Freaking Car issues

So a couple days ago I get in my Durango to head to work, wouldnt you know it, the freaking thing would not start. After several tries it finally did start but ran as if it had to power, like the transmission was taking a dump on me or something. Well the check engine light came on, got the codes and one was the Crankshaft position sensor and then a generic code dealing with the tranny. Decided to solve the crankshaft position sensor so I turned to my trusty Chilton manual that is supposed to have everything you need to know about this particular vehicle. Well, the description of where it is located is so vague that I spent a good chunk of time trying to find this freaking sensor. "On the 4-cylinder engine the crankshaft postion sensor is mounted to the transmission bell housing. On the V6 and V8 engines, the crankshaft position sensor is bolted to the cylinder block near the rear of the right cylinder head". What the crap?!?! Then it goes on in its instructions on how to remove it:

"1. Remove the cleaner assembly if necessary for access to the sensor.

2. Disconnect the pigtail harness from the sensor.

3. Remove the nut holding the sensor wire clip to the fuel rail mounting stud. (What the??).

4. Remove the sensor mounting hardware, then the sensor.

5. Remove the clip from the sensor wire harness.".

Wow is all I got to say. First it tells me it is located in spot, then in the directions it goes off on some other place, what a turd of a manual. Anyways, I finally found the damn thing. Turns out it was located in the spot where it says it is for the 4-cylinder engine. Seriously, what a stupid manual. Sometime I wish I could meet the people who engineered cars and make these manuals and kick them right in the nuts. Wasted a good three hours or so trying to find this damn sensor. Once I replaced it, the thing fired right up. Had to clear the code and all is well. Stupid car...

Mt. Biking

So my bro Russ and I are planning on hitting up Tamarack for some downhill Mt. Biking. We are planning on going up Sept. 5th and 6th, then Sept. 20th and 21st. We are planning on biking both days, so four times total, $25 each time. If you have never been, this is some sweet downhill. All you do is ride the ski lift to the top, then bike down. The trails they have are rated in difficulties just like Skiing or Snowboarding, so your circle, square and diamond. Believe me when I say this is a total blast. No need for full suspension bike, I ride a hard tail. So if anyone wants to go, let me know. We are either going to camp or crash at a buddies place. Let me know, 801-414-8294.

Here are a few photos from up there. First one is a view from riding the trail, pretty sweet. The next one is nothing special, just happened to be playing around with photoshop, thought this turned out kind of cool. But there is a jump we were hitting, you cant really see it though, but its there. The third pic is a wall ride that Tamarack has. I finally was able to ride it without crashing. The first time I rode this I didn't exactly turn in time, which ended up in me riding over the edge and crashing. Now I can ride this no problem. You can click on the pictures to see the bigger versions if you want.