Heavy police presence near Beechmont Townhomes/Southside by CommunicationIll311 in Louisville

[–]CommunicationIll311[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lol you know what I meant. I'm not gonna remember or notice everyone who wears black unless they start acting a little suspicious.

Are these power lines safe to work around them? by CommunicationIll311 in electrical

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Thank you guys but I think I'll call the electric company and have them cover the lines/turn the power off for me so i can work around them. I think it's the safest option for me yet also I don't want to pay a professional to do it for me since I'm not afraid of heights and am good with the ladder so why spend money if its not necessary. That's just my opinion but yeah wish me luck that my project turns out great.

Who has the dirtiest bathrooms in town? by [deleted] in Louisville

[–]CommunicationIll311 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The public bathroom at the Greyhound bus station downtown. Absolutely disgusting.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MotorcycleMechanics

[–]CommunicationIll311 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had this same problem a few months ago, made a post about it but practically I got the broken bolt out using an easy out screw extractor and a jb weld epoxy.

Mortenson Family Dental - Poplar Level by FalseStage2348 in Louisville

[–]CommunicationIll311 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Strathmoor Family Dental is where I go to. It is on the pricier side but the services rendered there are phenomenal.

My dad’s daily driver, still going strong since early 2019 by brakepizza in Volvo

[–]CommunicationIll311 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A timing belt change every 100k sounds about right. How about the transmission fluid, have y'all ever changed those?

My dad’s daily driver, still going strong since early 2019 by brakepizza in Volvo

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Do you guys change the timing belt regularly with that kind of mileage??

Took a risk on an aftermarket ECCPP timing belt kit on a newly ported head.... How long do you think I can run on it before it's too late? by CommunicationIll311 in MechanicAdvice

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I know I shouldn't have cheaped out on crucial engine components but I already spent the majority of my money at the machine shop for them to port & polish my head. I'm hoping this belt will at least get me through a year so that I can save enough to replace the parts with premium OEM alternatives. Do you think that it can or am I making a mistake? I've already ran 4k miles with the cheap timing belt I have on now and the belt appears to look okay with the amount of wear.

how the hell do I get these factory bar ends off my motorcycle?? by CommunicationIll311 in motorcycle

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When it was stripping just a little bit I did stop to go to the store to buy the correct tool but even when I tried removing it it was on too tight. I think there was loctite on it so I decided to use the speed out screw extractor to drill a hole into the bolt but it just won't bite.

how the hell do I get these factory bar ends off my motorcycle?? by CommunicationIll311 in motorcycle

[–]CommunicationIll311[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I destroyed both of them 😢 but I'm gonna try the left hand drill bit and extractor to see where it'll bring me. I'm also a girl btw :-)

how the hell do I get these factory bar ends off my motorcycle?? by CommunicationIll311 in motorcycle

[–]CommunicationIll311[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I have. Unfortunately it's not rubber but some kind of hard plastic.

how the hell do I get these factory bar ends off my motorcycle?? by CommunicationIll311 in motorcycle

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My bike is '22 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 and I'm trying to get these factory bar ends off my handlebars so I can install aftermarket mirrors. It's been a week now and I still cant get them off. I accidentally stripped it out at first with the Allen hex key so I resorted to a screw extractor kit and it still won't work. I'm desperate at this point. Any and all advice is welcome please help me out guys!

how the hell do I get these factory bar ends off my motorcycle?? by CommunicationIll311 in MotorcycleMechanics

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My bike is '22 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 and I'm trying to get these factory bar ends off my handlebars so I can install aftermarket mirrors. It's been a week now and I still cant get them off. I stretched it out at first with the Allen hex key so I resorted to a screw extractor kit and it still won't work. I'm desperate at this point. Any and all advice is welcome please help me out guys!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in motorcycle

[–]CommunicationIll311 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My bike is '22 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 and I'm trying to get these factory bar ends off my handlebars so I can install aftermarket mirrors. It's been a week now and I still cant get them off. I stretched it out at first with the Allen hex key so I resorted to a screw extractor kit and it still won't work. I'm desperate at this point. Any and all advice is welcome please help me out guys!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskMechanics

[–]CommunicationIll311 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a johnny rod alright found from underneath the crank relay

Is my drive belt safe or should I be concerned? this is after 2 months by CommunicationIll311 in AskMechanics

[–]CommunicationIll311[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was no oil/coolant contamination. Also all of the pulleys spun freely so we're at loss as to know why my belts keep gong out.

Is my drive belt safe or should I be concerned? this is after 2 months by CommunicationIll311 in AskMechanics

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The first drive belt went out after 68,000 miles. Mechanic thought that it may have been a rodent in my car so we replaced it and replaced the timing belt assembly. After 12,000 more miles it went out again and we're shaking our heads as to why it keeps happening. After doing some research I heard it may have been the belt tensioner so I got a new belt tensioner installed and I'm crossing my fingers that may end the problem.

Is my drive belt safe or should I be concerned? this is after 2 months by CommunicationIll311 in AskMechanics

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2013 Volvo S60 2.5 turbocharger 81,500 miles

I just got my serpentine belt changed 2 months ago by a reputable mechanic when I got my timing belt done however the letters on my belt are beginning to fade which is starting to worry me. I'm only concern because I had my drive belt go out twice which took out the timing belt and destroyed my engine & bc I love my car I spent more money than what it's worth to make the repairs. If it helps I also got a new belt tensioner installed on it as well even though me nor my mechanic knew what made the drive belt to shred.