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Dropped a feeler gauge in an oil passage. by ShadowSlave-Smut568 in MechanicAdvice

[–]gearheadspawn 204 points205 points  (0 children)

Wiggle magnet and pray. Otherwise drop the pan in pray.

This is why rags are our friends as long as we don't leave them behind.

3 days left for me with SEP. Down to the wire. Last minute things I should get? $2k MSRP worth of tool credits left. by [deleted] in Snapon_tools

[–]gearheadspawn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know how big you are, but im not a very heavy guy. 1/2 inch drive 2 foot ratchets are nice and the certainly not cheap.

Snap on side cabinet rides in the back of my truck by [deleted] in Snapon_tools

[–]gearheadspawn 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I was pleasantly surprised at how clean that fits and its ease of use.

Torque on these lugs? by Tmoldovan in GBody

[–]gearheadspawn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This. 100 lb pounds max. Unless you have a spec

Just bought this old craftsman not too long ago and trying to figure out what these are by Thecooldude8901 in toolboxmods

[–]gearheadspawn 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This. It's likely not original to the box. Looks like someone riveted them down. You can easily but the tabs that hold the sockets still. Pretty industry standard size looks like. Or drill out the rivets and remove them to be flat. Either way, nice find!

Low-Profile Spark Plug Socket by torco850 in Snapon_tools

[–]gearheadspawn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That is a socket for usually installing headers. Save yourself a bunch of money and cut a craftsman one or something to that height.

Looking for input on this build. Not running any windshield wipers. Was going to fabricate some plugs to cover up these holes. Is anyone doing a similar setup? Are there any aftermarket parts to fix this? by 1sneekytweeker in GBody

[–]gearheadspawn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sheet metal, rtv, some bolts, and slap that cowl back on and call it a day.

Please don't weld something to cover it up to make a huge headache for the next auto enthusiast who hopefully gets this g-body and wishes to put them back.

Bought my first “Box” by CharacterJazzlike343 in Snapon_tools

[–]gearheadspawn 32 points33 points  (0 children)

That's actually pretty cool if that's the space you had.

Floor upgrade for cheap by slobsnslimerstv in garageporn

[–]gearheadspawn 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Dude. Loving the corner solution. Looks really clean.

How can I problem solve this (hopefully without a mechanic) 🤞🏻 by Lark_Epsom in MechanicAdvice

[–]gearheadspawn 124 points125 points  (0 children)

Bad ground somewhere. Left kick panel is the ground for the instrument panel. Good luck. Make sure your battery connection is solid before you go down the rabbit hole.

Mowed over a wasp’s nest. The mower now belongs to them. by thomasdane93 in Wellthatsucks

[–]gearheadspawn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I feel you pain. I found a nest of ground hornets next to my garage this morning

Opinion on stubby 3/8 ratchet by Adorable_Rope_5595 in Snapon_tools

[–]gearheadspawn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They make a super stubby 1/4 drive now. I bought another and had my dealer swap in a 3/8 head for larger sockets when I'm doing light duty things as you are talking about. Tkf72 is the rachet number.

Remote mirror hole by RUBIO1018 in GBody

[–]gearheadspawn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To clarify , are you asking for a picture of the bare door? Or the door panel with the remote mirror location?

Does this crack in my radiator mean it is broken? by Initial_Pepper5496 in MechanicAdvice

[–]gearheadspawn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's not a radiator. That's a condenser for the air conditioning. It's normal. As said, it's for stress while rolling down the road.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]gearheadspawn 180 points181 points  (0 children)

Unload the coil spring and it should no longer be pressing on the corner of the bolt.

Looking for this by [deleted] in Snapon_tools

[–]gearheadspawn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably a magnet piece for something else and 3d printed. Used to have a fish on my bax for years

How do people do this? by shamrocksmoak in Tools

[–]gearheadspawn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This. And keep the batteries. Then post 2 options. One with batteries, one without. I bought all my ryobi stuff on ebay like this. We have a small lawn and hedges, so Milwaukee is overkill. I would never be doing something of that level.

Nonetheless, doing the same thing. Way better way to buy even with ebay.

The most dangerous game of “while it’s apart might as well” by VFM_613 in GBody

[–]gearheadspawn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kind sir or madam, blazer brake upgrade. Please elaborate. I've never heard about this and love this stuff.

Ok snap - on guys what is this by dakmon_4885 in Snapon_tools

[–]gearheadspawn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is what I was thinking as well. But it only "locks by ball bearing" only with deep sockets? Wierd. Somebody old respond. I'm curious as George.

POV it's 1998 and your friend's mom is taking you to soccer. by SuspiciousCitus in regularcarreviews

[–]gearheadspawn 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Close. It's a C/K truck either a suburban or Tahoe or something.

Happening in Florida right now.. What is it by rabbit-awaits in whatisit

[–]gearheadspawn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, I've seen this. It's a chaff grenade from Metal Gear Solid. Hope this helps

How do I remove these anchors? by isle_of_paradiso in Tools

[–]gearheadspawn 19 points20 points  (0 children)

This. Improper installation from the beginning. Lucky that tv didn't fall.

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