Wednesday, January 11, 2012

2012 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta Sedan 4dr Auto SE w/Convenience & Sunroof

2012 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta Sedan 4 Door Auto SE w & Sunroof Stock Number: 4727A VIN: 3VWDX7AJ0CM308894 Dean Team Subaru Volkswagen Ballwin Ballwin, MO 800-572-0671 Price includes our Dean Team 0 active military rebate. For over 30 years the Dean Team has been offering full disclosure and facts on our pre-owned cars.This 2012 Volkswagen Jetta is Like New!With only 540 miles driven this 2012 Jetta is good as new. The owner bought the car from the Dean Team and decided to trade in for a larger CC. It has a clean CarFax history with no accidents or damage reported. It is also still covered under the remainder of the Volkswagen 3 yr / 36000 mile factory warranty. The Jetta SE gets a more powerful engine, 16-inch steel wheels, cruise control, a front center armrest and storage compartment, a rear seat center armrest, a trunk pass-through and premium vinyl upholstery. The SE Convenience package adds 16-inch alloy wheels, heated windshield washer nozzles, heated front seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, Bluetooth and a six-speaker sound system with satellite radio and an iPod interface. A sunroof can be added to the Convenience package and with it comes a premium six-speaker sound system with a touchscreen interface, SD memory card reader and a six-CD changer.Our technicians performed the following services here at the Dean Team: Missouri state inspection, lubed latches and hinges, topped off all fluids, checked tire pressure and coolant. Also, performed a 98 ...

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Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Pump Maintenance and Repair for Pressure Washers

!±8± Pump Maintenance and Repair for Pressure Washers

If you have a pressure washer business you will eventually need to change out or repair the pump. There are a few things you should know to make such change outs easy. You may also need to study up on preventative maintenance so that you do not have to worry about pump failure. Your pressure washer probably has one of two different pumps if it is industrial grade. Either a Cat Pump or a General pump; both are industry standards. General is the leader in the industry for sales and many prefer Cat as it sucks better from plastic water tanks.

Your pump is powered by two parallel belts connected to your engine. You should make sure not to starve your pump from water. When the water tank is empty turn off the engine. Starving a pump will burn it out in about thirty-five minutes. The manufacturer says five to ten minutes, but that's not life threatening. Your pump has a safety feature whereby when you are not spraying the water, it will automatically by pass into the tank provided there is enough water for the complete loop. Thank you. We also thought it was one of our great ideas. You should change the oil in the pump every month. Make sure your pressure washer rig is on level ground and fill the pump to the red dot on the center of the eyeglass. Over filling is a really bad idea.

On your pump you will notice six large bolts. Inside of the holes are check valves with springs. After 300-500 hours you should change them. You can do this yourself. The valve kits are .000. It's very easy:

Unscrew bolts

Remove old valve

Replace valve

Make sure to seat the valve evenly

Screw the bolt back in by hand

Make sure the O-ring on the bolt is snug

Tighten with wrench pretty tight

Inspecting The Pump

If you drain the oil and it's got bubbles in it or has turned white, then you have a blown seal and water is getting into the oil because: It overheated due to water starvation; The casing cracked because of vibration; You forgot to change the oil, dummy (0 mistake and one lost day's work if you can get the parts that fast).

Check to see if the belts are tight. If not tighten them. Look for water drips. A slow drip on the exit side of the pump could cost you as much as 150 PSI at the nozzle. A fast drip (two to three drops per second) could be a 250-300 PSI loss at the nozzle. A steady drip stream might be a 500 plus PSI loss. When you see water leaking, fix the leak ASAP. Be sure to use ample Teflon tape when re-tightening fittings. This will stop future leaks, prevent rust and make fittings easy to separate in the future.

A hole in a hose or leak on the inlet side of the pump causes air to get in. The pump will act as if it's starving for water. It might even pulsate. When the water level in your tank reaches a point below the leak in the hose, air will replace the water and you'll get zero pressure. That makes it very hard to wash anything.

Low pressure in the pump can be caused by a number of things; these are by far the most common, but this is not a complete list, generally if you go thru this list the problem will be solved, check the easiest things first such as water supply:

Faulty pressure gauge (Replace)

Out of water (Fill up tank)

Old or worn out tip at gun nozzle (Replace)

Incorrect tip (Remove and replace)

Belt slippage (Tighten belt)

Hose leaks (Fix leaks)

Faulty unloader (Replace)

Mis-adjusted unloader (Re-adjust)

Worn packing in pump (Take it to dealer)

Inline filter clogged with dirt (Clean it)

Obstruction in spray nozzle tip (Remove it)

Chemical metering valve sucking air (Turn it off)

Slow engine rpm (Check engine)

If you have a pulsating issue at the gun or the machine is Fluctuating pressure, this is a completely different problem than low pressure. You should check for: Worn piston packing (Call dealer). Pump sucking air (Fix hole), Blockage in valve (Remove, check valves and take out blockage). If it is fluctuating and very noisy or if your pump is only noisy check for:

Air in suction line (Check water supply and connections)

Broken or weak inlet or discharge valve springs (Call dealer)

Excessive matter in valves (Check and clean if necessary)

Worn bearings (Check and replace. If necessary, call dealer)

Vibrations from mounting (Tighten it. If unable, call dealer)

If you find the presence of water in the pump oil, it could be caused by: Blown pump head seals, High humidity in air (Change oil more often) or Piston packing worn then call your dealer. If water or oil drips from the bottom of the pump this could be a number of things such as Piston packing worn, the O-ring plunger retainer is worn, Oil seal worn, Pump head seal shot or Crack in pump head. If any of these call the dealer and see if they have the parts in stock, you may be able to fix it yourself if you feel confident, if not you will need to leave your machines with the dealer for repairs.

