Recent content by lairdwd

I tell you what, the guys that are doing bone yard stuff for appliance parts are a real asset to the country. It's such a waste to send good parts like that to the crusher. I mean the unit I got was almost brand new. Cost $15 SHIPPED priority mail, and this thing was heavy. I doubt the guy...

Both my dishwasher and stove crapped out at almost the same time. Wife's first inclination - let's go buy new ones and drop $1800! My inclination - ugh no. Ol' BK probably gonna be joining the ranks of the unemployed soon, so let's try to fix instead! I've never done any plumbing, nor...

Originally Posted by lairdwd Originally Posted by The Critic This is the exact reason why I never use the supplied brackets. I have seen this issue before. Plus pad clearance issues because the last guy ground the bracket too much to remove rust. Reuse your old brackets. Amen to that...

I hit my sticky e-brake hardware on my 2000 accord with some wd-40 and it did the trick. I know not ideal for rubber, but I wanted something that would lubricate but not evaporate

Originally Posted by The Critic This is the exact reason why I never use the supplied brackets. I have seen this issue before. Plus pad clearance issues because the last guy ground the bracket too much to remove rust. Reuse your old brackets. Amen to that brother. That's exactly what I...

Originally Posted by Toys4Life_C5 When you are new to wrenching torque everything down to spec until you get a feel for it. When you are older, the "right" thing to do is to still use a torque wrench but if you choose to go by the feel of it you are now experienced and less likely to materially...

I got to give the made in America Irwin a shout out. I wish Lowes would stock more of their high quality American gear like this. I read the reviews on the harbor freight Chinese brand and one guy said they didn't have enough bite for his VW hex bolt and failed miserably. For most...

You guys ever see where they didn't tap it correctly in reman land? Or didn't tap it at all and the bracket bolt is a different size entirely? The left caliper went on beautifully and had no issues with the old OE bolts. I cleaned and lubed everything.. no go. too small. I'm wondering if I...

Originally Posted by JeffKeryk Well done. Throw that fastener in the garbage, where it belongs. I just ordered 4 new ones from a local VW dealer for $1.33 each. The hex head design is terrible, but I prefer to stay with OEM. I know I can re-use them, (well, other than the one that got...

Originally Posted by spasm3 Originally Posted by Gebo I was previously taught on the forum the value of heat on a stuck bolt. It doesn't make sense to me about how heat works as it looks like it would expand both pieces making them tighter??? If locktite is there, it loosens it. But the...

I thought it was gonna be a rough day today after my genie garage door remote broke off at the connector. Went for the key and the manual override and the lock was seized. I was able to strip down some wires and get in fortunately or I would have been drilling my garage door lock out. MISSION...

Originally Posted by Donald They sell extractors that look like a socket with teeth. I got a set that are Craftsman. But you may not have enough room on the upper side. Get some cheap Torx bits and pound in the largest one you can get to fit. I assume this was allen or Torx to start? Did you...

Originally Posted by P10crew Drive the car to the nearest dude with a welder. Weld a nut on it done deal works every time. Why fight it? Yeah, if I can get that for less than $100, may be the path of least resistance. On the left drill bit/ez out idea - I believe only 4 threads are...

Wow, these are all great ideas! On the vice grip solution, do you think they can stay locked it a 100+ ft. lbs on a circular bolt? I know I need something with some good teeth to even try, but these things are torque on good. Or how about this mack daddy pipe wrench at lowes? You think this...

I don't have acytene torch, so welding on a nut is out. Open up to other ideas though! Will the bolt extractors you can buy at the big box stores work for a round bolt like this?