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Today, 09:58 AM/thread115 replies | 8234 view(s) -
Today, 09:42 AMI think the real solution here is N+1. Bring another bike for kid towing duties.20 replies | 2886 view(s)
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Yesterday, 09:56 PMEl Chupacabra replied to a thread Wrenchin... Adventures under the hood... Put em here. in The Padded RoomI think I know what will get me enough space: there's a heat shield that bolts onto the outside of the exhaust manifold, and the EGR pipe runs...2329 replies | 342695 view(s)
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Yesterday, 09:00 PMEl Chupacabra replied to a thread Wrenchin... Adventures under the hood... Put em here. in The Padded RoomI hate this fucking project... 4.5 hours later, removed stripped bolt by grinding a notch into the ear of that EGR mount on the exhaust manifold,...2329 replies | 342695 view(s)
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Yesterday, 02:22 PMWas in Costco this morning, no more Spy goggles, they're moving in spring and summer recreation stuff (kayaks, coolers). They did still have Bolle...11 replies | 2578 view(s)
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Yesterday, 02:18 PMEl Chupacabra replied to a thread Wrenchin... Adventures under the hood... Put em here. in The Padded RoomI'm going to try drilling some more this afternoon, and if I don't get anywhere, will go see about the torch. On the new truck search: I spent...2329 replies | 342695 view(s)
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Yesterday, 12:21 PMEl Chupacabra replied to a thread Wrenchin... Adventures under the hood... Put em here. in The Padded RoomHave you done this with success? I have no experience with the OA torch, but neighbor does, so I'd ask him to do it, if it is really that quick...2329 replies | 342695 view(s)
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Yesterday, 12:18 PMYou could mount an externally routed dropper post for the trip, which would let you swap to a rigid post when you needed it. I have a breakaway...20 replies | 2886 view(s)
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Yesterday, 11:14 AMIn store in Reno is where I bought mine. I can pick up some for you if you want.11 replies | 2578 view(s)
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Yesterday, 11:13 AMEl Chupacabra replied to a thread Wrenchin... Adventures under the hood... Put em here. in The Padded RoomSo no concern about heat damaging adjacent stuff? It's on the exhaust manifold, so it's something that gets hot anyway.2329 replies | 342695 view(s)
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Yesterday, 10:34 AMEl Chupacabra replied to a thread Wrenchin... Adventures under the hood... Put em here. in The Padded RoomLike an Easy Out? Mainly because the bolt broke because it was rusted in place, so very very stuck. Most Easy Out stories seem to be not of success,...2329 replies | 342695 view(s)
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Yesterday, 10:12 AMEl Chupacabra replied to a thread Wrenchin... Adventures under the hood... Put em here. in The Padded RoomGoogling more - and reading that you can supposedly burn out a bolt that is in cast iron, using an oxy acetylene torch. Anyone done this? I think my...2329 replies | 342695 view(s)
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Yesterday, 09:50 AMEl Chupacabra replied to a thread Wrenchin... Adventures under the hood... Put em here. in The Padded RoomGot it. As long as I can drill through, I can put a bolt and nut through to hold the EGR pipe to the manifold. It is a through hole, not a blind...2329 replies | 342695 view(s)
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Yesterday, 08:45 AMEl Chupacabra replied to a thread Wrenchin... Adventures under the hood... Put em here. in The Padded RoomI have Dremel tips like the one linked. I may have an air die grinder, but I think it's a little too long to fit in the work space. I can't grind...2329 replies | 342695 view(s)
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Yesterday, 08:42 AMEl Chupacabra replied to a thread Wrenchin... Adventures under the hood... Put em here. in The Padded RoomI don't have space down in the engine bay to swing a hammer enough to break up that bolt stub. There's space to tap and center punch - it's just big...2329 replies | 342695 view(s)
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02-22-2021, 09:50 PMEl Chupacabra replied to a thread Wrenchin... Adventures under the hood... Put em here. in The Padded RoomThanks. I read that carbide bits are brittle - concern about breaking off the bit in the hole valid, or don't worry about it? I won't need to...2329 replies | 342695 view(s)
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02-22-2021, 09:35 PMCostco. Spy. $39.99, two lenses.11 replies | 2578 view(s)
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02-22-2021, 09:29 PMEl Chupacabra replied to a thread Wrenchin... Adventures under the hood... Put em here. in The Padded RoomAre there metal specific drill bits? I didn't get back to the drilling today. I finished up the rest of the work - knock sensors, harness, bunch...2329 replies | 342695 view(s)
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02-22-2021, 06:55 PMIn my search to replace my OG Salomon Ghosts, I got a few days in these boots. I bought them off Craigslist, so I don't know their history aside...0 replies | 476 view(s) -
02-22-2021, 06:36 PMI have a Garmin 530 that I took a chance on as my Original Wahoo Elemnt is dying a slow death. However, I just seem to like the Wahoo UX better, so...1 replies | 851 view(s)
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02-22-2021, 06:33 PMOne and only bump2 replies | 2454 view(s)
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02-22-2021, 02:41 PMEl Chupacabra replied to a thread Wrenchin... Adventures under the hood... Put em here. in The Padded RoomI'll give it a try. I drilled at it a bit more this morning, got new bits from the neighbor (has big shop full of machinery and equipment) including...2329 replies | 342695 view(s)
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02-22-2021, 11:14 AMI have an Epic Evo and it's a terrific bike if you truly want a capable XC bike. However, I'm been grumpy in the MTBR thread because they seem to...661 replies | 306500 view(s)
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02-22-2021, 10:02 AMThis, X1000. I bet each of us knows someone who insists on skiing pin bindings inbounds as an everyday setup. These people cannot be educated,...725 replies | 202336 view(s)
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02-21-2021, 09:49 PMI eat entirely too much of this:236 replies | 22159 view(s)
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02-21-2021, 09:41 PMEl Chupacabra replied to a thread Wrenchin... Adventures under the hood... Put em here. in The Padded RoomI was using a cordless drill - but I don't think my lack of progress in drilling was due to drill torque. I do have a corded drill, and I think...2329 replies | 342695 view(s)
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02-21-2021, 09:40 PMEl Chupacabra replied to a thread Wrenchin... Adventures under the hood... Put em here. in The Padded RoomMy neighbor has a welder - but it's a very small stub on the backside of the broken bolt, and access is tight there. So, not likely.2329 replies | 342695 view(s)
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02-21-2021, 09:01 PMEl Chupacabra replied to a thread Wrenchin... Adventures under the hood... Put em here. in The Padded RoomThanks. I've been googling and reading up on bolt extraction. I was using oil for lubricant while drilling (PB Blaster, it was handy), but I think I...2329 replies | 342695 view(s)
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02-21-2021, 07:49 PMEl Chupacabra replied to a thread Wrenchin... Adventures under the hood... Put em here. in The Padded RoomI could use some advice on removing a broken bolt. I'm starting a engine repair project to chase down a knock sensor code, which on this engine,...2329 replies | 342695 view(s)
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