How many of you do your own work?

**Dr.Crash** · 05-14-2009, 03:29 PM

I was just wondering how many people do their own work on their cars? Not things like mounting tires and alignments (which both need $$$$ machines), But pretty much anything else. Also whats the most indepth project you have done?

**StuntmanMike** · 05-14-2009, 03:35 PM

I try to do as much as I can.

Most in depth project on my Bird has been changing the plugs and wires (it's basically stock).

But on my Jeep, I've installed a few lift kits, done brakes, and changed my front axle shafts, among other things.

**FORD RECOVERY EXPERT** · 05-14-2009, 03:40 PM

everything from mounting my own tires, to rebuilding manual transmissions, and everything in between.

Im currently replacing injector cups in a 2000 PSD....

**CJREX** · 05-14-2009, 03:47 PM

I'm the most honest mechanic I know so I do my own work.

Strangely, I don't mind working on my car, but I don't think I would like doing it for a living.

I guess because if I had to do it for a living there would be time limits and stuff. Oh yeah, and when I screwed up there would be upset people other than me

**Spikito** · 05-14-2009, 04:13 PM

I do what i can with my limited knowledge, skills and tools

I'm prob one of the few who does his own mounting and balancing, but thats only because my grandad has a tire shop.

Other than that I do my own oil, fuel filter, diff service, plugs, wires, radiator flush, EGR replacement.

All the little things. Only things i havent done are

A/C
Manifold Gaskets
Bad Coil....only reason I didnt do that is because I thought it was a tranny issue
TC flush

**Dr.Crash** · 05-14-2009, 04:14 PM

Originally Posted by FORD RECOVERY EXPERT

everything from mounting my own tires, to rebuilding manual transmissions, and everything in between.

Im currently replacing injector cups in a 2000 PSD....

Originally Posted by CJREX

I'm the most honest mechanic I know so I do my own work.

Strangely, I don't mind working on my car, but I don't think I would like doing it for a living.

I guess because if I had to do it for a living there would be time limits and stuff. Oh yeah, and when I screwed up there would be upset people other than me

This is the same way i feel. i love working on my car, but im not sure i woul want to do it for work.

**Dr.Crash** · 05-14-2009, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by StuntmanMike

I try to do as much as I can.

Most in depth project on my Bird has been changing the plugs and wires (it's basically stock).

But on my Jeep, I've installed a few lift kits, done brakes, and changed my front axle shafts, among other things.

Its hard though when you dont have a shop or lift to use. But hey plugs and wires is a start. whats next??????

**Dr.Crash** · 05-14-2009, 04:16 PM

Originally Posted by Spikito

I do what i can with my limited knowledge, skills and tools

I'm prob one of the few who does his own mounting and balancing, but thats only because my grandad has a tire shop.

Other than that I do my own oil, fuel filter, diff service, plugs, wires, radiator flush, EGR replacement.

All the little things. Only things i havent done are

A/C
Manifold Gaskets
Bad Coil....only reason I didnt do that is because I thought it was a tranny issue
TC flush

I want to learn how to do this. is it hard?

**cammed goat** · 05-14-2009, 04:20 PM

With my last car I installed my own radio, CD changer, speakers, rear shocks, strut tower brace, rear sway bar, brakes, clear sidemarkers, steering wheel, front CV shafts, steering wheel, tires, rims, oil changes gauge pod, gauges, alignment.

With the GTO I do my own oil changes, diff fluid changes, tires, brakes, and tune up.

...and I do this kinda stuff for a living. Paid "hobby".

**Hi-Po** · 05-14-2009, 04:22 PM

I have my mexican friend do my work. When he starts going to slow I spray him with the garden hose and throw empty beer cans at him. Of course, I take the 10 cent deposit out of his pay check from the emtpy beer can. That'll learn him.

**310stanger** · 05-14-2009, 04:23 PM

Originally Posted by cammed goat

With my last car I installed my own radio, CD changer, speakers, rear shocks, strut tower brace, rear sway bar, brakes, clear sidemarkers, steering wheel, front CV shafts, steering wheel, tires, rims, oil changes gauge pod, gauges, alignment.

With the GTO I do my own oil changes, diff fluid changes, tires, brakes, and tune up.

...and I do this kinda stuff for a living. Paid "hobby".

do you work at a dealer man? How far from Morris County? THey hirin? lol

**Dr.Crash** · 05-14-2009, 04:26 PM

Originally Posted by cammed goat

With my last car I installed my own radio, CD changer, speakers, rear shocks, strut tower brace, rear sway bar, brakes, clear sidemarkers, steering wheel, front CV shafts, steering wheel, tires, rims, oil changes gauge pod, gauges, alignment.

With the GTO I do my own oil changes, diff fluid changes, tires, brakes, and tune up.

...and I do this kinda stuff for a living. Paid "hobby".

you have two?

oh and how did you do the alignment? do you have a shop that lets you?

**Y2KPewterSS** · 05-14-2009, 04:26 PM

No one touches my car but me. There are some things I haven't learned how to do yet, but my best friend is a certified mechanic so I always got assistance if its something I am unable to do. I refuse to pay someone else to do my work or let my car be with someone else.

**Dr.Crash** · 05-14-2009, 04:26 PM

Originally Posted by Hi-Po

I have my mexican friend do my work. When he starts going to slow I spray him with the garden hose and throw empty beer cans at him. Of course, I take the 10 cent deposit out of his pay check from the emtpy beer can. That'll learn him.

no wounder your rear end took a shit on you.................

**Dr.Crash** · 05-14-2009, 04:28 PM

Originally Posted by Y2KPewterSS

No one touches my car but me. There are some things I haven't learned how to do yet, but my best friend is a certified mechanic so I always got assistance if its something I am unable to do. I refuse to pay someone else to do my work or let my car be with someone else.

i realized that 4 years ago when i paid someone to do my H/C. what a complete waste. i paid 2k for the install, ya i know i got screwed.

**Hi-Po** · 05-14-2009, 04:28 PM

Originally Posted by Dr.Crash

no wounder your rear end took a shit on you.................

I know, He's lucky he still has a spot by the wood pile.

**Spikito** · 05-14-2009, 04:29 PM

Originally Posted by Dr.Crash

I want to learn how to do this. is it hard?

Its not bad at all if you have the equipment, i learned when i was about 13.

its got 4 pneumatic levers that hold the wheel and spins it... then theres a couple of tools you use to get the tire on and off. the balancer just spins it and shows you where to put the weight and what size.

Ive down big tractor tires though that have to be done by hand....now those are bitch, its fun to seat them with ether though, lol

**cammed goat** · 05-14-2009, 04:29 PM

Originally Posted by Dr.Crash

you have two?

Dammit...I meant to put 'adaptor' after the second 'steering wheel'.

**Dr.Crash** · 05-14-2009, 04:30 PM

Originally Posted by Hi-Po

I know, He's lucky he still has a spot by the wood pile.

with the rest of the antique farm equipment?

**Dr.Crash** · 05-14-2009, 04:31 PM

Originally Posted by Spikito

Its not bad at all if you have the equipment, i learned when i was about 13.

its got 4 pneumatic levers that hold the wheel and spins it... then theres a couple of tools you use to get the tire on and off. the balancer just spins it and shows you where to put the weight and what size.

Ive down big tractor tires though that have to be done by hand....now those are bitch, its fun to seat them with ether though, lol

so as long as you know what your doing, the machine does the work for you. doesnt sound to hard.