First time doing a larger job successful :)
ewitte
04-13-2009, 04:36 PM
I did change the spark plugs and oil before but this weekend I worked on changing out the sending unit on a 2001 Rodeo. Probably a quick install for some people but it took me 10-15 hours total between running back and forth to the store for tools, looking through the service manual or finding a video showing how to remove the hoses (lol that took 2+ hours alone to disconnect those things).
Getting everything back together wasn't that hard even though I found out there was 1/2 a tank left (I lowered and raised using 2 jacks). Been constantly looking underneath no leaks and I can finally figure out how much gas is left :icon16:
Only downside is I knew someone that would have done it for $100 and I spent like $150 on tools/jacks and the sending unit lmao.
Getting everything back together wasn't that hard even though I found out there was 1/2 a tank left (I lowered and raised using 2 jacks). Been constantly looking underneath no leaks and I can finally figure out how much gas is left :icon16:
Only downside is I knew someone that would have done it for $100 and I spent like $150 on tools/jacks and the sending unit lmao.
.Med!c-
04-13-2009, 05:26 PM
Congrats.
Changing the FSU was my first big job too. It took me a while as well. I stumbled upon a couple of problems with old rusted bolts breaking and what not. I didnt haave to spent money on tools since I just borrowed what i didnt have from friends but I ended up getting new fuel lines and what not. I too found out I had 1/2 tank. It was such a twist. But yeah, i think it paided off considering how I know how much gas I have now.
Changing the FSU was my first big job too. It took me a while as well. I stumbled upon a couple of problems with old rusted bolts breaking and what not. I didnt haave to spent money on tools since I just borrowed what i didnt have from friends but I ended up getting new fuel lines and what not. I too found out I had 1/2 tank. It was such a twist. But yeah, i think it paided off considering how I know how much gas I have now.
Cat Fuzz
04-13-2009, 11:38 PM
Adding to your tool collection is always better than paying someone else to do it for you.
ewitte
04-14-2009, 12:49 PM
Yep the bolts that held the fuel lines to the side were rusted and broke off for me as well. It wasn't too hard to replace those. I drove it myself yesterday and have about 120 miles on it and just sitting at 1/4 tank.
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