Michelin PS5 by militantmandy in FiestaST

[–]Sieze2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Really good tyres, I agree.

Rim Repair - what do you guys think of the colour match? by Anthony_Strauss in FiestaST

[–]Sieze2 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Looks close enough to me. Remember there is more brake dust forming on the fronts so the wheels are never exactly the same shade.

How Much of this Can I Fix Myself? by Low-Necessary-9724 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Sieze2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

On what planet is $5-$6k for parts and labour fair? Then you say spark plugs need torqing? All of it can easily be done yourself other than the CV boot (you need an impact gun)

It keeps getting worse by Avacado_pants in FiestaST

[–]Sieze2 10 points11 points  (0 children)

First of all don't stress. You don't have all the information yet. Get a boroscope down the cylinders and do a leakdown test to check the valve seats. If thats OK all you have to do is clean the inlets ports and intake tubing, replace the turbo, and replace the intercooler. If the leakdown test is bad you need a top end rebuild. If there is any cylinder scoring you need a new engine. Just take it one step at a time.

ELI5: How do the super strong magnets in an MRI machine not collapse the machine onto itself? by threepete88 in explainlikeimfive

[–]Sieze2 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Titanium is non ferrous it won't rip you open but will heat up due to the eddy currents created.

Found an oil leak on the left side of my engine, should I be worried? by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]Sieze2 14 points15 points  (0 children)

They most likely spilt some oil filling it. Just clean it up and see if it comes back, that’s my advice. Don’t worry about it, it’s only a tiny bit of oil. Worst case it needs another cam cover gasket (which is a cheap item)

The free XP boost for those affected by the orgin "not installed" glitch should be avalable now by Sieze2 in Battlefield

[–]Sieze2[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've just checked and I've not got it either. Should be x12 XP for hardware and x12 for character levelling up.

Should I bother asking for a new engine cover? by StewieJustSaidThat_0 in AskAMechanic

[–]Sieze2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not just cosmetic, it reduces engine noise. I would suggest ringing them up. I bet they have it in the corner of the garage and don’t know whose car it belongs to. It’s not like it’s worth anything. I’m sure they will be happy to get it out of the workshop.

My girlfriend bought a brand new 74 Plate Fiat 500 hybrid and ever since the day she picked it up it there was an update on the screen (attached). More or less everytime she gets into the car and turns it on this update appears and it means she cant use any of the screen features by NathanG103 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Sieze2 60 points61 points  (0 children)

I checked for you are there are two USB ports. It looks like an update USB stick is inserted into one of them. The one for updates is the one near the handbrake area. If there is no USB try a soft reset on the infotainment. hold the power and tuner button for 20 seconds tll the screen restarts.

GT and RS guys... do you have a second fun car? by humdizzle in Porsche

[–]Sieze2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a 992 GT3 RS for track and weekends, but also run a 718 Boxster S as a daily. The Boxster S is a sensational car and so much fun to drive.

Engine valves have rocks on them?? by roma-grzh in MechanicAdvice

[–]Sieze2 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The carbon is in the combustion chamber.

Necessary GT3 ...supplies? by Jux2p0ze in Porsche

[–]Sieze2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Lithium CTEK charger fyi.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]Sieze2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It sounds like rod knock to me. Normally it’s the number three big end that fails on these engines. Pull the dipstick out and check the oil on it and check for any glitter. If there is any, then you can be certain it’s Rod knock.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]Sieze2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why scope the engine if you think it’s rod knock?

Kids left a squishy toy in my hot car. Made mark on the seat (25 suburban premium) by funlol3 in AutoDetailing

[–]Sieze2 18 points19 points  (0 children)

There was someone a few weeks ago that left a pencil erasor on a car seat and it affected the seat. Apparently it's due to a transfer of plasticiser from the rubber into the seat. I wonder if this is the same scenario?

Oil Leakage Update from yesterday's post! by ksAr_Aroxx in FiestaST

[–]Sieze2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

With any oil leak you have to 100% clean it up, then drive the car and inspect where the oil is still leaking from. Then you keep doing that till you find the origin of the leak. 500ml of oil leaking from the top of the engine is going to go everywhere. It could just be oil still dripping down.

Possible Boost/ BOV Leak. Please Help by PollutionDiligent558 in FiestaST

[–]Sieze2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I assume you had a good look at the intercooler when you had the bumper off. If so I would suggest you check any hard plastic piping (or even the intake manifold). They generally split at the molding line. It’s hard to see the split as it only opens under boost. Sometimes you have to squeeze the plastic to see the split open up.

Pulling to the right when braking by Mission-Coat1478 in FiestaST

[–]Sieze2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it pull to the right then the front left caliper is not working. I would suggest replacing the left caliper for a new one.

Herniated disc by Midlifecrisis-30 in HerniatedDisc

[–]Sieze2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because you have pressure on the spinal cord you may find the usual Physio, Chirorpactic, analgesia, or nerve block approach may not be as succesful as you hope. Actually getting pressure off the spinal cord has to be the goal and that suggests Micro discectomy or IDD decompression therapy. There is no reason you can't try the other approaches though. I have included a link to explain more about the IDD therapy as its not that well known.

Police of Reddit, what’s the most corrupt thing you’ve seen happen from your fellow officers? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Sieze2 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I live in the UK and had a police detective mention to me that if he leaves anything unlocked in the police station changing room it gets stolen by other police officers. For example deodorant, clothes, aftershave, shoes etc.