10 minute quick fix turned into a 4 hour project on the car today...

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Old 08-03-2008, 05:49 PM
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Default 10 minute quick fix turned into a 4 hour project on the car today...

...why the heck is it always like that??

Oh, and I always find something intersting left behind from a "professional" who's had their hands on the car previously.
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What was wrong?
Old 08-03-2008, 06:28 PM
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Default cracked plastic-check, missing screw-check, this time how about...

...rachet wrench and socket left in the engine compartment in a very bad position.
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After the heavy downpours this weekend, I had water in the interior.
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I've amassed quite a collection of assorted tools over the years too.
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Default Ye old remove grommet under battery project?

passenger footwell?
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Default Nope, done that a long time ago..

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...the "Vise Grips" I found the time before this.

Actually, that was even more upsetting to find, as it got me thinking what needed to be removed with those???
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Sorry to hear... BTDT too many times (although the left over pieces are a trademark of mine)
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So you finally figured out how to change a fuse


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