Recent content by OR VietVet
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Hello from Eastern NC!
If you look at my Garage thread, you will see a plethora of different vehicles.- OR VietVet
- Post #17
- Forum: Introduction
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Alternator going bad?
It took a while for me to get used to the way they show charge now, depending on load. I had to have it explained to me and now I don't give it a second thought. Your alternator and system may well be working as designed and be just fine.- OR VietVet
- Post #18
- Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
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Hello from Eastern NC!
Yea, been some years since I was in shops and saw no need to re-certify. I have the expired certs if need to show. I am retired now and work out of my home or at a close shop with a friend/owner. I pretty much pick and choose what I want to work on.- OR VietVet
- Post #16
- Forum: Introduction
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Hello from Eastern NC!
Something to shoot for. Mine are expired now but did have the 8 Cars and Light Trucks, Service Consultant and Parts.- OR VietVet
- Post #13
- Forum: Introduction
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Alternator going bad?
If is actually not charging correctly, intermittently, those injectors are firing off of the battery and so are a lot of other components. You can make leads extensions with some alligator clips and 12 gauge wire that is long enough to reach under the hood and snake in the cab and then attach...- OR VietVet
- Post #12
- Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
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Alternator going bad?
You saw it intermittently working on the gauge. Attach a DVOM with long enough leads, and drive it again.- OR VietVet
- Post #10
- Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
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Hello from Eastern NC!
Worked in and ran independent shops for 40+ years and am now retired but still work on the side in my garage. May be doing a part time thing at a friend's shop soon but money is still to be discussed. I was laid off from the shops during that same economy dump and collected unemployment for...- OR VietVet
- Post #8
- Forum: Introduction
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There are just some days I wish I didn't turn wrenches
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- Post #755
- Forum: Garage
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Squeaking noise STILL driving me crazy
Listened to video and could not hear a squeak noise. Based off of what you said, does sound like a stuck caliper piston or a brake hose breaking down on the inside.- OR VietVet
- Post #5
- Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
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Gear ratio question
Those were options for that truck and your RPO code tells you what it actually is.- OR VietVet
- Post #4
- Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
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If you didnt have a Yukon/Suburban/Escalade, what would be your next choice?
Toyota Sequoia- OR VietVet
- Post #4
- Forum: General Discussion
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New Ignition w/New keys
So, you are saying that NOW, when you insert the key and turn the tumbler, it spins/rolls freely and the ignition switch teeth move freely?- OR VietVet
- Post #8
- Forum: Interior
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There are just some days I wish I didn't turn wrenches
Looks to have easily exposed bolts/nuts and this is a rust free state. No rust on this truck.- OR VietVet
- Post #753
- Forum: Garage
