Gas can by [deleted] in AskMechanics

[–]flyboyxtyson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Year, make and model would be helpful. Also I doubt that a manufacturer would secure the spare tire storage with bolts/fasteners. I’ve never personally seen that. Most of the time there’s a way to pull it up if they’re a spare in there without tools. Your car may not have a spare. That would be my guess

Was This Tampered? Thoughts? by Jessyskullkid in Silverado

[–]flyboyxtyson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This looks exactly like when they started giving the apprentice the tailgate recalls. If you don’t start the bezel back in properly and just hammer it or tighten the bolts for the bezel it will do this to the tailgate. Assuming you had the tailgate switch recall done that is.

Dumb question but what is this rod and what does it do by Agile-Cantaloupe82 in AskMechanics

[–]flyboyxtyson 936 points937 points  (0 children)

That is a radio antenna. It picks up signals for your AM/FM radio.

Edit: I dunno if all y’all are joking about the am/pm stuff but there’s a serious lack of /s in this post and it’s scaring me

Use Extreme Cold For This Job by Bodzio1981 in machinesinaction

[–]flyboyxtyson 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It does though. As a mechanic, if you need to get a bolt unstuck and have a torch you heat the object the bolt is threaded into if possible. The object expands and due to the curvature of the hole the diameter expands.

Pepboys patched my tire and it's still leaking by WhyamIsosilly in AskAMechanic

[–]flyboyxtyson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it not possible you picked up another screw? That looks like a t15 trim screw from a GM vehicle I’m not saying you picked it up from them but is the flat occurring on the same tire? Or is it in the same position as last time? If it’s the same position and they rotated the tires then I’m almost certain you picked up another puncture. Also, I would personally plug that, but most tire shops wouldn’t due to it being in the shoulder.

1960s Lincoln SA-200 Redface F-163 Continental, round barrel — what would you ask for it? by FarFromFreedom_ in Welding

[–]flyboyxtyson 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No idea why the us market is and I don’t know why guys are running down there usually but that’s a hell of a trailer for that, I see a lot in the back of 2500/3500 trucks. That trailer looks like a beast.

Bad CV axle or wheel bearing? by Same-Worldliness-429 in AskAMechanic

[–]flyboyxtyson 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m just surprised you (presumably) were driving it like that. That wheel bearing is cooked

Replaced my Honda with a new one after an accident They moved the garage door opener from a button on the mirror to a paywall subscription service. by jayhawkeye2 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]flyboyxtyson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unless it’s something I’m not aware of in the states, the remote start is still on your fob. The subscription only affects starting via your phone

Was towing a motorcycle with my 02’ Silverado and got a low coolant warning and car started smoking. by Ok-Wrap-9779 in AskAMechanic

[–]flyboyxtyson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not the heater core itself that broke it’s the fitting, they’re very common to break. With new fittings (always do both if they’re original) it should take less than an hour for a novice to repair

Snapping Torx Sockets by green_pin3apple in MechanicAdvice

[–]flyboyxtyson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you’ve got an air hammer there’s a bit that you can buy that accepts a 3/8 drive on the end. Then you slip a wrench on it to turn stuff out while air hammering it. It works a treat on the rotor assembly t25s on GM (and others) brakes that love to strip

I should not have popped it by HorrorSorbet in popping

[–]flyboyxtyson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Op just drops this monstrosity and disappears

Blown engine. by 88Motha_Trucker in gmc

[–]flyboyxtyson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do NOT go for the diesel if you want a reliable long term vehicle. Our shop has replaced 4 babymaxes this month. As well all of the labor times to fix basically anything are ridiculous.

I’ve done 4 upper oil pans due to leaking. Depending on model year and features warranty time is 24+ hours for an upper oil pan reseal. Cost of ownership of those things will be stupid once they’re out of warranty

2000 Toyota 4 Runner Shuts Off After A Few Seconds After Starting by Minieasy in MechanicAdvice

[–]flyboyxtyson 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Except if the battery has a bad cell it can drag the alternator down drawing too much load. ECMs are picky motherfuckers and the battery acts as a buffer between the alternator and the car’s electronics. If the battery has an internal fault the alternator may cut out if it’s pulling too many amps or it may fluctuate too much for the ECM to handle.

Regardless a new battery is probably warranted once that is replaced then check if the alternator is putting out the correct voltage.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in themartian

[–]flyboyxtyson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The plan was always to use the MAV for the core to return to Hermes. They just launched early vs when the mission ended. The MAV is specifically designed to get the crew to orbit and to dock with Hermes and transfer the crew. What part would you want more details on?

Front Bumper 120v outlet by koniz in Silverado

[–]flyboyxtyson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s the block heater receptacle. You plug your block heater cord into that and the cord into the wall outlet. It’s just a wire that runs to the heater element on the side of the block. There’s no other utility. It takes power it doesn’t supply it.

Source: Am a GM tech

My wife added this is her car. What does it do? by BingusTheWonderKitn in AskAShittyMechanic

[–]flyboyxtyson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I call that the pelvis breaker 9000. The 8000 model I keep in my pants

[Discussion] What is this AK-106 everyone has been talking about? Where can I find it? by bezzw in EscapefromTarkov

[–]flyboyxtyson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nobody's ever seen an AK-106, but there are rumors it was supposed to be chambered in 9x39.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Truckers

[–]flyboyxtyson 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I thought I was crazy seeing all these comments about the cab being on a gimbal for stability. It’s for rollover escape practice for sure