Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Garage Time

A great fall day outside, no Trick or Treaters in my neighborhood, so let's hit the garage!

Two packages arrived today and it looks like there is some work to be done. 
So maybe it's not the 12 Labors of Hercules, but here we go with, uh, 
THE TWELVE ELEVEN NO WAIT THREE MIGHTY LABORS OF GARAGE GUY!

LABOR #1: THE REPLACEMENT OF THE BROKEN EVIL SIDE MIRROR!
(Cue: dramatic music. DUH DUH DUUUUUHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!)

One of life's easiest repairs, because all you need is a 10mm socket. 
First you just take off the interior cover with your hands. 

Here's an electrical connection for the powered mirror. Luckily, I managed to order the right one, so UN-connect it, again using your opposable-thumbs human-style hands, two each. 

Voila! 
Or as musicians' joke: "VIOLA!"
(Hand model NOT a professional, try this at home!)

Here comes the 10mm ratchet. 
Excuse me, the SNAP-ON 10mm ratchet. 
(SNAP-ON hoodie not included)

Remove the three nuts on the inside that attach the mirror. 

Exterior view. Place new mirror here. 

Oh, and if you order car parts from Rock Auto (not a paid endorsement)
you usually get a cool car magnet like this, FREE!

New mirror attached, electric connection in place, and it works!
HERE ENDS THE FIRST LABOR OF GARAGE GUY!

LABOR #2: THE UNBOXING OF POTIONS, ELIXERS, AND MAGICAL STUFF!
(REALLY dramatic music, track 2)
Here's the 2nd Package, a boat load of cleaning supplies from 
(Not a paid endorsement) Griot's Garage, thanks to a 
birthday gift card from my great wife!


LABOR #3: THE UPGRADING AND REPLACING OF WONKY LUG NUTS TO ENSURE PEACE AND TRANQUILITY VIA WHEELS STAYING ON THE AUTOMOBILE CHARIOT!
(Dramatic music continues)
 Replacing some wonky and getting squared off lug nuts on the Toyota.
Pro tip from a mechanic friend: If the 21mm socket isn't gripping these bad boys,
go with a 22mm! It works!

     
Bonus QUIZ TIME points if you can tell which is the new/shiny/square lug, and which one
is the old/dull/caved in/rounded lug. 
PRO TIP: 3rd object from the left is not a lug nut. 

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