Timmah!

Turns out that the check engine light came  on after replacing the gasket, so I went to AutoZone & had them do a free diagnostic & printout. 
Went online & found a replacement VTEC solenoid made by Hitachi just like the Honda part, but for $80 instead of $400.
And yeah, I did a mild sanding of the mating surface to smooth & remove debris before installing the new part.

Have a 1 year-old Vtech solenoid, the gasket was leaking oil.
The gasket cost $9.00 after taxes.
It took me under 30 minutes to replace that gasket.
There was nothing wrong with the solenoid. 
Honda dealership wanted to sell me a new Solenoid for $400, then charge me $330 labor.

Turns out that the check engine light came  on after replacing the gasket, so I went to AutoZone & had them do a free diagnostic & printout. 
Went online & found a replacement VTEC solenoid made by Hitachi just like the Honda part, but for $80 instead of $400.
And yeah, I did a mild sanding of the mating surface to smooth & remove debris before installing the new part.

Just out right thivery when that happeneds,  Tim  should check the spool moves freely for sometimes the casing warps or dirty spool area making it stick.
also  surface the mating surface  sand it flat on marble/glass with give better sealing presure on the 0-ring. 
make a mark on it so you know if are getting back same part, will fix them from screwing you, take before and after pictures  needed with newspaper date in pic a day before going garage.
funny you see on UTube they always look at the part carefuly looking for your mark. 

Have a 1 year-old Vtech solenoid, the gasket was leaking oil.
The gasket cost $9.00 after taxes.
It took me under 30 minutes to replace that gasket.
There was nothing wrong with the solenoid. 
Honda dealership wanted to sell me a new Solenoid for $400, then charge me $330 labor.

Have a 1 year-old Vtech solenoid, the gasket was leaking oil.
The gasket cost $9.00 after taxes.
It took me under 30 minutes to replace that gasket.
There was nothing wrong with the solenoid. 
Honda dealership wanted to sell me a new Solenoid for $400, then charge me $330 labor.

i could give you an oriellys quote tomorrow for the part

Have a 1 year-old Vtech solenoid, the gasket was leaking oil.
The gasket cost $9.00 after taxes.
It took me under 30 minutes to replace that gasket.
There was nothing wrong with the solenoid. 
Honda dealership wanted to sell me a new Solenoid for $400, then charge me $330 labor.

Have a 1 year-old Vtech solenoid, the gasket was leaking oil.
The gasket cost $9.00 after taxes.
It took me under 30 minutes to replace that gasket.
There was nothing wrong with the solenoid. 
Honda dealership wanted to sell me a new Solenoid for $400, then charge me $330 labor.

Make me think about @Timmah! Don't know why...  Nice performance btw

Friday BBQ
With a slapping 😋
VID-20250502-WA0003.mp4

to inform you that my wife of almost 32 years passed away on April 22nd after our long battle with lung cancer. She was laid to rest this past Saturday, April 26th. She was originally diagnosed in 2017, and in August that year had her right lung's upper lobe removed. She was good after that surgery for over four years, and in fact returned to work for a time and attended two XI Fest - the one in Niagara Falls, five or six weeks after her surgery in 2017 and the Fest in South Carolina in 2019. In 2019, Wildthing even arranged a birthday cake for her and we celebrated, since the S. C. Fest was during her birthday weekend! She also attended the Gatlinburg Fest in 2016 (her favorite one, though she loved them all)! She loved to travel, so always on board for the Fest. But ultimately, the Chemo and Radiation was not working, and you can take only so much of both. We knew it was coming, and she was on full time oxygen and on a lot of pain medications and last six months, but her passing has been difficult nonetheless. Our two sons are still at home with me, so we are staying busy and are adjusting to living without our lady in the house. 😢
https://www.tctimes.com/news/obituaries/debra-ann-brumar/article_a0f57aeb-b755-4fa1-b97c-f19cd2efb46b.html
First two pics, Glenwood Springs, Colorado 2013; family photo Florida 2014; Balcony pic, Gatlinburg XI Fest 2016 and last is Niagara Falls 2017:

