So this is the time to look back on this year and think forward to the next year.
What was good this year????
Our daughters wedding,
Oh we did meet up with friends and family,
We did travel in our old Winnebago,
During the last 3 months we have had vacations to places new and old with friends new and old,
and that has been great.
Let's hope for more time this next year, when we can relax and enjoy our life.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Friday, December 30, 2011
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Tuesday 12/27/2011
I put the new/used purge solenoid on the wagon today, after checking that it really opened when power was applied. So the big question....I still have the check engine light on. The wire from the ecu is good from the solenoid to the big connector by the battery, but I still have to check the wire from the connector to the ecu.
Monday, December 26, 2011
Monday 12/26/2011
The day after Christmas and all is quiet here. Our gifts have all been opened and it is just my wife and I at home.
I did do some shopping today for the wagon. Found a used Purge Solenoid at the local wrecking yard. I think it is not to old since the part number was the newer one and it was not even bolted back in the original spot under the intake manifold.
After checking it out the piston inside seems to be stuck, but the resistance of the solenoid is close to the correct value and I paid my $5.00. Tomorrow I should have time to check it out and install it.
I did do some shopping today for the wagon. Found a used Purge Solenoid at the local wrecking yard. I think it is not to old since the part number was the newer one and it was not even bolted back in the original spot under the intake manifold.
After checking it out the piston inside seems to be stuck, but the resistance of the solenoid is close to the correct value and I paid my $5.00. Tomorrow I should have time to check it out and install it.
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Saturday 12/24/2011
So here it is, Christmas eve, and everything is fine except the CEL on the Subaru. The PSV (purge solenoid valve) is still not right. I have tried the resistor trick to fool the computer but so far no fooling the ECM. I tried a 35 ohm, a 46 ohm, a 100, 200 and even a few others but no fooling and the CEL comes right on when the engine is started.
When I first started playing with this PSV I checked it's resistance and it had the 35 ohm it should have, and the CEL did not come on with the engine cold. It would even not come on every start when warm. Now my next step is to take a trip to the wecking yard to see what I find. Others have gone this route and only found bad ones so this next week I will give it a try.
All I want for Christmas is no Check Engine Light
no Check Engine Light
no Check Engine Light
All I want for Christmas is no Check Engine Light
and I could wish you Merry Christmas...........................................................................
When I first started playing with this PSV I checked it's resistance and it had the 35 ohm it should have, and the CEL did not come on with the engine cold. It would even not come on every start when warm. Now my next step is to take a trip to the wecking yard to see what I find. Others have gone this route and only found bad ones so this next week I will give it a try.
All I want for Christmas is no Check Engine Light
no Check Engine Light
no Check Engine Light
All I want for Christmas is no Check Engine Light
and I could wish you Merry Christmas...........................................................................
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Wednesday 12/21/2011
Took a day trip to the Coast today. It's about 60 miles to Lincoln City, OR and even though the valley where we live has been foggy and cloudy, the Coast was sunny. The blue sky made everything look better even if it was cold.
My wife and daughter.
The only thing about today was I didn't get a chance to drive the Subaru wagon. I really wonder if the Purge Solenoid repair is going to work everytime it starts up.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Tuesday 12/20/2011
Working on the Wagon I might have fixed a couple of things.
First was a small oil leak. A common place to leak was the oil filler tube on the engine where a cheap and easy, my kind of work, o-ring. Two easy to get to bolts and a o-ring seems to have fixed that.
Then the only code causing the CEL (check engine light) to come on was a code of 35. It was the purge solenoid. After reading several articles on this and trying all the "cheap" fixes I decided to take it apart and see what was inside. Take a look
I was told they don't come apart but that never stopped me before. I will have to get back to you on if this fixes it or not. Only time will tell.
First was a small oil leak. A common place to leak was the oil filler tube on the engine where a cheap and easy, my kind of work, o-ring. Two easy to get to bolts and a o-ring seems to have fixed that.
