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General Category => Engine Management => Topic started by: lilpooh21186 on June 17, 2010, 09:23:42 PM

Title: not Exactly E-M but close
Post by: lilpooh21186 on June 17, 2010, 09:23:42 PM
http://rebuilt.net/Engine_Noise_Diagnosis_101.htm (http://rebuilt.net/Engine_Noise_Diagnosis_101.htm)

This proved usefull in identifying my happy valve.  :'(
Title: Re: not Exactly E-M but close
Post by: Joseph Davis on June 17, 2010, 09:53:04 PM
You need to work for two years at an independent fix and repair shop.
Title: Re: not Exactly E-M but close
Post by: lilpooh21186 on June 18, 2010, 01:47:37 PM
lol We all start some Where
Title: Re: not Exactly E-M but close
Post by: Joseph Davis on June 18, 2010, 02:43:17 PM
Yup, we do.  Working on any and everything is a great way to develop basic diagnostic skills, and it trains you to keep your mind open as every car goes down in a manner that is both always the same, and always different.
Title: Re: not Exactly E-M but close
Post by: keelay on June 18, 2010, 05:11:48 PM
You need to work for two years at an independent fix and repair shop.

By far the best experience I've had.
Title: Re: not Exactly E-M but close
Post by: PhilStubbs on June 18, 2010, 05:18:15 PM
you also learn what cars not to buy. some companies really put out a horrible product
Title: Re: not Exactly E-M but close
Post by: 92CXyD on June 18, 2010, 05:20:45 PM
you also learn what cars not to buy. some companies really put out a horrible product

I learned that from slinging parts for 11yrs.  ;D

When see the same complaints over and over. :?:
Title: Re: not Exactly E-M but close
Post by: d112crzy on June 18, 2010, 10:25:24 PM
every car goes down in a manner that is both always the same, and always different.

Ain't that the fucking truth.
Title: Re: not Exactly E-M but close
Post by: HiProfile on June 19, 2010, 09:51:27 AM
I've had great times talking to tow truck drivers I know. It's by far the best ammo I've got for jokes with my dodge friends. People who deal with broken cars are definately the best people to ask about car brand/model reliability.