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CornHolio posted:eh, this is the only personal one I have.... Here's a video of my hub failure in the Focus. (that was interesting driving it home from work like that) EDIT: Here's one I found Huge HP Fiat.     
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The PCV has to be changed you say? (250k MX6 V6)
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Nov 15, 2009 21:21
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JointHorse posted:Differential in a Peugeot 405 decided to grenade itself. 250fwhp and a Mazda G-series FWD transmission;     Goodbye 3rd gear and the diff.
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Nov 18, 2009 22:35
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scapulataf posted:Holy gently caress, perhaps they aren't as robust as I thought, though I was aware before that they weren't indestructible. So here's how they fail; 1. Diff pin fails a) To fix, weld diff pin and replace w/ a welded MSP diff or a mFactory one 2. Second or Third gear shreds to pieces (as pictured) a) To fix, replace w/ expensive aftermarket set or swap in a new gear box 3. The power causes the aluminium case to flex between shifts as power is re-applied (second to third usually) and the shafts destroy their mounting points inside the transmission. a)To fix this, a thick plate is machined to fit where the shafts meet the 1/4" aluminium mounting point on the transmission. Or to fix all of this, you simply replace the G-series with a Toyota E-series from a FWD Solara or a AWD Celica (if you have an AWD BG chassis car.) OH - and for all of you with ZX2s etc - there's a company producing new rear subframes that let you install a Toyota Celica rear diff/axle setup in a FWD Escort GT/ZX2 chassis. There's tons of info about the Toyota trans swap + this new AWD setup if anyone wants it. Mind you, the adapter plate that's currently out there (about $270usd) only works for the BP motor (which can be installed into a ZX2 easily).
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Nov 19, 2009 17:17
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ab0z posted:Holy crap AWD escort? I need this information yesterday. Something like this...  quote:Not sure exactly---less than a grand based on my time so far---I'll know more today---we may want to wait until the customer installs it as well...it's going to be a fair amount of work getting clearance for the diff where it wasn't meant to go!
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Nov 19, 2009 22:42
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Fucknag posted:Would that E-series bolt into a Mazdaspeed (BJ chassis, 2.0 FS-DET engine)? I ask for possible options down the road, and to avoid ending up in this thread. Nope. The tranmsission needs a special adapter plate, shifter mechanism gets switched from rod and linkage to cable, custom clutch setup w/ Toyota disc and BP pressure plate, custom motor and transmission mounts, modified front crossmember, and a few other odds and ends. That's just to swap the Toyota E-series into a BG (Escort GT, Protege (1990-1994), and Mazda 323) chassis car. You'd have a ton of other issues with; - different chassis - different motor (FS vs. BP) It'd be like starting from square one for yourself - but it can be done. ab0z posted:What company is offering those subframes? Can I order one? Is there a detailed writeup that you know of so I don't have to hassle you for details? The company is Pierce Motorsports. He custom fabbed them up for a few customer cars and then put additional pieces up for sale (on request I think).
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Nov 20, 2009 17:10
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mafoose posted:Early Nissan SE-Rs have the same problem, and people have broken those PAR gearsets. The case flexes and spreads the gears apart, that's what kills them. Pfffttt... even machined inserts can't save the G-series from the flex.  The only saviour is the almighty Camry transmission. As lame as that sounds.
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Nov 21, 2009 08:46
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ab0z posted:What company is offering those subframes? Can I order one? Is there a detailed writeup that you know of so I don't have to hassle you for details? This is what a finished AWD rear bolt-in subframe looks like for a FWD Escort/Protege/323. It's about 25lbs lighter than the normal AWD Protege setup and a fuckton stronger. Mind you, the spare tire well would have to be cut out, fuel filler line re-routed, etc - totally worth it though to have Toyota diffs out front and back (far more durable than anything Mazda makes involving driveline)   
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Nov 24, 2009 17:35
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Cakefool posted:Is someone going to start an 'oversized mechanical porn' thread or do I have to go snapping pics at work tomorrow & do it myself? Oil cooler pumps.  Turbines. 
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Dec 14, 2009 23:25
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Skyssx posted:Saying 'drat' for this failure does not properly convey the magnitude of failure. Pictures like this make me thank god the Mazda BP crank is made out of invincible.
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drzrma posted:
I've had to strip insulating blankets from a few steam headers inside a coal fire power plant. They look loving wicked! I just wanted to add looking at a 30' (yes, foot) long steam header is like looking at the worlds longest equal length header. Sockington fucked around with this message at 02:01 on Feb 2, 2010 |
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Feb 1, 2010 22:16
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InitialDave posted:Hahaha, oh poo poo: Petersen also tested positive for Marijuana use during a urine test following the incident God forbid he smoked that joint in the past 30 days... urine, pffft. Hold him down and swap his mouth when the poo poo happens - or leave him alone.
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Feb 3, 2010 21:36
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Ak Gara posted:Damnit, people, ride height != ground clearance. Mallcruiser thread ahoy.    
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Feb 9, 2010 23:05
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drzrma posted:A modern water tube boiler, even without a superheater or reheat, usually ends up looking like something a savant four year old made after a week of work with a case of spaghetti noodles. I can't find any good pictures online, I'll try and scan something from one of my steam related textbooks. There's a tube-leak at our Coal plant, so I should hopefully be able to get a picture tomorrow of what the crazy rear end headers look like for everyone else.
