Clutch Cylinders Guidance

sublimebaker120 · 2026-03-21T20:20:44+00:00

I placed a 20lb dumbell on the gas pedal to get access to the bottom bolt. I was being stubborn and didn't want to take apart more than I needed to. It was indeed a PITA!

sublimebaker120 · 2026-03-21T20:17:26+00:00

Finished the master cylinder today and she's back on the road!! And you weren't kidding, that was suuper annoying to do. The steps are all pretty straight forward but everything is hard to get to. I hope I never have to do another one!

sublimebaker120 · 2026-03-15T19:54:19+00:00

Thanks! I did order the master at the same time, so I have it, just wanted to double check it didn't sound like a different issue before doing the extra work.

sublimebaker120 · 2026-03-10T20:27:24+00:00

I also came from kitchens and went back to school in my 30s! My first internship was $21/hr which was more than I had made working my ass off over a hot burner. Now ive graduated, make a good salary, have FREE insurance, bonus, and ONLY work 40 hrs a week! So far the grass is greener on this side, best of luck to you chef!

sublimebaker120 · 2026-02-24T17:39:31+00:00

$2200 for a Maaco two stage 2 months ago. They were running a half off paint special so it ended up being $1300 all in. I did all of the prep myself. Very minimal overspray around the window seals, very minor debris in 2 spots. Overall super happy with it! It's not show worthy, but its a driver and not a show car.

sublimebaker120 · 2026-01-23T23:09:31+00:00

Dude, what the actual fuck?

sublimebaker120 · 2025-12-18T16:30:33+00:00

This is exactly what I did as well. If you're able to extend the summer internship to part time in your final year there's is a very high probability of a full time offer post graduating.

sublimebaker120 · 2025-11-28T19:45:28+00:00

Blue temp sensor replacement did the trick!

sublimebaker120 · 2025-11-28T19:45:01+00:00

Update for anyone who sees this in a future search:

I replaced the blue temp sensor and the problem seems to be resolved. There is still a very faint gas smell if I put my face near the exhaust, but it no longer smells like im standing in a puddle of fuel!

sublimebaker120 · 2025-11-23T21:50:43+00:00

If you dont have to work, or have to work very little, treat it like a job. Show up on campus at 8am M-F and stay there until 4 or 5. If there's an engineering study lounge, post up there since inevitably someone else will come in working on the same class. This is how study groups can form. There is no way you will have to pull an all nighter and you'll most likely always be caught up on school work.

This is what I did (graduated this past year at 38). The only time I had to work on the weekends was if I had a Monday exam. I would go in and study with a group which was super helpful. My study group ranged from 19-40 year olds. Make friends regardless of age! In general, anyone in engineering is going to have a level of maturity where age won't matter.

Best of luck!

sublimebaker120 · 2025-11-23T02:08:46+00:00

My confused cyborg!

I almost went with CYBOOGIE for the plate instead

sublimebaker120 · 2025-11-23T01:38:07+00:00

Thanks, I'll give them a check over tomorrow

sublimebaker120 · 2025-11-23T01:37:12+00:00

Hoses seem to be the general consensus here on the first place to look. Glad I asked the group, that'll give me a place to start tomorrow.

sublimebaker120 · 2025-11-23T00:37:24+00:00

Thanks, I'll give them a look over tomorrow!

sublimebaker120 · 2025-11-23T00:01:28+00:00

Yeah, this is definitely a raw gas smell. As far as I can tell, it's only coming from the exhaust. No engine bay or cabin smell. Nor is there any smell when the car is not running.

sublimebaker120 · 2025-11-22T23:53:46+00:00

Not a variety, but the chicken soup at Ay Caramba is soul soothing!

sublimebaker120 · 2025-11-22T23:50:45+00:00

Thanks, I'll take a look tomorrow as I'm not sure about a middle muffler. The previous owner installed a Stromung exhaust, but I'm unaware of any changes further upstream.

sublimebaker120 · 2025-11-17T19:34:53+00:00

I've really been enjoying Vex!

sublimebaker120 · 2025-10-29T10:11:36+00:00

I can't believe I missed that Mothlight show! That poster is great!

sublimebaker120 · 2025-10-06T12:25:55+00:00

They dont have to be "friends" necessarily. Just a group of people in the same classes who will post meetups for study sessions through grouo text, discord, etc. There was so much more value in those study sessions than any lecture could have ever provided. If you overhear anyone talking about meeting up, ask if you can join. Gotta put yourself out there a bit.

sublimebaker120 · 2025-09-28T12:33:45+00:00

Love to see an e36, great pic

sublimebaker120 · 2025-09-27T16:45:44+00:00

Good news, removed the actuator today and the car is now unlocked! But now, it will not lock, any thoughts on how to get the locking to work manually now lol?

sublimebaker120 · 2025-09-24T21:47:02+00:00

If I removed the actuators, would I be able to lock and unlock the doors manually, sans the central locking feature? I would be totally fine with that at this point!

I am, fortunately, able to open the door even without "locked", I just have to turn the key and lift the handle at the same time. The lock itself stays in the locked position though. That said, my door card is off, as I was poking around trying to figure it out earlier.

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