r/AskAShittyMechanic • u/nickHuckabee • 11h ago
r/AskAShittyMechanic • u/Dangerous-Gear775 • 3h ago
and the job is done, Sir!
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r/AskAShittyMechanic • u/Doobie_McStonerface • 5h ago
Sorry bud, but you'll have to yell into my good ear.
r/AskAShittyMechanic • u/Itisme8219 • 9h ago
My steering is stiff after hitting a pothole while pulling into a gas station. Found this near my wheel. What is it?
galleryr/AskAShittyMechanic • u/SoundMedal • 1d ago
Need help
I've tried to do this several times, but I just keep passing out. Any suggestions?
r/AskAShittyMechanic • u/misterxx1958 • 19h ago
Who can help me with this ? New on my display….
r/AskAShittyMechanic • u/speedyhemi • 4h ago
How many more miles can I get out of this timing belt? 🤔
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r/AskAShittyMechanic • u/Doobie_McStonerface • 3h ago
Always double check any issues when performing an accurate diagnosis.
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r/AskAShittyMechanic • u/AbzoluteZ3RO • 1h ago
i'm ready for my first job as a master tech. paid $200 for the ultimate tool set
r/AskAShittyMechanic • u/AbzoluteZ3RO • 3h ago
will this W16 engine be enough to power my shitbox drift car?
r/AskAShittyMechanic • u/Purple_Turtle_Shell • 4h ago
Fixed Mom's Pulley. Belt slipping, advice?
For whatever reason belt keeps slipping. Pulley is rock solid.
r/AskAShittyMechanic • u/VryCuteAjaBharDuChut • 11h ago
Would you keep driving on this?
galleryr/AskAShittyMechanic • u/Ok_Horror1769 • 7h ago
Is this warm enough for the engine to rev?
r/AskAShittyMechanic • u/Jacktheforkie • 3h ago
This is ok for another 100k miles?
galleryr/AskAShittyMechanic • u/v8monza • 2m ago
How much do I need to buff it before I reach the "it'll buff it out" stage?
r/AskAShittyMechanic • u/Bet-Plane • 1h ago
Pentastar 3.2
I knew this jeep was a bad purchase. 2017 cherokee trailhawk, 136000 miles. Dumped it in a puddle, and it immediately began having rough running/ power loss. Multiple cam/crank codes. Figured I got water in the crank sensor plug, big nope. After agonizing hours of parts removal to get to the plug, it was clean. Figured I would replace the sensor anyway; 6 hrs wasted.
Next, check cam phaser actuators on bank one. Found one stuck out, loosened it up, all is well. Replace it the next day because it had wear. Runs great!
Three days later- rough run - check engine - ect. Valve train is making noise. Pull front valve cover and find collapsed lifter. Replaced lifter, check all rockers, put back together. Still a lot of noise from valve train.
Now I have a catalyst efficiency code, and a mismatch cam/crank on the rear #2 exhaust p000b. Guessing I have collapsed lifters there too. Decided on a whim to pull oil filter cap because it seems the heads have lost pressure, and find bypass valve cap missing….. No plastic in sight, look in old oil filter and new one. Nothing.
I’m guessing unfiltered oil, with small plastic chunks have massacred my valve train, and am not sure what to do next. I’ll pull the rear cover tomorrow and see what I find. Still not sure what the puddle had to do with all of this, other than to confirm this pile of crap is a pavement princess.
Any insight?
r/AskAShittyMechanic • u/GladiatorEric • 14h ago
Are rear wipers haram?
Mercedes E Class Station Wagon. My rear wiper was recently demoted for insubordination. Now it doesn’t work anymore because Colonel Hussain declared martial law on the glass. It’s either I wipe the window or get wiped by the window. What should I do, I need help!
r/AskAShittyMechanic • u/222Marshall • 4h ago
HELP: My 2023 Ram 1500 Classic keeps draining its battery and randomly turning on cluster and shifter lights!
Hey everyone,
I’m experiencing ongoing electrical problems with my 2023 Ram 1500 Classic. The main issues include:
• Instrument cluster, shifter dial, and radio intermittently turning on by themselves when the vehicle is parked and locked.
• Persistent battery drainage, often requiring jump-starts.
I’ve already been to the dealership multiple times—5 visits just in March alone. They’ve performed a full diagnostic scan, replaced the battery, reflashed the Electronic Serial Number (ESN) module, and even replaced the Radio Frequency Hub (RFH) and Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) due to a recall. Unfortunately, the problems continue.
Interestingly, I connected with another Redditor who had almost identical issues resolved only after fully replacing their SCCM.
My warranty (3 years / 50,000 km) is almost up, and I’m worried the dealership might keep giving me the runaround until it’s expired. Has anyone else faced this? If so, how was it resolved? I’m trying to figure out my next steps and any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
r/AskAShittyMechanic • u/0verinflation • 5h ago
Help! Accidentally flipped off kill switch while driving my 2003 Camry XLE
Now it will only stay started for a second and dies afterwards. Did I do serious damage? Only drove 2-3 miles. This kill switch was installed before I bought it.