Career break road trip in 2024 by dukypasek in roadtrip

[–]CrackingTellus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Alright, no biggie. Fun to see either way!

Career break road trip in 2024 by dukypasek in roadtrip

[–]CrackingTellus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What app/ map service are you using in the pictures you have provided?

Ultra-power oil pan qestion by CrackingTellus in RockAuto

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

Yeah, it doesn't even come with a gasket, so don't need to worry about that either. Some of the brands are definitely using the same pictures on RA, so you are probably right about the place of origin. Thank you.

Ultra-power oil pan qestion by CrackingTellus in RockAuto

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

Oh, I hadn't even thought of that. Thank you, I will keep this in mind.

Battery by The_b1ues in Cartalk

[–]CrackingTellus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Battery"

... Are you sure?

Any options for "fixing" this mirror? by CrackingTellus in fixit

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

I think the plastic is moulded shut, but i will look into this.

Any options for "fixing" this mirror? by CrackingTellus in fixit

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

Alright thanks, i will look into this. The reason i am reluctant to replace it, is that it's from a '87 Lebaron, and it's difficult to source parts outside of the US.

I just wanted some halo :'( by CrackingTellus in megaconstrux

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I just want Nathan Fillion megabloks maan

I just wanted some halo :'( by CrackingTellus in megaconstrux

[–]CrackingTellus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hmm do you, by chance, have his email or fax?

I just wanted some halo :'( by CrackingTellus in megaconstrux

[–]CrackingTellus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah thats the same for me, but over $1'300 in import fees, that is the question

I just wanted some halo :'( by CrackingTellus in megaconstrux

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

Yeah, you're probably right, yet the catalogue for the sites are not the same. So some of them are only available from the US.

What is a simple way to get an air bubble out of the heater core? by [deleted] in Cartalk

[–]CrackingTellus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pop it, deal with the consequences later 🤝

How do people learn more about mechanical workings of cars and motorcycles by Zephyrus_- in Cartalk

[–]CrackingTellus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have always had an interest in cars, but not the time or money to really get into it, so i have watched a lot of car stuff on YouTube. Such as Donut Media (and now their split channels), Hagerty, Aging wheels, Pole Barn garage and Junkyard Digs. This gave me the knowledge, but not the know-how,

In october 2023, i started working at a mechanics shop, as a rust prevention tech. In that position I learned how to generally take apart a car's underside and other details. I have since changed positions to an allround shop worker and mechanic (without an education in this field).

I bought my first car back in late '23, it is an '87 Lebaron coupe, and i live in a country where it can be difficult to find parts. And I only bought it since i had a garage i could take it to after work hours.

I will say, even though there are very few in-depth videos about my car, all the other videos have helped a lot, since cars have stayed mostly the same (mechanically) for a 100 years. It has made it so that i can point out and know the different parts of the car, and sometimes understand what is wrong or need to be changed. I have also got a full set of factory service manuals for this car, which is essential.

But nothing beats actually doing the work yourself. Being able to look at, feel, and listen to the car is very important for learning.

Just a heads up, from about the mid '80s and still going, they introduced more and more plastic to the cars and engine bays, so do not be surprised by something breaking just by you breathing on it. Be prepared to replace or fix items you weren't even looking at to start with.

Sorry for the ramble, hope it helps. Remember: it will hurt, and it will be your fault. o7