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Sterndotstern posted:The Honda Accord uses a balance shaft, any I4 engine over 2.0 is pretty much gonna need one. Oh Nissan, your rough-as-trucks KA24DE (twin cam 2.4L four-banger) didn't come with any balance shafts. And it shows.
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Apr 1, 2010 07:37
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Muffinpox posted:Why do you hate the Honda S2K motor, all it wants to do is spin to 9krpm non-theless... it is pretty awesome hearing that in real life. 
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Apr 1, 2010 17:18
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Hey heres an idea posted:One of our inspectors went out to a customers warehouse............... and they noticed that the pump casing was cracked in half like that. *Forklift backs into pump* "Yeah guys, your pump just exploded. No idea how the casing got cracked" 
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Apr 24, 2010 13:38
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Skyssx posted:That aluminum tape is also available about anywhere. Great for sealing the take down seams on UAVs to decrease drag. Not all aluminium tapes are made equal.  MacTac won't seal poo poo on an airplane - does great on vapour seals for ductwork.
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jamal posted:stock injectors Favourite part.
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Aug 12, 2010 13:13
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scapulataf posted:I knew a few MP3 drivers that had tranny problems. Diff problems.
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Oct 15, 2010 16:11
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CommieGIR posted:What engine is that? Guessing a bike of some sort judging by the '750' on the valve cover and the rubber connecting bits to the head.
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InitialDave posted:Oh, you Americans. I was going to try and describe the black hoses being the air inlets, but just left it at the valve cover bit. Oh, and  you redcoat.(edit: no worries )
Sockington fucked around with this message at 03:37 on Oct 17, 2010 |
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Oct 16, 2010 23:02
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Imagine if it was something as simple as just getting the timing of motor wrong when assembling? "Alright, who's the rear end in a top hat who installed the 400foot long timing belt wrong?"
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BlackShadow posted:Looks like two lawsuits they're up for... there's a damaged rear view mirror on the front car, as well as (I assume, since the front one is snowed in) the rear window, and the light makes it look like some damage to the doors and front wheel arch. How about the 4000lb SUV parked in the rear end of the Corolla? If you watch the video, they actually pushed the Corolla forward with the Explorer.
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Dec 29, 2010 15:44
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Kylie Sven Opossum posted:Yea but the bracket is only slightly thicker than aluminum foil at this point and it would probably fail right the edge of the weld. He's saying to simply remake the piece out of plate steel and weld that to the chassis rail (probably after welding a patch section there too). It's a bit of work, but by no means un-reasonable for a week's work.
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N183CS posted:So AI which one should I start restoring first?? The barn
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N183CS posted:At least we have plenty of firewood now. So this tragedy actually makes plenty of room for that new 60x60 concrete pad w/ car hoists...
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This was more of my doing. Surprised nothing failed harder.
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Apr 11, 2011 17:58
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Can I buy the valve cover for my 4AGE? 
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Apr 18, 2011 18:05
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renraku posted:What kind of car was it in? Betting a Formula Atlantic car
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FormulaXFD posted:Ding. You win. Formula Atlantic motors sound awesome  better sound here
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Apr 21, 2011 08:17
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Skyssx posted:I denied the claim. Not even worth calling B&S on. I was told by the 11 year old son that I'd lose the dealership over it. loving customers. Our Honda HS55 snowblower (tanks treads, yo) is most likely older than me. Never had ANY maintenance done until it came with the purchase of the house. Pretty sure I pulled out the original plug and changed the original (prob) oil. She slips out of 2nd gear (like any good old Honda).
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JD Brickmeister posted:They have lots of signs reminding you not to use the facilities when you're parked in a station. Hahaha. Stay classy Italy.
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Jul 7, 2011 21:45
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IOwnCalculus posted:I think the extra $5 per car can be justified by "but people won't hate us when their valves and pistons meet at 30,000 miles". They'll just hate Ford for taking the manual tranny out of the SHO for that poo poo V8.
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Jul 8, 2011 19:08
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Breast Pussy posted:16 years of rust, no wonder it was so bad. 1991 Ford Escort GT (front passenger wheel) 
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Jul 24, 2011 13:22
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Phy posted:From way the gently caress back in the thread but jesus, if you ever wanted to get me out of a heavily armed compound by pumping in some disturbing sounds over loudspeaker, skip the death metal and screaming rabbits and go straight to this. I'd just come running out all "MOTHER OF LOVE YOU ASSHOLES STOP CRANKING IT BEFORE YOU REALLY HURT SOMETHING" Yeah, I had to shut it off halfway through - too much mechanical sympathy for it. 
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Dec 5, 2011 01:08
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peepsalot posted:Is that a 3/8" to 1/4" drive adapter? I have effortlessly broken one of those with a small socket wrench. I think it's a 3/8" to 1/2". I've broken tons of those things. Any reducer will always be the weakest point in the system, that's why the sell 1/2" sockets rather than using a reducer. He's cheap, that's all.
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The worst is when the road salt fucks up the captured nuts inside the frame rails/unibody. Holy poo poo does that escalate the level of repair quickly. 
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