Archive for the ‘Car’ Category
Brake Issues Cont…
Thursday, April 3rd, 2008So… the torch has NO effect whatsoever. After I torched the bottom caliper mount bolt, I had let it sit for a bit then put on a ratchet to try and loosen it, which by the way DID NOT work. I left the ratchet on the bolt for literally 20 seconds and WHALA… the ratchet welded itself on the heated bolt which James and I had cooled. SO we had to torch the ratchet and hit it with a hammer between intervals.
We used the blow torch over and over again and splashed cold water on it immediately after and NO crack or anything…
My options now are to:
1.) buy a long breaker bar/ or pipe that will fit the bolt so I can use the added leverage to stomp and hammer the hell out of it.
2.) Take it to a local shop, have THEM take and replace the bolts, and then drive it home with my tail between my legs and replace the pads/rotor.
3.) Take a change and beg my dad, whom has the skills to fix cars, to do it for me. This option is the last resort…
Brake Issues
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008So there seems to be issues with taking some bolts off the front brake caliper bolts. It also seems like the use of a blow torch is recommended and I think I’ll be playing around with one tomorrow.
On doll news… I freaking broke 2 doll hair rooting needles and cannot buy one in a store since FabricPlace closed down… now I have to order some online. I’m trying to use a smaller needle to root the head I’m doing now but its really difficult.
I’m also FINALLY done with putting together my Unoa Lusis. I blushed her but the bust looks too… saturated with color… I also scratched the hell out of A LOT of the blush because the resin is so freaking slippery!!!! I just have to give her a faceup now.
Blergh… I still haven’t called to make an appointment for surgery number 1… I also have an appointment tomorrow that my doctor. I was supposed to go in a month later but apparently my AC1 levels for my blood sugar is WAY too high and she has called for an audience with me for tomorrow… T_T I can’t get surgery if I can’t control my blood sugar. Why the hell do I get stuck with this stupid disease… why not one where I don’t have to lose a limb or suffer due to complications… I don’t mean to offend but if diabetes just killed you without suffering then I’d be happy and not worry.
James is slowly but surely getting me all of the dolls I had to sell. I just put Soah on layaway with Emory!!!!!!!! I unfortunately would LOVE to just splurge on dolls but I’ve been paying off my medical debt. I’ve paid off two and am on my last one. I have to keep money around for surgery -___- (which I don’t want…) I have to fix my car and then pay back friends for their loans. Its slowly getting there!
Argh my wrist hurt and my ankle hurts though.. my health just sucks and I always complain about it but I kind of feel good after I rant… ^_^;