Mechanic Stuff

Started by Eye of the Tiger, October 14, 2016, 03:00:10 PM

FoMoJo

Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on May 12, 2020, 12:57:21 PM
Here is today's order of operations on a Chebby truck with 300K

1. Customer wants me to replace transmission. Done. Good to go.
2. Won't start because battery is dead dead and the cables are junk. Replace batt and cable ends.
3. Fuel line starts leaking. Fix that.
4. Rad hose starts leaking. Fixed.
5. Finally take for test drive. Previously suspected sloppy U-joint is definitely junk. Replaced that.
6. Oh, and the shifter cable fell off on the test drive, and it won't stay on. Replacing that requires taking apart half of the interior. Okay, fine.
7. While trying to snap the new cable on, the cast aluminum shifter mechanism just breaks apart.
8. What's next? Any guesses?

Sounds like the repairs are going to cost more than the truck is workth. :huh:
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"As the saying goes, when you mix science and politics, you get politics."

shp4man

Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on May 12, 2020, 12:57:21 PM
Here is today's order of operations on a Chebby truck with 300K

1. Customer wants me to replace transmission. Done. Good to go.
2. Won't start because battery is dead dead and the cables are junk. Replace batt and cable ends.
3. Fuel line starts leaking. Fix that.
4. Rad hose starts leaking. Fixed.
5. Finally take for test drive. Previously suspected sloppy U-joint is definitely junk. Replaced that.
6. Oh, and the shifter cable fell off on the test drive, and it won't stay on. Replacing that requires taking apart half of the interior. Okay, fine.
7. While trying to snap the new cable on, the cast aluminum shifter mechanism just breaks apart.
8. What's next? Any guesses?


Ecology Auto Wrecking?   :lol:

But seriously, it never ceases to amaze me how some people insist on trying to keep a dying vehicle going.
It's like giving grandpa a penis enlargement. I mean, what's the point?

AutobahnSHO

Quote from: CALL_911 on May 10, 2020, 06:38:28 PM
U sure U wanna give a kid a minivan?

Well it's about the money and transportation.
1- We bought the newer minivan this year and thus had extra minivan.
2- Size-wise Impreza would be better learner car but also worth 3-4x as much
3- any kid car will be in ex's driveway more than ours,
4- needed to keep 2x regular cars for us (Miata just can't take family)
5- I didn't want to keep 2x minivans. I'd like different sized/ purpose vehicles if I'm keeping several.

So sure, minivan isn't greatest first car ever but we're only out about $500 or so as ex paid us $500 for it. If it gets smashed up no huge loss, it has 245k miles but still quite dependable for in-town car. Hopefully kids won't be makin' babies for at LEAST 3-5 more years....
Will

Eye of the Tiger

HOPEFULLY
and you give them a van
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Soup DeVille

Doesn't matter. That age, kids will do freaky shit in a single cab Ford Ranger. The minivan will just help prevent injuries.
Maybe we need to start off small. I mean, they don't let you fuck the glumpers at Glumpees without a level 4 FuckPass, do they?

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giant_mtb

I have a 15 gallon DeWalt air compressor at the shop. Plenty for zipping off lug nuts and filling tires. But today I am detailing a Harley and am using it to blow water out of all the nooks and crannies...it runs down air pretty quick and is annoying to listen to.

Is connecting, say, a 60-gallon tank to the 15 gallon unit a thing so I can increase my resevoir?

Eye of the Tiger

Quote from: giant_mtb on May 14, 2020, 12:51:39 PM
I have a 15 gallon DeWalt air compressor at the shop. Plenty for zipping off lug nuts and filling tires. But today I am detailing a Harley and am using it to blow water out of all the nooks and crannies...it runs down air pretty quick and is annoying to listen to.

Is connecting, say, a 60-gallon tank to the 15 gallon unit a thing so I can increase my resevoir?

Yeah, at home have a 10 gallon compresssor with a 5 gallon tank hanging off it :lol:
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Eye of the Tiger

Quote from: Soup DeVille on May 14, 2020, 09:04:03 AM
Doesn't matter. That age, kids will do freaky shit in a single cab Ford Ranger. The minivan will just help prevent injuries.

Yeah, Rangers are pretty dangerous. For that matter, so are Samurais. :lol:
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giant_mtb

Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on May 14, 2020, 01:18:16 PM
Yeah, at home have a 10 gallon compresssor with a 5 gallon tank hanging off it :lol:

How would I connect them properly? 

DeWart tool takeoff regulator wide open > air hose > big tank > regulator for toolz off of big tank?  Or would the DeWart tank pressure regulator get confused by that.

Eye of the Tiger

Quote from: giant_mtb on May 14, 2020, 05:28:00 PM
How would I connect them properly? 

DeWart tool takeoff regulator wide open > air hose > big tank > regulator for toolz off of big tank?  Or would the DeWart tank pressure regulator get confused by that.

Just plug it in where you normally plug in your air hose. It will still fill up with air.
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Soup DeVille

Quote from: giant_mtb on May 14, 2020, 05:28:00 PM
How would I connect them properly? 

DeWart tool takeoff regulator wide open > air hose > big tank > regulator for toolz off of big tank?  Or would the DeWart tank pressure regulator get confused by that.

Just either in-line, with a t-fitting; before or after the regulator is fine. The system will equalize.

