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    MacGyver Rear Brake caliper 2005 Saab 9-3

    When the specific caliper retraction tool doesn't work to spin the piston back into the caliper. Needlenose in the holes turned by a channel lock pliers 🤣 And yes this car has been neglected.
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    Dog tail found wrapped with tiny hair ties.

    1.5 yr old golden doodle. On Sunday night she was oddly growling when approached by kids upon further inspection I found a few hair ties about 3 in up from the tip of her tail they were on very tight I cut them off with a scissors but I believe that they were on for about 2 days. She...
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    Honda gxv recoil Starter cup

    I think this log splitter I picked up is missing a start cup? The pull cord does not engage the lower part of engine. Is this a universal part and aftermarket Amazon cup is ok or need a specific Honda part? Also is there a small choke toggle part? this also seems to be missing a toggle...
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    Lots of wheels weights?

    Brother got a new to him car and it had 2 new tires on the front with these weights, they were similar on both wheels. I've seen a like 3 separate chunks before but this seems excessive...
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    Honda very loud noise?

    Thread here, this seems very odd. https://www.odyclub.com/threads/replaced-vtec-spool-now-this-loud-noise-happens-intermittently.372391/#post-2541495 Says he replaced vtec valve assembly on front passenger side of engine which sits over alternator. But afterwards is getting this loud noise...
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    Who just a got filter cutter and wants some old filters?

    I have 11 Fram ultras 1 supertech 1 125cc scooter filter 1 Acura fuel filter Northside of Chicago I can drop off or meet you somewhere.
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    Timing belt job thread for anyone looking for a good read.

    Amusing https://www.piloteers.org/threads/timing-belt-tips.178324/
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    New to me 2014 Honda Pilot!

    Guy ran a stop sign and hit our 2008 Accord 188k miles. Totaled. Haggled $7750 out of the insurance company. Thread here . https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/you-think-this-will-be-totaled.361308/ I picked up a 2014 Honda Pilot EXL, 4wd, 88500miles , new Michelin defender tires...
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    Holy smokes change those cabin air filters!

    Holy smokes change those cabin air filters! 88k on vehicle(new to me)... It was a fram filter, so not original. Definitely was a mouse in there at some point. How long does it take for a mouse to make a nest?
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    Diagnosing bad stabilizer link?

    2012 Odyssey 150k on van. Quiet clicks when going over small road imperfections. I don't hear it when driving faster, mostly just on residential streets.
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    You think this will be totaled?

    Thankfully both drivers unharmed. Wife was driving down residential street and was approx 75% through intersection (she had no stop sign) when she was hit from the left by driver who had either not stopped at his stop sign or simply didn't see her. You think this will be totaled? I'm guessing...
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    You think these brakes are shot?

    She heard a rubbing/grinding noise
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    Is this how to get a caliper to retract? 🤣

    1997 Acura RL Front calipers must have some corrosion inside. They would not go back in with normal strategies. C clamp vice grips under significant pressure then hammer the back of the c clamp to get them back in...lol
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    Be careful under those cars

    https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20211004/palatine-man-killed-while-working-underneath-car I haven't been injured working on my cars but it's easy to get careless while trying to be quick doing routine maintenance. I keep thinking this could be me if I'm careless.
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    2002 Cadillac DeVille hits huge pothole, broken spring, and tire, P0300 code

    Facepalm... Relatives car. 2002 DeVille DHS. 193k, lots of rust. Driving approx 45mph and hit a huge pothole on interstate exit ramp. Tire was flat in a minute. He continued driving for another 5 mins to destination. he brings rim to shop and put on a new tire. puts on new tire and tries...
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    I feel like I've just committed Bitog sin

    2 years ago I noticed a clunking noise which sounded like brake clunking. Fast forward I hear it on slow moving bumps and uneven terrain. I think it's the lower ball joint. I don't have any play 12 to 6 but I think the grease has either dried out of is gone. Didn't see any leaking but still...
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    Kitchen sink vent rusted leaking

    1956 ranch home with original galvanized/cast kitchen drain plumbing. Filled the sink to the brim to soak some dishes as I unplugged the drain I hear water dripping in basement. No leaking when water is running. Dry under cabinets so it must be in wall. I suspected hole rusted in the vent...
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    E15 spotted

    Kwik trip, south east wisconsin 88 octane, 3 cents cheaper than E10 I went for the E10
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    Tachometer/tach tool needed

    I need something to set RPM on my small engines, scooters, mower and snowblower, chainsaw, etc what do you all recommend? Both 2 and 4 stroke engines.
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    Window well drain connected to main sewer line problem

    I have a chicagoland home built in the 1950's. Only one sewer, no storm or rain water sewer. I have 4 window wells , originally was 6 windows well that connect to the main sewer line approx 3 ft outside my foundation wall. Gas company just ran my gas line to my house and they then snaked the...
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