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Originally Posted by DC Josh
I am a 'Shade Tree Mechanic". I don't have a garage or a ton of tools, or even a ton of background in repairing cars. But I'm learning and I have a passion for all cars that I have owned (even the 1993 Dodge Grand Caravan that I used as a Home Depot Hauler).
Since I have owned my 123, I have fixed (cleaned) the fuel sendeing unit, repaired the squeeky rear breaks by adding some copper grease to the rear pads and changed out the grill and headlights.
Last night, I repaired the faulty locks by fixing a vacuum hose.
I was pretty happy with what I was able to do and I look forward to tackleing some bigger projects this weekend, namely the rear shocks and rear swaybar endlinks.
With the help of this and other forums, I am feeling pretty confident in this hobby.
What are some of your proud moments in repairing your own car?
- DC Josh
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What has given Me the most satisfaction is making some of the Special Tools to use on the Car.
Valve Adjustment Wrenches
Glow Plug Reamer
Prechamber Ring Removal Tool and Puller
Upper Ball Joint Press
2 types of front Spring Compressors
After that would be the Fuel Filter Mod and Air Filter Mod I did; plus adding a Bypass Oil Filter.
Perhaps because I am Older I don't get much joy out the actual fixing of the Car; it is another Chore that has to be done so I can get on with the other parts of My life. Done to save Money, to be sure how the Job comes out and because I have never trusted anyone to work on My Vehicles.
I think you might find Yourself acquiring a lot more Tools in the Future.