Not fun anymore.

Big_3_Only · Mar 12, 2019

Originally Posted by Chris142
Originally Posted by Sunnyinhollister
What car was this so I can avoid it in the future?

Tundra with a 4.7

I have a fix for ya. Sell that tundra and buy yourself a Ford, GMC, or Dodge and you won't have jack with fixing those foreign cars all the time.

Lolvoguy · Mar 12, 2019

Originally Posted by Big_3_Only
Originally Posted by Chris142
Originally Posted by Sunnyinhollister
What car was this so I can avoid it in the future?

Tundra with a 4.7

I have a fix for ya. Sell that tundra and buy yourself a Ford, GMC, or Dodge and you won't have jack with fixing those foreign cars all the time.

True,
You'll just have lists of other issues that'll be you burden.

Pick your poison fellas, it's all in what you choose that'll determine your happiness.

das_peikko · Mar 12, 2019

Originally Posted by clinebarger
There are MANY quality tools that don't carry the Snap-on name, The prestige will wear off!

They've been making professional tools since the turn of the last century. I don't see how the prestige could ever wear off.

billt460 · Mar 12, 2019

Originally Posted by Chris142
...... Whoever designed this needs to be shot.....

The problem with that is you have to shoot their kids too. Otherwise they'll grow up and design junk like that.

DejaVue · Mar 12, 2019

A top-three question I ask when deciding on a used vehicle:
"If xyz breaks on this, would I mind fixing it?"

I don't mind replacing a starter.
I do mind replacing a starter with a replacement shop time of 6 hours.

I've had friends not buy certain vehicles because, when they popped the hood on it, and I saw the engine was really stuffed in there, I told them don't ask me to help fix it when it breaks.

SeaJay · Mar 12, 2019

Its not a DIY world anymore. Cars are engineered to be easy to assemble when being built, not to be easy to fix.

Trav · Mar 12, 2019

Originally Posted by das_peikko
Originally Posted by clinebarger
There are MANY quality tools that don't carry the Snap-on name, The prestige will wear off!

They've been making professional tools since the turn of the last century. I don't see how the prestige could ever wear off.

You can only polish them for so long before they end up looking as ratty as all the rest.

Chris142 · Mar 12, 2019

Originally Posted by Big_3_Only
Originally Posted by Chris142
Originally Posted by Sunnyinhollister
What car was this so I can avoid it in the future?

Tundra with a 4.7

I have a fix for ya. Sell that tundra and buy yourself a Ford, GMC, or Dodge and you won't have jack with fixing those foreign cars all the time.

Customers car. Not mine.

TurboLuver · Mar 12, 2019

Originally Posted by bdcardinal
Originally Posted by Donald
And the Ford F250s with a diesel where you pulled the cab off to do major work on an engine? Maybe someone thought the engine would be so reliable that pulling the cab would never be needed. Thats a joke.

To be fair it is pretty easy to pull a cab if you have a lift.

Pretty easy as long as the body mounts are not rusted.

RooflessVW · Mar 12, 2019

Originally Posted by Big_3_Only
I have a fix for ya. Sell that tundra and buy yourself a Ford, GMC, or Dodge and you won't have jack with fixing those foreign cars all the time.

Comedic gold right here.

jeepman3071 · Mar 12, 2019

Originally Posted by rooflessVW
Originally Posted by Big_3_Only
I have a fix for ya. Sell that tundra and buy yourself a Ford, GMC, or Dodge and you won't have jack with fixing those foreign cars all the time.

Comedic gold right here.

+1 hahaha

Fords, Chevys and Dodges NEVER break.

Dave Sherman · Mar 12, 2019

Originally Posted by jeepman3071
Originally Posted by rooflessVW
Originally Posted by Big_3_Only
I have a fix for ya. Sell that tundra and buy yourself a Ford, GMC, or Dodge and you won't have jack with fixing those foreign cars all the time.

Comedic gold right here.

+1 hahaha

Fords, Chevys and Dodges NEVER break.

