Wink Mirror

I just installed a 5 panel "Wink" mirror in the wagon. There is pretty much no blind spot with this type of mirror. To make the install easy, I just took out the visors and plugged the mounting brackets into the holes from the visors. They were pretty dirty and busted anyway.

I'll get some better pics later, but I think I'll like this inexpensive little mod!


Here are some better pics:

Wagon Power

wagon power

Here you can see the damage to the key. My guess is that the pulley/harmonic balancer was out of balance, and having it wobble so much during the road trip cause the bolt to back out.

I got a new pulley, bolt and key from Honda. It was an easy install. Car is running well now, but just in case, I check the bolt everyday!

Winter Cruise

I took the wagon to Show Low to get some winter snow action. The car did well in the snow, and on the road trip until I was about 30 miles from my destination.

Suddenly, the water temp gauge started going down, then the battery light came on. The car was driving rough and losing power.

I pulled over at a gas station and found that the main pulley bolt had come off completely. The pulley was wobbling around and the alternator belt was missing.

It turned into quite the adventure. I got the car towed, the shop told me that the car needed a new crankshaft!! I told them to put down the joint and got a ride back to Phoenix. I had to leave the car in Show Low for a week. .The next weekend, I rented a car dolly and went to get her.