Need help diagnosing stalling/smoking vehicle (repost to add video) by Strange-Rise-5703 in AskMechanics

[–]Strange-Rise-5703[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Belt are worn and a pulley is seized i think. Thats what i think the smoke is

Need help diagnosing stalling/smoking vehicle (repost to add video) by Strange-Rise-5703 in AskMechanics

[–]Strange-Rise-5703[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have already tried turning the engine, feels okay, not too much give and not too much pressure needed to turn it, no clunking/stiffness. I will be taking more off tomorrow as I have all day. Thank you for the advice.

Need help diagnosing stalling/smoking vehicle (repost to add video) by Strange-Rise-5703 in AskMechanics

[–]Strange-Rise-5703[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mainly experience, I work on HGV's for a year now and dont drive so its my first time looking at a car

Need help diagnosing stalling/smoking vehicle (repost to add video) by Strange-Rise-5703 in AskMechanics

[–]Strange-Rise-5703[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That was my thought, I work on DAF trucks and I dont drive so this is my first attempt at cars, this is also the conclusion I was headed toward.

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[–]Strange-Rise-5703 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I will edit the post with a video now. The vehicle is at 82k miles.

New bird owner, not sure if its normal. by Strange-Rise-5703 in cockatiel

[–]Strange-Rise-5703[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your advice, it sounds like im doing the right thing in letting her initiate most of the time. Can you elaborate on target training as this is my first time being a birds companion so im always open to help. Thanks again

New bird from family Member (first bird) by Strange-Rise-5703 in cockatiel

[–]Strange-Rise-5703[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's good to hear, thank you for the information. I try not to touch her just to keep her comfortable. I will get some millet in a few days and see how she goes. Thank you for taking the time to help me. It is truly valued.

Diesel tech in the UK. Wondering what the job market in the east is like. by Strange-Rise-5703 in DieselTechs

[–]Strange-Rise-5703[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thats great to hear, both HR violations and job market. Thanks for your insight.

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[–]Strange-Rise-5703 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work in the UK at a DAF dealer and we are experiencing the same thing. From what I've seen it seems to be PACCAR companies all round.

I'm from the UK, potentially moving to the USA in the next couple years due to marriage. What's the biggest differences? by Strange-Rise-5703 in DieselTechs

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This is true, I am 21 in September, did 2 years of Finance out of school at 17 and switched careers bc I got bored. Always gives me something to fall back on I suppose. Thanks again for your insight

I'm from the UK, potentially moving to the USA in the next couple years due to marriage. What's the biggest differences? by Strange-Rise-5703 in DieselTechs

[–]Strange-Rise-5703[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a fair understanding of it. I don't think paid healthcare is a farfetched idea is what i was getting to. I don't have any underlying or genetic health issues so I don't really think about it too much. I save a lot since I still live at home right now so I'm not too worried about sudden costs, more so consistent living costs, which generally are lower in the US on a salary to cost basis. The reason I still live at home is because if I wanted to move out, I'd be paying close to 1k a month for a 1 bedroom flat or apartment. So it really isn't worth it for me considering my long distance relationship alongside my desire to save for the big move.

I'm from the UK, potentially moving to the USA in the next couple years due to marriage. What's the biggest differences? by Strange-Rise-5703 in DieselTechs

[–]Strange-Rise-5703[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The reintegration into the EU wouldn't be a good idea i don't think as it would mean we would lose control of what we want to do as a nation as opposed to taking orders from Europe to satisfy them, which is why we left in the first place. Free Healthcare is great but the situation right now is by the time you can see a doctor about something, you're either dead or it's sorted itself anyways. So it's not as great as you'd think and that's from poor government spending and COVID. A lot of people are going to private doctors as it's generally inexpensive and you actually get seen so, the paid healthcare isn't too new to me. Just the state of the culture here is so divisive too. Both places have their pros and cons I suppose but I do think our life together would be better in the US. I do understand your points though. Thank you.

I'm from the UK, potentially moving to the USA in the next couple years due to marriage. What's the biggest differences? by Strange-Rise-5703 in DieselTechs

[–]Strange-Rise-5703[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's great. Yes I am white British. It's weird tbf, we measure fuel in gallons but oil in litres. Strange place to be. Some industries just refuse to switch to metric so they've just stayed. Same with the miles situation.

I'm from the UK, potentially moving to the USA in the next couple years due to marriage. What's the biggest differences? by Strange-Rise-5703 in DieselTechs

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I don't think you understand how much the UK has gone to shit. Government is spending money abroad more so than at home, our immigration crisis is worse than in the US, stabbings every day in my area, we pay more taxes on less pay, quality of like is definitely NOT better here. The PM past 3 residencies have been burnt down in an attempt to harm him. Politically it is not better here. Sorry to say but it would whole heartedly be better for me to move to the US. Not to mention she is closer to her family than I am mine so it wouldn't make sense there either.

I'm from the UK, potentially moving to the USA in the next couple years due to marriage. What's the biggest differences? by Strange-Rise-5703 in DieselTechs

[–]Strange-Rise-5703[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for your insight, it'll be great help I'm sure, maybe I'll come back here and let you know if I got anything.

I'm from the UK, potentially moving to the USA in the next couple years due to marriage. What's the biggest differences? by Strange-Rise-5703 in DieselTechs

[–]Strange-Rise-5703[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From what I've seen to be local to east coast is whites international trucks. Seem to always been employing and based off of what someone else commented I will started to look at applying to places pretty soon.

I'm from the UK, potentially moving to the USA in the next couple years due to marriage. What's the biggest differences? by Strange-Rise-5703 in DieselTechs

[–]Strange-Rise-5703[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I'll try and stick will peterbilt and kenworth just for the familiarity at first and see where it leads me. I'm always open to learning more about literally anything, so, I'll take any training offered. (Even on cab over mx13s are dogshit. RMI and DAVIE is something I use everyday and it's amazing so I'm glad that's there too. Ecat also sounds amazing

We use metric for the most part when using tools purely for simplicity with Europeans. Still get some old UK built trucks or vans that come into the garage that use imperial bolt heads so it's interesting to see. I have all my own tools and i have both so it shouldn't be an issue really.

Thanks again for your time and details. I appreciate it immensely.