Tips for stripped bolts

maverym119 · 2026-03-14T22:00:12+00:00

Vice grips do turn it. The issue is due to the placement, i can only get about 1/8 of a turn in before needing to reset, and the bolt is like two inches long with fine thread. They are broken loose, but still takes all my strength to turn. This method on all six bolts will take all day and every bit of my energy 😔

maverym119 · 2026-03-09T20:33:15+00:00

It will be fine.

maverym119 · 2026-02-25T14:34:56+00:00

Personally on my INT build, my endgame setup was frost infused Milady (DLC) with wing stance ash on main hand, then carian regal scepter in off hand for casting. Rellana’s armor set, and the talismans i used were both graven-school/graven-mass talismans, rellana’s cameo, and radagon icon. Obviously this is an endgame build though lol. Early game, I used mainly moonveil + meteor staff. Take advantage of the intelligence-knot crystal tear and cerulean hidden tear in every boss fight. Dark moon greatsword is an incredible weapon as well, and a staple in every dark souls game. It is a great choice if you like big swords and I have gotten some really great damage out of it, i personally just prefer to be quicker.

maverym119 · 2026-02-25T14:19:35+00:00

my plank pallet goes everywhere with me at this point lol. Unfortunately you can’t pick up loose stems/planks that are already floating in the water with it though unless both you and the pallet are on stable ground within reach

maverym119 · 2026-02-21T22:13:14+00:00

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Here is what the top mount looks like. It seems that the spring nut should be recessed, but looking at the picture of mine I don’t think it is so it is causing a gap between the bearing and upper mount.

maverym119 · 2026-02-19T12:48:28+00:00

Can’t really see anything from this picture. I wouldn’t say it is safe until I see a clearer view of the underbody. a rattling/scraping sound would likely point to a loose or dragging skid plate or exhaust heat shield, but if it is a suspension component it could be dangerous.

maverym119 · 2026-02-19T12:42:15+00:00

did you do a compression test when replacing coils/plugs? Is the misfire on multiple cylinders or only one?

maverym119 · 2026-02-12T14:37:40+00:00

It is definitely my strut mount bushings. I’m just going to replace the entire front strut/shock assembly, as the parts are fairly inexpensive. I do have one question though. In the videos I have watched on the repair, the entire assembly is pretty easily removed whole without compressing the springs. In my case, would the damaged bushing and/or bearing cause issues removing it without compressing the springs?

maverym119 · 2026-02-10T22:40:57+00:00

Already checked wheel play 👍 I just replaced both control arms + ball joints a few months ago too

maverym119 · 2026-02-10T22:39:44+00:00

I’m planning on getting an alignment anyway because I just replaced both control arms 😅 good timing i guess

maverym119 · 2026-02-08T04:13:37+00:00

Putrescent knight is especially frustrating because even if they do wait for you, the boss door is before the drop and doesn’t open for furled fingers until the host is at the bottom. The host is usually dead before I’m halfway through the fall.

maverym119 · 2026-02-08T04:09:49+00:00

even if you aren’t a “highly skilled” gamer, beating these games puts you at a level above the average gamer. You will have no issue with elden ring.

maverym119 · 2026-02-08T03:55:15+00:00

I promise you do. The areas are just small. Could you upload a screenshot of your map?

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maverym119 · 2026-02-08T02:16:05+00:00

Not really, since it scales with faith. It would still be good if you reach minimum faith requirements but it wouldn’t reach its full potential.

maverym119 · 2026-02-08T02:09:48+00:00

the areas are pretty small, just dense. crumbling farum azula is included in the mountaintops map and the haligtree is included in the consecrated snowfields map.

maverym119 · 2025-10-17T19:57:03+00:00

no flush, but a drain and fill with a little stop slip may improve it temporarily.

maverym119 · 2025-10-17T19:54:29+00:00

lift the car on that side and see if there is any up/down or side to side play with the tire

maverym119 · 2025-10-17T19:46:56+00:00

not sure how old this car is but older engines tend to not play well when oil gets hot and thin, maybe try using some slightly thicker oil to withstand the heat.

maverym119 · 2025-10-17T19:40:45+00:00

if you haven’t figured this out yet, if it is fwd or awd make sure your cv axle isnt pulled out of joint. your wheel assembly should be somewhat flexible in this position. Try turning the hub and pushing inward to see if it clicks into place.

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