mechanical-idiot

Very nice!
 
I love that color.
 
Enjoy!
 
mechanical-idiot

This must be the Dodge Journey Amphibious Prototype:
 

Dropped into a junk store yesterday.  I didn't expect to really find anything.  I was just wasting some time.  I found a set of brake rotors (new in boxes).  Copied down the numbers and went home to the Internet.  Pumped in the numbers, and BANG!  They fit the front of my wife's Journey!  So, I went back and offered him 65 bucks for them both.  He wanted 40 each, but he took the deal.  I also picked up a drivers side Bosch wiper for 6 bucks.  Wipers sell for 26 bucks here and the rotors sell on Amazon Dot CA for about 73 bucks each.  The brakes on her Journey are the single piston caliper type (older smaller brakes).
 
What a lucky day!  Thank you God!
 
When getting the pads, should we get ceramic or metallic?  I have no idea what the difference is or wether one is better than another.
 
I hope some of my luck rubs off on you guys today.
 
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I just googled "Dodge Journey Limo" and found a few hits under images.  Just when you think you have seen it all, somebody has enough time on their hands to do something like this.  Great for a party.  So, when OHareFred or jkeaton want to set up a party or a fishing trip for the boys and girls on the forum, we will have to make sure we rent one of these.  Bitch to parallel park I would think!
 
 
http://www.raspar.com.br/carro/2015/07/29/dodge-journey-limousine-2012-com-rodas-aro-22-e-pneus-delinte
 

I just googled "Dodge Journey Limo" and found a few hits under images.  Just when you think you have seen it all, somebody has enough time on their hands to do something like this.  Great for a party.  So, when OHareFred or jkeaton want to set up a party or a fishing trip for the boys and girls on the forum, we will have to make sure we rent one of these.  Bitch to parallel park I would think!
 
 
http://www.raspar.com.br/carro/2015/07/29/dodge-journey-limousine-2012-com-rodas-aro-22-e-pneus-delinte
 

That's me in the center, just behind Bruce.

Stupid people who stop before entering a round-a-bout when no other vehicles are coming!!  Or stupid people who stop when they have lots of time to go!!!!!!!  Or stupid people who stop and sit there forever when there is lots of time and space to enter the round-a-bout!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Don't get me started!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So, the rear wiper quit working.  Then it started working when backing up!  So, I spoke to my Dodge maniac friend who said it was likely a wiring problem in the lift gate wiring harness.  He came over and pried the rubber cover off the wiring harness and their was a broken wire and another wire that was bare (break in outer cover) in the wiring harness.  Looks like there were lots of sparks in there because the wire covers were singed on several other wires.  He fixed the problem for me with some solder,  wire and shrink tube.  Cost me a couple of beers, which I consider a pretty cheap fix compared to the 70 dollar an hour charge at the dealer.
 
Thought I might let others know about this in case it is helpful to them.  You people likely know about this, but I couldn't find it in a search of the form.  Maybe I was not putting in the correct search criteria.
 
In any event, I hope this helps somebody else out.
 
mechanical-idiot.
2012 Journey
 
 

So, the rear wiper quit working.  Then it started working when backing up!  So, I spoke to my Dodge maniac friend who said it was likely a wiring problem in the lift gate wiring harness.  He came over and pried the rubber cover off the wiring harness and their was a broken wire and another wire that was bare (break in outer cover) in the wiring harness.  Looks like there were lots of sparks in there because the wire covers were singed on several other wires.  He fixed the problem for me with some solder,  wire and shrink tube.  Cost me a couple of beers, which I consider a pretty cheap fix compared to the 70 dollar an hour charge at the dealer.
 
Thought I might let others know about this in case it is helpful to them.  You people likely know about this, but I couldn't find it in a search of the form.  Maybe I was not putting in the correct search criteria.
 
