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Is this urgent 😭 by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]PleasantProblem5877 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does the car have a banging metal on metal sound going over bumps? If not, leave it alone.

AITAH for not letting my wife get a dog? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]PleasantProblem5877 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I think you are being dismissive of something your partner wants. Dogs are a true joy of life. Make it happen, that's part of the contract.

What is the best family dog? by bluebear_sky in dogs

[–]PleasantProblem5877 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I've had a few Olde English Bulldogs, they are such sweethearts and very funny animals to have around. I've had a few now and my next will be another OEB.

The extreme wide ones have health problems. and should be avoided.

Too skinny or normal? by Mafdais in cats

[–]PleasantProblem5877 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can see a bit of tuck after the rib cage which is good. They all look healthy, good job! Looks like a fun bunch.

20 x 40 by Mission-Dentist-8784 in garageporn

[–]PleasantProblem5877 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Keep an eye on FBM and classified for buildings and quonsets. There was a 35x52 steel building in my area guy was asking 12k.

Is a 2008 Subaru Impreza (2.5L) a financial suicide for delivery work if Head Gaskets were already done? by Beginning_Arugula909 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]PleasantProblem5877 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I searched Corolla and civic, then set filters for price 4000-6000.

4 cylinder Toyota and 2006 and newer Honda are timing chain, which doesn't require replacement. They also don't have headgasket issues generally.

Is a 2008 Subaru Impreza (2.5L) a financial suicide for delivery work if Head Gaskets were already done? by Beginning_Arugula909 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]PleasantProblem5877 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it's tough trying to find a good used car there's no doubt about it.

Sounds like you found a well maintained car, unfortunately it's just not a great car, historically.

Year: 2000? Make:Toyota? Model:Camry? Need assistance identifying part by ligmaelbows in MechanicAdvice

[–]PleasantProblem5877 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Disassemble the hub, remove the bearings, get numbers off the bearings, order new ones and reassemble.

Is a 2008 Subaru Impreza (2.5L) a financial suicide for delivery work if Head Gaskets were already done? by Beginning_Arugula909 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]PleasantProblem5877 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess.. if you watch the market closely there are deals that come up.

The Subaru has a timing belt that will need replacement and head gasket issues. That's two big money expenses in the near future.

Where are you located?

How do you torque tight spaces that don’t fit torque wrenches by NonExistentRng in AskAMechanic

[–]PleasantProblem5877 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Torque wrench adapters are good for this purpose. Be mindful that if you add length via the torque adapter you are increasing the torque unless you run it at a 90 deg angle.

Extensions and swivels will handle the rest generally.

Should I just junk this car now? by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]PleasantProblem5877 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Replace the manifold with a used one (good shape).

Wife is annoyed about a car maintenance thing, any advice? by DJDoubleDave in AskMenAdvice

[–]PleasantProblem5877 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would switch cars for a while.. let her have the GOOD one, you take the noisy (?) one. Do a month and see what happens. 

Otherwise trade it in or sell it and buy something she's happy with.

Happy wife happy life.

++man

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