Electrical function delete!
I did the same on my hatch lock when the motor failed. I now use the key.
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. I was think about lifting out the radiator by itself but didn't see how to separate it in the car as everyone removed the Rad and IC as one unit. I don't have access to level ground right now so prefer not to go under the car. In your link you removed this brace " The steel cross brace has m...

Wow!
But the cars are still raised on concrete blocks.
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Find some automotive body shop seal sealer. This is used to seal weld seams at the factory and the body shops. It may come in a plastic bag and you need to reuse a calking tube to dispense as needed. Squeeze out a sealer bead and smooth with a putty knife. This will reduce worry about incomplete wel...

After a couple round trips on tensioners using improvised tools, I bought the Harbor Freight belt tensioner tool. Current model comes with 3 sockets and 3 crows foot wrenches. It has both 3/8 and 1/2 inch male socket connections and two piece adjustable angle lever. Handy for several jobs. volvolugnut

This is the HF tool. I have not tried it on alternator.

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Large SUV with V8 would be expected to cost more for fuel and maintenance.
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Note to future people who find this thread: Simple check to voltage at battery while engine running will often indicate if you have a bad charging system. You need to have about 13.5- 14 volts if charging.
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Sometimes we need to pay for good advice. Like Doctors, lawyers and accountants.
We can't all be experts on all things.
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Sometimes we need to pay for good advice. Like Doctors, lawyers and accountants. We can't all be experts on all things. volvolugnut Extended advice on using experts: If you have established a relationship with professionals, they will often not charge you for a simple question. A minor advantage th...