bloopers and just plain dumb posts

[re-tired]

thought I would try something new . anybody can join in . Find post on this and other sites ,cut and paste without names . See if we can find some good ones. heres a starter; mechanic pulling a fast one?? Posted 7-12-2003 02:42

1970 buick skylark 350 v8 4dr sedan. to make it short....broke distributer base, bent shaft to oil pump, scored gears so oil pump will not seat.
mechanic states will try to resurface, i know this can't be done. next message he states he replaced scored gear and got car started, will be replacing oil pump in morning.
mind you, this is not a shop which works on cars as aged as mine. i would like to know, where he got the gear, then the oil pump. did he just install oil pump repair kit? or what??

[way2old]

1. Here is a question posted elswhere on the net. This is all the info.

how far will a hybrid go before needing fuel

And one more

2. Engine overheats after 5 min. use.

Optional Information:
1990 Toyota Camry 2.0

Already Tried:
new water pump, new thermostat, new rad


And another one

3. how do i take the clips off of my window

Good night all. Please find some more for us. Please remember not to post any names or sites. This is for fun only. May also let posters know how not to do it.

[re-tired]

Hello
Umm..I want to find "The biggest auto repair shop in asia" and I just can't find anything.If anybody know ..please let me know how ,where it is.
Thank you for every answer.

[re-tired]

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I am totally baffaled as to what is wrong with my 96 Ford Ranger..I fixed the muffler pipe by the flange and then the truck wouldnt start.. realizing that the starter(once I tapped it)had a problem, I replaced that and when I went to place it(the starter) into position It grounded and sparked.. thinking no big deal, I continued to replace the Large wire that leads from the starter to the solenoid which had rusted off at the end, (Before this when I turned the key I would at least get a click in the solenoid).So I thought, maybe I blew the solenoid.. so , After replacing the solenoid I tried the ignition again. now I get Nothing!! not even a click in the solenoid. I have no lights, nothing.. I even replaced the battery thinking It must not be any good, I should at least get my headlights to work! I have checked my fuses, both inside and under the hood, nothing seems wrong.. Please if anybody has any answers or suggestions.. I would love to hear them.

[re-tired]

I have a '95 Eagle Vision TSI 3.5L V6. I was driving it down the highway and when I activated the Cruse the car died.

I thought it was the fuel pump, but I tested that theory.

Then I checked to see if it was getting any spark. It was not firing.

What should I do now, or should I just take it in to a mechinic. I am a novist at repair.

[gacyota]

I recently obtained a 2001 Expedition. I would like to see the differences between the different year Expeditions.

Does anyone know where I can find Pictures of Expeditions from '97 to current available?

Thanks.


My response: Try google

[gacyota]

my SR5 light turned on a week ago or so...does anyone know why it could be on? it was never on before...i dont think its supposed to be on....

did he mean SRS light?? :lol: :lol:

[gacyota]

I had a person call me today with a 96 Honda Accord EX and he needed a pitman arm for it :roll: I think it was retired prank calling me again. He's always calling looking for a flex capacitor for his Delorean.

[gacyota]

Had a guy a few days ago wanted a bigger spark plug for his 97 Saturn SC2. He accidentally stripped the threads on the head. I tried to tell him he needed a heli-coil kit to fix it correctly, but he insisted on a bigger spark plug. I sold him an A/C R44XLS and sent him on his way.
He came in today to buy the heli-coil kit