Thursday, March 13, 2014
How do I Install a Windshield in a 1987 Chevy Truck
You can install a windshield in your 1987 Chevy truck right at home, which should save you some money. If you see a long crack or significant chips in your windshield, you know its time to replace it. It is important to maintain the integrity of your trucks windshield because it protects you. Besides keeping debris out of your face while youre driving, the windshield keeps you from being thrown from the vehicle in the event of an accident.
Instructions
- 1
Wipe rust and dirt from the windshield frame with a damp towel. Put the new gasket in the sun until it feels looser and softer.
2Fit the gasket snugly around the windshield. Make sure the side of the gasket that has the slit faces outside the Chevy. Locate the channel closest to the outside perimeter of the gasket. Run a thin line of sealant along this channel.
3Spread petroleum jelly into the outer groove on the gasket. Put a little extra at the top center and bottom center. Insert a nylon cord into this outer groove. Start at the bottom center, leaving two long ends of cord hanging out in the center.
4Place the windshield in the opening as you stand outside the vehicle. Make sure the cords hang inside the vehicle. Have your helper sit inside the vehicle to assist you in putting the windshield in place.
5Ask your helper to pull one cord end slowly out and around the frame to bring the rubber lip of the gasket into place while you press the rubber gasket around the outside edge of the vehicle.
6Wipe off the extra petroleum jelly. Allow the sealant to dry for two days before driving the truck.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
How to Reset the Maintenance Reminder Light for a 1987 BMW 325is
The 1987 BMW 325is has a built-in maintenance reminder light to let you know when you need to take your BMW in to see the mechanic for regular servicing. If the "Service Engine" light illuminates on the instrument panel in yellow or red when you start the engine, then it is time for a servicing. Make sure you have the servicing done before you attempt to reset the light or else it will turn itself back on. The reset requires the help of a reset tool purchased from an auto parts store.
Instructions
- 1
Put the key into the ignition and turn the vehicle to the "On" position, but dont allow the engine to turn over.
2Turn off all accessories such as the lights, air conditioner, and the radio.
3Pop up the hood of the BMW and locate the diagnostic connector on the front left side of the engine as you are facing the vehicle. Plug the BWM reset tool into the diagnostic connector.
4Find the "Service Engine" button on the BMW reset tool and push and hold it for ten seconds or until the light on the tool flashes and then turns off. Release the button and unplug the reset tool from the diagnostic connector. Lower the hood.
5Look on the instrument cluster inside the vehicle to see that the "Service Engine" light has turned off.