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    Need recommendations for clamshell bearing puller

    I'm fine with spending a couple hundred $$ on one, but if a Vevor is built just as well as the Rigid Axle then I don't mind saving $100...:) I don't know what is good, but I also want the tool to work, not tear up bearings or be of low quality. Will be used mainly for pinion and carrier...
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    Any microwave techs here? Magnetron question.

    Our OTR LG microwave (LMVM20333BM) last time we used it, made a laboring hum for about 5 seconds after startup, then seemed normal for the next 3 min. Fan didn't stop, platter kept rotating, but didn't heat the food. After some poking around, I found the high voltage fuse was blown, also I...
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    What aftermarket keyfobs are reliable for Toyota?

    I called the dealer today to get a price on a spare keyfob for our 2014 Highlander, along with the small key that slides into the fob....and it was just under $500. 😵‍💫:mad: Almost $300 for the fob, $65 for the tiny key blank, $45 to cut it, and almost $100 to program it. What planet are they...
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    2015 Impala V6 exhaust leak

    Using a smoker through a spark plug hole, I found where the leak is. This is just down from the forward converter....can this be repaired or does it need a new Y-pipe? Has anyone welded this area? Doesn’t look like a fun weld given the two materials. Is the flex portion integrated into the...
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    Any good bead breakers that won't scratch wheels?

    Something that I can use an impact on or air that has some type of rubber protection pads, basically so it doesn't damage the outside clear coat of the wheel. Hoping to spend less than $200. The Vevor looks well made but I don't see how it won't damage the clear coat. Something basically...
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    Rebuilding a floor jack, Craftsman 50145, ran into a problem

    I've owned this jack for about 20 years, Sears 3 1/2 ton, been great but started to slowly leak down and it lost the initial rapid pump. I bought the seal kit from lazzar and I didn't mess with the 'Do not Adjust" screw, but I did replace all the seals in the main piston, jacking piston, the...
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    Michelin Primacy LTX opinions

    Looking for a spare set of wheels and I see a number of them fitted with these tires. I'm a Michelin fan but never owned a Primacy. For a vehicle the size of a Suburban 1500 are these a suitable tire, mainly for a quiet, smooth ride? Will have decent sidewall, size is 265-65-18.
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    Welding helmet recommendation

    Finally picked up a welder, but need a decent helmet. I'm sure at some point I'll end up with a Hobart 3350 or similar, but looking for a sub $250 helmet that has a good field of view I don't know what's good and bad in terms of quality, as well as added protection from the types of screens...
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    Can I crimp two 4ga wires in a single lug?

    I have a good hydraulic crimper, I'm trying to see if I can safely crimp two 4 ga wires in a battery lug, I don't have room to stack 2 terminals. If so, what size lug would work giving a proper crimp? Lug similar to this...
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    Looking for a good, reliable AC leak detector

    I trust I can stay under $100, if not please post your thoughts. So many cheap models and many mixed reviews, I'd rather pay a little more for a good, repeatable item. What is your goto model? Mainly for auto, but home use is also good.
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    2015 Impala extended emissions warranty question

    Our Impala (3.6) has an exhaust leak at what appears to be the flange on the front or (LH) side converter. According to a few dealers, this likely falls under the emissions warranty that goes until 2030. They cannot tell me if it's covered which is odd, but no charge to diagnose if it is...
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    Looking for a small case mig welder.

    So I'm stuck on a welder decision and would like to naturally save some $$ on this purchase. I cannot see needing more than 1/4" capacity, maybe a rare occasion, as well as needing to weld more than 3 linear feet at once, so duty cycle should not be much of a problem. I have a 20A 220 outlet in...
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    Need a quiet evaporative humidifier

    I will eventually go back to a whole-house humidifier, but for time being, I need a quiet floor stander that's not ultrasonic. I tried the Aircare HD special which worked until it stopped working, but only quiet on the lowest fan speed. I need about 2K' coverage but would like to have it...
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    Any Toyota techs here? Wiring question.

    For a 3rd Gen Highlander V6 non hybrid, what's involved in replacing the engine wiring harness? Our 2014 has some rodent damage so exploring options. Would this harness be in the engine bay only with a firewall coupler or does it have wires entering the passenger compartment? Can this be done in...
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    What connector is this?

    Trying to replace this 12V lead and I want to use a new connector for the relay. I know I can use about any female connector but trying to keep it looking the same. I figured this was an easy to find item but proving difficult for me. Just one of many I need to fix on this vehicle. Maybe...
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    Need a whole house humidifier for cramped ductwork

    We had a whole house fan-powered Aprilaire on our last HVAC system, but the new system is taller and really changed up my options in terms of mounting locations. The supply duct leaving the air handler is curved as soon as it exits then enters a larger curved section going into the ceiling. My...
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    Christmas tree farms and current pricing

    Curious what people are seeing for average prices. I'm about the real trees, but I'm not paying $150 to cut a 7' tree....not even $100. Local prices in D.C metro area are absurd IMO. What's going on?
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    4L60E knock in bell housing or not

    This is a 2004 Trailblazer, 4.2 I6 and there is a "light knock" in the bell housing area. You can't really hear it from the front of the vehicle, but along the side you can. Obviously under the vehicle close to the motor it's very obvious. The sequence of the taps sounds like a rod bearing...
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    Need decent earbuds for Galaxy S23

    Never used any of them, but with this phone and no headphone jack, I need to get with the times. Definitely want a pair that is secure and less prone to falling out, SQ is another option. Curious to what the consensus is. Not terribly concerned with noise canceling, likely won't use it much as...
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    Bicycle light recommendation

    For paved paths and occasional night trail riding. Been looking at the Lezyne 1400 but not sure of the beam quality. I would like an adjustable beam with a remote thumb switch, either going from low to high beam and or spot to wide. I have seen a few with a non-focused beam but bright, almost...
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