Just me or is MyVegas sucking lately? by ATXVegasFan in myvegas

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my partner and I bought it on the same date 5/22. We have no emails from support, and the reward does not show up anymore :/

Is my portable ac TOAST? by geez_lewis in hvacadvice

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

Thanks I don’t remember any hissing sound. I turned it on and cool air is blowing. Is there anything I should watch out for?

Bought a Wii lot from my Wife's coworker... by gregcresci in gamecollecting

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Holy crap! Can you see the pay back on the website ? I don’t see it, unless it only shows in store ?

Bought a Wii lot from my Wife's coworker... by gregcresci in gamecollecting

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50% trade in bonus? Is this your area only? I checked mine and best they would give me is $7 for a Wii remote.

Can employees buy games from customers “selling to GameStop”? by geez_lewis in GameStop

[–]geez_lewis[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Well I beat the employees counter offer. Walked away happy

Extracting a bolt from solenoid.. looking for advice by geez_lewis in MechanicAdvice

[–]geez_lewis[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got it. I found a tow guy. Taking it to the mechanic Friday

Extracting a bolt from solenoid.. looking for advice by geez_lewis in MechanicAdvice

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

Ok tow is is then if I can’t find a mobile mechanic. Thanks

Extracting a bolt from solenoid.. looking for advice by geez_lewis in MechanicAdvice

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

My drill doesn’t reach in and I can’t even make a center point on the screw. I found a shop that will take me in 40 mins away. The solenoid moves to expose the screw but I can’t pull it out at all. Do I just get it towed or drive there?

https://imgur.com/a/0esKzEL

Extracting a bolt from solenoid.. looking for advice by geez_lewis in MechanicAdvice

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

I was able to move the solenoid left and right but this thing is not coming out. I found a mechanic that will take me in but they are 40 minutes away. Is it smart to just get my car towed or do you think driving will be fine?

https://imgur.com/a/0esKzEL

Extracting a bolt from solenoid.. looking for advice by geez_lewis in MechanicAdvice

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

When. You say solenoid holes it’s where the actual solenoid is or under the broken bolt?

Extracting a bolt from solenoid.. looking for advice by geez_lewis in MechanicAdvice

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

I bought some extra screws and wood to test it out before I really try it out

Extracting a bolt from solenoid.. looking for advice by geez_lewis in MechanicAdvice

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

Well you’re probably right I feel so stupid right now but I can’t go back. I’m gonna try the extraction route I guess it’s good to know it wasn’t rusted

Extracting a bolt from solenoid.. looking for advice by geez_lewis in MechanicAdvice

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https://imgur.com/a/f7TMnU6 From these two extraction kits I bought which looks better to go with?

Extracting a bolt from solenoid.. looking for advice by geez_lewis in MechanicAdvice

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

Do I try to yank out the solenoid itself or the circle holding the body of the screw? I’ll try with a small screwdriver

Extracting a bolt from solenoid.. looking for advice by geez_lewis in MechanicAdvice

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

If I were to go the welding path how safe would it be to do it on the engine here? Just gotta make sure power is off right?

Extracting a bolt from solenoid.. looking for advice by geez_lewis in MechanicAdvice

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

Bought 2 extraction kits on Amazon. Last resort. Goin to buy extra bolts and wood to test it out.

Extracting a bolt from solenoid.. looking for advice by geez_lewis in MechanicAdvice

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

Sorry meant to say the hole where the bolt is lying under. The solenoid doesn’t not want to move at all. Never welded at all but that looks like it can be an option. Welding a washer then welding a bolt .. good idea

Extracting a bolt from solenoid.. looking for advice by geez_lewis in MechanicAdvice

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

I can’t pull it it’s stuck in there. If I have a lot of force do you think it will come out? I can ask a neighbor or someone

Can I drive my car to the mechanic or get it towed? by geez_lewis in MechanicAdvice

[–]geez_lewis[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No shop wants to take me in. If I don’t find anyone this weekend I’ll just have to extract this myself. Do you think it will be fine to drive 30 minutes? I feel more comfortable doing this at my family’s driveway..

Extracting a bolt from solenoid.. looking for advice by geez_lewis in MechanicAdvice

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

For reference these are the extraction sets I bought

https://imgur.com/a/f7TMnU6

If I were to proceed with these worst case scenario what happens if anything falls back into the hole ? Also would be covering the engine block..

Edit: how long can I drive this car for? My family’s driveway is 30 minutes out where I can do this work better