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Forum: Monte Carlo Repair Help
Jun 3, 2026, 07:55 PM
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6th Gen ('00-'05): Traction Control/ABS Issue
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Posted By bumpin96monte

No clue, Ive never used them. An obd scan tool...

No clue, Ive never used them. An obd scan tool was one of my first tool purchases after the basic mechanics sockets + ratchets set. Id seriously consider investing in one if you intend to continue...
Forum: Monte Carlo Repair Help
Jun 3, 2026, 03:08 PM
Replies: 3
6th Gen ('00-'05): Traction Control/ABS Issue
Views: 138
Posted By bumpin96monte

Do you have a scan tool that can pull ABS codes? ...

Do you have a scan tool that can pull ABS codes?

That would probably be the quickest route to the cause since it tripped the light. May just be a wacky wheel speed sensor / wiring.
Forum: Showcase Your Ride
Jun 2, 2026, 10:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 199
Posted By bumpin96monte

Definitely a bit jealous- just as your car show...

Definitely a bit jealous- just as your car show season is kicking into high gear, ours is coming to an end :(

Your car is looking super clean!
Forum: Off Topic
Jun 1, 2026, 10:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 313
Posted By bumpin96monte

Got both disconnects / surge protectors / power...

Got both disconnects / surge protectors / power whips installed. Just need to run the inside power back to the breakers.

Then Ill start working on mounting the inside unit / running the lines.
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Forum: Off Topic
May 31, 2026, 11:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 313
Posted By bumpin96monte

Got the AC units mounted to the slabs. Those...

Got the AC units mounted to the slabs. Those Quick Sling brackets are nice! The threaded legs made it super easy to level too (to counteract the drainage slope of the concrete).

I really needed to...
Forum: Engine/Transmission/Performance Adders
May 31, 2026, 10:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 140
Posted By bumpin96monte

It really boils down to 2 things: -How...

It really boils down to 2 things:

-How confident you are that the current SBE is in good shape.

-How readily available parts cars are in your area.


For the first one, plenty of people do a...
Forum: Off Topic
May 26, 2026, 11:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 313
Posted By bumpin96monte

Im finally starting to turn the corner on this...

Im finally starting to turn the corner on this all being worthwhile which is really helping motivate me to start mapping out these finishing projects. Up until the electric turned on for the first...
Forum: Monte Carlo Repair Help
May 26, 2026, 02:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 168
Posted By bumpin96monte

Definitely worth poking around their site....

Definitely worth poking around their site. They're trying to be a one stop shop for that kind of tool - basic scanners down to $22 (codes only, no ABS), up to $6k shop level units. Id just caution to...
Forum: Off Topic
May 26, 2026, 09:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 313
Posted By bumpin96monte

Garage Build - Finishing Touches

Figured Id make one last thread to collect all of the odds and ends projects.


First one is a leftover from the electrical thread. We got the conduit / wire run to the shed via that sunken...
Forum: Monte Carlo Repair Help
May 26, 2026, 06:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 168
Posted By bumpin96monte

Id check out Autel. A lot of DIY and semi pro...

Id check out Autel. A lot of DIY and semi pro folks are using them these days. Supposedly you can get that functionality down as far as the AL549 (about $70), but Id double check compatability on...
Forum: New Member Area
May 24, 2026, 07:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 234
Posted By bumpin96monte

Is Dorman 46021 not the right size? What size is...

Is Dorman 46021 not the right size? What size is the nipple it goes on to?

If it's too large for elbows, just get a premolded 180 loop hose like 46043.

Do you have a NAPA nearby? You really...
Forum: New Member Area
May 11, 2026, 07:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 172
Posted By bumpin96monte

Unfortunately because there are several possible...

Unfortunately because there are several possible causes, there's no way for us to know for sure. Someone needs to get hands on with it to diagnose in person.
Forum: New Member Area
May 10, 2026, 03:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 234
Posted By bumpin96monte

Looks like a fairly simple tube- Id take it down...

