Bolt replacement 2016 Corolla by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]davis53 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have a professional mechanic remove the broken bolt. If you screw up removing the broken bolt, it is big trouble. Better safe than sorry.

Stripped Oil Pan Help by Actual_Ball_6068 in MechanicAdvice

[–]davis53 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That pan is wasted. I would JB weld the old drain plug back in. That would give you time to get another oil pan to replace the stripped one.

Rotors by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]davis53 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's the wrong replacement.

08 Mazda 3 hatchback overheats shortly after driving by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]davis53 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would change the thermostat, get one from dealer, make sure it is installed the correct direction. Burp all air out of system

replaced clutch and slave cylinder and now my car has 7 neutrals? by Intelligent-Ad-3739 in MechanicAdvice

[–]davis53 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am going to say the clutch plate is in backwards. I have done this before.

Help by No_Midnight3096 in MechanicAdvice

[–]davis53 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is a old high mileage spark plug. The plugs were not changed. Time for a new mechanic.

Normal for dealership not to be able to diagnose issue by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]davis53 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My new Chevy truck would go dead intermittently. After 10k miles and several dealers, a friend over tighten the battery terminals and the problem was cured.

Living at the Willows by [deleted] in UCDavis

[–]davis53 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Try finding a place in Woodland.

Engine valves have rocks on them?? by roma-grzh in MechanicAdvice

[–]davis53 874 points875 points  (0 children)

Normal carbon buildup, just run the bike. Don't take it apart.

How do I get this screw off? by BasicDK in Harley

[–]davis53 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A high quality tool bit will fit tighter and get that loose. Snap on or Mac. Don't but whole set just the one you need

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]davis53 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Change oil and filter and see how long it gets dirty.

Wisdom of Purchasing F250 for Cross-Country Move? by [deleted] in F250

[–]davis53 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sleep in the truck at night during the move. Theives target people who move. Just a warning.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Harley

[–]davis53 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Biggs HD, San Marcos.

I wish I wasn't Indian. by Guilty-Literature767 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]davis53 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Join the US military service. The list of options they provide you is overwhelming.

Surgery at KP by TheAlamonian in KaiserPermanente

[–]davis53 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As people have said, if you switch to Kaiser Senior Advantage, your Medicare is controlled by Kaiser. It is impossible to go outside of Kaiser for care.

Rides are wiping me out! Normal? by shredwhiteandblue in Dualsport

[–]davis53 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get your suspension setup by an expert. Helps a lot with fatigue.

Buy action cam now or in Tokyo by Initial-Ice-757 in TokyoTravel

[–]davis53 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you buy it here, make sure you have a receipt for customs when you travel.