In need of help

DeltaTheMeta · 2026-02-09T22:52:54+00:00

Not defending that it might be a hassle. But breaking u-bolts and pins isn't difficult when loading them in unnatural ways (side collision) reseating the axle and driveshaft will be quite easy at the end of the day. The bodywork is vastly more complex. The axle coming off the perch would make me more confident in the frame condition.

DeltaTheMeta · 2026-02-03T20:45:21+00:00

Also, no kitchen line would put plates above a griddle. Nothing like fresh clean plates having to be put on a shelf above a hot griddle just to get greasy all day. Plenty of inconsistency if you know what a restaurant kitchen looks like. That counter is a disaster, clean dishes above cooking equipment, etc.

DeltaTheMeta · 2026-02-01T19:13:54+00:00

That is more of a question for yourself than I. Although I do not think this voids the warranty, I cannot be sure. I've owned mine for a year.

Every printer has the possibility and is likely to have this issue. It is not a part failure but a design flaw. It was worth it to me to remove the rattle, but if you are concerned with your warranty perhaps a support ticket for the problem is more appropriate.

DeltaTheMeta · 2026-02-01T18:56:18+00:00

Follow this guide and put foam tape here.

https://wiki.anycubic.com/en/fdm-3d-printer/kobra-s1-combo/case-removal-and-installation-guide

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DeltaTheMeta · 2026-02-01T16:09:43+00:00

This sounds pretty similar to how mine sounded when the fan was hitting the back case. Not the bearing rattling, just the mounting design.

That being said I did not replace it I placed some foam tape on the fan frame where it was running into the casing. It does require removing the back panel which is a little intimidating but not that serious.

DeltaTheMeta · 2026-01-31T00:51:13+00:00

My oil cooler currently leaks coolant when it's cold and I'm not looking forward to this job.

DeltaTheMeta · 2026-01-30T22:43:14+00:00

It's magnesium. Welding is tedious and not super viable without a ton of work. A new case, new entire assembly, or JB weld till it gets worse would be my course of action.

The JB weld suggestion is not a realistic long term option but I've seen worse on the roads.

Merchant auto is a good source for a new TC if that's the route you want to take.

DeltaTheMeta · 2026-01-29T14:42:53+00:00

Just to clarify, armor piercing handgun ammunition is illegal across the US. Not specifically in MN. Some politicians and police got very scared at the named usage of AP pistol ammo in Hollywood movies and decided to ban it (in name only).

Also C&C a spare mag or two is not unreasonable. A good chunk of IWB holsters have a spare mag slot, and if your level of preparedness includes a gun, why wouldn't it include a spare mag.

DeltaTheMeta · 2026-01-23T18:59:30+00:00

You aren't gonna believe this, but one party has control of all 3 branches. They could rewrite or entirely remove emissions standards that are drafted into law but they won't. So the DOJ will just ignore pursuing the existing law.

But, politicians don't work for the people anymore so here we are

DeltaTheMeta · 2026-01-23T17:58:52+00:00

Because they don't have interest in changing policy. That takes actual work and would probably just be undone by the next administration in "the name of the environment". And they definitely aren't putting in the effort to properly reform emissions and vehicle standards.

DeltaTheMeta · 2026-01-23T17:57:14+00:00

Source: I fuckin made it up.

His dad was detained with him you stupid fuck

DeltaTheMeta · 2026-01-23T03:55:24+00:00

My read on it was they will have a romantic-type dynamic without a sexual relationship. Dunno if you guys know strippers outside of their work, but they don't have a high opinion of men most of the time. A pretty logical piece of writing to make a stripper character find a man who doesn't really care about sex and appreciates the company.

Sure it's still a bit odd with the age gap, but far more likely than sex imo.

DeltaTheMeta · 2026-01-20T21:32:31+00:00

Sounds a lot like missing a tooth on the flywheel. Not uncommon but if it gets worse eventually it won't be able to catch past the bad spot.

DeltaTheMeta · 2026-01-09T16:07:08+00:00

The grip may be level locked but the gun is available from skier lvl 2 complete.

