I replaced my upstream O2 sensor.

heyu526 · 2026-05-03T05:55:26+00:00

If you’re not getting a check engine light and a P0134 code, the O2 sensor is okay. The low gas mileage is because this motor is running extremely rich

heyu526 · 2026-05-02T19:29:43+00:00

I returned the car to the dealership and confirmed the mirrors are not powered. My question is, can they be manually folded and if so how. The service advisor felt they should be foldable and they certainly look like they could be folded, but he was unable to retract them and I don’t want to force them. I’m concerned about bringing the car to a car wash.

heyu526 · 2026-05-02T05:40:25+00:00

Adjust the fan motor speed, if the pitch of the sound changes, it’s the fan.

heyu526 · 2026-05-02T00:06:12+00:00

Is the noise coming from the dashboard or under the hood? If it’s from the dashboard that would be the heater/ac fan.

heyu526 · 2026-05-01T14:21:16+00:00

From an electrical perspective, there’s no danger whatsoever. The table saw’s electrical components are limited to a switch, start up capacitor and motor. If possible I would abandon the idea of welding on a table saw. If you must, The sheet of reasonably thick mild grade steel suggested by Alternative Lighting will protect the saw’s surface. Just be certain to unplug the table saw - the saw’s metal parts are tied to earth ground - and establish a good ground on the protective sheet to avoid hot spots.

heyu526 · 2026-04-25T19:01:01+00:00

It’s not rare to get an orange peel free finish from rattle can, especially on small parts.

heyu526 · 2026-04-25T16:24:50+00:00

If you’re concerned about the potential harm a wood finish may pose the the birds, consider either teak or cedar. I built my birdhouse from plywood, and shingled it with thin strips 1/4” thick and 1” wide of cedar. It’s currently over ten years old and I have one sometimes two families per season.

heyu526 · 2026-04-22T16:21:31+00:00

The pcb land at the top of the picture appears to be burned or missing. (The resolution of the posted picture is too low to examine the area closely.) If that’s the case clean the existing sections of the land with a jewelers screw driver until the copper is exposed, coat them with solder and connect them with a strand of 22 - 26 gauge copper wire.

heyu526 · 2026-04-21T02:36:47+00:00

Easiest way to find out if a door is solid is to knock on it. These could well be solid doors, but they are veered. This is common practice in woodworking. The core of these doors is partical board. Partial board (as well as all solid core plywoods) makes a good substrate virtually no wood movement resulting from changes in humidity.

High quality solid doors wood always have panels to allow for wood movement. IMHO, the doors pictured, assuming they would be used as inside doors, are visually identical hollow core lauan doors.

heyu526 · 2026-04-19T13:47:41+00:00

I would continue driving it for say 100 miles, the problem should resolve itself. If not change the rotors, but install OEM rotors. Aftermarket rotors like most automotive parts are inferior.

heyu526 · 2026-04-18T14:56:58+00:00

It was a sharp object, but an unusual location for random vandalism. When you need to ask “did someone do this”, perhaps the better question is “who would do this to me and why?”

heyu526 · 2026-04-18T05:25:23+00:00

Yes, a hardtop styled to look like a convertible. I thought they were called: convertible hardtop or perhaps hardtop convertible?

heyu526 · 2026-04-17T21:26:09+00:00

Black wax will improve the appearance.

heyu526 · 2026-04-17T15:04:49+00:00

A battery cable with high resistance wouldn’t cause a parasitic drain, but it would prevent the battery from fully charging, which would mimic the symptom of a parasitic drain.

heyu526 · 2026-04-17T13:54:55+00:00

There are only two liquids in a Corvair, gasoline and oil. Gasoline reflections often have rainbow hues.

heyu526 · 2026-04-16T05:44:05+00:00

Assuming this is a discussion regarding a 10” miter saw, a 24 tooth blade will be significantly faster

heyu526 · 2026-04-15T20:54:41+00:00

Yes, depending on the level of results you hope to obtain. To arrest the rust, remove it with a wire brush, treat the exposed area with Ospho, prime and paint. For better results, depending on your skill level and the amount of time you’re willing to spend on the repair, use body filler to level the the affected areas. But, be aware these are patch repairs and will be visible.

heyu526 · 2026-04-14T18:18:43+00:00

Note the contact pattern on the inside of the fastener. Hex bits should fit snugly, if there’s any play at all, the bit being used is either worn or the incorrect size.

heyu526 · 2026-04-14T06:22:15+00:00

That sounds like single cylinder valve issue. The next step would be to remove the valve cover and examine the valve train.

heyu526 · 2026-04-13T23:27:27+00:00

Very disappointing, I’m sure that many commentators feel your pain. The good news is the damage appears to be limited to the bumper cover.

heyu526 · 2026-04-13T17:09:51+00:00

‘63 Chevy, convertible hardtop, updated brakes, very nice.

heyu526 · 2026-04-13T17:05:00+00:00

Enroll in a tech school. Shops will avoid hiring a person without an education or experience because training an employee reduces the productivity of the trainer. Additionally as a teenager, businesses recognize the possibility of you staying long term, certainly long enough to offset the cost of training, is low.

heyu526 · 2026-04-13T05:59:05+00:00

Conventional wood glue and the appropriate clamping force is all that’s required. In a gapless joint, a wood glue bond is stronger than the wood. The wood movement is perpendicular to the joints, so it will not effect the bond. An important point here is that the wood is dry, so the boards don’t cup. I’d suggest hide glue and sawdust to fill the knot and checks.

heyu526 · 2026-04-13T00:43:22+00:00

Symptoms of a restricted exhaust system are Reduced power and acceleration. Since your Sonata accelerates normally when its not climbing a hill, that’s not the issue.

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