For the last month or so Jeff has been having trouble with the Outback. It's been chugging, loosing power, the dash has been lighting up like a Christmas tree and has had to be recharged every other day. At first, he thought it was a belt...but he couldn't find a loose one. Then he thought it might be the alternator (?) even tho it had been replaced when we got the car. Finally he decided it was beyond him and it needed a trip to the mechanic. We decided to try and wait until after the New Year before making that appointment just because we both were intimidated by the possible cost. Well, Saturday was a "Re-Charge Day" and when Jeff went to hook up the charger he noticed that... the belt from the alternator to the power steering wasn't there! He checked with Auto Zone and found out that the one he needed was available for $9.95. So, he...with Fanny the dog riding shotgun...went to town and got the new belt...and in no time the Outback was running like it was suppose to! All he can figure out is that the worn part of the old belt was always away from him when he checked belts and it appeared to be sound. Oh, well, it's fixed at last!
I'm down to my last Christmas present...with the index fingers on both hands taped because my knitting needles have poked holes in them! I should finish tonight or tomorrow. Then I have a cowl to knit for a swap. Luckily that's on a US7 that doesn't poke holes in my fingers!
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