Dumb Question Thread - No Flaming Allowed

[ugaexploder]

Which cordless battery powered ratchet? At soon to be 53 its time for me to buy one or two lol. I was working on a different car this past weekend and I've never been so sore and beat up. I keep myself in shape, but it is time.

So what's the move? Multiple for different scenarios? I'm not worried about cost other than like most I enjoy a good value if there is such a thing.

Not many options from what I've seen in the past, but may be things have changed. I think the only game in town is really the Milwaukee M12 3/8" extended reach ratchet. I like DeWalt, but they don't make a good version.

[oceansize]

Which cordless battery powered ratchet? At soon to be 53 its time for me to buy one or two lol. I was working on a different car this past weekend and I've never been so sore and beat up. I keep myself in shape, but it is time.

So what's the move? Multiple for different scenarios? I'm not worried about cost other than like most I enjoy a good value if there is such a thing.

[kostnice]

when do i get to pm or reply to a pm

[JokerElite]

I removed my exhaust and the flange on section 1 at the header broke due to rust. I don't want to upgrade my exhaust now, I'd just like to fix it and put it back on. It's too rusty to just weld, I am thinking of cutting the pipe and welding a piece of pipe with a compatible flange (the rest of the exhaust has less corrosion and is still usable).

I've looked on Amazon, Summit, a couple other places and couldn't find a flange repair tube that matched the diameter of that pipe.
The OD of the header pipe that goes into this one is 2.5in, so I'd need a flange repair with an ID of 2.5in, anyone has done this repair before? What have you used?

Ran into the same issue when removing the exhaust for the subframe job. Tried to weld it together but didn't feel confident it was going to be leak-free and didn't want to find out after it was all reassembled. I purchased a used one from mpartsww on eBay.

[JokerElite]

Hood sensor switch problems are relatively common unfortunately. You can also disable the alarm by pressing lock shortly after locking. The clown nose on the mirror will go solid for a bit to confirm.

[cobra]

Yes, just disconnecting it will resolve it. I had left mine disconnected while waiting for the part. Given the 12 errors, it's most likely your culprit! You could also clear codes and wait until it does it again, and check that it's the Hood switch.

Confirmed! Happened twice today. Thanks for the help.

[E46m3zcp]

Scanned it tonight using INPA and found several items, but the fault frequency of 12 on the hood switch leads me to believe it's the hood switch as well. Is it as easy as disconnecting it, or does it need to be replaced?

Yes, just disconnecting it will resolve it. I had left mine disconnected while waiting for the part. Given the 12 errors, it's most likely your culprit! You could also clear codes and wait until it does it again, and check that it's the Hood switch.

[cobra]

I was able to scan mine using ISTA or INPA (I don't remember which one I used, but you should have this in either). Mine was doing the same, and it was due to the hood switch by the "drug bin".

Scanned it tonight using INPA and found several items, but the fault frequency of 12 on the hood switch leads me to believe it's the hood switch as well. Is it as easy as disconnecting it, or does it need to be replaced?

[cobra]

I have INPA so hopefully I can check the log. Thanks!

[E46m3zcp]

My alarm has been going off randomly lately with clearly nothing setting it off, just when parked in the parking lot.

Is there a way to look at a code somewhere to see what's been triggering it to go off?

I was able to scan mine using ISTA or INPA (I don't remember which one I used, but you should have this in either). Mine was doing the same, and it was due to the hood switch by the "drug bin".

[cobra]

My alarm has been going off randomly lately with clearly nothing setting it off, just when parked in the parking lot.

Is there a way to look at a code somewhere to see what's been triggering it to go off?

[E46m3zcp]

175 for section 1, 2, and 3 - https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/429398346628243/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type =post&tracking=browse_serp%3Afe7aa835-b3f8-4e0e-a1fd-cc8f9f1f3193

Any advice on shipping? Fedex is quoting me $240

[MTiz]

How are style 163M's/ZCP wheels on track? I've heard they're prone to cracking on the streets but wondered how they fair around track. I know squared style 67 18's are probably the better choice 10/10 times but I've always wanted a set of comp wheels.

[Slideways]

really? I would if I found one. I didn’t find any for 50 bucks so far and I need both 1 and 2, as both ends flared ends are f*cked (though I did find a matching size piece of flared pipe for section 2)

175 for section 1, 2, and 3 - https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...d-cc8f9f1f3193

[E46m3zcp]

Pick up a used section 1. They are about 50 bucks.

really? I would if I found one. I didn’t find any for 50 bucks so far and I need both 1 and 2, as both ends flared ends are f*cked (though I did find a matching size piece of flared pipe for section 2)