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tradmanclimbs
Ice climber
Pomfert VT
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Glad you got a clean bill of health. Hope you have a safe and happie pilgramage to J tree.
Peace.
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Rock!...oopsie.
Trad climber
the pitch above you
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Thread hijack alert!
I want to thank Jim Brennan for causing me to lose an hour watching Kids in the Hall videos with his post from several days ago. Can't help but throw this one up given recent events:
[Click to View YouTube Video]
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sween345
climber
back east
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A little reading on the subject
http://www.aa1car.com/library/2003/bf20340.htm
If the steering is slow to return or "sticks" when turning to either side, it may indicate binding or corrosion in the flexible coupling in the steering input shaft, or rusted or worn upper MacPherson strut mounts.
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Happi, did they put it up on the lift and get underneath and yank and shove? If not then I don't think you got 40 samolians of value for their inspection. I'd have been happy to take it for a test drive for $20, but then I must go to cheaper restaurants for lunch.
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Happiegrrrl2
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 5, 2017 - 09:35am PT
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Yes, it was up on a lift. I heard the mechanic talk to the front desk person before she called me over. He described a pretty thorough going-over and also being unable to feel anything off when he test drove. He seemed slightly frustrated about it as one might be in an "I don't know what the hell she is referring to" thing.
But don't worry. I am certain I will have another "mystery ailment" with the van before too long on the road.
And FWIW, the rattling sound came back big time while I was driving through Nebraska this spring. It was a windy day and it sucked, big time. But I think I realize what the issue is - one of those little posts with a pad to cushion the hood when you close it is missing. I remembered, after the fact, that I am pretty sure I saw it in the parking lot some time last year and not realizing it was from my own van, threw it away as trash. I need to get some sort of cushioning thing rigged in there before I head out.
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Well, good, they sound pretty honest and competent, I hope. Steering issues are serious so stay on top of it. Safe travels! :-)
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John M
climber
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Good news Terri. It sounds like you are learning, which is a good thing when owning an older vehicle. Safe Travels!
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Studly
Trad climber
WA
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May I suggest Amtrak?
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tradmanclimbs
Ice climber
Pomfert VT
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Nah. lottery tickets for the new Promaster :)
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john hansen
climber
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So where are you heading this winter?
Always fun to tag along..
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Jon Beck
Trad climber
Oceanside
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I need to get some sort of cushioning thing rigged in there before I head out.
It is called "duct tape", get a roll.
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