I'm looking to take off the entire bottom black. As there is rust spots under the paint. Then hopefully in about a year give it a new paint.
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So you're looking to strip the lower portion of the car...gotcha! Do you have access to a compressor, spray gun(s), and a place to prime the car? Do you have any friends or family that can instruct you on doing body prep, etc.?
Is the car currently your daily driver?...if so, you may want to do a section, or panel at a time.
If you do have access to a decent compressor, you may want to look into getting yourself a DA sander...however, you can also purchase an electric dual action sander. Porter-Cable makes a nice one. I have one and they work great.
Currently yes, it is my daily. I have no compressor or spray guns. I'm currently cleaning out the garage and getting it reroofed so I can store my Malibu in the winter. I could purchase both of those. One my friend's friends might be able to instruct me but he is usually quite busy or sleeping. Would I need to take off the panel to sand it and all? My garage isnt very roomie.
To be able to sand down your panels you'll need to coat them with a good primer...you can't leave it bare metal or it will promote rust.
Where are you located?
Where are you located?
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No need to apologize but I am interested in how you fixed the sender. The OEM senders are built better than the aftermarket senders
I would check online to sites such as autobody101 or similar blogs that you can glean information from people that are in the trade. I wouldn't jump into it head first unless you have a sense of direction. It always helps to have a friend, or family member that has experience doing bodywork.
I believe there are even books that can give you some direction. Another thought...check out your local community college to see if they offer courses in autobody repair. I think that would get my vote.
In either case, you have to start somewhere.
I believe there are even books that can give you some direction. Another thought...check out your local community college to see if they offer courses in autobody repair. I think that would get my vote.
In either case, you have to start somewhere.
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I'm interested too. My gauge just wandered between empty and 3/4 full, with a lot of time at empty. It has never behaved this way before. I figure I've got several gallons in the tank, based on odometer at last fillup and typical mpg for the driving I've been doing since the fillup.
Note that while the sender "measures" by changing resistance, there is voltage on the wire. And it makes sense that if the voltage is lower than it should be, the reading won't be right. The gauge is operated by magnetism created by the signal, and the strength of the signal depends on voltage as well as resistance.
Umm, right? Right?
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No need to apologize but I am interested in how you fixed the sender. The OEM senders are built better than the aftermarket senders
I'm interested too. My gauge just wandered between empty and 3/4 full, with a lot of time at empty. It has never behaved this way before. I figure I've got several gallons in the tank, based on odometer at last fillup and typical mpg for the driving I've been doing since the fillup.
Note that while the sender "measures" by changing resistance, there is voltage on the wire. And it makes sense that if the voltage is lower than it should be, the reading won't be right. The gauge is operated by magnetism created by the signal, and the strength of the signal depends on voltage as well as resistance.
Umm, right? Right?
I'll agree to that.......
I thought I was having problem with a new sender last year and it turned out to be the aluminum pink wire so I ran a new pink wire from the tank to the gauge and it's accurate
You mean prime it after sanding, right? I'm located in Canada, B.C, Penticton.
My friend and I tried looking everywhere around town and we thought about trying to repair it ourselves but I ended up bringing to Crappy Tire. The technician there fixed the Unit and found a new cluster for free for me. I just got my wagoon back today. they really dinged me hard but man I could'nt figure it out. I'll go back and ask him how he did it though.
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