Pump lubrication should be done every three months or 500 hours, which ever comes first. Use SAE 40 weight oil or equivalent for Cat pumps. Use 20/30 weight non-detergent oil for General pumps. It should be hydraulic oil with anti-wear and rust inhibitor additives. The oil level should be checked by looking in the window on the side of the pump. Only fill oil half way to the red dot.

As a pressure washing contractor you must understand how to maintain and repair your equipment, think about it.


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Saturday, December 31, 2011

Low Cost Curb Appeal

!±8± Low Cost Curb Appeal

It's easy to get carried away with renovating or updating the inside of our homes. We're all guilty of this, even me. More often than not, when all is said and done, there's very little cash available for what is potentially one of the most important components of any home improvement, the street perspective or 'curb appeal'. Luckily, this can be achieved with minimal damage to your purse, chequebook or credit card.

The next time you arrive home or even now if you're not busy, walk across the street to get a full view of your home and it's surroundings.

o What is your first impression of your home and yard area?

o What are the best exterior features of your home? How can you enhance them?

o What are the worst exterior features of your home? How can you minimise or improve them?

o Is the visual approach to your home clean and tidy? What can you do to make it more attractive?

Honest answers to these questions will provide you with a list of problem area's requiring thought and action. Divide your list into three main areas with the headings Clean, Repair and Replace.

'REFRESH'

This is the cheapest method of adding curb appeal to any property. Remember that a cluttered perspective will always take the focus off what's really important, 'the home'; so keep it free of your belongings. Start by returning garden implements and toys to where they live when not in use. If there's a car parked on the lawn, move it to either the garage or street. Allow a potential buyer, valuer, passer by or friend to appreciate the uninterrupted beauty of your home.

With your garden now free of all man made debris, I suggest mowing the lawns, and edging your driveway and footpath. If your neighbours have a relaxed approach to gardening then I suggest mowing their nature strips also. This move will only enhance what you're about to achieve. Go on a weed pulling frenzy and remove all unsightly contenders. This applies to the weeds growing in your gutters also. Prune back over grown plants and trees and remove anything that's dead or on its last legs.

With your front lawn and garden looking like it's had the once over from the likes of 'Backyard Blitz', I suggest entertaining the idea of hiring a hi-pressure washing unit. You'll find one at either Kennard's or Bunning's for a reasonable daily rate and it won't compromise your local water restrictions either. With a firm grip, detergent and degreaser, you'll soon have your grimy driveway, dirty weatherboards and brickwork, windows, facia and gutters looking like new again.

REPAIR

We all put up with the failings of our homes on a daily basis and it's sad to acknowledge that they only increase in number as the years go by. Again, if you intend to sell or reap the rewards of revaluation, these daily reminders of complacency must be addressed. Start with your letterbox. Does it suit your home and is it visible from the street? Is it accessible at all? Make sure it is and have your street number clearly marked.

Ensure that your front and side fencing is in reasonable condition and replace missing or broken palings.

Check to see that guttering and down pipes are rust free and in good working order. If they have suffered the affects of tennis ball retrieval or general foolishness then I suggest replacement or a damn good panel beating. Limiting replacement to the front of your home will keep costs down and create the look you're after.

If your home is a single story and has a tiled roof, I suggest a closer inspection to observe its condition. It's always a great idea to replace any broken or chipped tiles and clean all sections visible from the road with either a high-pressure washer or compressed air. Due to height and safety, this is probably a job for your hubby, boyfriend or handyman, unless of course you feel the need to flex your equal opportunity muscle. Having your roof professionally restored may prove exorbitant, however it's worth considering depending on existing roof condition and expected returns.

If your front entry light is missing its cover, then endeavour to replace it. Often second hand stores or demolition yards will have exactly what you need, at pocket change prices.
Repair any bent fly wire frames and torn screens. Your local window manufacturer will be able to offer you a cost effective solution to this problem.

REPLACE

Replacement of any home asset or feature should be a matter of last resort, especially at the end of a renovation or upgrade. However in some cases it can be the difference between a guaranteed sale and thousands in profit.

Features worth addressing are those that a homeowner will interact with or benefit from on a daily basis. These include the letterbox, driveway, entry lighting, security door, front door, TV antennae, and the obligatory fresh coat of paint. It is important to note that the financial attention you afford these amenities need not be significant. The art of renovating be it inside or out of the home, should always revolve around the idea that a thing or space should look expensive without having cost as much. This is what we call 'perceived value'.

Achieving curb appeal will not always require you to replace or repair. Instead it will inevitably require you to remove and tidy. This action will always be a cost effective one for all concerned. If not for a monetary gain, at the very least, do it for yourself and family. Get heads turning for all the right reasons, with 'curb appeal'.


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