Go Back  DoItYourself.com Community Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

 
Page 1 of 6
1
2
3
Last »
Search: Posts Made By: Yukon Youngun
Showing results 1 to 25 of 148
Search took 0.03 seconds.
Forum: Wall and Flooring Indoor Tiling
04-15-18, 06:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 715
Posted By Yukon Youngun

Thanks for the advice. Kinda sounds like the...

Thanks for the advice. Kinda sounds like the idea of removing the original mortar is not as far out as I had feared. I definitely will have to work more carefully going forward. While checking, I...
Forum: Wall and Flooring Indoor Tiling
04-14-18, 08:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 715
Posted By Yukon Youngun

The tiles are 11-3/4 inch square. The photo,...

The tiles are 11-3/4 inch square. The photo, assuming it sizes well enough, shows two tile backs and the bed they came out of. I assume they should not be so clean. My need right now is just to...
Forum: Wall and Flooring Indoor Tiling
04-14-18, 05:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 715
Posted By Yukon Youngun

Replacing Loose Floor Tiles

The house was built in '05 and we purchased in '09. In the master bath, there were some loose grout lines at the time and two tiles directly in front of the heat vent (and directly below the window)...
Forum: Pick-Up Trucks, Large Passenger and Cargo Vans, Campers, Trailers, RV's and Motor Homes
05-29-17, 09:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 399
Posted By Yukon Youngun

98 Ranger Won't Go Into Third Gear Until All Warmed Up

My 98 Ranger (3.0L, 2wd, +OD, 198,000 mi) will not go into third gear until it is all warmed up. It seems to come out of 2nd, but not into 3rd. I feel slight drag, but no real pull. Drive about 5...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
01-28-17, 07:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 747
Posted By Yukon Youngun

Thanks to those suggesting the compression test. ...

Thanks to those suggesting the compression test. Checked one cylinder on both sides and got zero compression on both. Just have to decide now about repairing...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
01-26-17, 07:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 747
Posted By Yukon Youngun

Yes, 4.0L, V-6. Since I likely am going to sell...

Yes, 4.0L, V-6. Since I likely am going to sell it shortly, it had occurred to me that an interference engine would be, um, disappointing if it was the chain.

Not set on it. It's just where I had...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
01-22-17, 03:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 747
Posted By Yukon Youngun

First, let me make sure I understand, as I never...

First, let me make sure I understand, as I never quite got the hang of cam timing... If no cam rotation, then most of the cylinders will have no compression because one or other valve is likely to be...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
01-21-17, 12:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 747
Posted By Yukon Youngun

Thanks for the comments. My other vehicles are...

Thanks for the comments. My other vehicles are all older and smaller and have easy to reach covers or peep holes, but this one definitely does not. The nearest thing is the oil filler port, but I...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
01-21-17, 09:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 747
Posted By Yukon Youngun

Checking a suspect timing chain

My 2003 Explorer won't start/run and I suspect a timing chain. From what I am reading it seems I have to at least pull the valve covers to see anything that indicates the timing chain(s) operation. ...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
04-27-16, 03:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 973
Posted By Yukon Youngun

Thanks for the link. Very clear info there. ...

Thanks for the link. Very clear info there. Alas, not the problem, though. Maybe fuel filter next...? I hate searching around randomly when I only have ten minutes at a time.

Yes, if I can...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
04-25-16, 10:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 973
Posted By Yukon Youngun

Finally getting back to this vehicle. Can anyone...

Finally getting back to this vehicle. Can anyone tell me what the typical failure is of one of these relays? I've disassembled mine just to see. I don't like spending my pennies on r&d, especially...
Forum: Water Heaters
04-02-16, 11:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 618
Posted By Yukon Youngun

As a fire stop or fume protection? There already...

As a fire stop or fume protection? There already was an opening there for a heat duct to the garage. I thought it was pretty useless, undersized for any effective heating of a two car garage, and...
Forum: Water Heaters
04-02-16, 10:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 618
Posted By Yukon Youngun

Intake air from garage?

