Author Topic: Stupid car (Read 1618 times)

ChadTower · « **on:** January 10, 2006, 08:35:54 am »

So, wanted to check my transmission fluid because my shifting sounded off. Took me a half hour to get the hood open, I split my finger open because it's 5 degrees out, and now I can't get the hood closed to go to work.

ARGH.

Stingray · « **Reply #1 on:** January 10, 2006, 08:47:44 am »

You have some seriously crappy luck with cars don't you? Is the latch broken or just frozen up? You might shoot some WD-40 or similar into it if it's just frozen.

-S

ChadTower · « **Reply #2 on:** January 10, 2006, 09:07:22 am »

Had another thread on this a short while back... latch is rusted, needs replacing. Works now but the springs are all gone and I have to replace them with stuff like zip ties from time to time. I haven't had the chance to get a Chilton's and find a replacement part yet.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #3 on:** January 10, 2006, 09:34:33 am »

jump up and down on it till it goes down then break out the bungie cords......

Stingray · « **Reply #4 on:** January 10, 2006, 09:36:18 am »

Quote from: missioncontrol on January 10, 2006, 09:34:33 am

jump up and down on it till it goes down then break out the bungie cords......

You sure you're not from Oklahoma?

-S

missioncontrol · « **Reply #5 on:** January 10, 2006, 09:37:11 am »

that's just how we do things in the country

DrewKaree · « **Reply #6 on:** January 10, 2006, 09:55:57 am »

Chad needs to pull a Richard Pryor and shoot all his dang cars

LPZ · « **Reply #7 on:** January 10, 2006, 10:25:08 am »

I suggest getting a Clinton manual instead, parts are always easy to find in that one!

ChadTower · « **Reply #8 on:** January 10, 2006, 10:46:59 am »

So, I got it to engage, and then went to get the Chilton manual. The manual didn't have anything useful in it, though, beyond a diagram of the latch. That's stuff I can see just by looking at it.

I took some hard looks. It's all gunked up from being in a car for 7 years but seems to be intact. All of the springs are missing, presumably from rusting and falling off, and that is the problem.

So, if I could find suitable replacement springs, and take the latch out and clean the thing, maybe that would do the job.

Where the hell would I fidn replacement springs other than buying a new latch?

DrewKaree · « **Reply #9 on:** January 10, 2006, 11:18:21 am »

AutoZone or some equivalent parts place may have them. They sometimes surprise me with what they actually carry. Barring that, the Honda dealership WILL carry them, and you should be able to buy just the springs you need, or perhaps they'll come in a "kit" comprised of all the crap they want you to replace if you're gonna be replacing those springs - kinda like all the crap they give you in a spring kit for drum brakes, if you've ever done those

ChadTower · « **Reply #10 on:** January 10, 2006, 11:22:19 am »

Quote from: DrewKaree on January 10, 2006, 11:18:21 am

AutoZone or some equivalent parts place may have them.

ChadTower · « **Reply #11 on:** January 10, 2006, 11:32:50 am »

So there is an Autozone 2 miles from my house. I'll swing by on the way home and see what they can do for me.

Stingray · « **Reply #12 on:** January 10, 2006, 11:37:19 am »

I'd just order a new latch from Honda (this is a Civic, right?) Probably will only be about $30ish and there are usually just two or three bolts that hold the latch on. It's probably a ten minute job.

-S

ChadTower · « **Reply #13 on:** January 10, 2006, 11:40:43 am »

A ten minute job for you. These things usually end up taking me a week because something unforeseen happens, like I undo the latch bolt and the transmission falls to the ground.

Heh, was doing a web search, found this. Yeah, thanks, this much we know, but where do we get a spring?

Harry Potter · « **Reply #14 on:** January 10, 2006, 11:43:07 am »

Just buy a moped.

Stingray · « **Reply #15 on:** January 10, 2006, 11:49:41 am »

Quote from: ChadTower on January 10, 2006, 11:40:43 am

A ten minute job for you.

Too bad you aren't around here. I'd fix the thing for you for a beer or two.

-S

ChadTower · « **Reply #16 on:** January 10, 2006, 11:50:04 am »

I have a beer or two.

Stingray · « **Reply #17 on:** January 10, 2006, 11:52:22 am »

So if you can manage to get MA a lot closer to OK, you're all set.

-S

ChadTower · « **Reply #18 on:** January 10, 2006, 12:01:34 pm »

Yeah. It's going to be fun doing this in 5 degree weather.

DrewKaree · « **Reply #19 on:** January 10, 2006, 12:21:44 pm »

Stingray, tie that big long rope to some of those trees so Chad can pull himself closer to you.

Chad, go to AutoZone's website and see if you can get one of those exploded parts diagram thingamabob's they'll use to check for you anyhoo. I think they may even let you check to see if your local establishment has 'em in stock

ChadTower · « **Reply #20 on:** January 10, 2006, 12:22:29 pm »

Hrm, I tried poking around their site, didn't see anything like that. I'll go back.

ChadTower · « **Reply #21 on:** January 10, 2006, 12:25:39 pm »

Ah, they don't have a DIY guide for a 99 Civic and the fancy ones are subscription based. It's okay, the latch is pretty simple and I did see the diagram in the Chilton book.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #22 on:** January 10, 2006, 01:51:54 pm »

Quote from: LPZ on January 10, 2006, 10:25:08 am

I suggest getting a Clinton manual instead, parts are always easy to find in that one!

is that the manual that blames it all on Bush?

Ed_McCarron · « **Reply #23 on:** January 10, 2006, 01:53:24 pm »

Quote from: ChadTower on January 10, 2006, 11:40:43 am

Yeah, thanks, this much we know, but where do we get a spring?

They usually come right after the winter.

ChadTower · « **Reply #24 on:** January 10, 2006, 02:59:05 pm »

New latch is $37 from the dealer.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #25 on:** January 10, 2006, 03:14:55 pm »

a roll of duct tape is so much cheaper than that... plus it hold up to like 250 M.P.H. I think nascar even uses it.......

Stingray · « **Reply #26 on:** January 10, 2006, 03:31:25 pm »

Quote from: missioncontrol on January 10, 2006, 03:14:55 pm

a roll of duct tape is so much cheaper than that... plus it hold up to like 250 M.P.H. I think nascar even uses it.......

Just the other day I bought a roll of Scotch duct tape. On the label it says "the official duct tape of NASCAR". Tell me that's not a redneck sport.

-S

missioncontrol · « **Reply #27 on:** January 10, 2006, 03:40:52 pm »

you can also make a wallet to match the hood repairs.........

c64rulez · « **Reply #28 on:** January 11, 2006, 11:40:29 am »

Just rip it open for better cooling

ChadTower · « **Reply #29 on:** January 11, 2006, 12:54:31 pm »

It's 5 degrees here. Ain't cooling we have an issue with.

c64rulez · « **Reply #30 on:** January 11, 2006, 02:19:25 pm »

Just wait for summer

c64rulez · « **Reply #31 on:** January 11, 2006, 02:25:40 pm »

Sorry dude, stupid car - stupid posts


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