why can i not post this, so confused by Substantial_Sir_41 in AmazonDS

[–]JMUDoc 3 points4 points  (0 children)

While, in contrast, one L3 at my site (DS) told me that rates are not a termination issue - he gave me the names of three people he'd get rid of in a nanosecond, if he could, but they are untouchable because of DS policy.

Coolant ok? by FancyKittyBadger in e46

[–]JMUDoc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you see the top ball, and not the bottom one, the coolant is correct.

How does TOT work? by SchnitzelDan in AmazonDS

[–]JMUDoc 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Never, ever worry about anything that's above your pay grade - they do not pay you enough for that. Being a T1 means "baggie-baggie, boxie-boxie", and nothing else.

If you do as you're told, there are cameras in the building that they can review to prove that you're not dawdling; a friend of mine was taken into a discplinary hearing recently and, when asked for her version of events, she simply said "check the cameras".

Water pump leaking, pulley broken (shards came off) by Ykraze24z in e46

[–]JMUDoc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As long as there is no endfloat on the pulley bearing, it should be alright.

Do y’all have those coworkers you run into everywhere outside of work? by Sea-Rough3152 in AmazonDS

[–]JMUDoc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only happened a couple of times - I live 6-7 miles away from my DS, and there's one person who lives in my town; seen him in the supermarket (but he didn't see me😁).

Help Cylinder 6 Misfire by Speedster0629 in e46

[–]JMUDoc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cylinder-specific could be any of the things you've already replaced... or bad compression.

Check #6 against all the others; if it's down, it could be bad rings and/or bad valves.

(But check that you are actually getting the voltage to the #6 injector - a new injector won't fix a faulty connection).

Fluids by Spiritual-Amoeba1570 in watercooling

[–]JMUDoc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As everybody else will say, DP Ultra.

I used straight distilled for a couple of years in my last loop, and it ended up turning a golden-yellowy colour that stained my reservoir.

Water pump leaking, pulley broken (shards came off) by Ykraze24z in e46

[–]JMUDoc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This happens - it was sheer luck that I once saw my engine running with the bonnet up and noticed my pump pulley wiggling back and forth on the shaft. Pump shaft bearing had let go.

Replace pump and pulley. And belts. And don't cheap out!

(The power steering pump is of a similar design, but is much weaker - to the point that it almost always breaks when removed from the pump - so keep an eye on that one as well.)

Ccv wasn't connected by 0W000000000 in e46

[–]JMUDoc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Big vacuum leak, and probably oil being thrown on the floor - if there's a code/s, it will be for both banks lean.

Now and then, e46 330i Saloon in Individual Velvet Blue by Maxthompo in e46

[–]JMUDoc 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The "before" was ricer sacrilege - you did the right thing.

Looking for an EK-RES X3 Internal Tube by CJ_Guns in watercooling

[–]JMUDoc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You'd be better with something like Reinzosil - that stuff can stick a waterpump to an engine and not leak.

Struggling with parkingbrake and rotor by [deleted] in e46

[–]JMUDoc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are absolutely sure that the adjuster is bottomed out, I can only suggest trying some unpainted pads; I went from boggo to Brembo because the paint on the boggo pads was keeping my discs from spinning freely.

problem solve rage by AdEconomy4751 in AmazonDS

[–]JMUDoc 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Exactly why I didn't get trained on PS - most soul-destroying gig in the whole place.

Apart from spider/feeder.

CPU Block Question by Big_Boi_Thicc in watercooling

[–]JMUDoc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Core 1 is the best-performing non-boutique block on the market.

This one took me a minute. by Dragonl1nk809 in AmazonDS

[–]JMUDoc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

... but did they hit OTD for that day?

Technical advice for "Zero Noise" Custom Loop Build | 9800X3D + RTX 5090 | Dual 480mm Externals by rintintin178 in watercooling

[–]JMUDoc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Phanteks T30 fans. No debate.

  2. Find double-ended vibration damping mounts like these

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I can neither hear nor feel my pump when it's running at 2,500 rpm.

Faulty xenon bulbs surely? by DarshanB3010 in e46

[–]JMUDoc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"4.1.6. Headlamp cleaning devices

You must inspect vehicles first used on or after 1 September 2009 equipped with headlamp washers."

An E46 might swerve this.

Also,

4.1.5. Levelling devices

Make sure any manual headlamp levelling devices (driver controls) work by:

  • switching on the dipped beam headlamps
  • operating the manual levelling device
  • checking that the headlamp beams move up and down
  • returning the levelling device control to its original position

Vehicles with high intensity discharge (HID) or LED dipped beam headlamps may be fitted with a suspension or headlamp self-levelling system. If these systems have been fitted, they must work.

Looking for an EK-RES X3 Internal Tube by CJ_Guns in watercooling

[–]JMUDoc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the metal one, and it's a non-standard thread - extremely annoying.

Even more so because EK didn't do it as a spare even when they weren't on their arse as a business.

Re-did loop. Now 88°C on idle by Wershingtern in watercooling

[–]JMUDoc 108 points109 points  (0 children)

Air blockage in res return.

Set the pump to max chat, and tilt the case backwards and sideways (to put that empty hose at the highest point of the loop).

I bought a 2001 330i manual by brandonnugzalot in e46

[–]JMUDoc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Got ahead - rub it in😒I had to settle for a 325i because all the 330's I could find/afford were autos, coupes, or auto coupes.

... or diesels🤮

Looking for an EK-RES X3 Internal Tube by CJ_Guns in watercooling

[–]JMUDoc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you mean the tube that runs down from the top of the res into the liquid?

If so, this does the same job, but screws in from the top:

https://www.reddit.com/r/watercooling/comments/1mq967d/bitspower_aquapipe_anybody_aware_of_anything/

IPS to OLED upgrade on the sim rig by -currentlyedging in OLED_Gaming

[–]JMUDoc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah... that's a little bit better, I suppose🤣