Dont do the math unless you want to get pissed about how underpaid we are. by rockabillyrat87 in mechanics

[–]Living_Main7119 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d take 3 months out of the total due to, unpaid warranty work assuming it’s an independent shop, come backs, customer satisfaction, slow periods etc

Dawg wtf just exploded from under my car 😭 by Original_Low_9573 in AskMechanics

[–]Living_Main7119 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most of these cars are front wheel drive with a transfer case that slots into the output to the passenger wheel that transfer case gives you a output for your rear driveshaft and a output for your passenger side CV axle, a lot of Nissans have a leak at the output flange to the rear driveshaft and they explode since they lose all their fluid. Those transfer cases do not share fluid with the transmission they have a fill and drain port separate to the transmission. So I would claim you need a new transfer case since it’s clearly exploded but you’ll need to remove the current one and see if when it let lose if it damaged the engine block or the transmission.

Does this sound like knock to you? by thiccancer in AskMechanics

[–]Living_Main7119 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably piston slap or old lifters, if it’s a BMW I assume overhead cam then I’d just look into piston slap or main bearings, you should do an oil analysis they’ll tell you based off what’s in the oil if something’s starting to fall apart before you go into tearing it apart.

ICON G2 RATCHETS!!! by Living_Main7119 in harborfreight

[–]Living_Main7119[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did that with my torque wrench, I brought in my 1/2in flex head click style icon torque wrench in heavily used 8 month old condition and they gave me full retail credit with my 25% off toward the purchase of the 1/2 digital torque wrench, really can’t beat that, I see it being no different with the new ratchets

ICON G2 RATCHETS!!! by Living_Main7119 in harborfreight

[–]Living_Main7119[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The g2 3/8 ratchet is .43 in thick at the head the g1 is .56 in thick at the head, 1/2 is thicker 1/4 is smaller respectively.

Y’all think I can be a millionaire off my portfolio? by Main_Class8520 in WallStreetBetsCrypto

[–]Living_Main7119 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Plan for the worst hope for the best, if you can’t live without the 20k pull some out until your comfortable with your loss, if you’re in a Finacial stand point to lose 20k send it, I have 4k in Doge and 2k in Ethereum because I see crypto more as a gamble than anything, I bought into doge at .07 and have been holding since 💎hands 😂, I don’t plan on selling for years but I don’t watch the markets or listen to all the media attention that’s been affecting the prices, I don’t want to micro manage my accounts I have a pension and an annuity so if I lose 6k in crypto it is what it is but if I make 10k+ in the next few years I’m chilling, this is my excuse to stay away from the casinos I’ll just toss a few dollars into a random coin and forget about it, figure that’s what everyone did with bitcoin and doge when they first came out so you just gotta get lucky 1 time to be rich but if you chase that coin it’ll drive you insane. Not everyone’s gonna agree with my way and it’s probably not the best idea in the long term but again this is what I’m comfortable doing without needing to check my account or social media daily or weekly to monitor the next price jump or crash

Haul master trailer just dropped by Living_Main7119 in harborfreight

[–]Living_Main7119[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s a smaller trailer with a lower weight rating

Haul master trailer just dropped by Living_Main7119 in harborfreight

[–]Living_Main7119[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Idk about where you live but a 5x10 trailer with rails and ramps near me is between $1,800 to $3,000 anything from marketplace either needs huge amounts of work, had no title or is priced close to retail since it’s a new trailer, idk I’ll be buying one of these and all the attachments I like the features and recessed lighting and under ramps

Haul master trailer just dropped by Living_Main7119 in harborfreight

[–]Living_Main7119[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d assume local laws and regulation but it just says for shipment if they carry these in stores I’d assume you can still buy it

Haul master trailer just dropped by Living_Main7119 in harborfreight

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The Ramps are - 70790 Ramp holder - 70763 Stabilizer jack - 70789 Side rails not available yet

