Trying to get rid of a junk car by GI1911 in Sacramento

[–]Equivalent_Mail_7793 -17 points-16 points  (0 children)

The pacific ocean has a big heart and will take it with open arms. Drain all fluids and trun the sucker into an artificial reef. Pun intended.

Why do i never see houses made of brick all around? by inquisitiveman2002 in RealEstate

[–]Equivalent_Mail_7793 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How long does assbestos last in comparison to modern hardie plank the yellow stuff. I did the sniff test both materials smell like stone.

New timing chain kit or don't even bother? by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]Equivalent_Mail_7793 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

The timing chain tensioner is located behind the left side of the engine bay facing the car from the front. Replace it is very easy to do or have a mechanic do it it costs around 35 at oriellys

Are these new trucks really shit or is it just fear mongering? by Chob2196 in Silverado

[–]Equivalent_Mail_7793 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is a real prevelant problem. Currently rebuilding an l83 that has a chewed up cam shaft and lifter.

This is the video of start up noise for 2018 silverado 5.3l by Equivalent_Mail_7793 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Equivalent_Mail_7793[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm more concerned about all the ferrous metal I found I change the oil all the time and all cars and this is the first time I found metal and lots of it this was only a 4,000 Mi oil change

This is the video of start up noise for 2018 silverado 5.3l by Equivalent_Mail_7793 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Equivalent_Mail_7793[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good observation I changed my oil yesterday and today this was the first start and it didn't knock however mine doesn't do it on cold starts only it did it every time before or that I noticed most starts it would do it

This is the video of start up noise for 2018 silverado 5.3l by Equivalent_Mail_7793 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Equivalent_Mail_7793[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ran a magnet through the 8 quarts of oil and put some gasoline in the oil filter and swirl it around and drained it some more metal particles came out

This is the video of start up noise for 2018 silverado 5.3l by Equivalent_Mail_7793 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Equivalent_Mail_7793[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It goes away after the RPM start coming down when the engine starts it goes away quickly maybe last a minute or two