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So I saved her paint. Now I just have to get her rim clean.
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My wife Sandy dropped a can of water based paint in the driveway, and came inside to tell me about it. I immediately poured clay kitty litter onto it, and around it to keep it from spreading. Using my rubber gloved hand, I pushed the kitty litter into the paint to absorb it, and then scooped it up with a broom and dust pan, and put the kitty litter into plastic bags, so to contain it. Then I poured dishwashing liquid onto the remaining paint spot, added a little water, and finally washed the mess off the driveway. Retreated with the dishwashing liquid and one more scrubbing, and most of it was gone. When it rained the following week, the rain removed the remaining traces of the paint. The important thing to do is to clean it up before it dries, because once dried, it is next to impossible to remove. You just have to wait for it to wear off, or go over the entire driveway with driveway sealer to camouflage it.
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Thanks!
I also developed a tapping sound from the engine and I need to trace that. I have a feeling its steering related as it seems to happen more when the wheel is turned. I am hoping to have some time here soon to idle and listen to track down exactly where its coming from. Although it seems more pronounced when im turning the wheel I DID open the hood for a moment Friday and noticed that if I place my hand on the top of the engine and apply pressure the tapping seems to stop, so the sound could be connected to the shaking of the engine. I am not driving it around until I at least figure out what the sound is and if it poses a hazard. I will post when I have more information. If all else fails and I cannot tell anything I can record a video as well. I have my first local meet in weeks so hopefully I can figure out what this is and determine if its safe to drive or not.
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Let me know what you make of this:
Short drive: https://youtu.be/ZbWClh0Qm2o Idling: https://youtu.be/UrDLOAVa6N8
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Put some motor mounts on that thing!
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Sounds like a loose air cleaner. Also, with the engine off, check the fan and water pump, by grabbing each side of the fan blade, and try rocking it up and down, and side to side. Then look for a loose fan belt pulley.
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Thats also on my list to check, if chubby me can get under there enough without a jack to see.
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It could be sway bar bushings, or even upper control arm bushings. If you haven't had the front end professionally inspected for loose or worn parts you should. Even check the lug nuts for tightness. Since the brakes were worked on, you have no idea how sloppy they were in their work, based on what you have previously posted. Time to give the car a through inspection, as if your life depended on it! Enough said..........
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Thats not a bad idea at all. There is one shop in my town that will work on classics. Have not been down there yet. May see if they can inspect it for me, and while they are at it check those mounts.
I'm told all i need to do it myself other than the parts is a floor jack. I've never used a floor jack, so my main concern is if its safe to use on an inclined driveway, since I dont really have a flat surface available to me. I'd like to do it myself if I can, but I'd also like to avoid being crushed to death
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OK got to the computer to open up the clips. my bet is on the tail pipe.
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