Seems like my drill bit was probably bald, since I did go the route of using a right-handed drill bit. I'll buy a set at Lowes later this week and retry. I thought I drilled a good bit into the head since I measured it and the drill went past the head.

Hey guys, so I'm in a bit of a pickle... Recently bought a Thermostat from FCP Euro because my engine temp would occasionally drop down to the 4 o'clock mark and go back up to the 3 o'clock mark, instead of constantly staying at he 3 o'clock mark it should be at. So I looked at the tutorials and fig...

Thanks for all the detailed info guys. The process seems pretty straightfoward. I'll remove the door/panel, replace the check strap, get the A pillar mount welded and hope that this gunshot popping will stop. Thankfully, this is the only major cosmetic repair this car needs, and I got for $900! And ...

Thanks for the suggestions so far, guys! I'll try asking a muffler shop. Hopefully it shouldn't cost much, yes? This torx set should be good for removing the wiring harness and bolts on the A pillar, yeah? https://www.amazon.com/Oria-Precision-Screwdriver-Professional-Electronics/dp/B01E16J6RQ/ref=s...

Hey guys, So I recently bought a 850 GLT Wagon for a couple of hundred bucks, and have noticed this popping sound after a few days of owning the car. The popping is starting to make me feel like I'm gonna break the door right off! Does it need to be welded, or possibly drill it and bolt a plate? I'v...