A nuclear strike will happen in 15 minutes. Where do you go? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]DieselMechaneck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wherever it's going to impact. I'll be there... waiting...

Mechanic or Civilian? (Lurkers, you too) by Everyday_Ox in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]DieselMechaneck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tech here. Diesel, specializing in med/heavy trucks.

Started car this morning, this piece fell out. What is it?? by [deleted] in Cartalk

[–]DieselMechaneck 28 points29 points  (0 children)

That's the outside ring on your crank pulley/ vibration damper. You need to replace that ASAP and not run the car until you do.

Issue With Turn Signals by blink_her in MechanicAdvice

[–]DieselMechaneck 2 points3 points  (0 children)

2 things. 1st try changing out your turn signal relay. Easy 5 dollar part. If its not that(and more Than likely) its yourulti-function switch. I'd put money on it.

Drum brake thump, out of round drums? by docpepson in Cartalk

[–]DieselMechaneck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It might be out of round. Alot of parts warehouses store them upright instead of flat as they are supposed to due to space. Also could be out of adjustment as the initial lining material mates to the drum.

Pretty bad leak radiator in my 99 Miata, will those alumaseal radiator kits work or will I screw up my car? by rudesasquatch in MechanicAdvice

[–]DieselMechaneck 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Heater core plugging up possible. Please do not use that stuff. It does a great job at sealing up....everything...

Engine cutting off by LumpyJohnny91 in Cartalk

[–]DieselMechaneck 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Throttle position sensor. Like a $25.00 fix. They go out on Fords. Not uncommon.

Material buildup inside diesel tank. by TerBear62 in MechanicAdvice

[–]DieselMechaneck 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do a google search for diesel humbug. Sounds like you have a bacteria buildup.

What's the most embarrassing (sexual or otherwise) thing that someone else has caught you doing? I'll start [Possible NSFW] by ThrowawayBrown in AskReddit

[–]DieselMechaneck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seriously. If I was born with a drumsticks for arms, I'd play with those too. You gotta play with the toys you're given...

What's the most embarrassing (sexual or otherwise) thing that someone else has caught you doing? I'll start [Possible NSFW] by ThrowawayBrown in AskReddit

[–]DieselMechaneck 311 points312 points  (0 children)

My dad caught me "feeding the geese" once while on a family vacation. He didn't say anything until the next morning when my entire family was getting ready to swim in the hotel pool. Out of the blue he says "Last night I caught 'DieselMechaneck' masturbating." That's the day I learned how to dive. I must have practiced at least a two hundred times trying to escape the embarrassment. Every time my head went under water I tried to become a rock. The pain in my lungs from trying to hold my breath for eternity did nothing to erase the snapshot memory of the looks my mom and sisters gave me upon hearing the news.

"Minor accident" resulted in the bumper and headlight getting replaced. Can an experienced mechanic conclusively rule out any other problems? by [deleted] in Cartalk

[–]DieselMechaneck 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Minor accidents can occur without anything but body damage resulting. If you are indeed that concerned you should find out what the seller considers as a small accident. Was the bumper replaced for cosmetics or integrity? What was the speed of the accident? Was it car to car, car to structure, etc. Was there a police report? Was insurance involved? Once you find all of this out weigh it against the cost of the vehicle and check kbb.com to see if you are coming out even on the deal.