A large part of the problem nowadays is that garages no longer have
mechanics, they rely on 'technicians'.

In my opinion an old fashioned mechanic that can tear anything mechanical
apart and fix it in an unheated garage with none of the proper tools is
better than a box full of technicians...




I'm going to hand
> this off to a pro, assuming I can find one. Haven't had any luck so far,
> they keep telling me they don't have torque wrenches that go beyond 250
> ft-lbs either.
>
>

 

A large part of the problem nowadays is that garages no longer have
mechanics, they rely on 'technicians'.

In my opinion an old fashioned mechanic that can tear anything mechanical
apart and fix it in an unheated garage with none of the proper tools is
better than a box full of technicians...




I'm going to hand
> this off to a pro, assuming I can find one. Haven't had any luck so far,
> they keep telling me they don't have torque wrenches that go beyond 250
> ft-lbs either.
>
>

 

A large part of the problem nowadays is that garages no longer have
mechanics, they rely on 'technicians'.

In my opinion an old fashioned mechanic that can tear anything mechanical
apart and fix it in an unheated garage with none of the proper tools is
better than a box full of technicians...




I'm going to hand
> this off to a pro, assuming I can find one. Haven't had any luck so far,
> they keep telling me they don't have torque wrenches that go beyond 250
> ft-lbs either.
>
>

 

We called them "gravel-back" mechanics, although I've learned and now
carry a large cardboard box folded flat in the back.
--
jeff

Billy Ray wrote:
> A large part of the problem nowadays is that garages no longer have
> mechanics, they rely on 'technicians'.
>
> In my opinion an old fashioned mechanic that can tear anything mechanical
> apart and fix it in an unheated garage with none of the proper tools is
> better than a box full of technicians...

 

We called them "gravel-back" mechanics, although I've learned and now
carry a large cardboard box folded flat in the back.
--
jeff

Billy Ray wrote:
> A large part of the problem nowadays is that garages no longer have
> mechanics, they rely on 'technicians'.
>
> In my opinion an old fashioned mechanic that can tear anything mechanical
> apart and fix it in an unheated garage with none of the proper tools is
> better than a box full of technicians...

 

We called them "gravel-back" mechanics, although I've learned and now
carry a large cardboard box folded flat in the back.
--
jeff

Billy Ray wrote:
> A large part of the problem nowadays is that garages no longer have
> mechanics, they rely on 'technicians'.
>
> In my opinion an old fashioned mechanic that can tear anything mechanical
> apart and fix it in an unheated garage with none of the proper tools is
> better than a box full of technicians...

 

We called them "gravel-back" mechanics, although I've learned and now
carry a large cardboard box folded flat in the back.
--
jeff

Billy Ray wrote:
> A large part of the problem nowadays is that garages no longer have
> mechanics, they rely on 'technicians'.
>
> In my opinion an old fashioned mechanic that can tear anything mechanical
> apart and fix it in an unheated garage with none of the proper tools is
> better than a box full of technicians...

 

The bearings are not worn out. My TJ was the donor of the axle, and it was
just fine when I removed it.

/Peter

"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:42DC6531.AF262412@***.net...
> Hi Mike,
> I'm guessing the other way, the bearings are loose.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
> >
> > Howling when that tight kinda implies worn out bearings eh?
> >
> > Mike

 

The bearings are not worn out. My TJ was the donor of the axle, and it was
just fine when I removed it.

/Peter

"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:42DC6531.AF262412@***.net...
> Hi Mike,
> I'm guessing the other way, the bearings are loose.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
> >
> > Howling when that tight kinda implies worn out bearings eh?
> >
> > Mike

 

The bearings are not worn out. My TJ was the donor of the axle, and it was
just fine when I removed it.

/Peter

"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:42DC6531.AF262412@***.net...
> Hi Mike,
> I'm guessing the other way, the bearings are loose.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
> >
> > Howling when that tight kinda implies worn out bearings eh?
> >
> > Mike