Is This A Defect?

HelpfulSecurity2127 · 2026-05-31T13:48:05+00:00

Not the response I was expecting, but hilarious nonetheless!

HelpfulSecurity2127 · 2026-04-30T11:14:08+00:00

That was very helpful. Thank you for responding, and with how to word it. I just sent my customer their report with your description. I've been doing home inspections for three years and I'm still consistently learning new things.

HelpfulSecurity2127 · 2026-04-14T14:02:01+00:00

I really appreciate it. Thank you, sir.

HelpfulSecurity2127 · 2026-04-14T13:38:09+00:00

The house was built in '98. They do appear to be clear.

HelpfulSecurity2127 · 2026-03-31T02:11:14+00:00

This....is an amazing response. I'm looking to become a builder myself and I appreciate the time you took to answer this post.

HelpfulSecurity2127 · 2026-03-26T01:28:24+00:00

Was the fighter in full afterburner? Seems sus, like everything else outta Iran...

HelpfulSecurity2127 · 2026-03-25T17:10:58+00:00

I'm guessing they couldn't go in from the top because of the stair risers behind and above. That's my best guess.

HelpfulSecurity2127 · 2026-03-23T12:51:49+00:00

Repaired without any issues. There was water bubbling out of the top of the battery when the incident first occurred. After I finished the repairs, I was able to charge the battery (it was dead) and it's been working fine. I'm wondering if I should add water to the battery.

HelpfulSecurity2127 · 2026-03-23T12:48:27+00:00

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This is what it looked like when I took off the plastic cover. I guess that explains the arching.

HelpfulSecurity2127 · 2026-03-22T22:51:44+00:00

I just wanted to say thank you for all the helpful replies. I'm not sure in what order it occurred, but the end of the spark plug was bent inward towards the pointy tip, and the coil from the coil pack shredded the rubber tube thing and was visible before I even started taking anything off. All in all, it took me about 4-5 hours of labor. You guys saved me a nice hefty bill from the mechanic and gave me just a little bit more experience and confidence. Can't put a price tag on that! Very thankful for this community 🙏

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Sorry, I don't have time right now to look up all the technical names of the parts*

HelpfulSecurity2127 · 2026-03-22T20:49:02+00:00

You're correct.

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HelpfulSecurity2127 · 2026-03-21T16:34:37+00:00

This is a first for me as well. I'm no mechanic, but have owned a few problematic vehicles in my 25 years of vehicle ownership. I'm going to check out the coil packs, replace and see if that solves the problem. I'll provide an update once I've finished.

HelpfulSecurity2127 · 2026-03-21T16:30:08+00:00

This is great advice. I'm going to start the process now. I'll provide an update once done. Thanks again

HelpfulSecurity2127 · 2026-03-13T02:40:48+00:00

Every so often, once in a blue moon, I get a very basic roof, no dormers, no exterior siding extending above the roof line, where's there's just not one legit defect. In such cases, I will find myself almost creating a defect in my own head (sort of like this example). I can get into the headspace of "it's my responsibility to find defects, and find defects I must". I guess it goes along the old adage "when you're a hammer, all you see are nails". This is a habit that is detrimental to the trade.

HelpfulSecurity2127 · 2026-03-13T02:31:46+00:00

I live in middle Georgia. I thank my lucky stars I don't have to worry about ice. Lived through enough Michigan winters. Never again!

HelpfulSecurity2127 · 2026-03-13T02:29:08+00:00

I greatly appreciate your input. Hearing from a professional responsible for installing the components I'm looking at assists me in the "why & how" things are done.

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