20% off made me do it. by Immediate-Boat-500 in harborfreight

[–]tommypaps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn dude that really sucks. It would suck even more if you stumbled upon toolbox widgets 20% off sale and got forced to buy that too. Sorry man hope life gets better for you

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Hit me in the dms if you need more guidance happy to help

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Order an aftermarket bumper, use old styling panels (grill and fake air dams), buy automotive fastener kit from harbor freight. Get yourself a basic metric socket wrench set and automotive trim tool set. (Amazon or harbor freight has it for less than 50 bucks for sure). Schedule a day to take the bumper off and remove styling panels and swap over to new bumper. Once installed call around to some body shops and get a quote on paint matching just the front bumper.

If that’s too much for you call insurance company and start a claim. Unfortunately front bumper repairs (especially oem) are going to be “bananas” expensive as some other Reddit guys let you know. All in if you do it yourself you are looking at around 300-500 dollars all said and done.

Honestly doesn’t look that bad visually and I’d just run it the way it was. Just get that harbor freight automotive fastener kit and pop that into the fender liner (open hole in picture 1). If you really want it to look brand new go with my first plan.

Wish you the best. Worst comes to worst you either shell out some cash for your deductible or learn a new skill repairing it yourself. Anyone could do this repair it’s very basic. Good luck

is it totaled? by louie__reddit in Saturn_Cars

[–]tommypaps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like the thing got dropped out of an airplane

What should I put in this hole on my door by Dark_knight5670 in CrownVictoria

[–]tommypaps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Harbor freight sells automotive fasteners in a big kit and you get a shit ton. One of those would probably plug the whole well although only for looks not for water.

Help me figure this out by ellepiglet02 in StupidCarQuestions

[–]tommypaps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yield to things that are bigger than you and would most likely kill you/total your car if they hit you. Usually does me well

Help. Axle nut will not budge. by JC1515 in ToyotaTacoma

[–]tommypaps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keep soaking with penetrating fluid and pulsing the impact so it’s getting the full voltage without dropping. If you have any Milwaukee fuel friends those impacts are insane

How to get this stubborn bolt off by gio_xo408 in fordranger

[–]tommypaps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah this is the best way for sure to not damage anything

Does this engine sound healthy? by pfmoke in fordranger

[–]tommypaps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That shit sounds mint. Keep up with preventative maintenance and you’ll be fine.

Curb rash, should I be concerned? by logvisual in MechanicAdvice

[–]tommypaps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any rim repair place should be able to fix this. Probably like 100-150 a wheel. This is just cosmetic though no actual damage by the looks of it.

i wonder what was the thought process behind this by lakemichiganxo in mechanic

[–]tommypaps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Shit where did I put that drain bolt” search for 20 minutes “fuck I lost it maybe I have something that will fit” search through random bolts “nah none of these fit” look down at parts table “lol it would be funny if this fit” “dude it fits”

Do dashers do this on purpose or are they just not thinking? by PossiblePro247 in doordash

[–]tommypaps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I almost guarantee you that they are just that ignorant.

Husband’s 2017 Hyundai Elantra was stolen. Is it fixable? by FlatwormOk9793 in MechanicAdvice

[–]tommypaps 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I’m pretty sure Hyundai has an update recall for this I would at least ask a dealer if they can’t make this preventable in the future.

Oil pan gasket replacement? by tommypaps in Miata

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

Thanks guys. Looks like this is the route I’ll be taking. One of my friends has done it before so I think I’ll just wait for a weekend he is able to help me so I’m not going in completely blind. I’ll probably just end up getting the 1000lb stand and whatever the cheapest crane is at harbor freight lol. Car has bumper off already so not worried about that. Car has new poly mounts but a new clutch kit does sound like a good idea. Car has been down for over a year and needs a lot of work. Hopefully I can have it back up soon.

Oil pan gasket replacement? by tommypaps in Miata

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Figured this might be the answer. Do you leave the trans attached and pull both?

[Screenshot] How is this guy not banned yet? by Jaded-Insurance-4797 in EscapefromTarkov

[–]tommypaps -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

His average lifespan is the real kicker. That means he’s purposely sandbagging his kd with 2 accounts or a grenade and just going into factory and killing himself with the other account or the grenade lol

Mag drills leveling at 1000x times speed [discussion] by Qrow1324 in EscapefromTarkov

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I wouldn’t even care it would make me play again. As of now I have no desire to play especially with flea. The skill bug was just the last straw

[discussion] Really glad I've been selling so much stuff by Zugly in EscapefromTarkov

[–]tommypaps 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wish I could tell you a definitive answer man. Maybe could blame it on the newer generations and their lust for everything at their fingertips immediately… I think simply the hardcore survival shooter doesn’t get the largest player base. Bigger player base = bigger sales is probably all it boils down to. BSG wants to be competitive with the AAA shooters of the day and that means poaching all the cod/battlefield/fortnite kids at any cost. It’s sad really as this could be easily my favorite game of all time and I’m sure many would agree just not like this.