WHDVH626FWW to be exact). For the most part, it’s been a great unit. Very quiet except during the fastest spin cycles.

Twice in the last year it has stopped in the middle of a load and failed to drain the water out [...]

Water Pump Replacement in a Chrysler 2.7L Engine

I recently helped my sister-in-law by replacing the leaking water pump in her 1998 Dodge Intrepid with the 2.7L engine. It’s a terribly designed engine in that when the water pump shaft seal goes (as they are prone to do), the leak dumps coolant into the crankcase and fouls the oil. Chrysler seams to think [...]

1997 Eagle Vision

8/23/2009 — 118.6K — Oil change.
12/16/2007 — 113.3K — Oil Change. CV joints starting to get a bit sloppy.
2/25/2007 — 109.1K — Oil Change.
12/3/2006 — 105.6K — Oil Change.
9/17/2006 — 103.0K miles — New front brake pads. Caliper bolt torque: 30 ft-lbs. Checked the differential fluid — added a couple of ounces. Rotated the tires.
7/15/2006 [...]