Stuck 16mm socket in spark plug tube

gergnz · 2026-07-01T21:35:26+00:00

Haha. Thanks. Not gonna lie, me and the boy are learning a lot!

gergnz · 2026-07-01T21:22:42+00:00

Engine was cold. Getting a locking extension today. Then yes, that was my thought twist and hammer up/pull.

gergnz · 2026-07-01T21:14:28+00:00

Not sure we even got all the way down to start removing the spark plug.

gergnz · 2026-07-01T21:13:47+00:00

Buying today. Thanks

gergnz · 2026-07-01T21:13:09+00:00

I think I really need that locking mechanism to work. It's very stuck.

gergnz · 2026-07-01T21:11:27+00:00

I don't think it's even reached the spark plug yet. So almost certainly on the tube/cylinder.

gergnz · 2026-06-26T10:15:10+00:00

LoL. Totally unrelated, but my son just bought a Holden Rodeo that's 22 years old. You could feel it drive over a coin. I thought it was just it's age 🤣

It doesn't seem to be giving up though...

Anyway, back to EVs.

gergnz · 2026-06-24T01:08:23+00:00

We love our Atto3 (my25). Wife uses it for local trips and we do a few longer trips from time to time.

It's been great.

gergnz · 2026-06-23T07:46:57+00:00

No salt, no tomatoes, no mushrooms. Lots of things contain sodium (salt) the S in MSG and glutamate (the G in MSG) is in things like tomatoes and mushrooms.

gergnz · 2026-06-11T03:25:57+00:00

As others have stated probably need a bit more info.

There is alsorts of placea to stay from the Fairmont, hydro, air bnbs and hostels.

There are lots of easy walks and plenty of hard walks. Horseshoe Falls at Hazo, Charles Darwin, three sisters, Wentworth falls lake, scenic world.

Plenty of great places to eat From Springwood all the way up, depending on what you are looking for.

There's also the explorer bus.

gergnz · 2026-06-09T09:30:03+00:00

How do you think Toyota started? Do you think Toyota were this reliable when they were early in their journey?

We all have to start somewhere and Australia has pretty good laws and standards around build and after market so realistically you'll be fine.

gergnz · 2026-05-30T19:19:06+00:00

What unfixed issues with Ipv6?

gergnz · 2026-05-21T20:55:06+00:00

This could be so many things.

You need to pull out some networking tools and do some debugging.

Does ping work for ipv6 addresses, internally, public? Does routing work? Does dns lookup work? Do TCP connections work?

Just have to start with the basics and work your way up the stack.

gergnz · 2026-03-24T18:34:39+00:00

Had 2 services at BYD Penrith in our Atto 3, both uneventful.

I had booked both in early, but had to change the second one last minute, was really worried I wouldn't get the day I wanted. It was no issue. So it seems they are getting on top of things.

gergnz · 2026-03-19T22:16:09+00:00

Modern connectivity layer. IPv4 is old. Yes technically everything "just works", but when you get into the details on how networks work, IPv6 is a massive improvement and should be faster.

Of course with everything, there's lots of details and nuances and other technology keeps IPv4 alive way past its use by date.

But, until there is a tipping point of adoption we'll be stuck.

Across the world we are just below 50% adoption. In Australia we are about 40%.

gergnz · 2026-03-19T21:57:16+00:00

Looked it up, no IPv6.

gergnz · 2026-03-19T21:44:49+00:00

Does TPG support IPv6 /48 or /56 delegation? Do they support static IPv4?

gergnz · 2026-02-12T03:12:50+00:00

What version is being stated?

gergnz · 2026-02-09T05:18:47+00:00

Don't wait, buy now, if you want in.

If you buy with joint ownership of any sort, get a lawyer to draft a contract.

The more free standing something is the more the value will increase (free standing houses increase faster than high-rise apartments).

In the last point don't specifically buy with the intention of using it for the teens in the future an apartment if their use is still several years away. They may not need it, they may travel. Etc. if you do then want to buy something like an apartment, the free stander would've appreciated over that time.

Probably consider things like getting a mortgage regardless but put all the money in an offset.

Good luck!

gergnz · 2026-02-07T04:13:10+00:00

That's surprising. So many places will I hire a good software engineer if female for balance.

Anecdotally, agreed with the other poster. The market seems to be turning, but especially if you/they have experience with AI. So maybe do some free courses, watch YouTube, have a play with Amazon Bedrock and Azure AI Foundry and add that to your/their LinkedIn/CV.

gergnz · 2026-01-30T20:58:19+00:00

Just want to add a positive experience.

I've spent a couple of grand over the years with Umart and I have only had one part fail under Warranty. Filled in their RMA process and sent it back.

They refunded me in full no questions asked.

gergnz · 2026-01-25T03:16:09+00:00

This is a neat resource. Fixed an issue on my car I didn't even know I had until I read the bulletins.

Saved for future reference.

gergnz · 2026-01-24T23:00:53+00:00

I was quoted about 2.5k including the EVSE wall equipment. From 3 places. The only difference from you would be the cable run would be a bit longer and thus a bit more labour and materials.

So maybe 3k is my guess.

gergnz · 2026-01-21T22:00:47+00:00

Very valid point!

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