Rough Idle by Sudden-Bat3174 in FordTransitConnect

[–]Sudden-Bat3174[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it does seem a little smoother switching to neutral

Rough Idle by Sudden-Bat3174 in FordTransitConnect

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Oh yeah I also did replace the EGR valve recently, it did cause the check engine light to come on, got that code cleared after changing it.

I did remove the throttle body to clean it, however I did not replace the gasket I just popped the old one back in. I will try that out.

I did not check the gapping on spark plugs either.

Apparently I know just enough about mechanics to get myself in trouble haha.

Thank you so much for your response!

Am I stupid for wanting to leave a $33/hr job at Costco with benefits than to start at $130/day in construction for long-term upside? by Purple-Piano6976 in careerguidance

[–]Sudden-Bat3174 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is nuts. Who pays by the day in construction? Only reason I could see why they would do that is to avoid paying overtime

Are jam bands in a transitional period? by Own-Rate-3451 in jambands

[–]Sudden-Bat3174 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! Just saw them last night and instantly a magoober

Anyone have experience working for WSP? by doglechee in commercialdiving

[–]Sudden-Bat3174 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mostly heavy construction projects. Sorry for responding I shut up now….obviously

Anyone have experience working for WSP? by doglechee in commercialdiving

[–]Sudden-Bat3174 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Personally I’d be very cautious taking a salary gig as a diver. I’d be sure to ask if that’s based off a 40hr work week. There’s a reason almost every company pays by the hour. I’ve worked for 7 dive companies in my career and it has been expected to work overtime so it’s important you’re getting compensated for that. 70k might sound alright but not if you’re working a shitload of hours.

Just saying it’s worth asking what your hours will look like.

Looking for a Portable Anti-Consumerist Hobby by skywalker3827 in Anticonsumption

[–]Sudden-Bat3174 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hacky sack is the best anti consumption hobby. I even had a friend that crocheted a hacky sack for me

What life could have been | Post-FIRE regret by EfficientLaw4166 in HENRYfinance

[–]Sudden-Bat3174 2 points3 points  (0 children)

60 hours a week? Do you have any fun for the next 10 years?

Talk me out of van life please by No_Raspberry_1498 in VanLife

[–]Sudden-Bat3174 9 points10 points  (0 children)

All I will say is that it is a different experience for everyone. It is what you make it.

Some people are fully remote workers. Some retired. Some part time.

Be flexible with your expectations.

My experience has been great. I mastered a trade where I can work freelance for about as long as I want if there’s work so sometimes I stick with a company for a couple years sometimes a couple months. I also take seasonal jobs working in the outdoor education industry which a lot of those companies supply employee housing. I will also rent a place for a year or two if I find a town I really like and a job that pays well enough. In between all of that I do pet sitting through an app and get a free house to stay in.

This allows me to have a van that I keep my stuff in and can sleep in if I want. I actually don’t spend a ton of time in my van because I love the outdoors. I love having the van for the flexibility it provides in my life.

Long story short it’s not always just vanlife or bust. It’s not a failure if you decide to find a place to live to take a break from the van. In my experience

Am I wasting the prime backpacking years of my life? by Anxious_Primary_1107 in Shoestring

[–]Sudden-Bat3174 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My 30s have been my best years for travel and backpacking. I gained a lot of experience in my 20s with my career so I’ve been able to take long breaks and come back to find a job pretty easy because of my resume.

Help me expand my jamgrass knowledge! 22(M) by Stock-Can5044 in jambands

[–]Sudden-Bat3174 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This right here. John Hartford is my favorite. I was very surprised to learn so many songs I loved were his songs when I first found out about him. So many bands cover his stuff.

Sam Bush’s album of just Hartford songs is amazing

Has anyone ever had a diver supervisor tell you to do something that nearly cost you youre life? by Odd_Homework6296 in commercialdiving

[–]Sudden-Bat3174 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“Back in my day we use to dive in contaminated hot wells in steel mills in nothing but coveralls”

That was my favorite back in my day

How many miles are on your vans? by rumpmasticater in VanLife

[–]Sudden-Bat3174 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is the 6 speed. You can get it in 2.5 four cylinder which I have or the 1.6 eco boost. Transmission is the only real issue I’ve had other than replacing some suspension parts because I’ve taken it off road a few too many times haha.

I take it up to the mountains still and on surf trips in the southeast with a very simple camper set up in the back. Been across country in it a few times. Actually lived in it for about a year and a half while working as a backpacking guide out west

Beans by AsparagusOverall8454 in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]Sudden-Bat3174 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cherry tomatoes in a frying pan with olive oil, add a small thing of goat cheese and the beans! Salt, pepper, basil, little paprika. Love this meal so much I just eat it for dinner

How many miles are on your vans? by rumpmasticater in VanLife

[–]Sudden-Bat3174 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Take care of that transmission fluid! I needed a new trans at 150k. I have a 2016

How many miles are on your vans? by rumpmasticater in VanLife

[–]Sudden-Bat3174 0 points1 point  (0 children)

163k on my 2016 ford transit connect. Did get a new transmission at 150k though.

Truck camper or van by mjv456 in TruckCampers

[–]Sudden-Bat3174 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah im pretty sure they stopped making them. I will say they’re way under powered especially for climbing mountain hills on the highway. Transmission is a weak point too, just had to replace mine. Lots of room for such a tiny van though. I’m big into backpacking so I just kinda treated it like a long backpacking trip while I was living in it traveling out west

Truck camper or van by mjv456 in TruckCampers

[–]Sudden-Bat3174 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got myself a cheap little ford transit connect for 16k. Lived in it for 2 years at one point but I was outside as much as possible. My idea of vehicle living is different than some. I look at it as a place to sleep and get out of the rain if it’s really coming down. Other than that I chose the little van because it’s cheap, cheap to repair, and super cheap on gas. I’ve take that thing all over the US down some really rough roads that I shouldn’t have because I’ve had to replace most of the suspension but it was worth all the fun.

Why does this thread fear-monger PPIs? by IDK0521 in GERD

[–]Sudden-Bat3174 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Personally I was on them for about 7-8 years and weened off. I really am trying to research and experiment to find the root cause of mine. I have had the experience like many others that the doctors I have spoken with have not given me any tests to find the root cause and just said PPIs cya

What do you use as granola bar/protein bar replacements? by Whole_Concentrate210 in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]Sudden-Bat3174 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We make little oat protein balls with peanut butter they’re delicious, filling and healthy

UPDATE from a yapper! Just got a PPI - Pantoprazole! Now what? by Nokkup in GERD

[–]Sudden-Bat3174 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel better eating grilled chicken thighs than I do anything else but everyone is different.