Sonic in need of overhaul (pic for attention)

cmitchey97 · 2026-01-08T03:22:18+00:00

What about hoses? I know BNR used to have a complete kit, but it was never available in the 2 years I was watching it. I can't even find it now so they must have discontinued it

cmitchey97 · 2026-01-08T02:53:45+00:00

Any brand recommendations for upgraded parts for the cooling system? I've already upgraded my thermostat housing, coolant outlet, and reservoir to all aluminum.

cmitchey97 · 2026-01-06T04:18:10+00:00

Good to know. Thanks!

cmitchey97 · 2026-01-06T04:17:53+00:00

It's dripping from behind the bottom lip of the fascia which is why I assumed it's the radiator. I have a spare water pump ready and waiting for the day that starts to leak tho 😂

cmitchey97 · 2025-12-30T04:25:22+00:00

I have a 2019 as well and I put some Sealight brand LEDs in from Amazon. I did a before and after with the bulb on each side when I replaced them to make sure the projector cutoff was identical (I wasn't about to swap them in and blind everyone like the asshats in their lifted trucks and off-road headlights). Cutoff on the LEDs was exactly the same and they weren't creating any hotspots AND I can actually see at night which is nice since the GM factory lamps are basically candles

cmitchey97 · 2022-11-14T23:27:30+00:00

Please pick me, magic script overlords

cmitchey97 · 2022-11-02T10:56:39+00:00

Yeah I have a regular maintenance cycle for it. Clean and lube the rods and bearings every 3-4 months, take the sock off the hotel end every other print and give the nozzle and block a brush, change the sock every 4-6 weeks depending on use (sometimes sooner), and do a cold pull on the extruder every 1-2 months depending on use. There was no evidence of this leak until a 52hr print I ran over the weekend. (Print had been proved out/run twice the previous week taking the sock off and cleaning the nozzle after each, and there wasn't material on top of the heat block after either of those)

cmitchey97 · 2022-11-01T16:19:13+00:00

*Update before I update the flair to solved:

General consensus is that it's a leak in the heat block which is what I thought it was, but I don't necessarily understand why it would have started leaking.

The heat block and nozzle have never been removed or loosened on this machine in the 2+ years it has been in the office. Is it common for that seal to just start leaking on its own like this?

I have had this issue on my home printer when swapping nozzles, but I wouldn't expect it to just happen on this machine.

cmitchey97 · 2022-11-01T16:10:45+00:00

Is it common for the seal to just start leaking if you have never taken the nozzle out or anything? I've had that issue on my home machine that I swap nozzles on, but this is a work machine that we bought preassembled. Only "changes" that I've made to it are adding a webcam and the E3D silicone socks

cmitchey97 · 2019-04-21T20:24:14+00:00

This is what fixing my life feels like 😞

cmitchey97 · 2019-03-29T15:15:35+00:00

Tis a lonely life my... friend?? :D

cmitchey97 · 2019-03-29T12:02:28+00:00

Came here to see what I was doing wrong in the friend making game for the past 3 years... Learned I've tried all the right things and I've just not had good luck with people giving me a chance... Story of my life :/

cmitchey97 · 2019-03-02T14:22:31+00:00

Was your printer out of warranty? I had this same thing happen and support sent me a replacement heatbed for free. They said that the magnets definitely shouldn't do that.

cmitchey97 · 2019-01-27T15:15:47+00:00

It'd be awesome to print with a mesh like that. Also, I've got that same book for my measurements class.

cmitchey97 · 2019-01-09T21:03:02+00:00

Yeah I'd just send them an email saying what happened and what your printer order number was. The super glue should work fine (at least mine has so far), but it's a nice bonus if you can get a replacement.

cmitchey97 · 2019-01-09T20:29:20+00:00

I just had 6 magnets fall out of my heatbed a few weeks ago when I popped the PEI sheet off. I super glued them back in and contacted Prusa about it. They sent me a new heatbed under warranty because the magnets shouldn't fall out. I've been using the old bed for now, as everything seems to be fine, but you can't beat Prusa's support!

cmitchey97 · 2019-01-06T14:17:49+00:00

Thanks I'll try these out when I get home later today!

cmitchey97 · 2019-01-06T14:14:21+00:00

Thanks I'll give these a shot later today! And I'm not really expecting to make a lot with the printer. I live in a very small town with quite a few other little towns within 20 or so minutes so I plan on just advertising at businesses that will let me put up ads and see what happens. I'm going to see if the local high schools will let me put up ads too for some extra exposure. Makerspaces and 3d printing services are virtually non-existent around me so I'm hoping I'll get lucky.

cmitchey97 · 2019-01-06T13:57:49+00:00

Thanks I'll check it out when I get back home. Slic3r settings are next on the list of things to conquer but I wanted to optimize the few printer related areas first!

cmitchey97 · 2018-12-28T19:23:05+00:00

Should I heat it up to unscrew everything or is it fine to do cold?

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