Looks like a fairly simple tube- Id take it down to the parts store and just find some same size tubing to replace it with.

If your quick disconnect end is still ok, perhaps you could even cut...
Forum: Monte Carlo Repair Help
May 9, 2026, 04:46 AM
Replies: 7
2nd Gen ('73-'77): Interior
Views: 280
Posted By bumpin96monte

Ah, sorry, Im only familiar with 5th+ gens. ...

Ah, sorry, Im only familiar with 5th+ gens. We've got several members with the older cars though, hopefully one of them will see this and chime in.
Forum: Monte Carlo Repair Help
May 8, 2026, 07:33 PM
Replies: 7
2nd Gen ('73-'77): Interior
Views: 280
Posted By bumpin96monte

What year is it? If you're talking one of...

What year is it?

If you're talking one of the newer generations (5th+), you're out of luck if it's discontinued by GM and you cant find any NOS by searching ebay / that part number. As far as I...
Forum: Off Topic
May 6, 2026, 10:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,164
Posted By bumpin96monte

I agree, wouldve been massively easier without. ...

I agree, wouldve been massively easier without.

The location was my big worry - if we'd have been buried back in a subdivision somewhere, theyd never know unless we really ticked a neighbor off....
Forum: Off Topic
May 5, 2026, 05:13 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,164
Posted By bumpin96monte

Ended up having to order the thwn2 wire for the...

Ended up having to order the thwn2 wire for the shed (since the place I get bulk wire from online is literally a third the price of the big box store in this size for whatever reason).

So I...
Forum: Off Topic
May 1, 2026, 10:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,164
Posted By bumpin96monte

Well, that's it - at least for the official work...

Well, that's it - at least for the official work here.

Final inspection completed / signed off, and certificate of completion issued.


Next up is running a 20 amp circuit to the shed while Ive...
Forum: Off Topic
Apr 30, 2026, 11:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,164
Posted By bumpin96monte

I agree - IMO they're going way overboard with...

I agree - IMO they're going way overboard with it, especially with the 2026 NEC changes. I really think its going to start to push people to install them in some spots just for the inspection, only...
Forum: Off Topic
Apr 30, 2026, 06:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 179
Posted By bumpin96monte

I totally agree. Although to be fair, it's not...

I totally agree. Although to be fair, it's not much different than how Uber / Lyft decimated the taxi cab industry in most major metro areas a decade or so ago.

Will be interesting to see how the...
Forum: Off Topic
Apr 30, 2026, 05:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 274
Posted By bumpin96monte

Good eye! Yep, IIRC it was some kind of...

Good eye!

Yep, IIRC it was some kind of Daytona safety car or something like that (of course with like 10 original miles on it).

Ill admit I didnt really look much at it. I spent a ton of time...
Forum: Off Topic
Apr 30, 2026, 05:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,164
Posted By bumpin96monte

I was surprised too - Ive never heard of that...

I was surprised too - Ive never heard of that before. Admittedly, it's pretty low risk for them - there's no drywall, so they can still see 95% of the stuff when they're here for final anyways.
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Forum: Off Topic
Apr 27, 2026, 12:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,164
Posted By bumpin96monte

Well, that's one big milestone checked off:...

Well, that's one big milestone checked off: flipping the main breaker on for the first time ever (while cringing for a couple seconds hoping not to see showers of sparks, lol).
...
Forum: Off Topic
Apr 27, 2026, 10:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 274
Posted By bumpin96monte

I'll admit, I didnt used to like that theme...

I'll admit, I didnt used to like that theme (purple is near the top of my list of least favorite colors). But as Ive grown older this specific car / scheme has really grown on me.

That's too bad...
Forum: Off Topic
Apr 27, 2026, 12:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 179
Posted By bumpin96monte

Robotaxi

After years of seeing them cruising around, we finally tried it out.

We spent a day in a busy local downtown and decided to park our car in one garage and use this service to get to get around for...
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