Repair - Tag - log - Nicholas Wardhttps://log.nicholas.uuard.com/tags/repair/Repair - Tag - log - Nicholas WardHugo -- gohugo.ioennicholaspward@outlook.com (Nicholas Ward)nicholaspward@outlook.com (Nicholas Ward)Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0000💨 Replacing a Stuck-Open Purge Valvehttps://log.nicholas.uuard.com/posts/2026-07-06-replacing-purge-valve/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0000nicholashttps://log.nicholas.uuard.com/posts/2026-07-06-replacing-purge-valve/This car is a money pit to be sure. I have replaced this exact component once before, under exactly the same circumstances. The same set of symtoms: rough idle, RPM guage bouncing around a little, stumbles and shakes like a pathetic little wet rat upon starting for the first time after refueling.

The part functioned for a few years, and here we are again. Luckily it is stupid easy to replace, and apparently dirt cheap on Amazon. I paid something like 50 USD for this part only for it to fail after a couple of years. I shudder to think how long a $15 part will last…

]]>🌡️ Replacing Thermostat Housing Assemblyhttps://log.nicholas.uuard.com/posts/2026-01-06-replace-thermostat/Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000nicholashttps://log.nicholas.uuard.com/posts/2026-01-06-replace-thermostat/The engine coolant temperature gauge reports temperatures that are too low. The engine never reaches the proper operating temperature. The cabin air heating system produces only slightly hotter-than-ambient air. The upper radiator hose begins to warm immediately on starting the car. These are all symptoms of a thermostat that is stuck in the open position. I bought a new one from automotive store.

🛠️ Parts and equipment

I need a few tools and the replacement part:

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