Been a long, hot day so far. Most chores are done. Had an issue with the van. Hubby got started tearing into it, and the way he thought he had to get at the plugs turns out wasn't how to get to them at all. (Even though this is an E-150 and the white van we had was, also, apparently the plugs are in different spots.) So I find a video on youtube on how to change them.
When a dealer mechanic is cheerfully saying things like "If they are the original plugs, they came in 2-3 pieces and sometimes break when you go to change them. Let's hope one of these puppies breaks so I can show you how to use this special $100 tool to get it out," you start saying things like, "Oh, h**l no. Not doing this tune up in the driveway. Parts are going back for return and the cash goes to whatever is next on the vehicle repair list."
In this case, a tire. The van still needs the tune up, so we don't blow out the catalytic converter or crack the block or something, but we will either trade it back for something else that isn't broke, or drive it till it dies, whichever comes first. Thank you to dear friend Kathy, who came and got us again today to go get the tire replaced, because it was not going much of anywhere - there was a bad spot where the steel belts were starting to poke through and no way were we driving on it if we didn't have to. Well worth giving her money for a tank of gas for her help yesterday and today.
Next project - get the Escort back on the road with a new tensioner pulley and serpentine belt, so we have a backup vehicle. I don't really LIKE it, but at least it drives good. Then it's all the other stuff that has to get done. And y'all think I have an exciting life? HA! I only wish it was as exciting as some of y'all think, lol. Chores and gardening and housework and cutting firewood and clearing brush and kudzu and needlework are not NEARLY as exciting or entertaining as they sound, lol!! Some days, I envy y'all for living in cities with all the amenities!
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