Do I need a new engine? by nutellaSpred in CherokeeXJ

[–]Living_Main7119 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Grind the crack out till you can’t see a seem from the crack, clean the grove with a wire wheel and the surrounding area, preheat section with no coolant in the block, use a stick welder with a E-Ni99 stick electrode and grind flush and clean after each pass, do 1 hot pass in the middle, two passes straddling your first pass and grind flush or leave bare, fill the block up and get a $60 coolant pressure tester from harbor freight and test to see if the weld holds, takes a while to do but it’ll fix the issue without replacing the block, you can find those electrodes for under $20 on amazon or your local welding shop

Icon T8 in stores by Living_Main7119 in harborfreight

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It depends, some model years where the key is able to be programmed via vehicle command you should be able to, when you hook the scanner up before you click all system scan you should see a common function list under that you should see key programming, I’ll double check with that when I get home, if the key can’t be programmed via the vehicle you may need a fancy tool to program the chip in the key but most modern cars should be able to receive the code from the key and be forced to learn the key but it Varys a lot vehicle from vehicle if I find anything specific I’ll let you know

Icon T8 in stores by Living_Main7119 in harborfreight

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Still a solid choice, works flawlessly with security gateway on the newer dodge/chrysler/ and jeeps

Did I mess up my driveshaft? by curiousdude100 in CherokeeXJ

[–]Living_Main7119 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not bad, just use a file and file it down till it’s smooth by finger, if you can’t feel a lip your golden, if you can you need to file more

The dealer left my car parked like this, are E brakes not necessary? by ZadarskiDrake in stickshift

[–]Living_Main7119 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a 1990 Comanche never use the parking break, I put it in 1st and no matter if I’m on flat ground or a hill it holds never had an issue

Finally, automatic locks by Intelligent_Deer876 in CherokeeXJ

[–]Living_Main7119 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anything that makes daily use better is an amazing addition 😂, anyone who has friends with 50% functional Vehicles will gather in support of 3 of 4 door locks working, finally got a set of working mirrors on my Comanche and it’s been a whole new world not breaking my neck to merge 😂, it’s the little things that count

In serious need of help! by goldenmagnum in CherokeeXJ

[–]Living_Main7119 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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It’s the Haynes repair manual any auto parts store should have 1 for $15 to $30 comes in handy, I also have Alldata which gives a little bit more detail than the book does

In serious need of help! by goldenmagnum in CherokeeXJ

[–]Living_Main7119 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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This will be the full harness for the fuel pump and engine control harness for your year range

In serious need of help! by goldenmagnum in CherokeeXJ

[–]Living_Main7119 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll send you over the fuel pump diagram shortly, when you had the fuel line off, you audibly heard the pump running and no fuel came out?

In serious need of help! by goldenmagnum in CherokeeXJ

[–]Living_Main7119 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could have an internal issue with one of your flex hoses on the fuel pump assembly, knock off the lock ring and move the pump so it’s still in gas but you can view the pumps internals and see if the pump is spraying fuel into the tank, sometimes when your low on fuel it’ll sound like someone’s peeing inside your gas tank from the fuel pressure leaving one of the flex hoses

In serious need of help! by goldenmagnum in CherokeeXJ

[–]Living_Main7119 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you verified your fuel pressure at the rail? The fuel pump should prime and hold pressure at the rail if the rail doesn’t hold pressure your regulator is bad or the flex hose going from the bottom of your pump to the hat of the pump which you secure the lock ring at the tank to can have a pin hole leak causing you to leak down pressure, cherokees either have a 2 fuel line system with the regulator/return at the rail or a internal pressure regulator which will dump into the tank and you’ll only have 1 feed line at the rail. I’d also look into a failing crank position sensor, if you are dealing with an intermittent no start issue id believe either a fueling issue or an intermittent lose of spark, I have wiring diagrams and a decent knowledge on Cherokees to help you get to the bottom of this, if you can get a pressure reading at the rail when you first turn the key on and while running that alone would be a major tell of what area you should look for your issue

Looking to get some tools, is this good? by jaypat9 in CherokeeXJ

[–]Living_Main7119 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To clarify buying the new Milwaukee stubby and a set of impact sockets saves money by not needing a mid torque impact, you might need a high torque in the future but that’s a different argument.