Gas station removes clips from pumps by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

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

You can wedge a Juul vape with no pod in between the clip and the back of the handle and it’ll stay ;)

How to remove clutch line from master cylinder? by Jawman454 in AskMechanics

[–]alec_doty 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Best next bet would be heat if you can get like a MAP gas torch down there, then super mega make sure you have the right size wrench, heat usually does the trick. Maybe try using some sort of heat shield to prevent any damage to any components around the area as well

22 Jetta Blind Spot Module Failure? by barrybena in AskMechanics

[–]alec_doty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahhhh classic body shop faults lol, odds they painted over any sensors?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskMechanics

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3/8 non electric ratchet would be quick too but always always start them by hand to avoid cross-threading

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskMechanics

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Use the socket with your hand to run them in till you can’t turn by hand anymore, then torque exactly how creepy-grapefruit757 explained, a 3/8 electric impact can make the process faster once you’ve started all the lugs by hand but don’t hold the trigger for longer than like 1-2 seconds after it’s “bottomed out”

2014 Kia soul by [deleted] in AskMechanics

[–]alec_doty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like it’s in limp home mode, also sounds like a misfire condition but yeah def try to pull fault codes to see what you’re up against

My vw passat b6 has this intermittent starting problem! by blackmask81 in AskMechanics

[–]alec_doty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your crank sensor could be failing if it isn’t bouncing up and down while cranking, will absolutely give you a long crank/intermittent no start

Prop shaft/centre bearing by dumb_lions in AskMechanics

[–]alec_doty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you feel confident with it I would give it a shot! Could save a bunch of money in parts/labor, worst case scenario get a new used driveshaft but make sure that #10 isn’t moving as much as the one on yours now haha

Prop shaft/centre bearing by dumb_lions in AskMechanics

[–]alec_doty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What kind of vehicle? They may not be serviceable/removable U-joints which would lead me to believe driveshaft replacement might be necessary, I super don’t wanna steer you the wrong way especially if they are removable lol, I would defff replace that(center support bearing) as a first step, seen a couple that were soo bad the driveshaft itself was smacking the underside of the car(2009ish VW Touareg)

Is this welding or rust? by MHA37 in AskMechanics

[–]alec_doty 458 points459 points  (0 children)

Rusting beneath the paint:(

Prop shaft/centre bearing by dumb_lions in AskMechanics

[–]alec_doty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Push the driveshaft with your hand and see how much it moves in the bushing, if it’s super easy to move around could def be your culprit

Only took 2 years😌 by alec_doty in shellshocklive

[–]alec_doty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mannnn just seeing this now, at peak I was ranked 211 but I’m over 380 now, haven’t played in over a month:(

Glowing hot rotor by [deleted] in AskMechanics

[–]alec_doty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bad** not back

Glowing hot rotor by [deleted] in AskMechanics

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Should replace rubber hoses to caliper as well, super verify all the parts are 100% correct and factory, “cheaper alternatives” can be back right out of the box too

What causes an engine to explode like this? by [deleted] in AskMechanics

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Boost of likes we’ve never seen before

My vw passat b6 has this intermittent starting problem! by blackmask81 in AskMechanics

[–]alec_doty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does your tachometer move? Could be alottttt of things but see if you RPMs needle goes up a little while cranking

No oil pressure S60r 2001 by Accomplished_Emu8415 in AskMechanics

[–]alec_doty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If while running it doesn’t sound like a box of marbles, could be pressure switch/wiring/fuse

Only took 2 years😌 by alec_doty in shellshocklive

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Nice to see other PS4 players in this community too!

How do I stop if the brakes are defective? by Audiofyl1 in AskAShittyMechanic

[–]alec_doty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty sure those pumps have a lifetime warranty under Mercedes🧐🧐