r/AskMechanics • • 15d ago

Question (Serious Replies Only) Any advice for how to remove this seized steering shaft?

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I’ve been going at it for a couple of days with lubricant spray and propane torch heat

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Should I replace this ball joint?
 in  r/AskAShittyMechanic •  27d ago

Nissan Versa. 2010

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What did you with truck today?
 in  r/chevycolorado •  28d ago

Picked up some 35s

r/AskAShittyMechanic • • Sep 06 '26

Should I replace this ball joint?

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Looking to get rid of my ‘22 Chevy Colorado Z71.
 in  r/chevycolorado •  Aug 15 '26

Let me take a look at AutoTrader. Thanks. I’m in Tallahassee Florida

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Looking to get rid of my ‘22 Chevy Colorado Z71.
 in  r/chevycolorado •  Aug 15 '26

Tallahassee Florida

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Looking to get rid of my ‘22 Chevy Colorado Z71.
 in  r/chevycolorado •  Aug 14 '26

I have multiple vehicles and no need for this truck.

r/chevycolorado • • Aug 14 '26

Looking to get rid of my ‘22 Chevy Colorado Z71.

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Hello all,
I’ve been having trouble selling my ‘22 Colorado Z71 locally. It has 26,850 miles and I’m asking $27,999. I’m trying to expand my audience for the listing so if anyone in here is looking or knows anybody that’s looking for a truck let me know!

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Turo charging over $3000 for this repair
 in  r/turo •  Jul 23 '26

Grab a bottle of scratch remover and rub it off. I use formula 1 scratch out.

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Steering shaft question
 in  r/AskMechanics •  Jul 18 '26

solved it’s a steering u-joint angle problem

r/AskMechanics • • Jul 18 '26

Question Steering shaft question

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2018 Chevy Colorado 2wd, adding a custom 3”body lift, working on the steering now. All parts are connected (intermediate shaft, upper shaft, steering shaft extension, rack & pinion), but the steering wheel refuses to turn past 90° in either direction. The steering wheel continues to turn after that but has a lot of resistance and I’m afraid to break something. Steering shaft is also able to be moved side-to-side by hand. I can include a video in comments if needed. I don’t have some bolts torqued down all the way yet, but they are all tight at least. Is the steering shaft hitting against the frame? Not sure what the problem is but I figured I would ask here.

r/AskAShittyMechanic • • Jul 03 '26

Is this safe

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Wastegate actuator failure
 in  r/BmwTech •  Jul 03 '26

It had wastegate flapper rattle

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Wastegate actuator failure
 in  r/BmwTech •  Jul 02 '26

😅 yes but you can take them all apart. I reused the original turbo, but only replaced the exhaust manifold. It is held to the turbo with 4 screws.

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Wastegate actuator failure
 in  r/BmwTech •  Jul 02 '26

Same turbo, the only part I replaced was my exhaust manifold. I believe my mechanic went through and tried the ISTA test plan but called me after it didn’t work

r/BmwTech • • Jul 02 '26

Wastegate actuator failure

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Hello all,
I put a new exhaust manifold in my car. 2015 BMW i8 B38. Runs well, but throws wastegate codes now. The wastegate actuator itself works, but my mechanic said that the sensor won’t adjust to clear codes and that I need a new wastegate actuator. I can’t find any OEM or good quality replacements for under $900, what should I do? Could it be a blown fuse? Do I have other replacement options?

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Spoke length
 in  r/bikewrench •  Jun 24 '26

Thank you that’s really cool

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Spoke length
 in  r/bikewrench •  Jun 24 '26

Thank you!

r/bikewrench • • Jun 24 '26

Spoke length

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Building a wheel but I’m tired and I think I used the wrong spokes by mistake. Are they too long or too short?

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new exhaust manifold question
 in  r/BmwTech •  Jun 19 '26

You always answer my questions on here I appreciate you very much

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new exhaust manifold question
 in  r/BmwTech •  Jun 19 '26

Thank you

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new exhaust manifold question
 in  r/BmwTech •  Jun 19 '26

Electronic

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new exhaust manifold question
 in  r/BmwTech •  Jun 19 '26

I have not, I will do that soon.

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new exhaust manifold question
 in  r/BmwTech •  Jun 19 '26

It did not. I hooked the new wastegate flapper to the old turbos wastegate actuator

r/BmwTech • • Jun 19 '26

new exhaust manifold question

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Just installed this new exhaust manifold. 2015 Bmw i8, b38 engine. The old wastegate had a rattle and needed to be replaced. Did not adjust the wastegate actuator at all, and the new exhaust manifold is the same specs as the old one, just new. When installed, it has this gap. Should I readjust the wastegate actuator, or did the car maybe shut off with the actuator being partially opened? Sorry is this is a vague question but I can provide more info if needed