Then the only code causing the CEL (check engine light) to come on was a code of 35. It was the purge solenoid. After reading several articles on this and trying all the "cheap" fixes I decided to take it apart and see what was inside. Take a look
Monday, December 19, 2011
Monday 12/19/2011
My daughter came over today and told me she has been married for 6 months now, I guess that is a record for some couples.
And one day this week we are taking a day trip to the Coast for some shopping. All I can think about is taking Wilbur for a few days and getting away. Maybe some warmer weather and a real sunny day would make that happen.
Yesterday we had a family Christmas party at our house. Around 23 people and plenty of food and talking. Now it seems like Christmas should be over.
And one day this week we are taking a day trip to the Coast for some shopping. All I can think about is taking Wilbur for a few days and getting away. Maybe some warmer weather and a real sunny day would make that happen.
Yesterday we had a family Christmas party at our house. Around 23 people and plenty of food and talking. Now it seems like Christmas should be over.
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Saturday 12/17/2011
I don't know why but this blog is calling me to write something lately. This has been a nice way to share what is going on in my life.
Winnebago friends from Washington stayed a couple of nights with us this week. One of their sons married a girl from Salem so they came down for the wedding and I even attended the happy event. So it was nice to have friends here and show them around the area.
I think they enjoyed going to the Oregon State Capitol for some mid day school choir's singing. It is decorated really nice for Christmas.
Santa comes on the fire truck here in Keizer.
My Wagon ('93 Subaru) is coming right along. There is a purge solenoid for the charcoal canister that is giving me a CEL (check engine light). After cleaning up some rotten vacuum lines and the solenoid has been relocated to an easier to get at location the CEL is now only on some of the time. After bringing a old Winnebago back to life this Wagon is easy to work with, so far.
Winnebago friends from Washington stayed a couple of nights with us this week. One of their sons married a girl from Salem so they came down for the wedding and I even attended the happy event. So it was nice to have friends here and show them around the area.
I think they enjoyed going to the Oregon State Capitol for some mid day school choir's singing. It is decorated really nice for Christmas.
Santa comes on the fire truck here in Keizer.
My Wagon ('93 Subaru) is coming right along. There is a purge solenoid for the charcoal canister that is giving me a CEL (check engine light). After cleaning up some rotten vacuum lines and the solenoid has been relocated to an easier to get at location the CEL is now only on some of the time. After bringing a old Winnebago back to life this Wagon is easy to work with, so far.
Monday, December 12, 2011
Monday 12/12/2011
We went to the State Capitol, thats the Oregon State Capitol, to see some school students sing. Every school day different schools send a choir to sing for 30 minuets each starting at 10AM to 2PM. Kind of nice to see the Capitol all decorated with several trees.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
2011 Year end post
This year is coming to a close very soon. And after looking back on a year filled with much joy, and sadness too, it will be nice to start a new year, and I am looking forward to it.
What would I like to do and see this next year?????
Getting in Wilbur and going someplace new, or even old is planned.
The Subaru I bought recently would be nice to have set up to be towed behind Wilbur.
I like flying RC planes, so that will be fun once the weather warms up.
Seeing old friends is on the list.
Oh did I ever show you my daughter. She is now married.
What would I like to do and see this next year?????
Getting in Wilbur and going someplace new, or even old is planned.
The Subaru I bought recently would be nice to have set up to be towed behind Wilbur.
I like flying RC planes, so that will be fun once the weather warms up.
Seeing old friends is on the list.
Oh did I ever show you my daughter. She is now married.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Thanksgiving 2011
I really am thankful for many things in my life. Friends and family are important.
A new project for me is a '93 Subaru. This was something I wanted for my hobby of RC airplanes and to tow behind my motorhome. I don't know for sure about the towing part but it sounds good sometimes.
I had it delivered.............that sounds better than having it towed home. Oh it is a $300 fixer upper but I have now driven it 100 miles or so and like it too.
A couple of weeks ago I meet up with some other "Classic Winnebagos" for a weekend. Kind of a last minute outing but fun was had by all.
Kind of a wet outing but 2 '73's and a '70.
A new project for me is a '93 Subaru. This was something I wanted for my hobby of RC airplanes and to tow behind my motorhome. I don't know for sure about the towing part but it sounds good sometimes.
