2008 Honda Odyssey Broken Lug Bolt Repair
Steps for removing broken or damaged lug bolts and installing new lug bolts WITHOUT removing the hub:
1 - Raise car - remove tire
2 - Remove caliper from disc, remove brake hose clamp connecting it to strut housing, and hang caliper out of the way (no need to disconnect brake line)
3 - Remove caliper bracket (2 bolts on back near dust shroud)
4 - Remove 2 phillips screws connecting disc to hub and remove rotor disc
5 - Locate an area on the backing where there is clearance to slide the lug bolts out
6 - Position the damaged lug bolt to be removed
7 - Push/knock the damaged lug bolt out from the hub
8 - Insert the new lug bolt. It may be necessary to grind down a portion of the lug bolt head.
9 - Seat the new lug bolt with the ball joint separator
10 - Reassemble
Link to Gokhan's article about using the Ball Joint Separator to remove and seat your lug bolts...
Roof Drip Edge Flashing
Installing new or replacing old roof drip edge flashing.
A metal drip edge, sometimes called flashing, is often installed at a roofs edge. The drip edge metal is usually “L” shaped metal flashing (sometimes other shapes) that is installed at a roofs edge. Many roofs are installed without a drip edge, but the shingle or tile roofing manufactures normally recommend them.
The purpose of the metal drip edge is to channel water away from the roofs edge or to protect the wood edges of the roof. Roof sheeting is often plywood and at times may have the eave area covered with 1 x 6 dimensional lumber for aesthetic purpose. These plywood or 1 x 6 edge pieces (sometimes called starter board) if left unprotected, may get wet or absorb moisture on the edges, which causes the wood to deteriorate over time. The metal drip edges help to deter deterioration.
The most critical location for drip edge metal flashing is the point where the majority of...
Context of Play
When our son was diagnosed with autism and behavior & intellectual challenges several years ago, one of the main points the doctor (who had 20+ years experience of working with children) made to us was that everything we wanted our son to truly and meaningfully understand should be wrapped in the context of “play”.
That advice has proved consistently true as our son has grown. Successful communication with a special needs child, preteen, teen, young adult, or adult who deals with autism and behavior & intellectual challenges is naturally and sincerely playful. It receives the most notable response.
I believe it makes the strongest connections and gains trust with the child you love and you want he or she to know that you love them....
Exercises for Knee Pain
A few years ago I had ACL replacement and meniscus repair surgery. Since then, I've tried to keep things healthy and in shape. Airrosti is a great resource for therapy and fitness to stay healthy, strong and flexible....
Exercises for Back Pain
I've dealt with lower back pain off and on for a few years. Through all types of treatments and medications, Airrosti and Dr. Jonathan Welch have been the BEST solution. Check out their tips for managing back pain....
ADUs
Are you considering creating a dwelling space in your backyard or near your home? Here's some info to consider:
WHAT IS A ADU?
An accessory dwelling unit (ADU), refers to a secondary residential dwelling unit located on a single-family lot. (These units can be referred to as a carriage house, granny flat, mother-in-law suite, auxiliary unit, English basement, or cottage; ADU is the technical term.)
A collection of ADUs built around one larger structure is known as a tiny house community. Both ADUs and tiny house communities are only allowed in certain states. "Construction codes tell you how to build your house," explains Andrew Morrison, of Tiny House Build. "Zoning depends on where you’ll build your house." Most of the country’s local building codes have been adopted from the International Residential Code (IRC) for one- and two-family dwellings, which contains size specifications like rooms (except bathrooms and kitchens) must be at least 70 square feet, while ceiling height must be at least 7...
Why Am I So Tired and Sleepy?
Cat Man Do - Simon's Cat.
Why Am I So Tired and Sleepy? The compound Adenosine (ah-DEN-o-seen) is one factor. Adenosine is produced in the human body by the degradation of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the molecule that serves as the “energy currency” for the body’s various cellular functions. The amount of adenosine produced in the brain thus reflects the activity level of its neurons and glial cells. The brain’s intense activity during periods of wakefulness consumes large amounts of ATP and hence causes adenosine to accumulate.
More About Neurons
The neuron is the basic working unit of the brain, a specialized cell designed to transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells. Neurons are cells within the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.
More About Glial Cells
The glial cells surround neurons and provide support for and insulation between them. Glial cells are the most abundant cell types in the central nervous system. Types of glial...
Tonebone JDX Direct-Drive
Radial Engineering's amp and cabinet speaker emulator.
*Guitar amp simulator for pedalboards
*Eliminates the need to bring an amp to the gig
*4 x 12 half-stack & open back combo tones
*Employs Radial’s popular JDX tone shaping
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Specifications
Circuit Type:
Class-A BiFET input buffer with electronic frequency shaping circuitry
Frequency Response:
Shaped for guitar use
Dynamic Range:
83dB to 100dB
Total Harmonic Distortion::
<0.01%
Noise:
-78dBU
Intermodulation Distortion:
>0.1 @ -15dBu Out
Maximum Input:
> +5dBu
Maximum Gain - input to XLR output:
0dB
Minimum Gain - input to 1/4" output:
-5.8dB
Clip Level - XLR output:
> +5dBu
Output Impedance - XLR output:
600 Ohms
Output Impedance - 1/4" output:
100 Ohms
Mechanical
Power:
40mA, 9VDC (center pin negative)
Construction:
14-gauge steel chassis and outer shell
Finish:
Durable powder coat
Shipping Weight:
1.6 lbs. (.7 kg)
Size:
4.75" x 3.625" x 2" (121 x 92 x 51mm)
Warranty:
Radial 3-year, transferable
Specifications are subject to change without notice....
Hughes & Kettner Red Box 5 DI and Speaker Simulator
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Red Box 5
INPUT
6,3 mm (1/4“) jack
THRU
6,3 mm (1/4“) jack
OUTPUT
XLR, balanced
POWER SUPPLY
Phantom powered (48 Volts, 10mA)
EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY
9-24 Volts AC or DC (optional)
BATTERY
9 Volts (optional)
DIMENSIONS
115 x 40 x 60 mm
WEIGHT
0,2 kg...