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The Achilles Heel of a Giant: Mercedes Benz W124 Ball Joint Issue
Mercedes Benz is and always has been the ultimate German luxury brand. Sure, there’s Maybach and whatnot, but we’re talking about the all-time average. That being said, the history of Mercedes has two distinct eras – cars made before W124 and cars made after. In all of its glory, this legendary model represents the peak […]
How to Restore And Repair Cracked Dashboard?
Classic cars, both expensive and affordable ones, all suffer from the same problem – exposure. No matter how much some classic car owners refuse to accept it, the passage of time will eventually do a number on any classic car. Mechanical and bodywork wear aren’t too big of a deal. You can replace a strut […]
Refreshing the Power Steering System on a BMW E36
If one feature has made modern cars easy to use, it’s the power steering. Composed mainly of a power steering rack and a hydraulic pump, this system allows us to manipulate heavy vehicles with one finger. That being said, the entire system can go bad over time, especially on high mileage old cars.
Diagnosing Vacuum Leaks 101 How to Find Leaks and Fix Them
When most people think of modern car engines, they see this massive system of advanced electronics, complicated software controllers, and sensors working in unison to deliver efficient power. While that’s not too far off base, a good portion of the heavy lifting when it comes to controlling various systems is done by vacuum. The best […]
Faded Paint Repair Guide – What Causes Oxidized Paint and How to Restore it?
Faded paint is often part of the experience of owning older cars. Especially if you own a classic that’s slowly entering its 4th decade of life. Things get even more interesting if the car you own wasn’t really known for good quality paintwork to begin with.
Easy Ways of Tracking Car Maintenance Using Basic Tools
The way you maintain your car determines how much trouble you’ll have with it down the road. If you stick to what the factories such as BMW or Audi prescribe in terms of maintenance or better, your car will most likely outlast its estimated life cycle. Tracking car maintenance is an essential part of that […]
Flipping an Audi – Yes, YOU TOO can drive a UNICORN SPACESHIP! (Part Two)
In finding a buyer for the tidy little A4 Quattro sedan, I decided to get risky. Where there is room for some error, fear, and risk to the bank account, there lies massive reward if you pull it off! In true enthusiast fashion, we found a 2002 Audi S8 that had been sitting for some […]
Flipping an Audi – Yes, YOU TOO can drive a UNICORN SPACESHIP! (Part One)
This flipping an Audi project started from a simple conversation with some college-age kids, that were convinced that you couldn’t drive something nice these days without a car payment involved. I beg to differ. https://www.instagram.com/p/BP-5HvrgbBf/ About two weeks after that conversation, an unprecedented opportunity presented itself. Someone that I knew had their old 2005 VW […]
How does a Mercedes W123 Run on Vegetable Oil? WVO Conversion Explained
Vintage Mercedes diesels were and still are some of the most formidable cars on the roads. These vehicles are the epitome of ‘they don’t make them as they used to’ adage, because they really don’t. As it turns out, these indestructible diesel engines are durable, but they can also run on alternative fuel sources. Enter […]
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