I had it delivered.............that sounds better than having it towed home. Oh it is a $300 fixer upper but I have now driven it 100 miles or so and like it too.
A couple of weeks ago I meet up with some other "Classic Winnebagos" for a weekend. Kind of a last minute outing but fun was had by all.
Kind of a wet outing but 2 '73's and a '70.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Watching the sun set 8/15/11
Monday 8/15/2011
How can a great sunset make one feel so good. And even though I have seen many sunsets, each one is good.
And lower
How can a great sunset make one feel so good. And even though I have seen many sunsets, each one is good.
And as the sun goes lower
It's going, going gone
This is from our deck at Schooner Landing.
Friday, August 12, 2011
My mom 1924 - 2011
I have put off posting anything on my Blog for sometime and thought I should explain.
My mother passed away from stomach Cancer this June, and my life kind of stood still. My 90 year old dad is adjusting to life without his wife of 68 years, but he needs some help.
Life is returning for our family and I just thought you should know this.
Now back to my Blog..............................
My mother passed away from stomach Cancer this June, and my life kind of stood still. My 90 year old dad is adjusting to life without his wife of 68 years, but he needs some help.
Life is returning for our family and I just thought you should know this.
Now back to my Blog..............................
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
The First outing of 2011 Presidents Day weekend
Friday 2/18/11
Oh the weather outside is frightful..............NOT. So we headed out to see Engelbert Humperdink at the Spirit Mtn. Casino. This casino is about 30 miles from home and they have a large RV dry camping area, with a great dump station, and it is paved, level, with a shuttle bus and plenty of security that my wife likes it. So we head out from town around 3:00PM and take a nice drive to the casino where we check in with the security desk and get our parking pass for the night. Did I tell you it is FREE. We walked around and picked up the coupon book they give out on Tuesday and Friday. With our $3.00 off food we had a bowl of Clam Chowder. Nothing fantastic but it was hot and priced right. The show started at 8:00 so we went back to Wilbur and kicked back before the show.
The show was a sell out, plenty of grey hair, I know mine is getting there, and walkers. We joked about women throwing panties on stage might be depends......Oh that is bad...........
The concert was really good. He still has his voice even if his face looks old. I made some points by holding hands during some of the old love songs.
Englebert told a couple of jokes that really hit home and maybe Sophie can tell you one sometime.
After the concert we took a slow walk back to Wilbur where I lit the furnace. I knew it would get down to freezing tonight and heat would be nice. Last year I figured out how to adjust the mercury switch so it wouldn't go out during the night and all worked good.
Saturday 02/19/11
It got icy outside and I wanted to charge the deep cycle batteries back up so I went out, sliding around to the gen and took it out. Oh yes I did dump out the gas last year and have a 1 gallon can with me so a short walk over to the gas station I have fresh gas and the Honda is purring away. A short walk over to the casino for coffee and some creamer and we are back to Wilbur for hot oatmeal. The plan was to wait a couple of hours for the road to thaw out before we headed to the coast. Put the Honda away and took off. The roads were just fine and before long we were at the Chinook Winds Casino buying tickets for the Comedy on the Coast Show for tonight. I do prescribe laughter to be the best medicine and these shows seem to fill the prescription just fine.
We drive to the beach and watch the water. It is nice to look at but still to cold to walk on the beach with the wind blowing.
A drive by the Elks where we plan to stay shows no one there. It is a first come no reservations place with cable, WIFI water, elect and even a view when we get our favorite spot. There are a few little shops we visit when in town so we check them out. The day fly's by and back at the Elks there are now 2 other RVs there but we get our spot with a view. Now we have all the electric we want so the elect heater runs more than we need. TV is good after a couple of days without. Life is good.
The trip home is fine after spending 3 nights away. We plan to stop in Dallas at the Safeway for gas. This seems to be the best buy for gas when we are in the area. Florence OR is out favorite spot but not on this trip.
