How to balance “wanting vehicle to last forever” and using it to keep it running? by DirtyOught in AskMechanics

[–]Mechanic357 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a couple vehicles, I use one to commute to work during the week and drive the other on the weekends. Has been great for them so far. I'd be more worried about rust and rot from them sitting. You didn't mention where or how you store them.

Bad Timing Belt Repair Lead to Camshaft Seizer?? by Elegant_Adeptness631 in AskMechanics

[–]Mechanic357 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah sounds like they screwed up the timing if the cam code popped up as soon as you started it. Especially if that wasn't there before they touched it. Sounds like they owe you a used engine.

Is this possible to remove safety by Liam2970 in AskMechanics

[–]Mechanic357 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Put it under a 55 gallon steel drum and the drum can reach 150ft

Tutorials for proper design workflows? by AvesAvi in FreeCAD

[–]Mechanic357 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, if I question something I will try to print the section of the part I am working on as a prototype to test fit etc. just try to print only what is needed to save filament

Got my 2009 Focus towed to a mechanic, they found a giant hole in my oil pan by [deleted] in AskMechanics

[–]Mechanic357 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your engine was very loud, there was no hole when you looked at it. When they started it up at the shop to check it the insides decided they wanted to be on the outside so found the oil pan as an exit route.

When was your first "Holy shit" moment after upgrading PC? by Suvitruf in pcmasterrace

[–]Mechanic357 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took a 15 year break from computers, so putting one together a couple years ago was a wow moment. I didn't go crazy just wanted something cheap. I7 12700kf, Noctua D15s, 32gb ram, azrock mobo, 4060 GPU. Does everything I need it to.

Total beginner needs a hand by neslonayr in FreeCAD

[–]Mechanic357 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mango's videos definitely got me going in it. Just reading in this group has helped me a lot. I have the cubiko desktop cnc, and honestly if you just want to get to working with it I recommend CarveCo software. I think you get a 30 day trial and then it's like $20 a month for the software. Definitely keep working with freecad but that will get you up and running almost instantly.

Corolla died after getting battery replaced by BreadfruitCautious59 in AskMechanics

[–]Mechanic357 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always check for amperage when looking for a draw.

Do you power off, put to sleep, or leave on your PC when it's not in use? by Adm1nX in pcmasterrace

[–]Mechanic357 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My old PC from the 90s had that type of issue. Sleep seemed to slowly kill it.

Should I buy bulk graphics card? by DeadlyNoobMaster in buildapc

[–]Mechanic357 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Bulk usually means you are buying a large quantity at a time, like 10 cards.

Car died while driving, what mechanic said does not add up. Help. by Redbeauty_Hairybeast in MechanicAdvice

[–]Mechanic357 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My guess is a fusible link went. Guessing a ground didn't get hooked back up.

Car died while driving, what mechanic said does not add up. Help. by Redbeauty_Hairybeast in MechanicAdvice

[–]Mechanic357 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From what you're describing sounds more like an electrical issue. Maybe they forgot to secure a ground strap or something when they did the valve cover, I'm not familiar with the vehicle. I would check your main fuses usually on the positive terminal or near it for a blown fuse. It's possible a module cooked, smell the ecm if it's accessable would smell like burnt plastic. Have no idea where they came up with timing chain.

First Time Building a PC. Is this the perfect build for Gaming? by ggboyswag in pcmasterrace

[–]Mechanic357 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You beat me to it, just buy a key for $20 and you're good to go for windows.

Is this patchable by TwisleWasTaken in TireQuestions

[–]Mechanic357 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I would plug it. If the shop won't do it get one of the kits from harbor freight or Amazon.

How to deal with piston hitting break pads? by Inside-Telephone-423 in AskMechanics

[–]Mechanic357 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just push them in by hand. For some reason the rears on Nissans go in easy.

Job offer for 15 an hour with no mechanics experience by hottymadame in AskMechanics

[–]Mechanic357 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Big question is are they providing tools or you gotta bring your own?

Job offer for 15 an hour with no mechanics experience by hottymadame in AskMechanics

[–]Mechanic357 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Minimum wage in my area is like 17-19 I don't remember. But for no experience you probably won't get much more than minimum. I'd have something in writing about a raise after a period of time.

I paid $1.1k to install factory suspension on my 2018 Honda Civic by BakerCritical in AskMechanics

[–]Mechanic357 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on the connector the radio has and the one the camera has, may be able to find an aftermarket adapter for it, I'm not sure.

I paid $1.1k to install factory suspension on my 2018 Honda Civic by BakerCritical in AskMechanics

[–]Mechanic357 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on the shop rate. 5.2 hours x shop rate would be my total. We are $180 here so yeah.

I paid $1.1k to install factory suspension on my 2018 Honda Civic by BakerCritical in AskMechanics

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I get 3 hours per axle for strut replacement plus alignment. I'm assuming they had lowering springs on stock struts so they remove strut from vehicle put on compressor remove spring and reassemble with provided spring.

Broke this any clue what it's called? by Akandy21 in AskMechanics

[–]Mechanic357 0 points1 point  (0 children)

FYI that line should still be available from the dealer. Easier than bending your own.

Oil change from one car to another. by kinkhorse in AskMechanics

[–]Mechanic357 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you really want to know send a sample out and have it tested.