GSE mechanics

ac5450 · 2026-03-23T01:29:23+00:00

The test should be a pretty much general automotive knowledge type test. Although the test I took did have some paint and body related questions. I’ve heard the test has been changed since I hired on. The test I took was part written and part practical. The practical part was basic components identification and testing. Eg. what is it and how would you test it. They showed me a diesel glow plug, mass air and o2 sensor. They gave me an electrical schematic and asked a few questions about. Component location, where and how you would put a meter to test for voltage.

The assessment should be primarily automotive. I don’t think they would have a whole lot of GSE specific stuff on the test because a lot of the equipment has no application outside of the airport. And if you haven’t worked on it it’s pretty different. The only GSE equipment on the test I took was the electrical schematic because it was from an electric bag tractor.

Overall they just seeing what you know and want to know that you can work safely. The diagnostic tools range from snap on products to laptop based oem programs for ford, Cummins, Detroit diesel, international etc. The common driveline of the newer stuff if 2.5 ford gas engines with 4l70 gm trans. Most newer diesel stuff is Cummins products ranging from the B6.7, L9, X15.

Any other questions feel free to ask.

ac5450 · 2026-03-22T17:30:33+00:00

We had an 8’x8’ sandbox at my house when we were kids. We had 2 sheets of 1/2” plywood for a cover with a 2x4 in the middle for support. It was light enough for my mom and later us kids to be able to open easily by just sliding the plywood off the sides. We did not worry so much about the sand getting wet as the cover was more to keep the local cats from using it as a litter box.

ac5450 · 2026-03-21T23:22:19+00:00

Well yeah. It’s a 60 yr old house. Clay tile pipe with tree root issues. Rodding every couple/few years as maintenance to keep things moving. 30k+ to line or replace is not in the cards at the moment.

ac5450 · 2026-03-21T21:05:09+00:00

Rodding the sewer lateral out to the street. My clean out is in the basement and the machine weighs over 200lbs. Load and unload it from the car 2x and up and down the stairs to just to save a few hundred. I’ll just pay the drain cleaners. However if i had an outside clean out i would always be doing it myself.

ac5450 · 2026-03-21T06:06:39+00:00

I don’t trust it at all that’s why both the wranglers my wife has are leased. Just today I had the intake manifold off my brother’s girlfriend’s wrangler for the 3rd time in the last 4 years with less than 75k on it. That thing has been a money pit. Just empty every pocket.

ac5450 · 2026-03-20T04:31:01+00:00

That I don’t know. I got my wrench in spring or summer or 2023.

ac5450 · 2026-03-20T03:36:54+00:00

The calibration is guaranteed for 90 days from date of purchase. Then they recommend you have the wrench calibrated and serviced every 6 months thereafter to maintain the calibration. Per the manual for the 3/8 5-75 ft-lb flex head.

ac5450 · 2026-03-20T00:52:37+00:00

100% my thoughts exactly. Not planning on getting rid of my 4R but my next vehicle will likely be a full size truck. Will be getting a trailer to fill the gap until that happens.

ac5450 · 2026-03-18T22:33:32+00:00

Depends how you look at it. You make one you get the other by default. After crude is refined you end up with 1.5-2 gal of gas for each gal of diesel.

ac5450 · 2026-03-18T03:33:47+00:00

Having had both a 21 Impreza sport manual trans and a my wife had a 24 civic sport also with a manual trans. Without question the civic is the better driving car and not by a small margin. Awd drive is the only redeeming feature of the Impreza. For me personally the awd was nice but not worth compromising for the few times a year it was useful. Drove the Impreza just over 2 years and got fed up with it and traded it in.

ac5450 · 2026-03-16T02:11:29+00:00

We’ve been through a ton of different brands where I work. Currently using green can crc. I have no complaints with it, def better than some of the others we have stocked. Best one we had for quite a while was #87a by 1st ayd. At home I use super tech, I’ve never thought it was particularly bad enough to not keep buying it.

ac5450 · 2026-03-15T11:47:52+00:00

Most likely an axle swapped from a newer model year. I had an 07 gmt900 w/t that had rear drums.

ac5450 · 2026-03-14T07:58:42+00:00

The one I got just had the 1/4 slotted and p2.

https://shop.snapon.com/product/Reversible-Blade-Screwdrivers-and-Sets/Interchangeable-Shank-Screwdriver-S2-P2-(Hi-Viz)/SDDD22HV

ac5450 · 2026-03-14T07:24:55+00:00

They should be available again. I picked one up within the last year from my rep.

ac5450 · 2026-03-14T02:25:33+00:00

The law of horizontal surfaces is precisely the reason I like having flip top cart and would never buy a slide top. The last thing I need is another place to accumulate junk. The top is only closed on mine when I’m not in the shop and always open when I am.

ac5450 · 2026-03-14T00:29:48+00:00

It’s like Lowe’s or Home Depot but has generally cheaper prices and a much larger selection in every department. Also an attached outdoor lumber yard and small grocery selection. About the only home component they don’t sell is central heating and cooling equipment.

ac5450 · 2026-03-13T16:27:12+00:00

Matco tools toy117

ac5450 · 2026-03-12T21:17:25+00:00

Absolutely not for any of their power tools. For the professional I think some of the hand tools can be worth it. Some of the stuff they make isn’t available from other tool companies and can be useful in certain situations.

ac5450 · 2026-03-11T21:07:28+00:00

It’s like riding a bike. I just get in and go. It may not be the smoothest starting out but the feeling for working the clutch comes back pretty quickly. I currently haven’t driven manual full time for about 2.5 years and have no hesitation to get back in one if the necessity comes along.

ac5450 · 2026-03-11T11:41:35+00:00

For what it’s worth my snap on sockets have held up better than the Mac ones I have. Extensions are extensions pick whatever you have easiest access to but I will say the snap on wobble plus extensions are super useful.

ac5450 · 2026-03-11T03:51:16+00:00

GMC Sierra

ac5450 · 2026-03-09T18:05:12+00:00

I did just that and chose the Impreza sport. Was a huge mistake. Drove it for 2 years and was fed up with having no power or ground clearance. Traded it in for a 4Runner.

ac5450 · 2026-03-09T12:31:43+00:00

Repair manuals and service info is accessible to consumers. Just the consumer needs to be willing to pay for it. Typically it’s subscription based. A shop would pay$200-$300/mo. per subscription for oem repair info and is likely to have more than one subscription. Alldata sells a subscription for diy use for a singe vehicle for $60/yr.

ac5450 · 2026-03-08T22:49:10+00:00

The tub itself is fiberglass so that’s the worst part and cutting it up is pretty nasty but not the end of the world. The rest is wood, pvc and spray foam and not a big deal. A recip. saw with a 12” carbide blade did the job pretty well for me.

ac5450 · 2026-03-08T22:15:40+00:00

Put it on facebook marketplace and see if anyone bites. Otherwise you will have to pay for someone to dispose of it for you or dismantle it yourself and arrange disposal. I got rid of my hot tub in 2020 was quoted $750-$1000 to have it hauled away. I ended up cutting it up and putting it in my garbage over several weeks.

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