new owner questions

have you replaced the wing root seal?

I've replaced the wing root seal on a Comanche (which uses the same
seal as a Cherokee) and it was not particularly difficult or
frustrating. Of course it is possible (indeed likely) that I was not
the first person doing this, and thus the difficult frustrating part
was done by my predecessor.

Michael

Haven't worked on many Jaguars, have you?

Jim


.. But I would
hope that your mechanic can remove and replace the manifold without taking
the engine out of your car.

Jaguars are one example. Certain models of Porsche have dual oil
filters - and one of them can be changed only after removing a fender.
And I know I've seen a car where replacing the spark plugs requires the
engine to be pulled.

Of course with airplanes it's worse. Ever try to change out a prop
governor on an M20-F Mooney without pulling the engine off the mounts?
I don't believe it can be done.

Michael

(e.drucker wrote)
I am sure that there are any number of such cases in the manufacture of
cars. For example, the exhaust manifold is most likely installed on a
car's
engine before the engine is installed on the assembly line. But I would
hope that your mechanic can remove and replace the manifold without taking
the engine out of your car.


Camaro/Firebirds:
GM (eventually) had a square stamped on the inside wall of the passenger
fender so you knew precisely where to torch - heater core popped right out
once an "easy access" hole was cut.

It was back in the early 80's last time I did this (friend's shop). Yikes. I
think it was the Camaro with the stamped fender?

Yikes, I think it was the heater core and not the blower?

OK. I got nothing.


Montblack

Blanche wrote:
Jay -- have you replaced the wing root seal? I agree the bulb is
what holds it in place. And trying to replace it (which can be
done, go back and read the r.a.o archives) is really awkward,
difficult and frustrating.

Yes, I've replaced mine.

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