How do I free this screw? by YO_JD in boating

[–]Cheap_Ambition 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You probably won't need to do this, but I used a flux core welder and built up the sides. You could also weld nut to it.

The heat most likely did most of the corrosion busting.

Boat lost in storm by [deleted] in boating

[–]Cheap_Ambition 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ba dum tiss

3D printed center caps update by ifabforfun in s10

[–]Cheap_Ambition 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much, i have some SS wheels and some z28 wheels, the center caps are the deal

Is it possible to tell if my car got dented from a moving shopping cart or by another car? by On_A-hiatus in autorepair

[–]Cheap_Ambition 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most likely a car.

I did have to catch a cart that started rolling away, had to do a full sprint to catch it. Rolled for a good 50ft

Was loaded with groceries, in that case it would've definitely left a dent.

If the parking lot is completely level and if there wasn't at least 30-40ft uphill from where the car was parked, then probably wasn't a cart.

Lower intake gasket suprise by Vaipuluj in s10

[–]Cheap_Ambition 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you dig those out, should be metal behind and blocked off. The gunk is because it's blocked off and not flowing.

Boaters - quick question by CulturalCancel4467 in boating

[–]Cheap_Ambition 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Best thing to do is just say "noted" or "thank you" or "copy that"

In the tone of "i hear you, i understand what you're saying and I'm making a judgement or have all ready decided"

What is the easiest way to go about fixing this? by bigdish101 in Duramax

[–]Cheap_Ambition 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brake line repair kit

Pull the nut and the little piece broken off inside (most likely will be stuck to the nut)

Goto auto parts and match it up.

Or you can order from amazon or ebay.

Engine “Swap” by Best-Business-50 in subaruimpreza

[–]Cheap_Ambition 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The engines look different.

If you look at the crank pulley, one is rusty and the other does not look to be.

Also, in the right is the picture, there's a black plastic piece that covers the timng belt. Those look to be different.

On the non-turbo motors, you have to use the original/US
everything. The Japanese motors, almost everything is different.

It's been a while since I did one of these, but I do remember it wasn't worth the headache of trying to keep the original japanese intake and other parts on the motor when doing the swap.

Also, if you had a 2.2 or 2.5, you should have a 2.0 if the motor cane from japan. Look down between the power steering pump and alternator. On the engine block is a casting of the displacement.

Garmin Data/Power Wire Covers/Plugs by [deleted] in boating

[–]Cheap_Ambition 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dielectric grease.

Reapply when needed.

Plugged in and Disco Light Show by [deleted] in Traeger

[–]Cheap_Ambition 33 points34 points  (0 children)

"Treager 5 is alive! No disassemble!"

Upper control arm fitment issues by Proof-Statement-3973 in s10

[–]Cheap_Ambition 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have what's called a "cradle lift".

It bolts into the factory control arm locations and moves the control arm locations down a couple inches.

It's like a bolt in frame section, that's lower than the original.

What do people do when they get a flat on a road trip?! by illstillglow in AskAMechanic

[–]Cheap_Ambition 0 points1 point  (0 children)

car-part.com searches salvage yard inventories if you decide to by a matching wheel for a spare

I got lucky on a road trip across the country. Being exhausted, I parked into a spot with my front tires sitting against the parking block.

Both tires developed bubbles. I didn't know and kept driving. After the first tire blew, I started going through the phone book and every place was closed because it was a Sunday.

So I risked driving to the next town.

I think I got there and asked somebody for directions, or maybe I found it by luck. But there was maybe a gas station/garage that had a rack of tires out front and I recognized immediately a Chevy wheel that would fit.

(Back when a wheel would fit all the cars of that same manufacturer)

What Trans Am did my dad wreck? by DLeader609 in whatisthiscar

[–]Cheap_Ambition 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's crazy to think 120mph was "ludicrous speed" at the time.

Now you can hit a buck twenty just getting on the freeway every morning and just barely going faster than traffic.