hevyrockerdk
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Morning all!
Okay, I'm not going to lie to you guys, I don't really know my way around the engine bay as well as most around here, I primarily work with computers and servers, and do some security work as well. But one thing I do have....the drive to learn.
I've dealt with brake components, rotors, exhaust, and taking apart the hubs of a 4x4, and (usually) change my own oil, but I haven't really played around in the engine bay too much.
That being said, I have a replacement compressor already on hand, and I've found a few things on google about it, but I want to hear, from first-hand experience, some tips and tricks (and things I should look out for or prepare to purchase additionally) while undertaking a project such as this.
For starters, I know I'll be needing to get a new deep socket set, of the mechanic's type, as most of the work I did before was done at the hobby shop on base, where they had all the tools I needed, and then some. With getting out of the military and moving to a place nowhere near a base, I lose all of that tool access, unfortunately. (Unless I can find a local shop willing to hook me up...but I doubt that.)
I'll take anything: links, words, photos, whatever. Thanks in advance, guys!
(Hey, at least I'm honest about my technical abilities...)
When I do actually get around to dropping it in, though, I will provide plenty of photos of the process, just in case someone else shows up in my shoes one day.
Okay, I'm not going to lie to you guys, I don't really know my way around the engine bay as well as most around here, I primarily work with computers and servers, and do some security work as well. But one thing I do have....the drive to learn.
I've dealt with brake components, rotors, exhaust, and taking apart the hubs of a 4x4, and (usually) change my own oil, but I haven't really played around in the engine bay too much.
That being said, I have a replacement compressor already on hand, and I've found a few things on google about it, but I want to hear, from first-hand experience, some tips and tricks (and things I should look out for or prepare to purchase additionally) while undertaking a project such as this.
For starters, I know I'll be needing to get a new deep socket set, of the mechanic's type, as most of the work I did before was done at the hobby shop on base, where they had all the tools I needed, and then some. With getting out of the military and moving to a place nowhere near a base, I lose all of that tool access, unfortunately. (Unless I can find a local shop willing to hook me up...but I doubt that.)
I'll take anything: links, words, photos, whatever. Thanks in advance, guys!
(Hey, at least I'm honest about my technical abilities...)
When I do actually get around to dropping it in, though, I will provide plenty of photos of the process, just in case someone else shows up in my shoes one day.