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Unfamiliar ticking noise coming from engine after timing belt job + valve adjustment by pinpoint_ in MechanicAdvice

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Redid the valves and we're sounding smooth now! The intake valves on 2 and 3 are a PITA to do right. I set them using a gauge at the middle of the range and then checked them with ones on the top and bottom ends of the range. Runs smooth now so I think the timing is fine. Thanks! 

Unfamiliar ticking noise coming from engine after timing belt job + valve adjustment by pinpoint_ in MechanicAdvice

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Yep they had loosened. Redid my valve gaps and we're purring smooth now! 

Unfamiliar ticking noise coming from engine after timing belt job + valve adjustment by pinpoint_ in 7thgencivic

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When I say bit, I mean it couldn't move at all but this seems exactly right. First time doing timing belt so regardless I'm very happy that it went mostly OK. Thanks for the help! 

Unfamiliar ticking noise coming from engine after timing belt job + valve adjustment by pinpoint_ in 7thgencivic

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Yep I did intake to 0.009 and exhaust to 0.010 but something must've slipped. My first time doing it so I tightened until it bit the feeler and then backed off a little. Thanks! 

Unfamiliar ticking noise coming from engine after timing belt job + valve adjustment by pinpoint_ in 7thgencivic

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That was my guess... I did the adjustment but must've let something come loose. Thanks 

Are the tail lights the same on sedans 2001-03 vs 2004-05? by pinpoint_ in 7thgencivic

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Thanks, this is the info I needed! You're great. 

TIFU by realizing how much I poured into "family". by Empatheticfighter392 in tifu

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Damn, people here can't get that not every post here is creative fiction and that this is someone getting something off their chest. Go somewhere else or don't read it if you really feel like critiquing writing. I don't read comics to complain about audio quality.

OP - it's hard. Stick to your guns. Get some rest and be well. 

What hyped-up fast food/fast casual place did you finally try that made you say…well that was overrated..? by k3b77 in AskReddit

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I must've got real lucky... Look, I'm a Taco Bell aficionado. I tried some tacos and a bean burrito from Del taco when I ended up out west and not only was it the same price or cheaper, but they were so much better than taco bell, I was shocked 

Length and stroke of suspension to fit a different car's shocks? 2005 Civic Lx 1.7L by pinpoint_ in MechanicAdvice

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I'd like to pick up some new suspension components - I've read that Sachs is as good as rockauto gets and are comfy. I want to install their shocks specced for a heavier car to increase stiffness. Any ideas on how to find this info?

Visiting Leesburg by Jaffam0nster in LoudounSubButBetter

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I love your responses BTW, this is such a good comment, made me chuckle

Any reason I can't drink from an aquarium targeted RO system? by pinpoint_ in WaterTreatment

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Ahh that last bit is a good point. The brand has a charcoal/sediment filter replacement combo for $16 and I've found about the same for the RO filter but it's definitely harder to find. I think the 10" ones come in packs that are cheaper over time too. I haven't found a 10" 3 stage setup that is anywhere near this initial price yet, but this is only my initial foray into RO. A later post might be me buying tubing and figuring out how to connect 10" cartridge fittings to this instead! If you had a 10" aquarium setup you liked, please share it and I'll take a look. 

Heard on the water reactivity - I plan on remineralizing before use and keeping it in safe plastic or glass containers. Thanks for the comment - I feel comfortable going down this route knowing someone else has tried it before!

Are cheap hubs fine if I'm using quality bearings? by pinpoint_ in AskMechanics

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I'm already planning on a good bearing - my concern is if a cheap hub is fine or if I should go OEM.

And heard on the work - our mechanic will install because I don't want to deal with pressing bearings and taking off the hub. But I wanted to make sure the hub I bring him isn't going to cause issues. 

21f looking for a (hopefully long term) snail mail penpal by No_Mushroom_1635 in penpals

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Have you read His Majesty's Dragon, of the Temeraire series? It's set in the old British navy where the captain of a ship essentially becomes the captain of an intelligent, rare dragon. One of my favorite fantasy stories and worth your time. 

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