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  1. Change flex duct to 6"; galvanize round Duct

    Its not a big job so I thought I could do it myself but first I want to know the proper procedure before I decide how to get it accomplished.

    It seems to me if they would have run the duct in...
  2. Swap parts 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager 3.3 se/ 2000 Dodge Grand Grand Caravan 3.3 se

    I have a 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager3.3 se with a head gasket problem 190,000 miles that I fixed with blue devil. I heard about a car 2000 Grand Caravan 3.3 se with 84,000 miles broken strut and it...
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    Water damage to sub floor by tub

    I have the tile up in the bathroom and there was water damage by the corner of the tub and I don't know if I need to pull out the tub? I have some pictures and was able to get underneath the floor as...
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    The gasket is leaking by transaxle cover . I...

    The gasket is leaking by transaxle cover . I thought perhaps I could drop the carriage and remove the 10 bolts holding the cover and replace the gasket which is leaking. I'm not sure if I can clear...
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    Automatic Transaxle Gasket replacement

    I have a leak in the pan gasket and transaxle gasket on a 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager se 3.3 with 3 three speed automatic transmission. I jacked it up and it appears the transaxle cover could be...
  6. Here is picture of the stair way from the...

    Here is picture of the stair way from the upstairs.
  7. Handrail with angles and how to locate bracket locations

    I want to put a handrail on brackets on the right side of the stairway going down to the first floor. I saw a video on “This Old House” and “Family Handy Man” for how to put up a handrail, however,...
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    Thanks! Going to recycle what I can and move on...

    Thanks! Going to recycle what I can and move on to next project.
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    Fluorescent light fixture not working

    Only one of the bulbs will light. I got a continuity checker out and found one part of the ballast which does not have continuity. I don't know where I would get a replacement part and don't even...
  10. Question: Ignition lock

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    Ignition lock

    The key sticks and I need to replace the cylinder lock. I was considering going to the junk yard but then I saw one new for 13.99 but it didn't work right. What would you suggest as the right option...
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    None, I did some research and pulled the box for...

    None, I did some research and pulled the box for the connection to the wall outlet on the dishwasher and there was exposed wire on the black. I cut it out and taped it with electrical tape and am...
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    Dishwasher blowing fuse consistently

    I have an older Kitchenaid undercounter Dishwasher model KUD123HB. While running going through the cycles it will some times blow the fuse. You put it back in and it works fine. Some time will go...
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    Service engine light Cam position sensor

    The light goes on at times and then goes off. I think the problem is the harness which the sensor connects to ismissing the clip to keep them snugly together. Want to splice junk yard harness...
  14. Thanks first for you confirmation that is what I...

    Thanks first for you confirmation that is what I wanted to do. Happy Holidays!
  15. Telephone wiring connections and system performance

    I have a box from ATT outside my house with two connections one for the room addition and one for the old part of the house. The Old part of the house is run from the box through a crawl space vent...
  16. Trying to lower the crydle bolts are really tight can't budge

    I have to lower the cradle to remove the control arm on the drivers side to replace the lower ball joint. I got the passenger side off no problem the cradle did not need to be lowered on that side....
  17. The timing chain cover gasket is leaking. I was...

    The timing chain cover gasket is leaking. I was told the cover will warp and this problem will occur. Can I continue to drive it and keep adding anti-freeze or will the problem increase?
  18. When I took it to the shop to have it pressurized...

    When I took it to the shop to have it pressurized they looked at it and said it was the gasket which needed to be replaced.

    I first thought it was the water pump but when I put it up on jack...
  19. 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager SE 3.3 is leaking anti-freeze by timing chain cover

    I have a small leak and the repair is 700.00 car has 174,000 miles. If I do not get a new gasket can I continue to add anti-freeze as needed. The car is no way worth a 700.00 investment. I have done...
  20. It is a Grand Caravan I have, how many miles did...

    It is a Grand Caravan I have, how many miles did you have on yours when you recycled it. I have heard people are getting 200,000 + but you have to be willing to put some money into them to keep them...
  21. Leaking anti-freeze on line leading to the rear heater

    I have a leek in the tubing where it brackets to the frame and a hose clamp connects it to the rear heater. I have a couple options I can pay 130.00 have them cut the tubes and put in hose or pay 50...
  22. Shifter lever for automatic transmission sloppy

    Any way to confirm problem before beginning to repair problem?

    I have a shifter lever that is kind of sloppy in the steering column. I can't tell for sure what the problem is and I don't want to...
  23. I have a gas pipe needing to be moved in crawl space.

    The gas pipe for the stove is 4 inchs away from the wall. The stove is also sticking out 4 inches. I went in the crawl and looked it looks like if I loosen the holding brackets and move it a bit I...
  24. I agree going to go for it. Thanks.

