Friday, July 29, 2011
VW Mark IV Ignition Coil
If you own a VW golf/jetta IV and have noticed a loss of performance and an occasional engine misfire ( especially if it has rained recently) you might need to replace your ignition coil. But don't sweat it, it's actually sounds much more complicated than it is. You just need to remove the secondary air pump that is in front of the ignition coil and have at it. You'll need a socket set and some hex wrenches. However, while you are at it, it is a good idea to replace the spark wires and spark plugs too. This will require some really long extensions for your socket driver and maybe one of those super long needle nose pliers.
A great parts resource is ECS Tuning.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
DIY Attic Sheet Rock Jack
This thing looks like a piece of technology from medieval times, but it actually worked. I was able to sheet rock my attic ceiling without much help ( my wife help me carry the heavier sheets up the stairs and onto the jack ). I built a frame out of 2x4's and used an hydraulic jack to raise the sheet rock up and down.
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