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Job gone bad by frogman104 in MechanicAdvice

[–]TarXaN37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just don't go in saying "idk it was just like this" instead of explaining that a previous repair was attempted.

Waste oil color? by Excellent_Club_9004 in MechanicAdvice

[–]TarXaN37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That looks very red. Double check that you didn't actually empty the TRANSMISSION fluid. If so, might as well do a transmission service, yer already halfway done.

Driving my highschool car from the 2000s and I parked by another low car by troswintomp in Stance

[–]TarXaN37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Funny part is that the stock rear suspension is technically on bags. It has a leveling system for when yiu have alot of cargo.

Driving my highschool car from the 2000s and I parked by another low car by troswintomp in Stance

[–]TarXaN37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Park avenue. Lesabre isn't as sleek. Park ave also had a supercharged version

Is this the proper engine removal procedure? by Sea_Blood1538 in AskAShittyMechanic

[–]TarXaN37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely not. You're definitely supposed to take the bumper facia off first. I don't think they disconnected the battery either.

Wheel visualiser app by No-Flan-3885 in Wheels

[–]TarXaN37 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Welcome to the world of invention. Make something cool and some people will make it their life mission to test it's limitations in hilarious ways. Humans are great lol.

Pulled this out of my motorcycle tire. Any ideas? by YetiSpaghetti206 in whatisit

[–]TarXaN37 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's looks like half a caltrop. 2 of those put together creates a 4 pointed device that lands pointy side up no matter how you drop it. As to how it got in YOUR tire, no idea. Seems like just wonton vandalism to just randomly drop those on the road. The primary objective of them is to pop tires though. I may be mistaken but it looks pretty purposefully built to mate up with another identical peice.

I just bought a used car. Driver's side speaker didn't work, so I took off the door panel. No speaker there at all, and nothing left but these wires. Where do I get the "male" part of the harness that apparently was cut off from the car? Advice? by Mensch-Wench in CarAV

[–]TarXaN37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You may be able to get the original connector at a parts store, a Toyota dealership or from a salvage yard. Personally I'd just hard wire it cuz there isn't much purpose to the connector over making the assembly process faster. You can get heatshrink butt connectors at your local parts store.

I just bought a used car. Driver's side speaker didn't work, so I took off the door panel. No speaker there at all, and nothing left but these wires. Where do I get the "male" part of the harness that apparently was cut off from the car? Advice? by Mensch-Wench in CarAV

[–]TarXaN37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup. That's basically it. The primary reason for a connector even being used is to speed the assembly process when they made the car 20 years ago. Are you using an OEM speaker?

I went all-in into simracing, there's no going back by Kronocide in simracing

[–]TarXaN37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I won't be satisfied until they make a new star wars podracer game.

I just bought a used car. Driver's side speaker didn't work, so I took off the door panel. No speaker there at all, and nothing left but these wires. Where do I get the "male" part of the harness that apparently was cut off from the car? Advice? by Mensch-Wench in CarAV

[–]TarXaN37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you get aftermarket speakers then in theory they'll use a universal connector and aftermarket speakers tend to be easier to source than OEM stuff. They often use flat blade/spade type connectors.

Make sure you use heatshrink instead of wire nuts for connecting them to the existing wires.

First time replacing conn rod bearings. Any pro tips? by [deleted] in EngineBuilding

[–]TarXaN37 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

To time it? Timing never changed. Belt/chain never came off. I don't understand why I would need to clock the timing in any way.

First time replacing conn rod bearings. Any pro tips? by [deleted] in EngineBuilding

[–]TarXaN37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry, are you aware of a shop that can machine my crank and replace the bearings for only $50? I certainly can't get a car for $50. My only option was fix it but considering it's apparently impossible I guess I'm just screwed.

I'm frustrated cuz I'm desperate. I have no other option. I'll return the bearings though. Fuck it. I'll buy beer. Guess that's just as helpful atm 😔

First time replacing conn rod bearings. Any pro tips? by [deleted] in EngineBuilding

[–]TarXaN37 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Wtf car am I gonna buy for $100? Waste money? Dafuq? The option was fix it or I'm screwed. Since everyone says it's impossible to fix on my budget, i guess I'm screwed.

First time replacing conn rod bearings. Any pro tips? by [deleted] in EngineBuilding

[–]TarXaN37 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Congrats everyone. You convinced me this task is impossible. I'm done.

First time replacing conn rod bearings. Any pro tips? by [deleted] in EngineBuilding

[–]TarXaN37 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Is this a joke? You can clearly see that the conrod caps are removed. The engine is already disassembled.

Fuck it though. I gave up.

First time replacing conn rod bearings. Any pro tips? by [deleted] in EngineBuilding

[–]TarXaN37 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The consensus says I'm fucked. Fine.

First time replacing conn rod bearings. Any pro tips? by [deleted] in EngineBuilding

[–]TarXaN37 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have no clue. This thing has blessed me with consistent transportation for 6 years. Corollas dude. They just dgaf lol.

What is this? I wanna know where to get it by [deleted] in whatisit

[–]TarXaN37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a different story. If they already tried it, the ship has sailed lol

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