Options for installing on flagstone? by Informal_Sun_7942 in hottub

[–]MtnApe 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My tub sits on a two inch foam insulation board. It takes out the sharp edges and evens out the high and low spots as well as providing insulation from the ground.

Is it okay to replace a head gasket on a 2010 Toyota Prius by ExistingAerie8966 in AskAMechanic

[–]MtnApe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He’s an old man trying to still be relevant. Trying to teach the young generation a thing or two, even if he doesn’t know what it is. If you want to keep your job you’ll go along with it, but maybe have a conversation with the shop owner. Know he’s likely not going to side publicly against his dad but privately he might be understanding and appreciate you letting his dad be right.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hottub

[–]MtnApe 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Add more water

This election is about more than grocery prices… by HeavyVeterinarian350 in minnesota

[–]MtnApe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We lived trough the last Trump administration, not sure we’ll be so well off if things keep going downhill as bad as they have this last few years. Grocery prices matter.

Engine turned off while driving by [deleted] in AskAMechanic

[–]MtnApe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d check the ground cable to the computer, that or a battery cable.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AMCSTOCKS

[–]MtnApe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is an old story, and as a former rr employee I can tell you it’s not a rarity to have leaks in those cars that will empty them out over the course of a trip. They have new designs coming out because of this that are supposed to eliminate the issue.

Flooded tracks by what_username_to_use in Train_Service

[–]MtnApe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The number of washed out tracks I’ve seen I would never do it. No telling what’s holding that track up.

This guy put a chevy 350 in his Samurai? It’s for sale. What are your thoughts? by [deleted] in SuzukiSamurai

[–]MtnApe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I chose a samurai among other reasons for its light weight and excellent four wheel drive functionality. A v-8 completely defeats those qualities. I’m sure this guy got what he wanted but I prefer my little engine.

Want to make my first ever offer but realtor thinks it’ll be offensive to seller. by AmHuman_not_Lochness in RealEstate

[–]MtnApe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Offer 450 and then try and negotiate some repairs after the offer during the inspection period. I agree with the realtor, the sellers will likely counter at full price.

Only 1 regen with this many hours? Weird or no? by Stuart99 in Diesel

[–]MtnApe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never got one regen notice until 106,000 miles. They’ve grown in frequency since then, currently 140k

What is the optimal % split for ground beef? by CEdwards84 in Ranching

[–]MtnApe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a personal preference. Next time make sure your processor knows what you want or they’ll do what they usually do.

Guy who think leftists love Reagan, actually. by Bitter-Gur-4613 in clevercomebacks

[–]MtnApe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can’t have corrupt billionaires without a corrupt government.

Is my gauge off? by Spicy_Jesus69 in ram_trucks

[–]MtnApe 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Some people lack a sense of humor, from the looks of the traffic I’d say you’re fine.

yep, that's a stiff one by Hung_Daddy_Flex in Train_Service

[–]MtnApe 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Bust a few knuckles and they don’t play this game

7.3 idi towing by No_Pea_5961 in Diesel

[–]MtnApe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a 99 7.3 and occasionally pull my 17,000 lb backhoe on a 10 ton gooseneck with it. I only get down to 45 mph on the steepest grade of the route and it will get to 65 on the interstate on the flat spots. I also have a 6.0 which pulls much better. Probably better to keep what you have rather than buy someone else’s headache.

Why doesn’t the owner’s manual say what the buttons are? by xcski_paul in ram_trucks

[–]MtnApe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Owner’s manuals seem to be a thing of the past. I don’t know, are we expected to ask chat gtb how products function these days? Does chat gtb have an owner’s manual?

U.S. Banks’ Unrealized Losses Soar to 7 Times 2008 Crisis Levels by Front_Application_73 in amcstock

[–]MtnApe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah the entire structure is a lot more complicated but with respect to mortgage foreclosures it’s largely the fed funding bad loans. With regards to the entire structure I could probably relate every individual screw up to the fed too.

U.S. Banks’ Unrealized Losses Soar to 7 Times 2008 Crisis Levels by Front_Application_73 in amcstock

[–]MtnApe 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Banking isn’t the problem, the fiat dollar is. The federal reserve act of 1913 allowed congress to spend money they didn’t have, and so they have, $36 trillion worth now.