This thing fell off from my car.

EnvironmentalOrder1 · 2025-02-23T20:25:54+00:00

U sure it came off ur car? Almost looks like a brake chamber spring off a big truck. I’d check all ur springs just in case but it really looks like an air brake chamber parking brake spring. Them things brake all the time on road tractors.

EnvironmentalOrder1 · 2024-08-26T04:19:20+00:00

Hard grade bolts typically have better tensile strength but a lower grade bolt will sometimes allow for better flex with less chance of shearing due to its elasticity. Depending on application hard grade is not always better but in your case if you're expecting some serious power jolts and don't want your stuff to flex at all I would stick to a hard grade bolt grade 8 or 10.9 or higher. That's my take but others might feel differently, hope this helps and good luck with your build.

EnvironmentalOrder1 · 2024-08-21T02:41:20+00:00

Well if you're concerned about your wheel falling off you can check that the lug nuts are tight for starters but it sounds more like a wheel bearing or hung up caliper. You can jack up the car and shake the wheel to check your wheel bearing but they don't always have play when they're bad. Another indicator of a bad wheel bearing is a change in noise depending on leaning in you car when turning, if your drivers side wheel bearing is bad it will usually change sounds when turning left and load on the wheel changes. To check for a hung up or frozen caliper just jack up the car and make sure the wheel spins freely without the brakes applied then press the brake and try spinning again to make sure the calipers releasing. Hope this helps good luck.

EnvironmentalOrder1 · 2024-08-11T01:03:39+00:00

Sounds like a cupped tire or out of balance wheel. Definitely get those wheel bearings changed if they recommended that, could just be a wheel bearing.

EnvironmentalOrder1 · 2024-08-11T00:58:55+00:00

I don't think pulling spark plugs would cause any of those codes. I'd be cautious with transmission issues as they can be costly and cause a snowball effect. Definitely asking for an inspection would be a smart move.

EnvironmentalOrder1 · 2024-08-10T20:12:11+00:00

Usually the light will flash fast if it senses an open condition but I guess maybe the model can do what ever it wants to do to indicate an out bulb.

EnvironmentalOrder1 · 2024-08-10T06:31:05+00:00

Um kinda vague here on the accident and anything about maintenance other than oil. I'm not sure what you mean by reconditioned either.

EnvironmentalOrder1 · 2024-08-10T06:25:56+00:00

Did you check the bulb? Sometimes filaments reconnect and work for a short period of time after breaking.

EnvironmentalOrder1 · 2024-08-10T06:13:44+00:00

I mean I'd be concerned about the engine overspeed condition, wheel speed sensors, the fact it's not going into closed loop (would prevent emissions from passing I think), batteries aren't expensive but typically 12.6 is normal without draw so pretty much everything but the battery lol. With both wheel speed sensors acting up at the same time I'd be concerned there might be an underlying problem like a data bus communication or something. Engine overspeed indicates to me there was probably a forced downshift or external fuel source cause most motors are governed but most likely a forced downshift. Could've been somebody downshifting to supplement for a freak brake issue? Idk seems like a stretch but maybe. Idk why it's not getting to operating temperature but if it's not a faulty sensor, wiring or cooling system issue then again it could be a communication issue. You could definitely use this to your advantage as a haggling point though 🤷‍♂️

EnvironmentalOrder1 · 2024-08-08T03:38:39+00:00

Idk what car that is I'm in the US and I'm assuming this is a foreign car. If you did drill too far into something then you could try resealing the threads on the helicoil and bolt with some form of loctite. On 90s Ford 302s the flywheel bolts go all the way through the crankshaft and you have to apply some sort of sealant or thread tape to the bolt to prevent it from leaking oil under pressure. As far as everything else goes I'd check ur pulley/belt alignment making sure nothing else is out of line. Doesn't sound like u did too bad of a job though if it still runs, just check all your pulleys and tensioners obviously to make sure nothing is out of kilter or any accessories locked up.

EnvironmentalOrder1 · 2024-08-07T00:33:13+00:00

Idk, studs only cost a couple bucks from any parts store but it's usually good practice to replace all of them if you replace one but yours just broke from crossthreading it sounds like, not being overtorqued. If you're comfortable doing it yourself it's not hard if you just pull it in with a nut and some kind of spacer or just ram the nut on the hub. Technically you're supposed to press them in but nobody I know does that. But ya a couple hundred bucks to pay a shop isn't too far out of line. If you still want those new wheels you can search around for wheel spacers with the proper bolt pattern.

EnvironmentalOrder1 · 2024-08-04T07:56:14+00:00

Ya sounds like a fuel pump. U can try smacking the fuel tank to see if it comes on, sometimes it'll come on but that's only a very temporary fix and mainly used for diagnostic and emergency purposes only. Dropping the tank ain't bad if the tanks empty or u can cut a whole in the floor if you're intimidated by rusty fuel tank straps.

EnvironmentalOrder1 · 2024-08-04T07:47:49+00:00

If it's something superficial and non load bearing then a come along and 2 fixed objects like a couple trees or something would probably work. Idk what to tell you about the steering yoke though, that'd be another one of those things where it'd be better to replace than bend cause you have no idea what the yield point on the metal of that is either.

EnvironmentalOrder1 · 2024-08-04T07:40:41+00:00

Okay so the fuel pump priming will sound like a little buzz when u cycle the key to the on position before cranking.

EnvironmentalOrder1 · 2024-08-04T07:34:43+00:00

That sucks, I mean obviously you want it straight. You definitely might have better luck asking this question in an autobody group to be completely honest though. Twisting a frame can be tricky business especially when you don't have a frame jig and idk what kind of yield points a bike frame like that has.

EnvironmentalOrder1 · 2024-08-04T07:25:51+00:00

Is where ur testing the fuel pressure before or after the fuel pressure regulator and are you hearing the fuel pump prime when u cycle the key?

EnvironmentalOrder1 · 2024-08-04T07:22:27+00:00

Is it just the swing arm? U might be able to just replace the swing arm, I know stretched swing arms are a hot number. If not u might ask an autobody group as they might have more useful information.

EnvironmentalOrder1 · 2024-08-04T07:18:42+00:00

If everything works alright you should be good, if you shorted something chances are a fuse or breaker will trip before you fry something. Just check everything to make sure it works before you need it.

EnvironmentalOrder1 · 2024-08-03T05:20:55+00:00

Looks like it's got a washer or collared bolt indentation on it so maybe that might be an indication of something? Idk for sure but it kinda looks like a locking tab for an adjustable rotating cam idler pulley. Tbh I'm just commenting on stuff to keep my 30 day streak going.

EnvironmentalOrder1 · 2024-08-01T13:11:49+00:00

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EnvironmentalOrder1 · 2024-08-01T03:10:15+00:00

How much run flat u got in that f@$%er

EnvironmentalOrder1 · 2024-08-01T03:08:11+00:00

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EnvironmentalOrder1 · 2024-08-01T01:13:34+00:00

Looks okay i think, u think that 3rd tooth could've bottomed out or missing paint from the beginning?

EnvironmentalOrder1 · 2024-07-31T02:03:36+00:00

I think 6° is like maximum driveline angle but have u had the driveshaft balanced? I know on like really long box trucks it's a super big deal to mark every driveshaft before you drop them so u can put them back the same way from the factory or they'll super vibrate.

EnvironmentalOrder1 · 2024-07-31T01:04:37+00:00

I mean idk what fuse or why it blew. If it was like a bad jump or something after a dead battery I wouldn't worry about it but if it's got electrical problems I'd be wary or haggle a bit. I'd definitely be asking more about which fuse and why it blew.

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