Robert schneider
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- Aug 23, 2016
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Portland,
Oregon
Hello, so im really interested in learning how to work on cars/trucks and have access to over 100+ cars, 3 lifts and pretty much anything I need. I can do what ever i want with them. My goal is to learn as much as I can and would like to see what ones I can get running. Most of the cars/trucks are common ones from 90s-2000s ford, chevy, Honda etc. Im most interested in the 99+ chevy trucks but will go with anything that will help me learn quickest.
What are the best or most simple/fun cars/trucks to work on for an amateur ?
What engine and tranny are easiest to switchout?
What engine should I take apart to put back together? (I will use a core)
Easiest head gasket to do?
Or is that too advanced?
Any online sources for "factory" repair manuels or step by step pdfs for removing and installing engines/trans? I was hoping for a monthly membership where you get access to any factory manuel and that isnt a chilton. (We have millions of them) iv looked online but most seem like gimmicks.
So far most advanced thing iv done is pulled starter, engine, trans, wireing harness and fuel lines on a 2001 5.3 suburban and cab and bed off 2001 silverado. Iv done basic things aswell like change fuel pump/filter replace windows etc on various cars but nothing major.
Id like to start doing more advanced jobs like installing an engine or transmission, timing belt and water pump, repairing head gasket, rebuilding an engine. Ultimite goal would be to rebuild an automatic transmission but im sure that takes years of knowledge.
Thank you very much for taking the time to read this i appreciate it very much!
If interested heres a backstory
Im 21 and due to family emergency I had to start managing my parents wrecking yard. Up up until recently I didnt care or know at all about cars. Literly couldnt tell the difference between an alternator or a starter.
I hired a mechanic to work on some of the cars here and short story short he started teaching me the basics also is helping me build my truck for which will be a 01 silverado 2500HD that started off from a wrecked 2wd non hd with only 90k took engine and cab and put it on a 01 Duramax frame. We are almost done.
What are the best or most simple/fun cars/trucks to work on for an amateur ?
What engine and tranny are easiest to switchout?
What engine should I take apart to put back together? (I will use a core)
Easiest head gasket to do?
Or is that too advanced?
Any online sources for "factory" repair manuels or step by step pdfs for removing and installing engines/trans? I was hoping for a monthly membership where you get access to any factory manuel and that isnt a chilton. (We have millions of them) iv looked online but most seem like gimmicks.
So far most advanced thing iv done is pulled starter, engine, trans, wireing harness and fuel lines on a 2001 5.3 suburban and cab and bed off 2001 silverado. Iv done basic things aswell like change fuel pump/filter replace windows etc on various cars but nothing major.
Id like to start doing more advanced jobs like installing an engine or transmission, timing belt and water pump, repairing head gasket, rebuilding an engine. Ultimite goal would be to rebuild an automatic transmission but im sure that takes years of knowledge.
Thank you very much for taking the time to read this i appreciate it very much!
If interested heres a backstory
Im 21 and due to family emergency I had to start managing my parents wrecking yard. Up up until recently I didnt care or know at all about cars. Literly couldnt tell the difference between an alternator or a starter.
I hired a mechanic to work on some of the cars here and short story short he started teaching me the basics also is helping me build my truck for which will be a 01 silverado 2500HD that started off from a wrecked 2wd non hd with only 90k took engine and cab and put it on a 01 Duramax frame. We are almost done.