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Anonymous Coward User ID: 78237507 United States 12/09/2019 06:19 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Yes thank you it is 4.6 L Triton V8. I did a funny thing and glued a socket over it thinking the wire would twist and break off but it just spins. Ive been busy but when i get back to it i plan to use brake fluid to eat the cement and get the socket of there. The porcelain will be broken and its hanging on by the wire so im thinking to carefully drill it. So basically after you snap it with a screw driver then what? It will still be hanging by the wire. Which is essentially where i will be. How would you get the wire to be gone? So what happened to get to this point? Did the hex break off? I guess the picture isn't very good down in the hole. I'd take a screwdriver and move the terminal back and forth until the ceramic broke, then pull out the wire and ceramic until you can get to the lower shell. Thank you yea it must have broken off in a tune up attempt before i bought it and they just left it. I think think the wire is clamped at the end. I will attempt to do it with one of the plugs i pulled to see how much force it takes to pull the wire free. Also thank you to the poster above i will make sure it is clean before i pull the bottom shell. the wire will come right out with locking needle nose pliers, but if the hex breaks off you'll need to drill it and use a tool called an ez out[which it will on the inside left because it's seized into place because no one could ever get it out] dont ask me how i know |
UH User ID: 78107088 United States 12/09/2019 06:21 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ... Quoting: uh 78107088 worst car ever? for mechanics.? best car for mechanics? ANY OTHER HONERABLE MENTIONS?..EITHER WAY.? TRIVIA: HOW MANY SCREWS/BOLTS ON A FORD BRONCO WATERPUMP EARLY 90'S MODEL...? The worst car for mechanics? One that will go 150,000 miles and need nothing but oil changes and tires. Those are my worst nightmare, and all the new stuff is getting stupidly dependable in that regard. I can't make any money if you only show up every 5,000 miles for oil changes and wiper blades. The best car is one that breaks down predictably and is easy to fix. Cars that need timing belts, water pumps, ball joints, transmission rebuilds... Ah yeah. They are well on their way to engineering us mechanics out of a job. Full size Bronco or Bronco II with the 2.9l? Because if it's the latter you're replacing the heads with the water pump. THE ONE IM TALKING ABOUT...HAS 14 FUCKIN BOLTS/SCREWS AND IS ON THE BOTTOM...THE ENTIRE UNIT JUST PLUGS IN BUT, 14 FUCKIN BOLTS ALL AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE UNIT...SHIT. Oh yeah. I ran into a Fiat water pump on a 124... The damn thing was glued in. Took the 4 bolts out and spent an hour trying to pry that thing out of the case. Not any bigger than a lemon. ..THERE WAS A GLUE AS WELL. NIGHTMARE. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 78237978 United States 12/09/2019 06:23 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 2004 range rover thinking of buying, 110k, no rust, looks perfect. needs a head gasket seller says. have not searched problems known or how to fix but have impressive tools and enjoy most repairs by myself. its 2000$. last car was a gmc sierra, did that to it, plus a million other things, and frame rusted out. northeast guy, range rover from fla, seems like a deal but afraid, think heads are bent?. overheat. whats your guess, a weekend replacing a head gasket, which i would not mind or that plus realizing major problems such as with a mercedes 300 where shit was bent not a gasket. im a carpenter remodeler, again nice tools, enjoy the work if its feasable |
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User ID: 69013111 United States 12/09/2019 06:24 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 1998 silverado misfire while maintaining speed only. No miss when idle or when accelerating only when maintaining speed on highway. Quoting: Icguy42 As said by someone else check the MAF sensor. Unplug it and go for a drive. This puts the engine in speed density mode. If it still does it, that's not it. When's the last time it had a tune up? Actually just bought it dirt cheap. The guy I bought it from says he put new plugs in and I didn't help. I only got it to go back and forth to work but really would like it to run better lol. Will try the unplug and drive and see if that helps. Thanks a ton for the reply. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 11912421 United States 12/09/2019 06:24 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Serious question if you're ase master. What did u do to prep for L1 test, and how was it? I just took my last, a8 and they've been breezey so far, but I have some hesitations about sitting for L1. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 11912421 Have you passed it? Tell me about it please.. Thanks! ASE tests just mean you're good at taking a test. The test questions are designed to check for experience and hands on knowledge. They don't want book worms, they want field experience. My prep was just a good night's sleep and a positive attitude. L1 was easy as I'm a geek so electrical diagnostics were right up my alley. [link to www.ase.com (secure)] Agreed I could have sat for most tests when I was 17 lol, just the 2.5 hour time and everything based on a non-existant vehicle soumds odd... I'm told it's lots of pageflipping from theoretical results compared to theoretical factory specs and function. I'm told lots fail because they base it on real-world experience rather than the way this fake vehicle is designed to function, IE there could be a low vacuum or lean condition reported that's actually within nominal spec when the question asks about a reported symptom you'd expect to reveal such test results and the real problem is with like pin124 of the ecu being broken/grounded. