Saturday, August 22, 2009

Wiper Link Arm Repaired




























I was having so much problem when raining due to the link arm over swing and hit the side of the wind screen rubber (worn out rubber bush). I have tried to look for a used 1/2 cut unit but they are bad also (It cost RM120), so i returned it. After some searching, i manage to find out that there is an OEM replace for the bush and linkage arm.
I immediately go grab one set for RM80 and return to the garage. I diy replace the linkage and the wiper is good now. Finally no need to worry about driving when raining at night.

Screws for Plug Wire Cover.





Yes! Finally found the screws for my plug wire cover. Have to take it out from old Honda Engine. I can find any NEW units in the shops. :) Believe me, it is hard to get NEW ones. Lucky my friend got me 4 units for FREE.... :)

Friday, August 21, 2009

FAcebook can not see HCOC pic!




Guys,

I really can not see the link and the attached is the print screen. Please help to advise.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Billet Plug Cable Cover





























My engine does not have a plug cable cover when it was transplanted (possibly stolen). I have been driving the car for more than 1 year with this missing something feeling. It is not easy to search for a good bargain on hte B series plug cover. Carbon fiber unit cost RM280 (retail) and RM250 (2nd hand). OEM unit from chop shop is rare and quite pricey (More than RM120 for a so-so used unit). While searching online, I found a good deal. USD9.99 per unit in e-bay. The shipping cost is USD18. The price converted to MYR is 100.60 which is damn good deal for a billet CNC machined alluminium unit which was made in Taiwan/China. So i have it ordered. It reaches to my hands today. Now i need to find those 4 units of M6 "Acorn" hex nuts to complete the job. :)

Note: I use 2 cable tie to ensure the plug cable does not touch any of the hot metal surface and hold it in place.

Sunday, August 16, 2009

Cooling Coil for Modern Cars.





























New car now days have to take off the dash board just to remove the cooling coil. Check out the Hyundai (Inokom) Matrix which have to remove the whole dash board console. (Roughly will need 8 hours to complete the whole cycle as there is plenty of screw and bracket to remove and assemble.

Even Avanza have to remove dash board to change the cooling Coil, but the design is much better. It has less bracket and screw to remove. (Roughly need 3~4 hours to complete).
















So I really like old design better as it only need to remove the glove box to change the cooling coil and it only need 1~2 hours max to complete. So what the hell is automotive engineers are thinking now days?

Friday, August 7, 2009

Work Place clean 5S

Office Desk cleaned up. I really need to clear my head and have a proper direction. I was confused on my own responsibilities at work but now it is all crystal clear. My direction given by management is clear and have solid boundaries. Need to work harder obviously and with proper authority given together with the responsibility.

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Fixed Cabin Noise Problem





I have this funny problem of having a strange noise when the car vibrates due to bump or whatever.... a weird ticking noise. So i have been hunting for the source of this sound for more than 2 months as it comes and goes away.
Finally today, I managed to find it. I tapped the door panel of the right front door and the left front door. The right door sounds solid but the left one have slight clinking sound. So I removed the floor panel and found the 4 screws locking the power window motor to the door is loose. I tighten the 4 screws and installed the door panel back on. After doing this, both doors have same tap sounds..."SOLID". I was so worried that it is some suspension issue, but lucky it is not :)
Just some info to share.