Category Archives: Maintenance
1966 Corvair 500 : Gas Leak
For the past week, I have been contemplating what to do about a pesky problem. The Corvair had developed a persistent fuel leak where the sending unit attaches to the tank. One repair shop told me it was wet there … Continue reading
1966 Corvair 500: Won’t Start
My oldest son and I were driving back from our church building this morning when the Corvair’s engine started to sputter more than usual. As we stopped at Tyler Blvd and Heisley Rd., the engine conked out and wouldn’t start. … Continue reading
1998 Volvo V70 : Key Stuck in the Ignition
My wife drove the Volvo home from a get together and couldn’t get the key out of the ignition. That was rather odd as this is the second time it’s happened to her but not me. The first time it … Continue reading
Rusty Strut Tower Repair — 1997 Chrysler Town & Country
When we were first married, my Uncle Bob told us that he was in favor of purchasing cars with over 200k miles because all the major problems had probably been taken care of by then. With that in mind, we … Continue reading
QOTD #6
Q: Why did my brake pedal drop to the floor? After an uneventful trip around town, you press the brake pedal to stop at a traffic light. Only this time, the pedal drops to the floor and your car keeps … Continue reading