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 78237507 United States 12/09/2019 06:31 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 2004 range rover thinking of buying, 110k, no rust, looks perfect. needs a head gasket seller says. have not searched problems known or how to fix but have impressive tools and enjoy most repairs by myself. its 2000$. last car was a gmc sierra, did that to it, plus a million other things, and frame rusted out. northeast guy, range rover from fla, seems like a deal but afraid, think heads are bent?. overheat. whats your guess, a weekend replacing a head gasket, which i would not mind or that plus realizing major problems such as with a mercedes 300 where shit was bent not a gasket. im a carpenter remodeler, again nice tools, enjoy the work if its feasable Quoting: Anonymous Coward 78237978 unless you own our own oilfield, let it go. its a bottomless money pit if the head gaskets are blown thecodds are it was severely overheated, meaning high dollar repairs. get an old Nissan x Terra, better vehicle does the same thing and will cost a tenth as much in the long run |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 77640440 United States 12/09/2019 06:32 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 1998 silverado misfire while maintaining speed only. No miss when idle or when accelerating only when maintaining speed on highway. Quoting: Icguy42 As said by someone else check the MAF sensor. Unplug it and go for a drive. This puts the engine in speed density mode. If it still does it, that's not it. When's the last time it had a tune up? Actually just bought it dirt cheap. The guy I bought it from says he put new plugs in and I didn't help. I only got it to go back and forth to work but really would like it to run better lol. Will try the unplug and drive and see if that helps. Thanks a ton for the reply. I'd put a set of wires on it if they're not new. I remember the coil terminals liked to rust up. If you have a scanner and can see what cylinder is misfiring, try swapping coils with a neighboring cylinder. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 78237507 United States 12/09/2019 06:37 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I have an old 1999 Honda Accord and a question on the gas gauge. Quoting: wupy The transmission failed so I sent it to the shop and had it replaced. Good so far. The problem is I always topped off my gas tank so when I got it back the tank was full and I didn't see any problem. The gauge never went off full though. It's not a big deal cause when I actually use the car I always keep the tank topped off so I'm not worried about running out of gas. I don't take it on long trips. I like the car, it's been a good one and I've had it for over a decade. Still, Why would the gas gauge never read anything but a full tank? Any help would be appreciated. :) somehow or another when it was being worked on someone shorted, cut or disconnected the wires going to the sensor inside the tank. it works using a float attached to a rheostat which increases resistance to a tiny current sent through it, if those two wires get severed , unplugged or shorted together it will either read full or empty all the time |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 77640440 United States 12/09/2019 06:39 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 2004 range rover thinking of buying, 110k, no rust, looks perfect. needs a head gasket seller says. have not searched problems known or how to fix but have impressive tools and enjoy most repairs by myself. its 2000$. last car was a gmc sierra, did that to it, plus a million other things, and frame rusted out. northeast guy, range rover from fla, seems like a deal but afraid, think heads are bent?. overheat. whats your guess, a weekend replacing a head gasket, which i would not mind or that plus realizing major problems such as with a mercedes 300 where shit was bent not a gasket. im a carpenter remodeler, again nice tools, enjoy the work if its feasable Quoting: Anonymous Coward 78237978 If you're not in a hurry it sounds like a nice project. For $2k and a little work you'll have a sweet ride. I haven't worked on many but there's a lot of info on the web about them. I'd get the heads off and have a machine shop check them out. Cylinder head prices on ebay aren't too bad for that engine. |
wupy
User ID: 41363484 United States 12/09/2019 06:42 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I have an old 1999 Honda Accord and a question on the gas gauge. Quoting: wupy The transmission failed so I sent it to the shop and had it replaced. Good so far. The problem is I always topped off my gas tank so when I got it back the tank was full and I didn't see any problem. The gauge never went off full though. It's not a big deal cause when I actually use the car I always keep the tank topped off so I'm not worried about running out of gas. I don't take it on long trips. I like the car, it's been a good one and I've had it for over a decade. Still, Why would the gas gauge never read anything but a full tank? Any help would be appreciated. :) somehow or another when it was being worked on someone shorted, cut or disconnected the wires going to the sensor inside the tank. it works using a float attached to a rheostat which increases resistance to a tiny current sent through it, if those two wires get severed , unplugged or shorted together it will either read full or empty all the time Thank you. Billy Joe McCallister was pushed! |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 77640440 United States 12/09/2019 06:43 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Hey OP, I need to find a decent Transmission for '92 Subaru Legacy Wagon (trail car.) Is car-part.com the best place to find one or are there better options? Thank you ahead of time on any info. