If at all possible...buy a socket set, not one socket at a time.

Dear Volvo Lovers, I have a 2006 V70 with 215k km that I adore and wish to keep in service as long as possible. While there are no leaks or evidence of weeping on the radiator or at junctions with coolant hoses, the system is all original. Would you suggest that it is time to replace the radiator a...

Mr. Detail wrote: ↑10 Apr 2023, 08:08 Is a "wobble" joint different than a "swivel" one?

wobble joint can only deflect a few degs, universal can flop almost 90 degs down and any nut will fall out.

I hate electronics, but it sounds like a common denominator could be ignition switch. A long careful look at the circuit diagrams maybe. If stuff starts going wonky as it warms up under the hood try running it with the hood open, let it come up tp temp and see if anything is failing. check the elec ...

I would raise the car , get under the turbo and inspect the oil drain pipe top gasket, also the oil feed line.
If the drain pipe is leaking its obvious.

cinch down the charge air pipe coupler band clamps at the turbo end.
Mine is usually wet with oil.

Hmm. I’ve never had a California car with a metal tank, but the only opening to that tank is in the trunk, up and right of the spare tire well. You can spin the retainer ring with a hammer and a large screwdriver and you’ll have access to the fuel pump & gauge sender, I bet it’s in there. Be ca...

Just an FYI - When we join new foundations and footings to an existing building, my engineers call for drilling into the existing, and inserting a 2' chunk of 1/2" / #4 rebar with epoxy into the hole every couple of feet. Those bar ends get poured in to the new concrete and bond the whole thin...

Just tried my new diamond wet saw, works as planned, leaves a nice slurry but no dust whatsoever. Its a win.

Triumph C7000,
rated 7K lbs.
posts can be set as far or near as desired, no drive cables from side to side.
120v.
8 foot posts.
6 foot rise if ceiling is high enough.
$3300 delivered. Neighbor said he can unload it with his tractor.

get this, https://www.amazon.com/Gorgeri-Exhaust-Flange-Replacement-Accessory/dp/B087JW2WJ7?pd_rd_w=WMp5X&content-id=amzn1.sym.724fac2e-0491-4f7a-a10d-2221f9a8bc9a&pf_rd_p=724fac2e-0491-4f7a-a10d-2221f9a8bc9a&pf_rd_r=P66KCBXV6DXFJTPJX7W9&pd_rd_wg=qZIoi&pd_rd_r=5e47c2a4-2b8f-4785-...