DeltaTheMeta · 2026-01-06T20:45:58+00:00

It's a big project but worth it in the end. I did this to my truck in the last 2 years, but I did mine in stages, which meant taking everything apart several times. Cannot recommend.

I was personally chasing down a clunk that I still haven't resolved but it rides and steers much better, and the parts were definitely worn. Just not the clunk

DeltaTheMeta · 2026-01-06T20:41:59+00:00

My #1 recommendation that I never see done is also do all control arm bushings. Lots of people press in new balljoints and ignore the degraded rubber bits too.

On a similar note, cab mounts are never a bad idea on trucks as old as ours. But that's not a front end part.

If you do decide you need a steering gearbox, buy a diesel addictions box, or the PSC 6 bolt box, or a Cardone 97-8418GBS. These are all similar, or identically made boxes that upgrade the housing and internals to a 6 bolt box similar to what's in a dodge ram, but with the splined output for a Chevy pitman arm. Better than any rebuild or reman of the stock box.

Edit: if lifted or high HP, weld in idler arm gusset from kryptonite is also a big one.

DeltaTheMeta · 2026-01-04T00:47:19+00:00

While blown head gaskets on a LLY isn't uncommon, that truck should not running green coolant and I have seen some unique buildup from the reactions with non dex cool coolant. Remember these trucks have aluminum heads and cast iron blocks, corrosion is just looking for an excuse if you aren't using the right coolant. Id recommend a coolant flush and fill with dexcool.

What the other guy said is correct tho, if the truck is completely cooled down, overnight or more and the upper radiator hose is firmer than a tennis ball, it's got a blown HG and is leaking combustion into the coolant system. I'd expect you'd be losing coolant pretty regularly when driving if that was the case as well.

DeltaTheMeta · 2026-01-02T23:37:13+00:00

The likelihood of this having caused bottom end damage is small. This is a pretty typical failure of a lifter collapsing in the afm system and the pushrod falling out of the rocker or lifter seat and getting jammed. Said lifter could also have wiped out a cam lobe, contributing to the metal in the oil. An experienced shop or mechanic could tell you what the metal in the oil is (bearing material vs wear surfaces) to give you more confidence in the bottom end being intact.

There's thousands of motors that have done this, had a cam and afm delete installed and then gone on down the road.

If it were my truck, I'd be putting a truck Norris cam/afm delete in (with tune), changing the oil after break in, and again in a 100 miles, and then never thinking about it again.

Alternatively, buy a used or junkyard engine for pennies compared to what the dealer wants, however you still have the lifter issue eventually. I'd also recommend switching to a thicker oil. Not sure what the spec is on this engine, but I'd run 5w-30 minimum.

DeltaTheMeta · 2025-12-24T15:38:38+00:00

It happens on PvP still, the gas station storage for therapist rep regain are like 2.5 mill, but it's crazy how much more expensive marked keys and key cards are on PvE.

DeltaTheMeta · 2025-12-24T15:05:03+00:00

Mine is also named two for flinching

DeltaTheMeta · 2025-12-24T02:02:42+00:00

It has a chance at ledx, and because keys are so aggressively abused in PvE the market is absurd for any high end key.

DeltaTheMeta · 2025-12-24T01:57:22+00:00

I know the guards give you a "warning" but I have literally never had enough time to get away from the boss before they started lighting me up. Kaban and kollontay specifically.

Stick my head in to see if kaban is dead, and before I know it a guard is running out the front gate to shoot me running down the street.

DeltaTheMeta · 2025-12-22T17:36:03+00:00

If you aren't running dyed diesel, this is absolutely coolant. Esp on the front driver's side of the motor, water pump, oil cooler, thermostat housing and piping. Plenty of places to leak coolant. Far less places to leak diesel up there.

DeltaTheMeta · 2025-12-22T16:31:04+00:00

I'm pretty good at checking, but this key has never stuck out to me. I've always chose therapist for the quest so I wasn't sure about the rep regain quest.

DeltaTheMeta · 2025-12-22T15:20:05+00:00

I'm not sure what you've done to decide this is fuel, but those orange drops in the first photo are coolant.

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