In any event, I hope this helps somebody else out.
 
mechanical-idiot.
2012 Journey
 
 

I replaced the washers on the weekend, and it was as easy as can be.  Idiot proof!  Everything works like it should now.
 
Still loving the Journey.  We did a 770 Km trip with it this weekend, and I want to turn around and do it again!  I need to get a travelling salesman job.
 
I read somewhere on the forum where someone said that the Journey rides like it's on rails!  They were correct.  What a machine!  Thanks Dodge!
 
mechanical-idiot

We have always owned GM and Ford vehicles until now.  I have always wanted to own a Dodge after driving some of the newer Ram 1500 trucks.  Man, they are nice.  So, when our 2002 Ford Windstar died, we went looking for a Dodge Van, but ended up taking a Journey out for a test drive and we were instantly hooked.  We have had it for a couple of weeks now and we love it.  I hope the love affair lasts a long time.  We are making excuses to drive more, so that is a good sign.  We couldn't wait to get home when we were driving our Ford van.  We are looking forward to going on a long trip with it in the spring.
 
Glad to hear that you enjoy your Journey as well.  They are a great looking vehicle and we love the feel and ride.
 
mechanical-idiot

So, I took some time today to open the engine bonnett and look at the hoses.  One is broken off completely and the other is cracked and hanging on by a couple of threads.  This is the problem!  They worked fine until we had the vehicle undercoated.  I suspect that the undercoater stuck his wand in these holes, since they are full of undercoating, and broke off the nozzles.  I can't be bothered fighting with him about it since I have ordered two new ones and they seem easy to replace.
 
I didn't get around to opening the bonnet until today because it has been -19 degrees celcius here etc  for the past week.  It went up to 0 celcius today (melting point), so I bravely sauntered out to the Journey to do my physical inspection.  Unfortunately, we are now being hit with a weather bomb and getting up to 25 cm (3/4 of a foot) of blowing snow and 100km winds.  Oh the joy of living in Canada!
 
Hope all of you are well.
 
Thanks for the help above.
 
Mechanical-idiot

So, I took some time today to open the engine bonnett and look at the hoses.  One is broken off completely and the other is cracked and hanging on by a couple of threads.  This is the problem!  They worked fine until we had the vehicle undercoated.  I suspect that the undercoater stuck his wand in these holes, since they are full of undercoating, and broke off the nozzles.  I can't be bothered fighting with him about it since I have ordered two new ones and they seem easy to replace.
 
I didn't get around to opening the bonnet until today because it has been -19 degrees celcius here etc  for the past week.  It went up to 0 celcius today (melting point), so I bravely sauntered out to the Journey to do my physical inspection.  Unfortunately, we are now being hit with a weather bomb and getting up to 25 cm (3/4 of a foot) of blowing snow and 100km winds.  Oh the joy of living in Canada!
 
Hope all of you are well.
 
Thanks for the help above.
 
Mechanical-idiot

So, I took some time today to open the engine bonnett and look at the hoses.  One is broken off completely and the other is cracked and hanging on by a couple of threads.  This is the problem!  They worked fine until we had the vehicle undercoated.  I suspect that the undercoater stuck his wand in these holes, since they are full of undercoating, and broke off the nozzles.  I can't be bothered fighting with him about it since I have ordered two new ones and they seem easy to replace.
 
I didn't get around to opening the bonnet until today because it has been -19 degrees celcius here etc  for the past week.  It went up to 0 celcius today (melting point), so I bravely sauntered out to the Journey to do my physical inspection.  Unfortunately, we are now being hit with a weather bomb and getting up to 25 cm (3/4 of a foot) of blowing snow and 100km winds.  Oh the joy of living in Canada!
 
Hope all of you are well.
 
Thanks for the help above.
 
Mechanical-idiot

Thanks for the information.  I will have to book an appointment with the dealer.  Great suggestions and information on what is causing the problem.  
 
Passenger seat is much warmer than the driver seat, but now I know that it can be fixed easily.  Thanks.
 
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