Discovered a cracked gas valve today on my ancient tankless water heater, so off to the box store for a replacement. I have been planning for this for a while anyway and intend to realign the vent...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
04-02-16, 06:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 973
Posted By Yukon Youngun

Interesting about the main relay. I have a 91...

Interesting about the main relay. I have a 91 civic I was about to give up on and send to the junk man due to a similar problem. Already replaced the coil, but still not starting. I will just have...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
03-31-16, 04:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 973
Posted By Yukon Youngun

Sorry for the delay. Life happens... First,...

Sorry for the delay. Life happens...
First, three low compression cylinders, around 85 as I recall, and some bubbles in the radiator. I mentioned the head gaskets figuring that if "everyone" jumped...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
03-25-16, 08:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 973
Posted By Yukon Youngun

Honda Accord randomly quitting

I have a '96 Accord, 2.7L V6. I am pretty sure it needs head gaskets, but have been driving is for a couple years with that issue. Several times recently, as the outside temp goes above around 65...
Forum: Insulation, Radiant and Vapor Barriers
01-16-16, 12:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 753
Posted By Yukon Youngun

The 6" wide strip of drywall runs the length of...

The 6" wide strip of drywall runs the length of the exterior wall in question. Notice the joist immediately above is set just over 1" back from the front edge of the dbl top plate. Since this is...
Forum: Insulation, Radiant and Vapor Barriers
01-16-16, 08:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 753
Posted By Yukon Youngun

Any Way to Insulate Between Very Close Joists?

I want to insulate the joist area shown in the first photo. The second photo shows the back side of the same joist, the foam plug I stuck in a while back for an air block and the cut end of the...
Forum: Insulation, Radiant and Vapor Barriers
01-08-16, 05:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,010
Posted By Yukon Youngun

No, I have not checked for condensation, but the...

No, I have not checked for condensation, but the idea is to seal as best I can for just that reason. As it is, I need to do something to seal up segments and seams in the kraft facing anyway (they...
Forum: Insulation, Radiant and Vapor Barriers
12-28-15, 11:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,010
Posted By Yukon Youngun

Essentially, is there anything technically that...

Essentially, is there anything technically that would hinder me from adding a layer of foam on the inside of this exterior wall over the existing fiberglass? I intend to remove the existing kraft...
Forum: Insulation, Radiant and Vapor Barriers
12-22-15, 01:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,010
Posted By Yukon Youngun

This is a small view of a typical window section....

This is a small view of a typical window section. Figure four or five feet between... http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd405/Yukon_Youngun/Mobile%20Uploads/image.jpeg...
Forum: Insulation, Radiant and Vapor Barriers
12-21-15, 04:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,010
Posted By Yukon Youngun

Yes, in a walkout basement. Basic 2x6 stick...

Yes, in a walkout basement. Basic 2x6 stick construction westward facing with 4 windows below an upper deck. Summer sun is rather brutal on this side of the house and the lay of the land and house...
Forum: Insulation, Radiant and Vapor Barriers
12-20-15, 09:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,010
Posted By Yukon Youngun

Add Foam Board to Inside?

I have about forty feet of existing wall that was left without drywall when I bought the house and I finally am getting around to covering it. The existing fiberglass batts will need some cleaning...
Forum: Insulation, Radiant and Vapor Barriers
07-30-15, 04:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,116
Posted By Yukon Youngun

Just checked. The inspectors here would be happy...

Just checked. The inspectors here would be happy with only the insulation filling the entire cavity as the fireblock. While my interpretation of the text was that this should meet code, I figured...
Forum: Insulation, Radiant and Vapor Barriers
07-25-15, 10:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,116
Posted By Yukon Youngun

Unfortunately, you are correct, no blocking here....

Unfortunately, you are correct, no blocking here. From my reading on the topic, the idea is mainly to prevent fire from moving up from the stud bay into connected open soffit and joist areas. While...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 148
 
Page 1 of 6
1
2
3
Last »


 
Forum Jump