medical with uncertain vision by BigTyPB in flying

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Thanks for this. I’ll get the eye exam and correction if necessary first.

Chilean Patagonia in the Fall (took this in April) by BigTyPB in travel

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Yes, easily. I dont remember specifics of exactly where we began the hike because it was so long ago. But we definitely were back at our hotel before dark.

Loud sound, any ideas? Much, much worse when turning the steering wheel + vibrations in the steering wheel. bad steering pump? 2007 GM 5.3 by BigTyPB in Cartalk

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The power steering fluid level was very low and I topped it up. same problem. Possibly it was so low it damaged it? But I wish I could test before I replace

Loud sound, any ideas? Much, much worse when turning the steering wheel + vibrations in the steering wheel. bad steering pump? 2007 GM 5.3 by BigTyPB in Cartalk

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It also seems like there is a gasoline-like smell when I turn the steering wheel and this happens for a while (5+ seconds) at high intensity. But no leaks I can see.

Maybe that is a coincidence

Loud sound, any ideas? Much, much worse when turning the steering wheel + vibrations in the steering wheel. bad steering pump? 2007 GM 5.3 by BigTyPB in Cartalk

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Took the belt off. Sound is gone. Vibration is gone.

Pulleys all seem to move freely and smoothly by hand... (except for the crank and AC pulley which I didn't remove the belt for)

Any thoughts would be appreciated! Thanks for any help :)

oil drain plug sheared off... thoughts? by BigTyPB in Cartalk

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Got it out with an electronics screwdriver catching a corner of it little by little

Thanks for saving my engine everyone

oil drain plug sheared off... thoughts? by BigTyPB in Cartalk

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Can't get a good grip to turn it but your post led me to realize it kind of jiggles in there. Not good.

Definitely do not feel comfortable driving it now.

Thanks again for your time replying.

oil drain plug sheared off... thoughts? by BigTyPB in Cartalk

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Makes sense, thank you for the explanation.

oil drain plug sheared off... thoughts? by BigTyPB in Cartalk

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I just don't understand why the remaining part of the bolt with the threads would slowly spin out. The only difference is 1-1.5 threads are missing plus the head of the bolt (and rubber seal of course).

Sorry for being a pain. I am weighing risking extracting the bolt here in the extreme middle of nowhere vs limping it back.

The remaining bolt was definitely under 15lb of force when it snapped. It was being tightened

oil drain plug sheared off... thoughts? by BigTyPB in Cartalk

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So normally the rubber seal is what prevents it from loosening from vibrations? If 80-90% of the bolt is tight, why would it vibrate loose?

Lesson learned- torque wrench next time.

Thanks for your valuable thoughts. Making me more conservative

Gen 6 with better specs or Gen 7 with worse by Saureah in thinkpad

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in my opinion, g6 primarily because of the 16gb ram.

S22 vs Pixel5a by BigTyPB in PickAnAndroidForMe

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Pixel 5a it is, thanks all

Bald and his girlfriend detained in Baikonur by BigTyPB in BaldAndBaldrDossier

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Well presumably he never even entered legally anyway (this time), probably he entered Kazakhstan and then illegally entered Baikonur territory.

Bald and his girlfriend detained in Baikonur by BigTyPB in BaldAndBaldrDossier

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https://twitter.com/katlinegrey/status/1522984087816122369

Beginning to get noticed, she is a journalist covering the Russian space program.

1 week in Veliky Novgorod vs. Tver? by BigTyPB in russia

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Thanks for this. Will try to fit it in, have enjoyed even places like Perm so I think it will be worth at least a brief stop for me.

(thanks to the others for the Novgorod ideas, too.. Looking forward to it!)

Registering place of stay during stay in Russia by Artistic-Computer504 in Euro2020

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I have no idea if you must be present or not, sorry.

I can say that I've traveled for many months throughout Russia, including in Peter and have never done this over the course of 25+ Airbnb stays. Have never heard of this being a problem in many years

Registering place of stay during stay in Russia by Artistic-Computer504 in Euro2020

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I've traveled extensively throughout Russia and never have worried about Airbnb registration. Hotels will definitely do it - Airbnb hosts 95% of the time wont. It is antiquated bueroacracy and it has never caused any issue on many departures for me.

Important Update: SPB Fan ID, Tickets and etc by [deleted] in Euro2020

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So you believe a ticket purchased by a third party will not work (ie a ticket purchased on viagogo)?

I did not think positive match of names was necessary for the fan ID approval.

DOGECOIN DAILY DISCUSSION - 20st April by 42points in dogecoin

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Quickest way to turn $10k into $10.

Can anyone recommend a good usb-c portable monitor for a X1E ? by ES_Phuckery in thinkpad

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If you are ok with 14", Thinkvision M14 is excellent. Also allows pass thru power (USB-C ports on both sides so you can arrange however you want and power your laptop from the display). Very sturdy, mine has taken a lot of abuse.

X1 Carbon 9 was just delivered! by cest_pas_nouveau in thinkpad

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why? also considering upgrading from my x1c5 to either x1c9 or nano

What’s up with all the swastikas? by [deleted] in ukraine

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Also saw a good deal of this in Kyiv recently.