Let us be be the first to admit that the Clunkbucket garagelet is currently in disarray. In an effort to tidy things up and deliver a reasonably steady supply of semi-useful and entertaining content, we are proud to present the very first Clunkbucket Tool of the Week! This five-pound short handle sledge hammer was an early addition to the Clunkbucket arsenal of tools, and has … [Read more...]
Check Your Oil
Early horseless carriages had no oil containment system whatsoever. These contraptions deposited used oil directly onto the ground as drivers twirled handlebar mustaches. Modern automobiles boast completely self-contained oiling systems, but still require that the driver check the level every now and again to prevent the engine from tearing itself up. Of all the fluids … [Read more...]
Find a Shop Manual
We often field queries concerning a repair or upgrade to a particular part and vehicle. How do I replace the heater core on my 1973 Ford Pinto wagon, or swap out a dead alternator on my 1982 Toyota Cressida? There are really two answers to these questions. The first is we don't know, exactly. The second is about the same way you would on any other car. The specific answers to … [Read more...]
Remove Door Panel
There are many numbers of reasons to remove a door panel. At the core of the problem is something behind the panel either broken or in need of upgrade. Electric window motors gone kaput. Weather strips are weathered. A door ding or dent may require convincing on its backside. The list of reasons go on, but the task at hand is always the same. Remove the door panel to get at the … [Read more...]
Check Tire Pressure
The reason to check your tire pressure is usually explained with some nearly unbelievable statistical comparison. If everyone checked their tire pressure once a month, for instance, we could save enough fuel to build comfortable cities on the moon for future generations. The fact is checking tire pressure is really easy to do, and can genuinely help save a few bucks worth … [Read more...]