I have searched and found only one possible solution to the heat shield coming off of the catalytic converter (due to the holes for the plastic nut/washer becoming to big). The solution was to use larger fender/bumper washers and some silicone.

Has anyone tried this or something different? I do ...

209 000 kms. I think I will take it off and at least look a the bearings. My timing belt was done 160 000 kms.

j

I have a picture of Trisha (wife), and myself that I may put up. She was a very good sport.

j

Wow...it was difficult...I had the wife helping and a neighbor. Some of the bolts were a bugger to get at (especially with one arm). Rust also made it hard. However it is done, and no leaks.

On a side note, we were unsure of how to clean the sump in an environmentally friendy way. Perhaps we should ...

I have searched and cannot find information on the accesory belt tesnioner. My 98 xc has a ticking or rattle sound when there is a change in revs. I can feel it when I place my hand over it, and when I push against it. Are these units servicable, or do I replace it?

As always...the help is VERY ...

I have searched and cannot find the specific answer. I have a two axle stands, and a 3 1/2 ton floor jack. I may need to use them to remove my oil sump (passenger wheel may need to come off). Where are they best used to lift the front end.

thanks for any help

James

Thanks...it will be interesting with one arm!

j

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Always very thankful for the help I have received on this site, Thanks!
I will be replacing the O-ring seals on the sump pump (oil pan) - due to noisy lifters. Car has 205K kms. Should I flush the engine before or after new O-rings? - And are there any oddities that I should be aware of or ...

I found this information regarding synthetic oils. I was using Castrol Syntec, but after reading this I have switched to Mobil 1.


How do I know what motor oil is a Group IV (4) based PAO synthetic motor oil?
As more and more large oil companies switched their "synthetic" motor oils to the less ...

Thanks. That explains why I have not been able found anything online.

J