    I agree going to go for it. Thanks.
  25. Car window on passanger side goes up really slow.

    I had it repaired at one time and the mechanic said if there is any more problems will need to put in a new window regulator. I priced them and there about seventy-five dollars new and the junk yard...
  26. Circuit breaker goes out on dishwasher in Rinse and hold cycle

    We have had this problem with the circuit going out for a long time. The dishwasher is kitchenaid KUD1230B. The breaker is rated for 20 amp the unit says it draws max 12.5. When you get to the rinse...
  27. Question: Accent wall

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    I went to get an exact match to the color and it...

    I went to get an exact match to the color and it was not possible because the formula changed. So I went with getting it matched as they could. At first I was a little skeptical about the color but...
  28. Question: Accent wall

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    Comment on creahands's post

    Thanks, I'm going to check into it.
  29. Question: Accent wall

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    Accent wall

    I have three walls painted in kind of light yellow or real light green from paint I had left over(satin). I didn't have enough to complete the fourth wall. My wife said accent walls are popular. I've...
  30. Question: Struts

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    Comment on odinn7's post

    Got the job done not as bad as I thought and I also have a warranty on the alignment so it won't cost anything.
  31. Question: Struts

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    Comment on odinn7's post

    I agree. New is best. I'm limiting driving as much as possible like you said it is not a good idea to drive it. I've done a couple of dry runs and have put wd-40 on a couple of times. Waiting for...
  32. Question: Struts

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    Struts

    My struts are needing replacement one side is grinding because the fluid is leaked out, can I drive it with this condition?

    Is it OK to buy strut assemblies from a junk yard if they are still...
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    Comment on JudyKayTee's post

    I got a new gasket on the area leaking and its dry now. It was a run around but it seems done right now.
  34. Comment on illinois1's post

    In addition after the tires were replaced I found I needed new struts. This should solve the steering problem.
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    Comment on JudyKayTee's post

    I charged the purchase on my credit card so, I have an extra year of warranty by the credit card company. I put a plastic bucket under the differential and I'm collecting the fluid so the person has...
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    Comment on JudyKayTee's post

    I had the job done at a local transmission establishment. Who would I contact? By establishment you are saying BBB?
  37. Make a list of ten things that are good things...

    Make a list of ten things that are good things about yourself, if you have a problem getting the list together ask a close friend to add to your list.

    When you are feeling like you say take out...
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    Transmission fluid link

    I have a 1 year warranty on a new transmission. I have taken it back to the shop a number of times. It still leaks by the differential. The shop owner says its not a big deal but I would like to have...
  39. Comment on ma0641's post

    I'm planning on still driving it regularly until I can get a second vehicle and then it will be an occasional use vehicle. I'm going to purchase the hole strut assembly for replacement this should...
  40. Struts need replacement if so is it as simple as it seems to replace strut assembly?

    I have a 1997 plymouth Grand voyager SE 3.3 I had front end work done on the vehicle by an alignment place and they say everything is good but it still goes to the right. I had my mechanic check it...
  41. The light in the closet is working. I did need...

    The light in the closet is working. I did need to run a black power and white neutral from another source. It was conduit so there was another connection to get the wires from.

    Thank you.
  42. I looked in to the color code and you are correct...

    I looked in to the color code and you are correct the better choice would have been to follow a more consistent color on the wires by the previous home owners. I have located the hidden box. There...
  43. Comment on Dr1757's post

    If the previous owner did not finish the job, why? I'm going to check with an electrician on this one.
  44. Comment on Dr1757's post

    Thanks, for getting back to me. I ran a test. I have yellow 1, yellow 2, and brown wires.

    With the light on. When light is off
    Brown to ground power...
  45. Comment on Dr1757's post

    Nice website. The problem is I want to tie in to the three way for power to the closet through the one way switch but through some other threads I believe one wire is a traveler on the three way...
  46. Electrical closet light add on from previous owner

    I'm putting light in a closet. Conduit is run. Fixture is in ceiling for closet light. Wires are run from ceiling fixture {blue and white} to switch. Wire is run from switch for closet light to a...
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    Thanks, Good info!

    Thanks, Good info!
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    Toro S-200 snowblower

    The housing where the recoil is for the pull start was riveted to the housing that covers the engine. If I attaché the two housings with 4 8-32 screws with nuts will they vibrate loose through the...
  49. Question: Oil leak

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    Got good price on new gasket needed to get done...

    Got good price on new gasket needed to get done as was brought out it can just get to expensive. Seepage on the timing chain cover major job only noticeable when heat is on at times.
  50. Turned out to be tires poor alignment over the...

    Turned out to be tires poor alignment over the years bought three new tires fourth was purchased last summer same type as the other new three.
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