Ontario BS Thread

@oostroma part time CSI

 

Jeez. You’re right. That’s some impressive csi work there.

 

There is a lesson for everyone - when dealing with "socket head" cap screws put the damn Princess Awfull ball head Allen Key sockets back in the toolbox until you have cracked the cap screw loose - when the ball breaks off it's already turned/stripped the internal hex of the cap screw and it ain't ever coming out - at least if you break a straight allen key socket the little chunk will come back out - even if it breaks off almost flush

- And if the cap screw seems really stubborn - give it a firm whack with a hammer and pin punch right in the centre of the bolt / cap screw - it will usually shock the rust / corrosion and let the bolt know who's boss...

 

To add
If its already stripped SOMETIMES you can get lucky smashing a slightly larger torx bit in

 

If you have a friend with a welder you can get those out. Just get some new hardware afterwards.

 

Looking into an alternator since my voltage regulator seems to be going out (bolts aren’t steady, constantly changing). Any reputable aftermarket brands from rock auto to look at? Planning to upgrade to the 130amp tow package one while I am at it.

 

there is an alternator and starter re builder around hear but there all over the place. I'd just take them your old one and tell them you want more amperage and they will rebuild it with more amps

 

That’s an idea. I was just going to go for the tow package one at 130amps. Stock replacement kinda deal. I just have the 100amo standard. Will require changing to the 140amp fuse too.

rock auto is looking under $250ish for a new 130amp alternator. Rebuilds cheaper?

 

Phone: (416) 438-0510
Scarbrouogh starters.
I'm last time I was there, years ago any alternator rebuild was $120. if i remember correctly they up the ampreage on my 4runner one for 150. give em a call and see. good luck with it.

 

Thanks! Appreciate it!

 

Try these guys out, been around forever and close to you.

 

it closer

 

thanks guys

 

https://partsavatar.ca/power-stop-front-ceramic-pads-z36-976

Are these suitable brake pads or should I stick to OEM?

 

Probably coming from the same factory as these, what I have.

 

Do you even use brakes?

 

That's funny

 

No experience with Power Stop.

I use Advics pads. Advics is the OEM supplier (you see their name on the OR electronic brake booster): https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=1874706&jsn=3

Avoid Centric (and by extension, StopTech) pads because the backing plates get heavily rusted after just two winters. StopTech rotors are good.

 

a great video if you haven't seen it yet.
is there anyone in the group that can F.E.M. us.
lol. Film Edit and Music.. and make us look this good..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-dqROOpNbg

 

Not impressed rn. Parts were out for delivery yesterday but looks like they caught a flight to Dallas TX. Hope they bumped ‘em up to first class.