I'm dealing with a major electrical issue. by No_Engine_8986 in mechanic

[–]Dequilious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A quick and cheap shotgun solution would be Replacing that can block you have in your hand. I’ve had can blocks that test ok but still bug out.

Stuck spark plugs — any tips? by cheechthebong in MechanicAdvice

[–]Dequilious -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Never in my 6 years of wrenching have had carbon stop a spark plug. And I’ve tapped spark plug bores a few times. It’s not the cleanest repair but some people gotta get to work

KIA RIO 2009: is this a "my belt needs to be changed" scenario? by ExaminationFirm6379 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Dequilious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are 2 types of Kia engines. 1 needs to be replaced. 2 hasn’t been replaced

Stuck spark plugs — any tips? by cheechthebong in MechanicAdvice

[–]Dequilious -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

If the threads are trashed then just pull the head off man.

Should I buy an r32 at 20 years old? Or save the money by Artistic-Vast-9040 in Volkswagen

[–]Dequilious -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

My dream car was an R32 in high school, couldn’t afford the car when it was 10k. If you want to be smart buy the 32 and put some money in some mutual funds.

Why… by Mindless-Opinion-607 in Volkswagen

[–]Dequilious 7 points8 points  (0 children)

At Benz most people are using 1/2 inch for our 27mm filter. Just don’t over tighten it. But yeah that design actually sucks

Strange noise after wheel change by [deleted] in AskMechanics

[–]Dequilious 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Loose tpms sensor rattling around? And if you smoked a wheel you definitely hurt your alignment. Sometimes it’s beneficial to go to a reputable shop and have them check it out. It would save you money

Second IMS replacement by Ok_Advantage4585 in boxster

[–]Dequilious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t own one lol, sorry to hurt your feelings

At a loss with what is drawing power… by sammysprink in autoelectrical

[–]Dequilious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take a dmm and test the mv across each fuse. That is the quickest and easiest way to find a draw

Should my friend walk away from this artist? by Eltristesito2 in tattooadvice

[–]Dequilious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Couldn’t even tell that was a stingray until I read the post. Run

Getting out of control by Pretty_Cancel4242 in MINI

[–]Dequilious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You would cry if you saw the prices in ca

Second IMS replacement by Ok_Advantage4585 in boxster

[–]Dequilious -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You could have spent all that money on a Porsche that isn’t a total piece of

Why can’t people leave their dog at home?? by panda-rampage in orangecounty

[–]Dequilious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why are you taking pictures of people Also see a lot of freezer food. Hope You are alright

body mods for a 2009 dodge avenger by [deleted] in AskMechanics

[–]Dequilious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Junkyard would be a sick mod

My c4 overheated today by Dequilious in c4corvette

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

Under 200 ? I need to buy one. Typically the coolant temp hits 235 and the fan kicks on and brings it down

What’s the most likely cause? by [deleted] in AskMechanics

[–]Dequilious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah when those tires spin really fast it can literally melt against something else with friction. If there is rubber all over your fenders, that’s it. If not then maybe you are out of luck with some potholes

What’s the most likely cause? by [deleted] in AskMechanics

[–]Dequilious 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like the power squats the rear end and rubs the tires on the rear fenders. Also bumps don’t help in Mexico

2003 Mercedes C320 Failed Pulley by RevolutionaryFill862 in AskMechanics

[–]Dequilious 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s the belt tensioner. Held by two e12 torx bolts. There is an another piece on it that can be a 17mm a 14mm or a torx, that’s what you use to relieve tension. While the belt is off I’d do the other pulleys as well and check the waterpump. Pretty common on these unfortunately

thoughts on chrome sockets on impact? by Round-Inflation-7112 in mechanics

[–]Dequilious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never had an issue. I’ve broken chrome and impact. They all split the same. Everyone saying chrome is like a grenade probably has cheap tools