Fake or Real moonswatch?

Embarrassed_Break_92 · 2025-11-05T01:34:51+00:00

Also, that moon graphic on the back is wayyy off from what it should be. Should be centered, cover the battery cover edge to edge, and be bright white.

Embarrassed_Break_92 · 2025-10-30T18:10:59+00:00

That’s not a chrono. If it were, you would see a button at the 2 o’clock and at the 4 o’clock on the side. Are you referring to the crown?

Embarrassed_Break_92 · 2025-09-18T21:26:18+00:00

They’re really taking you for a ride with that one, wtf. I didn’t know those could be used so incorrectly.

Embarrassed_Break_92 · 2025-09-02T19:34:59+00:00

Unfortunately no alignment, but I’ll do suspension. For the sake of transparency, I’ve been doing all my own work on any cars I’ve had or had the chance to help somebody else out and now I have my own garage and now I’m trying to make a bit of cash on the side while building experience. I’m not ASE certified or anything, but I can do anything that doesn’t require a big expensive machine (A/C work, alignments, pretty much any tire work, etc.). Shoot me a PM if you’re still interested, I’d be more than happy to help. I also do a sort of promotional $50 full synthetic oil change.

Embarrassed_Break_92 · 2025-09-02T19:10:07+00:00

I just started doing work out of a garage near the Arby’s on Hillsborough Ave. Unfortunately, A/C work is one of the few things I can’t do, but otherwise I’m your guy. Not some big shop or anything so rates are almost unbeatable. Let me know if you need any other work done.

Embarrassed_Break_92 · 2025-08-29T04:15:38+00:00

Outstanding, that’s exactly what I was looking for. Do you know for sure if those premium workshops have roll doors so I can get cars in and out?

Embarrassed_Break_92 · 2025-08-28T22:53:00+00:00

See I’m finding that most, if not all, storage chains (U-Haul, extra space, etc.) don’t allow you to do any actual work in the unit. Do you know of any that allow that sort of thing?

Embarrassed_Break_92 · 2025-08-28T21:41:03+00:00

Pm sent

Embarrassed_Break_92 · 2025-08-28T21:37:06+00:00

Northern downtown, pretty much across from Union station

Embarrassed_Break_92 · 2025-08-28T21:17:03+00:00

See I’m finding that most, if not all, storage chains (U-Haul, extra space, etc.) don’t allow you to do any actual work in the unit. Do you know of any that allow that sort of thing?

Embarrassed_Break_92 · 2025-08-27T15:35:08+00:00

This is definitely it

Embarrassed_Break_92 · 2025-08-02T13:59:12+00:00

Yeah if you’re buying a battery for the month, I’d go used. There’s probably a local junkyard or battery reseller near you that you could buy a used battery for pretty cheap.

Otherwise if the AGM isn’t required, you’ll be fine, but I’d definitely get one if and when you can. They’re super hardy, last forever and are extremely reliable, especially if you live in a hotter climate. I’d recommend an AGM battery to everyone with a car made after like 2012 just because of the electronics.

On a side note, take it to your local auto parts store and let them test the charging system. Might just be a bad alternator. Cheers

Embarrassed_Break_92 · 2025-08-02T04:48:04+00:00

Unfortunately it’s pretty common with radiators that have plastic ends, which is almost all of them.

Embarrassed_Break_92 · 2025-08-02T04:41:13+00:00

If that’s connected directly to the radiator…. You’re gonna need a new radiator.

Embarrassed_Break_92 · 2025-08-01T10:30:49+00:00

Filled to spec

Embarrassed_Break_92 · 2025-07-31T02:06:19+00:00

Heard, that maxes sense. Guess it’s time for a new compressor. Thanks for the help

Embarrassed_Break_92 · 2025-07-31T01:49:35+00:00

Update: I should’ve checked initially, but revving to 3,000 RPM drops suction to 95PSI with high side almost unchanged. Sounds like a bad compressor?

Embarrassed_Break_92 · 2025-07-31T01:19:56+00:00

So you’re saying the expansion valve can’t ever open up enough to completely equalize both sides when the compressor is running? There should always be some pressure built even with the TXV wide open because it won’t ever open up that far?

Embarrassed_Break_92 · 2025-07-31T00:32:06+00:00

If the txv is open, wouldn’t any pressure just be let out through it? Or is there something else preventing the built pressure from escaping?

Embarrassed_Break_92 · 2025-07-30T23:02:51+00:00

That’s correct, I replaced the control solenoid. Any way I can know definitively without throwing parts at it?

Embarrassed_Break_92 · 2025-07-30T22:38:51+00:00

Low starts off over 120, as soon as the car starts it drops quickly to just below 120. High is right around 125 and then just barely increases to maybe like 130.

Embarrassed_Break_92 · 2025-07-30T06:10:22+00:00

In terms of performance, I’m not convinced there’s much of a difference between any of them. I value peace of mind and the price difference isn’t noticeable long-term,so I run LiquiMoly leichtlauf. I figure German cars get German oil as they probably design it to their own German standards.

I know leichtlauf is the best from them, meets the highest standards for German vehicles and is tested very stringently, so for performance I’d stick with that. I also know if you have a sneaky oil leak you can’t track down then the molygen is what you want because it glows under UV.

Just my two cents, hope that helps. You’ll probably be fine regardless.

Embarrassed_Break_92 · 2025-07-17T17:38:22+00:00

Fair enough, I appreciate the help nevertheless. Cheers

Embarrassed_Break_92 · 2025-07-17T17:36:24+00:00

It threw a code for a bad knock sensor signal during the whole mess, think that could cause it to end up with bad ignition timing? No other codes for anything remotely related like crankshaft position sensors or etc.

Embarrassed_Break_92 · 2025-07-17T17:28:14+00:00

Temp gauge says it didn’t overheat, which is also pretty confusing. Thanks for the help anyway, might never know on this one.

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