Nope, never.

bdcardinal · Mar 12, 2019

Originally Posted by TurboLuver
Originally Posted by bdcardinal
Originally Posted by Donald
And the Ford F250s with a diesel where you pulled the cab off to do major work on an engine? Maybe someone thought the engine would be so reliable that pulling the cab would never be needed. Thats a joke.

To be fair it is pretty easy to pull a cab if you have a lift.

Pretty easy as long as the body mounts are not rusted.

Must be a regional thing, never seen that here.

TurboLuver · Mar 12, 2019

Originally Posted by bdcardinal
Originally Posted by TurboLuver
Originally Posted by bdcardinal
Originally Posted by Donald
And the Ford F250s with a diesel where you pulled the cab off to do major work on an engine? Maybe someone thought the engine would be so reliable that pulling the cab would never be needed. Thats a joke.

To be fair it is pretty easy to pull a cab if you have a lift.

Pretty easy as long as the body mounts are not rusted.

Must be a regional thing, never seen that here.

Yes, I believe it is. It turns a pretty simple job into a real pain.

02SE · Mar 12, 2019

It's likely that all the Denso starter in that 2uz-fe needed was a solenoid plunger, and contacts. We could be here typing all day, mentioning vehicles from all makers who have poor designs from a parts replacement standpoint.

dave1251 · Mar 12, 2019

Originally Posted by bdcardinal
Originally Posted by Donald
And the Ford F250s with a diesel where you pulled the cab off to do major work on an engine? Maybe someone thought the engine would be so reliable that pulling the cab would never be needed. Thats a joke.

To be fair it is pretty easy to pull a cab if you have a lift.

And it is easier to work on the engine.

02SE · Mar 12, 2019

Originally Posted by rooflessVW
Originally Posted by Big_3_Only
I have a fix for ya. Sell that tundra and buy yourself a Ford, GMC, or Dodge and you won't have jack with fixing those foreign cars all the time.

Comedic gold right here.

That was good for a laugh. I made a good living at one time, rebuilding Ford transmissions, replacing GM steering racks and intake manifold gaskets, Chrysler (actually Mitsubishi) cylinder heads.

grampi · Mar 12, 2019

I hate any type of mechanical device that is designed in such a way that makes replacing parts a nightmare. I never understood this. I could see it if it was something that never breaks, but what mechanical device does that?

Trav · Mar 12, 2019

Nope, you cant overhaul the engine with the tools that came in the tool box and crank handle on the running boards.

clinebarger · Mar 12, 2019

Originally Posted by das_peikko
Originally Posted by clinebarger
There are MANY quality tools that don't carry the Snap-on name, The prestige will wear off!

They've been making professional tools since the turn of the last century. I don't see how the prestige could ever wear off.

I own a TON of Snap-on tools, Dare i say.....Probably own more than you! While I like my SO tools, I'm NOT in love with them.
My other tools....Cornwell, Mac, Matco, Proto, Martin, Par-X, OTC, Packard, Craftsman, Channel-Lock, Knipex, Vise-Grip, Power-Probe, VIM, Kent-Moore, Starrett, Brown & Sharpe, Vaughn, Buffalo, Gearwrench, Fluke, (USA made)Crescent, Ingersoll Rand, AirCat, (Corded)Milwaukee, Vacula, RobinAir, & Ammco are all good professional grade tools & equipment.......VIM & Gearwrench not so much but they get the job done.

I see mechanics buying Snap-on Adjustable Wrenches, Locking Pliers, Hammers, Air Tools, Precision measuring tools, Multimeters, Jacks & shake my head knowing they got shook down because a brand name.

Your most valuable tool is between your ears! Hand/Power tools & equipment just makes the physical aspects of the job easier.
Most Snap-on diagnostic equipment is pretty nice & am partial to their Scan Tools & Scopes, They bought SUN in the '90's & cornered the U.S. Automotive Scope market for a long time until PC based scopes became mainstream (Pico).

Not fun anymore.

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