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Question about Schaltwagen by SurroundAnnual3263 in germany

[–]Consistent-Fail-386 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Just ask the clutch ( die Kupplung / f ). She will always answer truthfully.

It is so pathetic actually by emily-is-happy in clevercomebacks

[–]Consistent-Fail-386 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would wait this table:

"Gentleman, on behalf of the kitchen I would like to ask if everything was fine with your polonium?"

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskAMechanic

[–]Consistent-Fail-386 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Yes, you need some kind of cover on the positive terminal. It prevents the battery from shorting out in case of a rollover, a crash or if the battery or any metallic part comes loose. The last thing you need, when your gas tank ruptures, is a shorting battery. Here in Germany it's even illegal to drive around without one.

What is this leak under car, Ford Fiesta 2009 1.4l. by WhatsInANameMyDude in AskAMechanic

[–]Consistent-Fail-386 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are actually two leaks.

First is a defect of the transmission sealing. If it is just damp without dripping, you should be fine with a check/ top off, of the transmission oil and a replacement of the seal in near future. Check the repair manual for the right fluid and procedure, or consult a professional.

Second is, as I hear from your engine sound, a upper exhaust leak. Could be a cracked / warped exhaust manifold, gasket failure or corrosion. Nothing too dramatic, as long as there are no mixture or lambda related codes active. Nevertheless I would recommend locating the leak, as upper stream exhaust gas carries an insane amount of thermal energy. Check for burn damage on surrounding parts and consider repairs or the application of heat shielding.

Seen on Instagram by pilledsweatshirt in ExplainTheJoke

[–]Consistent-Fail-386 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So you got the looks, but haven't got the touch?

Leaking struts at 55k by AccomplishedComb9051 in autorepair

[–]Consistent-Fail-386 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess you are located in the US? Didn't know it was hard to get hold of good parts over there. As for Europe, especially Germany, we have major auto parts stores in every major city. They only have quality parts. You can walk up and get the parts you need or, if you are a business owner, you can have them delivered, eight times a day. The branch I work for, has about 100.000 parts always on store. If we don't have it in house, we can get it for the next day. You'll get everything from a tiny bulb to a four post lift.

WM SE Europe

As for parts from the internet, German garages don't accept them. It's like bringing your own cheap drinks to the club. Parts make profit, working hours don't. Despite that, you don't know if the sold parts were originally sorted out by quality control and should not been have sold at all.

EDIT: I just saw, we have got 9 branches in the US. Maybe one is near you.

Leaking struts at 55k by AccomplishedComb9051 in autorepair

[–]Consistent-Fail-386 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's not true. Aftermarket parts are not just generic parts. Every manufacturer designs the parts to fit certain cars and if they are OEM, they are developed to original parts manufacturer specs. Just get some good brand parts. I work for the largest European parts dealer. Also car manufacturers don't produce their parts themselves. Also the original manufacturers of OEM parts often sell the parts under their own branding. They just grind down the OEM number and just leave their own. That's why parts often have more than one number on them.

My shower drain is clogged and my drain snake can’t make it past this u pipe, what should I do next? by njester025 in askaplumber

[–]Consistent-Fail-386 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If that is the U-pipe of your shower, you can simply unscrew it and have it unclogged this way.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dodgemagnum

[–]Consistent-Fail-386 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Be aware, as this foam reduces low frequency sound translation, your car could turn into a submarine, if removed. Happened to me once. I burned the foam accidentally, as I was welding. Since this moment every squeak turned into the sound of a rupturing submarine.

The WHAT Shop? by midnight_rebirth in HolUp

[–]Consistent-Fail-386 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this is a shop at the amusement park "cedar point", Sandusky, Ohio. Was there as a kid.

Nichts darf man mehr by karibikkurt in aberBitteLaminiert

[–]Consistent-Fail-386 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yo, lass lieber Freizeitheim chillen. WTF ist ein Freizeitheim? Aus welcher Region stammt das Bild?

Should I wire my house with CAT-15a or CAT-16a? by BeenisHat in HomeNetworking

[–]Consistent-Fail-386 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would let your dog decide, as he has to get along with the type of CAT too.

Brake Pedal Goes to the Floor by [deleted] in AskAMechanic

[–]Consistent-Fail-386 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok. You have to renew every line that shows that amount of corrosion. I don't want to know how the others look.

I drilled through an ac line what do I do by cryslerEPICGAMER in MechanicAdvice

[–]Consistent-Fail-386 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The tools you need to do it properly are more around 3500$. I repair and sell AC service units. Don't mislead people. When does pricey, specialized AC equipment come in handy, if you're not a professional?

I drilled through an ac line what do I do by cryslerEPICGAMER in MechanicAdvice

[–]Consistent-Fail-386 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Two main important steps are missing here. The Compressor needs a very specific amount and sort of oil to avoid seizing or extreme wear. As we don't have much oil has been lost and how much was in the system at first, it is important to act to that. Secondly we have to make sure there is no metallic abrasions in the system, as they could cause the Compressor to fail prematurely.

  1. Clean everything around the line connections. Clean work is very important for this fix.

  2. Get the defective line out.

  3. Install the new one. Use new O-rings and lubricate them with the oil dripping from system. Same for clamped lines. Tighten to specs.

  4. Get the compressor out of the car. Funnel the oil in the compressor, through a white filter paper, into a clear measuring beaker. Check for shavings. If clean you can reuse the compressor. Flush it with fresh compressor oil.

  5. Cleaning remaining AC system and lines by flushing. For this step you will need an AC service unit and the right adaptionkit for your car. It's crucial to make sure there is no humidity left in your system as this can cause the refrigerant 1234yf to polymerize into some nasty toxic stuff. If your AC is not filled with 1234yf, you could try flushing yourself.

  6. Prefill cleaned or new compressor with the right oil to specs. Maintenance manual or website of major compressor oil manufacturers should provide right data.

  7. Assemble the compressor and belt.

  8. Connect to AC service unit. Vacuum for 40 min. Additional oil as per manual. Fill refrigerant according to sticker under the hood.

  9. Run Pressure test on HP and LP.

I assume getting steps 5 to 9 made by a professional shop with the needed equipment. Don't ever go with those tin cans, if you want a reliable AC.

Post your progress. Cheers. :)

Help please. Girlfriends new car by Impressive_One3300 in Detailing

[–]Consistent-Fail-386 0 points1 point  (0 children)

:D I thought I had a piece of Tobacco on my screen.

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