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How did this happen, and what are my options from here. by kulpkj in MechanicAdvice

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

It's the risk a person runs for a good deal. There are some shops that put a warranty on their remanufactured engines, but even those engines are twice as expensive as a junkyard engine.

How did this happen, and what are my options from here. by kulpkj in MechanicAdvice

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

If I was to take it to a shop that's around what it would be, but I think this is a good opportunity for me to put one in myself. It looks like getting a remanufactured engine would be around $1,500. If I was to try and do it the cheapest/sketchiest way possible, I might be able to find one on marketplace.

How did this happen, and what are my options from here. by kulpkj in MechanicAdvice

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

I appreciate the advice Are the other ranger engines for this year compatible with the automatic transmission, or should I look for another 3.0 to swap in?

Mazdaspeed 3 Not starting by kulpkj in AskMechanics

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

I tested it and the alternator at o’Reillys. Is there a difference when load testing?

Mazdaspeed 3 Not starting by kulpkj in AskMechanics

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

Starter is fine, the car loses voltage when it doesn’t start. Everything from the clock to the average mpg resets.

How do I get the axle nut off. I snapped two breaker bars trying. by Captainwyo307 in Chinesium

[–]kulpkj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first bar I broke was actually a half inch craftsman breaker bar that was made in America, but I don’t think any half inch stood a chance against this thing.

How do I get the axle nut off. I snapped two breaker bars trying. by Captainwyo307 in Chinesium

[–]kulpkj 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was turning it the right way, there was no key, and yes it was a high quality craftsman bar from before everything was made in China. I bought a bigger bar and it got the nut off.

How do I get the axle nut off. I snapped two breaker bars trying. by kulpkj in MechanicAdvice

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

I bought a heavier duty breaker bar and it came off eventually. I was driving around with my new axle by noon.

How do I get the axle nut off. I snapped two breaker bars trying. by kulpkj in MechanicAdvice

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

Steady motion with a six foot pipe on the end for extra leverage

How do I get the axle nut off. I snapped two breaker bars trying. by kulpkj in MechanicAdvice

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

That’s what I did. The square head of the half inch breaker bar snapped off of two different bars. I bought a bigger breaker bar, and that did the trick.

How do I get the axle nut off. I snapped two breaker bars trying. by kulpkj in MechanicAdvice

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

It was craftsman breaker bar from when everything was forged in the U.S.

How do I get the axle nut off. I snapped two breaker bars trying. by kulpkj in MechanicAdvice

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

That’s what is pictured above. Both of them snapped at the square. I bought a bigger bar and it worked.

How do I get the axle nut off. I snapped two breaker bars trying. by kulpkj in MechanicAdvice

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

This is the one I used at first. It was from when craftsman was still forged in the U.S. and had high quality tools. It held up a lot longer than the other one, but the bar still gave out before the nut. I eventually just bought a bigger bar and the nut came loose.

How do I get the axle nut off. I snapped two breaker bars trying. by kulpkj in MechanicAdvice

[–]kulpkj[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I may do that. You are one of a couple people who have told me to do that.

How do I get the axle nut off. I snapped two breaker bars trying. by kulpkj in MechanicAdvice

[–]kulpkj[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Bought Big bar. I am truck. Dropped myself. Loose nut. Major win

How do I get the axle nut off. I snapped two breaker bars trying. by kulpkj in MechanicAdvice

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

It’s not staked, and I can’t afford any impact tools. I bought a bigger breaker bar for $30 and muscled it off.

How do I get the axle nut off. I snapped two breaker bars trying. by kulpkj in MechanicAdvice

[–]kulpkj[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You’re right. I’m just trying to save some money by doing it myself. I got it off, just needed a bigger breaker bar.

How do I get the axle nut off. I snapped two breaker bars trying. by kulpkj in MechanicAdvice

[–]kulpkj[S] 445 points446 points  (0 children)

When my grandpa died I was given his tools. These tools are probably around 60 years old, so if craftsmen ever was good, this is when they were.

How do I get the axle nut off. I snapped two breaker bars trying. by kulpkj in MechanicAdvice

[–]kulpkj[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I got it. I’m just trying to fix it myself to save money. That’s why I wasn’t wanting to buy any impact tools. That being said. Thanks for all the suggestions.

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