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 78233473 I love car-part! I use them all the time. LKQ is another option for used parts. |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 77640440 United States 12/09/2019 06:44 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I have an old 1999 Honda Accord and a question on the gas gauge. Quoting: wupy The transmission failed so I sent it to the shop and had it replaced. Good so far. The problem is I always topped off my gas tank so when I got it back the tank was full and I didn't see any problem. The gauge never went off full though. It's not a big deal cause when I actually use the car I always keep the tank topped off so I'm not worried about running out of gas. I don't take it on long trips. I like the car, it's been a good one and I've had it for over a decade. Still, Why would the gas gauge never read anything but a full tank? Any help would be appreciated. :) somehow or another when it was being worked on someone shorted, cut or disconnected the wires going to the sensor inside the tank. it works using a float attached to a rheostat which increases resistance to a tiny current sent through it, if those two wires get severed , unplugged or shorted together it will either read full or empty all the time Thank you. If the sender is stuck, run the gas down to about 1/2 or less, then whop the tank bottom a few times with a hammer. It might free it up. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 78167895 United States 12/09/2019 06:50 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Weird one: '96 honda accord that will not start until a certain noise happens. New battery, new starter, alternator checks out fine. Some times (usually in cool, dry weather) the noise happens in 30 seconds. In the summer, it may take 30 minutes. The noise is a hum and kachunk. I've wondered if it was a safety thing that is electrically off kilter. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 78237507 United States 12/09/2019 06:50 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I have an old 1999 Honda Accord and a question on the gas gauge. Quoting: wupy The transmission failed so I sent it to the shop and had it replaced. Good so far. The problem is I always topped off my gas tank so when I got it back the tank was full and I didn't see any problem. The gauge never went off full though. It's not a big deal cause when I actually use the car I always keep the tank topped off so I'm not worried about running out of gas. I don't take it on long trips. I like the car, it's been a good one and I've had it for over a decade. Still, Why would the gas gauge never read anything but a full tank? Any help would be appreciated. :) somehow or another when it was being worked on someone shorted, cut or disconnected the wires going to the sensor inside the tank. it works using a float attached to a rheostat which increases resistance to a tiny current sent through it, if those two wires get severed , unplugged or shorted together it will either read full or empty all the time Thank you. If the sender is stuck, run the gas down to about 1/2 or less, then whop the tank bottom a few times with a hammer. It might free it up. the key to understanding what happened is it worked before the car was worked on and didn't after. more than likely the wiring harness was damaged by muscling the transmission in and out |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 76782215 United States 12/09/2019 06:53 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Weird one: '96 honda accord that will not start until a certain noise happens. New battery, new starter, alternator checks out fine. Some times (usually in cool, dry weather) the noise happens in 30 seconds. In the summer, it may take 30 minutes. The noise is a hum and kachunk. I've wondered if it was a safety thing that is electrically off kilter. Sounds like your fuel pump is what you're listening for, maybe a bad relay? I'm a novice though... |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 78237507 United States 12/09/2019 06:53 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | My toyota celica 02 143 hps burns too much oil, obviously 1zz engine should be reconstructed. Quoting: Behind the Veil 78226183 Whats ur oppinion on that? Some say that reconstruction doesnt always success, is this a true rumor? Or totally based on the Mechanic? rebuilding the engine will solve the problem if done right |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 78237507 United States 12/09/2019 06:55 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Weird one: '96 honda accord that will not start until a certain noise happens. New battery, new starter, alternator checks out fine. Some times (usually in cool, dry weather) the noise happens in 30 seconds. In the summer, it may take 30 minutes. The noise is a hum and kachunk. I've wondered if it was a safety thing that is electrically off kilter. Sounds like your fuel pump is what you're listening for, maybe a bad relay? I'm a novice though... the humming is the fuel pump, the clunk i dont know i would guess something in the fuel system, first thing id try is anew filter |
