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Yes that would most certainly give you a EVAP code. If your tank is metal yes you could use J.B. Weld if it is plastic and the crack is not in contact with fuel then I would recommend using silicone
Yes that would most certainly give you a EVAP code. If your tank is metal yes you could use J.B. Weld if it is plastic and the crack is not in contact with fuel then I would recommend using silicone
[quote=”engineer999″ post=89036]Hey guys! I’m going to have to be replacing struts on two vehicles within the next few months. I’ve never used the type with the two threaded rods and really don’t plan on starting any time soon either for obvious reasons. The first time I just had a friend who works at a shop swap them out of the strut assembly for me, and the other time I just replaced the entire assembly with quick struts.
When planning for the upcoming job I came across a coil spring compressor which looks like it has a lot of similarities to the wall mounted type some shops use.
Here’s a link to the tool I’m referring to on Amazon so you guys can see what I’m talking about
I’m just wondering if anyone has any experience with this style, and what your opinion is as to the safety aspect of it since it appears to be very similar to the wall mount $700 type but for significantly less money which could make the investment worth it.
My only initial thoughts are is that it seems it could be possible for the strut assembly to slip out the front right where it would be sitting on the lower end of the tool, but it’s hard to tell from the limited pictures. If that were the case I was thinking of welding or installing something like a bolt which would sort of “lock” it in there so it couldn’t slip out when you start compressing it.
What’s your opinion of coil spring compressors like this?[/quote]
I have that exact spring compressor in my shop. I bought it off e-bay and it works great.
[quote=”engineer999″ post=89036]Hey guys! I’m going to have to be replacing struts on two vehicles within the next few months. I’ve never used the type with the two threaded rods and really don’t plan on starting any time soon either for obvious reasons. The first time I just had a friend who works at a shop swap them out of the strut assembly for me, and the other time I just replaced the entire assembly with quick struts.
When planning for the upcoming job I came across a coil spring compressor which looks like it has a lot of similarities to the wall mounted type some shops use.
Here’s a link to the tool I’m referring to on Amazon so you guys can see what I’m talking about
I’m just wondering if anyone has any experience with this style, and what your opinion is as to the safety aspect of it since it appears to be very similar to the wall mount $700 type but for significantly less money which could make the investment worth it.
My only initial thoughts are is that it seems it could be possible for the strut assembly to slip out the front right where it would be sitting on the lower end of the tool, but it’s hard to tell from the limited pictures. If that were the case I was thinking of welding or installing something like a bolt which would sort of “lock” it in there so it couldn’t slip out when you start compressing it.
What’s your opinion of coil spring compressors like this?[/quote]
I have that exact spring compressor in my shop. I bought it off e-bay and it works great.
My personal opinion is independent shops can take the time to tutor a new person in the industry more so than a dealership. Now I know there are going to be people that disagree with me . I would also suggest you go to a good accredited trade school after high school.
My personal opinion is independent shops can take the time to tutor a new person in the industry more so than a dealership. Now I know there are going to be people that disagree with me . I would also suggest you go to a good accredited trade school after high school.
[quote=”PsychoticMechanic” post=84907]When I was a service manager and needed a oil change and tire bitch I hired the guy who showed he was the most motivated to land the job and actually wanted to be there . I dont care how many ase certs you have or what school you went to. Show me you can change oil and tires without me holding your hand and your in at minimum wage no overtime and bare minimum benefits. This is reality. Welcome to entry level.
So to answer your question certs and education may help. But experience is what gets people hired.
And I call bs on anyone can change parts. Lube techs arent changing head gaskets. There is alot of cars out there that even the seasoned techs dont want to change parts on or dont have the skills to do it…example im not touching a ferrari clutch…I mean all it is changing parts right?
I cant wait until you recent grads start wrenching and get that huge reality check I bet 80 percent of you change careers once you realize that tech school told you a bunch of bs to get you to drop 25k on their 9 month program. Their scam artists and dont set you up for the real auto repair world.[/quote]
WOW MAN !!!!! I own a shop and I hire guys and girls straight out of school all the time and I have never had a problem with any of them being willing to do anything that was needed. Also If I ever heard of my service manager referring to or calling any tech new or old a tire and lube bitch I would fire his ass so fast his head would spin. It really sounds like you my need to take some time and check you attitude cause what you wrote was pretty shitty. In my personal opinion when a shop owner hires someone straight out of school, He or she should understand that the new tech don’t know everything….” no one does know everything” and be willing to be able to take the time to get the person they hired up to speed.
[quote=”PsychoticMechanic” post=84907]When I was a service manager and needed a oil change and tire bitch I hired the guy who showed he was the most motivated to land the job and actually wanted to be there . I dont care how many ase certs you have or what school you went to. Show me you can change oil and tires without me holding your hand and your in at minimum wage no overtime and bare minimum benefits. This is reality. Welcome to entry level.
So to answer your question certs and education may help. But experience is what gets people hired.
And I call bs on anyone can change parts. Lube techs arent changing head gaskets. There is alot of cars out there that even the seasoned techs dont want to change parts on or dont have the skills to do it…example im not touching a ferrari clutch…I mean all it is changing parts right?
I cant wait until you recent grads start wrenching and get that huge reality check I bet 80 percent of you change careers once you realize that tech school told you a bunch of bs to get you to drop 25k on their 9 month program. Their scam artists and dont set you up for the real auto repair world.[/quote]
WOW MAN !!!!! I own a shop and I hire guys and girls straight out of school all the time and I have never had a problem with any of them being willing to do anything that was needed. Also If I ever heard of my service manager referring to or calling any tech new or old a tire and lube bitch I would fire his ass so fast his head would spin. It really sounds like you my need to take some time and check you attitude cause what you wrote was pretty shitty. In my personal opinion when a shop owner hires someone straight out of school, He or she should understand that the new tech don’t know everything….” no one does know everything” and be willing to be able to take the time to get the person they hired up to speed.