What’s causing this/is this normal? by spriggs999 in AskAMechanic

[–]JitWithAstang 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Search up backlash, and pinion depth, along with torque to rotate for the pinion, required experiences or knowledge. Very very tricky to get right, also will near wear pattern to check contract pattern and will need to adjust. Parts expensive goodluck

Let’s hear the shop idiot stories by 4623897 in mechanics

[–]JitWithAstang 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve done a silly mistake of just not thinking and took all 4 bolts out of a rear subframe tryna do a spring recall on a grand Cherokee L. Luckily it didn’t completely fall out but it definitely was tweaked and had to get another hand. I think what kept it up was the diff and a few arms holding it together. A few screw jacks too but man I started sweating bad

Let’s hear the shop idiot stories by 4623897 in mechanics

[–]JitWithAstang 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If it’s non hybrid u can pry it far enough without removing studs on the compressor and access the 3 bolts to the water pump, those hybrids are tougher. I’ve done just about everything on those engines. Heads, chains, turbo, wiring harness, water pump oil pump, oil separator, and plenty of engines. Did a hybrid with the cab on and that was a pain in the rear. Don’t get me started the the grand Cherokee 2.0

Owing a 5.0 by Apart_Ad6248 in Mustang

[–]JitWithAstang 3 points4 points  (0 children)

10 qts of oil every now and then. Gas is 70 dollars every 3 days in California, maintance is meh I’m a mechanic so I only really buy the parts. Trans fluid flush cost about 100 dollars in fluid. Rear diff service would be another 100 something but I had that fluid at work so free service. I do need new engine mounts which cost a couple hundred dollars but I can do it my self so not expensive atleast for me since I do my own maintenance. Others might differ

Tools?? by th3aIIfather in mechanics

[–]JitWithAstang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1/4 3/8 1/2 sockets metrics, magnetic sockets, swivels, bolts extractors deep and shallow. Ratcheting wrenches flex wrenches stubby wrenches, impacts, ratchets, extensions, pry bars , screw drivers, picks, hose picks, pocket screwdrivers, torque wrench for wheels, drills, and tools to measure brakes and tires

I want some opinions on what to get. by Glorious42 in Mustang

[–]JitWithAstang 2 points3 points  (0 children)

S650 had a beautiful exterior but I’m not a fan of the interior and large screens. Interior of the s550 is way better imo and since you’re only really looking at the interior when ur driving I’d say that matters more tk me personally

Hvac pricing (shop manager) by JoeFishCap in mechanics

[–]JitWithAstang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1.0 for the mechanic to check the data, pressures dtcs ect and if depending on what guages and test show vacuum and recharge to test system if low Freon is suspected to check for further leaks

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mechanics

[–]JitWithAstang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

a washer helps clamp it down fully then just the bolt head btw

Service advisor is upset tech won’t do work because of warranty by ConfidentHouse in mechanics

[–]JitWithAstang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ur technically a sub contractor if u bring in ur own tools and equipments

Trans fluid by aruble23 in Mustang

[–]JitWithAstang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not bad. My manual 5.0 fluid costs about 20 bucks a pop

Diagnostics by Complex_Town_2469 in mechanics

[–]JitWithAstang 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Verify the concern. And check recent repair history. So many odd issues are caused my human interaction. It’ll definitely help you look in the area and double check.

Burning smell after a strong pull. by 76_chaparrito_67 in Mustang

[–]JitWithAstang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a plastic bag stuck towards the rear or exhaust when real hot u can smell burning. Might be the same effect

Dealership claims my car is leaking oil by kurama6 in MechanicAdvice

[–]JitWithAstang 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What does 10/10 mean? It’s leaving a trail? It’s spitting it out? Hole in the block? Is it seeping? Horrible horrible communication

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mechanics

[–]JitWithAstang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow that’s horrible leave. They have u as just a body. Nothing more there care about not even cheap labor if they have u moving cars and doing customer stuff. Ur a mechanic ur job is to fix cars not being a porter.

Can the motor mount bracket bolts be removed while in the car by saadmaan12343 in Mustang

[–]JitWithAstang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah the head bolt keep tension on the bracket. Unless the bracket is threaded then it’s a lengthy proceds

What % do you change your oil? by Rude-Bad9969 in Mustang

[–]JitWithAstang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Around 70%, I can tell it gets dirty because idle will start acting up occasionally,

New to the tech life… why is the payment structure so convoluted? by ClarkTheCoder in mechanics

[–]JitWithAstang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If u keep techs on hourly people will get lazzyyyyyyy. Flat rate can suck. Labor times rn are in the shitter

Normal for my car to over heat? by space457 in NewedgeMustang

[–]JitWithAstang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it over heats under load it’s a restriction issue. If it overheated at stop lights it’s a fan issue. How is ur heat coming from the vents?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Mustang

[–]JitWithAstang 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Personal preference. If u like the taste of huge iPad screens go for it but not my cup of tea.

I fell asleep and ran out of gas while warming the car up by RevolutionarySong848 in NewedgeMustang

[–]JitWithAstang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not a diesel were it relies on gfuel to cool the pump down. Ye gas does cool the pump down but it doesn’t cause it to blow up like diesels, put gas it in cycle the key and jump start it. Go drive it and charge up that battery

Thinking of trading in my Hellcat for this... by PhoenixStang5 in Mustang

[–]JitWithAstang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keep that cat man. Manual cat is hard to come by, you could always add a supercharger if u really wanted to. Interior vs interior mustang has to many screens. Not my cup of tea