New England B.S. Thread

Damn son you willing to part ways with any of the boxes? Could use a top box in my garage..

They tend to loosen up over time if used a bunch. I have a matco one with interchangeable dies for different gauge wire works great bit I over paid for it.
https://www.matcotools.com/catalog/product/CT6K/CRIMPING-TOOL-6-DIE-KIT/

 

Not as pretty as the one I posted but same idea.

 

That Machinists Handbook is a goldmine of information. I went through the drafting program in my local Voc/Tech high school and we used that thing as much, if not more than the machinists themselves. I think I still have a couple of copies around somewhere. Just out of curiosity, what edition is that one?

 

Depends. I've gotta go through all my tools first. Still in the process of unpacking and decluttering from my move.

They're all in great shape.

 

I couldn't find a edition.

 

no rush Alex, I saw on mass subie you recently moved. How's that Subaru treating you? Just trade my XV in for the taco, that car had so many issues from new. Subaru put a short block in it under warranty ughhh

 

Just moved to NH from Long Island. Long story..

STi is fucking fantastic. I love every inch of that car!

Oil consumption bulletins are a thing. That's what happens when your tolerances (+/-) for your machine work have a little too much potential play. If your cylinder bore runs on the high side of the tolerance, and the piston diameter runs on the small side of the tolerance, by the spec sheet, they are ok. In reality, it opens the potential to consume oil. We have done a few replacements here and there. At least Subaru owned up to it. I personally would have kept the XV, especially with a new short block. As long as you don't have the sewing machine tap from the driver's side cam and lifters, you should be ok. Even the tapping noise had a bulletin with revised parts.

I'm partial to Subaru. They've really earned my trust. My FJ is fantastic as well, so was my 4Runner, but my mom's 16 4Runner is a shitbox with a whole bunch of trans and rear diff issues...

 

Nice tool box! There's some nice indicators in there it looks like. If you ever want to get rid of anything let me know. I know it's family stuff so I get it if you don't want to part with it

 

Long Island jeez,

It was a great car besides it burning oil even after the block replacement and new rings. I would get the low oil light 2200 miles into the oil change. I drove the car from Home to grad school daily 1000 miles a week. 2014 with 131k miles bought it with 18 miles, a few wheel bearings and some blower motor issues that were all easily fixed. Great car but I needed a truck to haul the bike around, and missed the hell out of my Tacoma. They definitely stepped up their game with the quality of their products. The RH side cylinder head was slightly noisy but i'm using that term lightly, as never a concern too me. I have some brand new snowies in 17's if you are ever in the need for any.
Key West

 

The shop that did the work probably didn't do the replacement right, or additional parts were needed.

STi has 18's, and it's gonna live in the garage from October-April. No need for snows, but thanks.

Pickups have their uses, as does my FJ, but I kind of love having a sedan... I loved my 2000 Impreza Outback Sport too. That was fun!

As for the oil consumption blocks, I have one that is really clean and not corroded. I'm gonna turn it into a coffee table. Scavenged the pistons and connecting rods from a second block to use as the feet of the table.

 

Agreed as others have said the same thing. The oil analysis after the replacement was out of the spec and not in the mileage it was using less than before. I just added when the light came on up until i got rid of it never a issue.

I dont blame you with the STi subarus are a blast in the snow but f the salt up north!

 

In case anyone was wondering,@mach1man001 and I got to go for a ride topless today. He barely fit. And complained a lot

 

I did? Mostly about my job... Lol

At least you got a free lunch out of the deal

 

Yeah I made out like a bandit hehe

 

Hahaha

Big guy in a little car, big guy in a little car

I felt like this. Lol

https://youtu.be/ohz8_IafGwE

 

I almost put the top down to let you back out

 

You guys have fun in the Z4? I haven't ridden in one since my uncle had his in a running state (many years!).

 

Any time you wanna go for a cruise lemme know

 

It's a very cool LITTLE car. I'm surprised Rebecca didn't correct you. It's a Z4M. Lol