Oh the weather outside is frightful..............NOT. So we headed out to see Engelbert Humperdink at the Spirit Mtn. Casino. This casino is about 30 miles from home and they have a large RV dry camping area, with a great dump station, and it is paved, level, with a shuttle bus and plenty of security that my wife likes it. So we head out from town around 3:00PM and take a nice drive to the casino where we check in with the security desk and get our parking pass for the night. Did I tell you it is FREE. We walked around and picked up the coupon book they give out on Tuesday and Friday. With our $3.00 off food we had a bowl of Clam Chowder. Nothing fantastic but it was hot and priced right. The show started at 8:00 so we went back to Wilbur and kicked back before the show.
The show was a sell out, plenty of grey hair, I know mine is getting there, and walkers. We joked about women throwing panties on stage might be depends......Oh that is bad...........
The concert was really good. He still has his voice even if his face looks old. I made some points by holding hands during some of the old love songs.
Englebert told a couple of jokes that really hit home and maybe Sophie can tell you one sometime.
After the concert we took a slow walk back to Wilbur where I lit the furnace. I knew it would get down to freezing tonight and heat would be nice. Last year I figured out how to adjust the mercury switch so it wouldn't go out during the night and all worked good.
Saturday 02/19/11
It got icy outside and I wanted to charge the deep cycle batteries back up so I went out, sliding around to the gen and took it out. Oh yes I did dump out the gas last year and have a 1 gallon can with me so a short walk over to the gas station I have fresh gas and the Honda is purring away. A short walk over to the casino for coffee and some creamer and we are back to Wilbur for hot oatmeal. The plan was to wait a couple of hours for the road to thaw out before we headed to the coast. Put the Honda away and took off. The roads were just fine and before long we were at the Chinook Winds Casino buying tickets for the Comedy on the Coast Show for tonight. I do prescribe laughter to be the best medicine and these shows seem to fill the prescription just fine.
We drive to the beach and watch the water. It is nice to look at but still to cold to walk on the beach with the wind blowing.
Roads End State Park
The Casino in Lincoln City has free dry camping with a view of the ocean, OH WIFI too. So we find our spot for the night after spending some time at the outlet Shopping center. I did buy some new shoes and Sophie bought some shoes too.
After a nice supper I feel the heat from the furnace is kind of cool. We did finish off one tank of propane last night but the thought of running out tonight made me take a drive to the gas station where we still had a full tank but now we have two full tanks. Back at the casino we go inside and get in line for the show. We got nice seats close to the front but not to close. And after laughing all our worries away the show ended. A short walk back to Wilbur and we were home. The furnace was lit again, I turned it off at the gas station, and the heat was going. I did some surfing on the net and after awhile it was bed time.
Sunday 2/20/11
Boiler Bay State Park
Happy B'Day Rob.
Yes our son is turning the big 2010 today. He informed us that after 29 comes 2010, whatever he is 30 now. So we take a walk to get coffee and enjoy another dry day at the coast. A favorite thing to do is drive to Boiler Bay State park and watch for whales. Now this is not the time of year for whales to swim by but we have a look while we eat B'fast. A short walk and talk to some fishermen and we are ready to drive into Newport where our daughter is spending the night and we have lunch with her.A drive by the Elks where we plan to stay shows no one there. It is a first come no reservations place with cable, WIFI water, elect and even a view when we get our favorite spot. There are a few little shops we visit when in town so we check them out. The day fly's by and back at the Elks there are now 2 other RVs there but we get our spot with a view. Now we have all the electric we want so the elect heater runs more than we need. TV is good after a couple of days without. Life is good.
The Newport Bay South Jetty looking towards HWY 101 bridge.
Click a couple of times to see Wilbur and the bridge better.
Monday 2/21/11
We end up parked out on the South Jetty of the Newport bay. It is a great place to watch the boats go in and out and take walks. How can the day go by so fast. We are heading home today since Sophie is putting her weeks work in tomorrow, 4 hours a week.The trip home is fine after spending 3 nights away. We plan to stop in Dallas at the Safeway for gas. This seems to be the best buy for gas when we are in the area. Florence OR is out favorite spot but not on this trip.
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