In this thread I will be posting pictures and the how to's that I've done since I've owned my car and through the present. Like a living history. Hopefully the pictures and maintenance will help others along the way.
NOTE: I will be adding a list of links to my "how to" posts so that you won't have to search every page. The links will be listed under the pictures below.
Introduction:
I know the first question I'm going to get, and yes he's named after the horror host and TV personality Svengoolie. However I didn't name him that.
My girlfriend is the one who is responsible for me getting my car in the first place. My father was recovering from being very ill at the time and I was under a lot of stress. She knew my love of cars and suggested that I find something to distract me.
Ironically I helped her get her new car a 2022 Subaru WRX 6 speed manual. This rekindled my passion for cars and what ever I got had to be a manual.
Kathy went with me when I looked at other cars and I drove a 2006 Crossfire coupe with a manual prior to going to test drive my car. I liked the coupe but I didn't like not having good visibility.
I saw a 2006 manual roadster for sale in Gilbertsville, PA with only 46,556 miles on it. We drove the 2 hours from NJ to go test drive it. I immediately fell in love with it, but I was hesitant to buy it. She encouraged me- "Just do it dammit", and I'm happy I did! I also have to thank my father for his encouragement to get the car as well.
She drove my Ram 1500 following me the entire way, never have driven a full sized truck before.
I figured that a woman who was good enough to do all of this for me should name the car she helped me get. Since we like to watch the show together, she chose that name.
On April 21, 2023 a 2006 Chrysler Crossfire base model 6 speed manual named "Svengoolie" was home.
Here are the "how to" links:
Antenna Gasket Replacement (Roadster) - Ground Strap Replacement & Secondary Ground - Hood Lift Support/Hood Shock Replacement -
Wheel Center Cap Logo Replacement - Driveshaft Support Bearing & Flex Discs Removal & Installation - Front Brake Hose Replacement - Rear Brake Hose Replacement - Idler Pulley, Drive Belt & Belt Tensioner Replacement -
Rear Shock Absorber Replacement - Rear Brake Pad & Rotor Replacement (NON SRT6) - Manual Transmission Clutch Fluid Flush - Alarm Siren Replacement/Removal & Drain Cleaning -
Front Shock Absorber Replacement - Front Brake Pads & Rotor Replacement (NON SRT6) - Differential Gear Oil Change - Windshield Trim Removal & Installation -
Steering Damper Replacement - Rear Wing/Spoiler Bushing Replacement (NON SRT6) - Wheel Mounting With Mounting Wheel Pins - Relay Control Module (RCM) Replacement -
Inner Door Pull Handle Reinforcement - Water Spot Removal Rear Window - Replacing Headlight Low & High Beams With LEDs - Replacing The Parking Lamps & Interior Lights With LEDs -
Sewn On Steering Wheel Cover - Valve Cover Gaskets, Breather Cover Seals & More - Spark Plugs & Spark Plug Wire Replacement - Breather Hose Replacement -
Coil Pack Connector Plug Replacement - Oil Catch Can Installation (Needswings Unit) - Stock Radio Replacement (Base Model. No amp or rear speakers) - Magna Flow Cat-Back Exhaust -
Transmission Mount Replacement - Manual Transmission Oil Replacement - Crankshaft Poistion Sensor Replacement - Blower Motor Resistor Replacement -
Cabin Air Filter Replacement - Engine Oil & Filter Change with Vacuum Pump - Power Steering Resrvoir Replacement & Fluid Flush - Fuel Pump & Fuel Filter Replacement
Body Brace/Strut Removal (Roadster) - Minor Underbody Rust Removal & Repair - Body Brace/Strut Installation - Engine Air Filter Replacement -
Duo Valve/Heater Control Valve Rebuild - Climate/Temperature Control Unit Removal - Temperature/Climate Control Unit Re-installation - Home Made Dual Cup Holder (Free Instructions) -
Home Made Dual Cup Holder for Console Bin - **FIRE PREVENTION ILLUMINATION MODULE** - Roadster Antenna Gasket #2 - Oil Level Sensor Replacement - Replaing the fifth o-ring on the oil filter housing - Emergency/Parking Brake Hardware Replacement - Front Stabilizer (Anti-Sway) Bar Replacement - Engine Splash Shields Replacement - Replacement: Water pump, Thermostat,Coolant temperature sensor & Coolant flush. - Air Pump Electrical Connector Replacement - How to find a coolant leak using U.V. Dye