Kbaker

I have an 09 3.5l. I have the oh so common tick noise in the top end. I have pulled the rear VC to inspect. I haven't pulled the front one yet. Does anyone know if there should be any play on the rocker arms side to side? On the rockers that aren't engaged I don't have any play up and down, but on the shaft there is some side to side play. I have tried to search online about it, and all I can find is people saying that the tick is caused by the rockers. I want to know if there is a spec. On the end the shafts don't look like they have spun. The side to side clearance on the shafts range from .034"-.050"+. Thanks.

I started using my gopro because Houston drivers are HORRID! It's a CYA thing for me. I take it down every time I get out, otherwise I am positive I'd have a smashed window and missing electronics.

I use a gopro. While being a small camera, it sticks up on the dash quite a bit.

Not really. It was at first, but overall it isn't. I use WAZE and it is pretty good about giving the audible directions. While it's a bit farther towards the back than the mirror, it's barely different than checking the mirror. Instead of just glancing with my eyes, I have to turn my head a couple degrees and look. While looking at it, I can still move my eyes back to the road with out any issues. I find it less distractful than trying to use a phone on a vent mount. The screen being bigger means I have to focus on it a lot less. It's mounted by velcro, so when I put it on there and took the picture it was a little "off". Easily fixable. I put that in the post. So, I tapped into the wire that has switched power. I can't remember the wire color, and it's all heat shrinked up so I can't take a look. I took a Cig/USB adapter apart and wired it to that for the step down in voltage. Then it's a 9" usb to Right Angle Up Micro USB. I also used the ground wire from the mirror for ground on the USB adapter.

I don't use the sunglasses holder, so I tore it apart and installed a Galaxy Tab 3 in it. Sorry for the massive pic. It is mounted with heavy duty velcro. I need to straighten it a bit, it looks a bit cock-eyed in the pic. Power is tapped into from the rear view mirror. Audio is run along the liner, down the pillar, behind the glove box behind the radio trim and comes out right into the front AUX port of the Mygig. The only visible wiring is a very small amount at where the aux in is located. It is automated so when I turn the key on it will; change the back ground image to the one shown turn off Airplane mode turn on wifi (for hotspot) and change the screen time out to 3 hours When I turn the key off it; Kills all open apps Turns off wifi Turns on Airplane Changes the screen time out to 7 seconds Displays a message on screen saying "Goodbye" Changes background image to a picture taken from an airplane The message and background change is for visual verification that automation is working. The sunglasses panel works like normal so the tablet is completely hidden when not in use.