But, the compressor could overheat pressurizing both tanks from scratch. Just watch it the first few times.
Maybe we need to start off small. I mean, they don't let you fuck the glumpers at Glumpees without a level 4 FuckPass, do they?

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giant_mtb

Well. Now that I look, standalone air tanks are still pretty expensive. So I'll probably just deal with it. lol

Eye of the Tiger

Quote from: Soup DeVille on May 14, 2020, 06:34:49 PM
Just either in-line, with a t-fitting; before or after the regulator is fine. The system will equalize.

But, the compressor could overheat pressurizing both tanks from scratch. Just watch it the first few times.

Yeah, a 60- gallon tank on a 15-gallon compressor might be pushing it. Add a cooling system!
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shp4man

One of my jobs is a 2009 Hybrid Escape. It needs a new High Voltage Traction Battery. Ford acronym HVTB. It's not warranty. Cost for just the part, not including installation labor?        $10.5K.  Holy crap on a cracker.  :lol:

CaminoRacer

Quote from: shp4man on May 20, 2020, 11:31:57 AM
One of my jobs is a 2009 Hybrid Escape. It needs a new High Voltage Traction Battery. Ford acronym HVTB. It's not warranty. Cost for just the part, not including installation labor?        $10.5K.  Holy crap on a cracker.  :lol:

wut.

My Bolt's 60 kwh battery pack is $15k, apparently. But that's way bigger than a little hybrid battery.
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Eye of the Tiger

Quote from: shp4man on May 20, 2020, 11:31:57 AM
One of my jobs is a 2009 Hybrid Escape. It needs a new High Voltage Traction Battery. Ford acronym HVTB. It's not warranty. Cost for just the part, not including installation labor?        $10.5K.  Holy crap on a cracker.  :lol:

Short it out and let it burn
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2o6

Quote from: shp4man on May 20, 2020, 11:31:57 AM
One of my jobs is a 2009 Hybrid Escape. It needs a new High Voltage Traction Battery. Ford acronym HVTB. It's not warranty. Cost for just the part, not including installation labor?        $10.5K.  Holy crap on a cracker.  :lol:


The Ford system is pretty much the same as the Prius/Highlander setup, but with a Ford motor instead of a Toyota one.


I wonder if the traction battery from a Prius would be interchangeable.



Eye of the Tiger

#377
I did a crap load of stuff to a Genesis V8. Is a nice car. >BMW

Needs more exhaust, though. Way too quiet.
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Eye of the Tiger

I hate it when I run around all day doing piddly shit.
Change light bulbs because tire techs can't.
Get ID numbers off this transmission.
Clear this check engine light but it's not a diag.
Diag an airbag light but don't fix it.
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Eye of the Tiger

I done gots to drive a customer's Sonata Hybrid home. Avg 30.9 MPG. Only slightly worse than a 1987 Ford Escort. But it's actually a nice driving car.
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Eye of the Tiger

I NEED MY CAR FIXED TODAY! I JUST DROVE BY AND IT'S STILL IN THE PARKING LOT!

I fixed it and parked it back in the parking lot.
Bitch didn't never even came to pick it up. And I cant even do make words sentences.
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FoMoJo

Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on May 30, 2020, 05:23:39 PM
I NEED MY CAR FIXED TODAY! I JUST DROVE BY AND IT'S STILL IN THE PARKING LOT!

I fixed it and parked it back in the parking lot.
Bitch didn't never even came to pick it up. And I cant even do make words sentences.
I hope she apologized and gave you a big tip.
"The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." ~ Albert Einstein
"As the saying goes, when you mix science and politics, you get politics."

Eye of the Tiger

Quote from: FoMoJo on May 30, 2020, 05:27:30 PM
I hope she apologized and gave you a big tip.

She didn't even come back to pick it up.  :lockedup:
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Eye of the Tiger

Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on May 30, 2020, 05:23:39 PM
I NEED MY CAR FIXED TODAY! I JUST DROVE BY AND IT'S STILL IN THE PARKING LOT!

I fixed it and parked it back in the parking lot.
Bitch didn't never even came to pick it up. And I cant even do make words sentences.

Finally picked it up today. Accused us of putting 3000 miles on it and emptying her gas tank.
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FoMoJo

Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 01, 2020, 04:18:54 PM
Finally picked it up today. Accused us of putting 3000 miles on it and emptying her gas tank.
What a bitch. :nutty:
"The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." ~ Albert Einstein
"As the saying goes, when you mix science and politics, you get politics."

giant_mtb

Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 01, 2020, 04:18:54 PM
Finally picked it up today. Accused us of putting 3000 miles on it and emptying her gas tank.

What in the fuck??

giant_mtb

Hopefully she's pissed enough that she never returns for anything else again.

Eye of the Tiger

Quote from: giant_mtb on June 01, 2020, 04:40:39 PM
Hopefully she's pissed enough that she never returns for anything else again.

I thibk we decided she is banned
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giant_mtb

Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 01, 2020, 04:45:04 PM
I thibk we decided she is banned

Good call. Wonder how many other shops she's acted like that with.

RomanChariot

Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 01, 2020, 04:18:54 PM
Finally picked it up today. Accused us of putting 3000 miles on it and emptying her gas tank.

She had to leave it overnight otherwise she wouldn't be able to accuse you of driving half-way across the country and back. I imagine she was hoping to get you to wave the cost of repairs and offer her a free tank of gas.