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User ID: 70736097 United States 12/09/2019 07:07 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 2012 Subaru Forester, 4 cylinder. Fantastic vehicle, reliable, great in the snow we get, etc. However...since I've had it when I go out in the garage at night, and let's say the vehicle has been off and sitting for several hours, I sometimes here what I'll call a "whirring" or rapid "clicking sound" from the engine compartment. Vehicle has always started fine, always run fine but it's like something is still "running" intermittently long after it's been turned off for the night. Ideas? And thanks in advance for any guidance you can offer. "Socialism only works in two places: Heaven where they don't need it and hell, where they already have it." Ronald Reagan The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so." Ronald Reagan |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 78237507 United States 12/09/2019 07:08 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 1998 silverado misfire while maintaining speed only. No miss when idle or when accelerating only when maintaining speed on highway. Quoting: Icguy42 As said by someone else check the MAF sensor. Unplug it and go for a drive. This puts the engine in speed density mode. If it still does it, that's not it. When's the last time it had a tune up? Actually just bought it dirt cheap. The guy I bought it from says he put new plugs in and I didn't help. I only got it to go back and forth to work but really would like it to run better lol. Will try the unplug and drive and see if that helps. Thanks a ton for the reply. these sensors are very expensive but hardly ever fail but they do get dust in them and that will send a faulty signal to the computer. don't use any kind of object to clean it , only compressed air and not much pressure either |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 78237507 United States 12/09/2019 07:11 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 2012 Subaru Forester, 4 cylinder. Fantastic vehicle, reliable, great in the snow we get, etc. However...since I've had it when I go out in the garage at night, and let's say the vehicle has been off and sitting for several hours, I sometimes here what I'll call a "whirring" or rapid "clicking sound" from the engine compartment. Vehicle has always started fine, always run fine but it's like something is still "running" intermittently long after it's been turned off for the night. Ideas? And thanks in advance for any guidance you can offer. that is strange. look and see if the fan is turning when you hear the sound and if it is it might be a sensor in the engine failed and is telling the computer the engine is still hot |
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User ID: 70736097 United States 12/09/2019 07:12 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 2012 Subaru Forester, 4 cylinder. Fantastic vehicle, reliable, great in the snow we get, etc. However...since I've had it when I go out in the garage at night, and let's say the vehicle has been off and sitting for several hours, I sometimes here what I'll call a "whirring" or rapid "clicking sound" from the engine compartment. Vehicle has always started fine, always run fine but it's like something is still "running" intermittently long after it's been turned off for the night. Ideas? And thanks in advance for any guidance you can offer. that is strange. look and see if the fan is turning when you hear the sound and if it is it might be a sensor in the engine failed and is telling the computer the engine is still hot Definitely not the fan, that's a sound I know. "Socialism only works in two places: Heaven where they don't need it and hell, where they already have it." Ronald Reagan The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so." Ronald Reagan |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 78237507 United States 12/09/2019 07:13 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | This is now Quoting: CosmicFire Anonymous Coward User ID: 78237507's thread! He seems to be more than qualified to answer all your questions. Please direct them all his way. Thanks! I'll clean up later! i've been an engineer and mechanic for forty years, don't take it personally that i know more than you do. knowledge doesn't always come from book, it comes from experience |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 78237507 United States 12/09/2019 07:15 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 2012 Subaru Forester, 4 cylinder. Fantastic vehicle, reliable, great in the snow we get, etc. However...since I've had it when I go out in the garage at night, and let's say the vehicle has been off and sitting for several hours, I sometimes here what I'll call a "whirring" or rapid "clicking sound" from the engine compartment. Vehicle has always started fine, always run fine but it's like something is still "running" intermittently long after it's been turned off for the night. Ideas? And thanks in advance for any guidance you can offer. that is strange. look and see if the fan is turning when you hear the sound and if it is it might be a sensor in the engine failed and is telling the computer the engine is still hot Definitely not the fan, that's a sound I know. get a stethoscope and try to find where the sound is coming from. thats a stumper |
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User ID: 41363484 United States 12/09/2019 07:21 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Weird one: '96 honda accord that will not start until a certain noise happens. New battery, new starter, alternator checks out fine. Some times (usually in cool, dry weather) the noise happens in 30 seconds. In the summer, it may take 30 minutes. The noise is a hum and kachunk. I've wondered if it was a safety thing that is electrically off kilter. I had this problem in my Honda Accord (99 model) and it was a relay under the dash that wouldn't let the bugger start. My mechanic replaced it for 150 bucks and I haven't had the problem since. Edit to note: The relay under the dash engaged the fuel pump. Since it hummed and bumped and was actually crappy it wouldn't let the fuel pump engage until I was sitting there with smoke coming out my ears. Hope this helps. Last Edited by wupy on 12/09/2019 07:35 PM Billy Joe McCallister was pushed! |
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