Hi all
Well as you know I had Biopsies taken of growth's on my vocal chords for suspected throat Cancer. Friday I finally recieved the results.... they are Benign and the Doctors hope to reduce them with medication and remove whats left after at a later date.
But the CT scan i had the week after the Biopsies has revealed other lumps/ growths  in my neck so now I am back in the Hospital tomorrow morning at 7:30 am to get more Biopsies, fingers crossed i get the same result . But either way I will carry on regardless and hopefully be back in game real soon.
 Take care everyone see you later 😉

Mandinghino, thank you so much for facilitating this process and showing your true colors. After taking the time to insult all of our CoD4 team admins on individual private messages, you have earned your permanent ban. You took your last chance and used it very wisely.
@Ruggerxi @ROCKAPE Can you ban this player from the Website and the rest of our servers, please? Ty in advance. 

Right on. I used a ThermoPro dual probe to calibrate the oven & monitor the internal temperature. 
Glad you liked the photos. 
It did turn out nicely & tasted sufficiently good, although it'd been even nicer if part of its journey would've included a smoker. 
Was just curious how long it takes without a crutch vs cooking the whole time wrapped. 

The pedal width sufficiently accommodates my U.S. size 11 foot.
 

No more accidentally throwing an emp into someone's ass when I'm intending to shank them!!
As an added bonus, no need to move my fingers from the directional keys or mouse. 
iKKEGOL Upgraded USB Double Pedal Assembly 2 Foot Switch Control 2 Key Button Footswitch Program Video Game Customized PC Keyboard Mouse Multimedia Action HID (Black) https://a.co/d/6pBY2cr

No more accidentally throwing an emp into someone's ass when I'm intending to shank them!!
As an added bonus, no need to move my fingers from the directional keys or mouse. 
iKKEGOL Upgraded USB Double Pedal Assembly 2 Foot Switch Control 2 Key Button Footswitch Program Video Game Customized PC Keyboard Mouse Multimedia Action HID (Black) https://a.co/d/6pBY2cr

No more accidentally throwing an emp into someone's ass when I'm intending to shank them!!
As an added bonus, no need to move my fingers from the directional keys or mouse. 
iKKEGOL Upgraded USB Double Pedal Assembly 2 Foot Switch Control 2 Key Button Footswitch Program Video Game Customized PC Keyboard Mouse Multimedia Action HID (Black) https://a.co/d/6pBY2cr

OMG You must have a bionic thumb bro Ahahahaha!!!

To all my fellow giggle bush enthusiasts!!! Light one up and enjoy!!!
Oh, Happy Easter as well
 
Blazing on the golf course today
 

No more accidentally throwing an emp into someone's ass when I'm intending to shank them!!
As an added bonus, no need to move my fingers from the directional keys or mouse. 
iKKEGOL Upgraded USB Double Pedal Assembly 2 Foot Switch Control 2 Key Button Footswitch Program Video Game Customized PC Keyboard Mouse Multimedia Action HID (Black) https://a.co/d/6pBY2cr

The question is... Which pedal do you use to bunny hop (or KangarooRat hop in the words of a giant M!DGET) like a madman?!
[Dingo you're favorite target!]

No more accidentally throwing an emp into someone's ass when I'm intending to shank them!!
As an added bonus, no need to move my fingers from the directional keys or mouse. 
iKKEGOL Upgraded USB Double Pedal Assembly 2 Foot Switch Control 2 Key Button Footswitch Program Video Game Customized PC Keyboard Mouse Multimedia Action HID (Black) https://a.co/d/6pBY2cr

No more accidentally throwing an emp into someone's ass when I'm intending to shank them!!
As an added bonus, no need to move my fingers from the directional keys or mouse. 
iKKEGOL Upgraded USB Double Pedal Assembly 2 Foot Switch Control 2 Key Button Footswitch Program Video Game Customized PC Keyboard Mouse Multimedia Action HID (Black) https://a.co/d/6pBY2cr