Mar 12
In this video tutorial I replace the EGR Valve on a 2002 Saturn SC2. Enjoy!
Jan 21
Watch my video of replacing the valve cover gasket on our 2002 Saturn SC2
Jan 16
In doing some quick research today I found a nice article that shows how to replace the fuel filter on your 2004-2008 Ford F-150.
http://www.fordf150.net/howto/fuelfilter.php
On my truck the fitting going into tank side of the filter was different than in the article. Mine had a colored plastic piece that was flush with the rest of the fitting. I used a small screwdriver and pushed inward on the colored piece and pull back on the line at the same time to release it.
Feb 14
The other night the “Check Engine” light came on in our 2002 Saturn SC2. I found out from looking online that AutoZone will read the computer codes from your car for free which I think is awesome. The Saturn stealership wanted $90 to check it. I took the car by AutoZone and found out it was either the ECTS (Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor) or the thermostat. I went ahead and got both since they were cheap and headed home to start the repairs. I had no idea where the ECTS was located and wanted to replace it first to see. I found it at the right of the engine looking from the front of the car.
The ECTS is fairly simple to replace, just take the old one out, put some plumbers tape on the threads of the new ECTS, put it in and you’re done. In my case I had a remove the battery connection and let it sit about 10min and once I reconnected the battery the check engine light was reset.
Here’s a video I found on YouTube that documents the entire process! 
Feb 14
So I went down to my parents today and helped my dad put an Olds 455 in my brothers 72 Pontiac which used to be my mom’s car in college. I hadn’t helped him put an engine in a car in about 10 years so I really looked forward to it this week. We had a great time getting the engine ready, setting the mounts, rolling the car in the garage, lining things up, and placing the engine. I’m glad I was able to spend time working with my dad, brothers and cousin on this!
Feb 12
So it has been a about 5 days or a full work week for me since I got my new tires installed on my truck and I thought it is time to post a review. I had General Grabber AT2 tires in size 275/65R18 installed. I wanted an aggressive All Terrain to replace my BF Goodrich Rugged Trail T/A’s that came on the truck (and which I replaced with the same for the second round of tires). The BF Goodrich All Terrain TA KO’s were very expensive in 18in rims and I found the Generals. I am VERY satisfied to the extent I want an excuse to drive somewhere. They have a bit of a whir under 45 on the highway but just enough to make you feel like you’re driving a 4×4 – easily drowned out by the radio, AC, etc. At higher speeds there’s no sound at all, a wonderfully smooth ride, and so far great traction in wet and dry conditions. Sometime in the next month I’m going to go off-roading to test them but won’t be able to for a while due to my schedule. I’ve gotten great comments about the look of the tires and I think once these are worn out, I’ll be getting another set.
side view with the tires
a view of the tread
straight on view
