Pit Peeves

BigV · 01-21-2015, 10:37 AM

We have threads about workplaces and what goes on there; now we have another. They're not all "peeves", but I couldn't resist the pun.

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Dear driver

It is not necessary to tighten your drain plug to 100 ft/lbs of torque. If I need a two foot long cheater bar and chin-ups to break it loose, you're doing it wrong. Just stop. And the same goes for the filter. Spin it on until it touches the mounting plate, then another half to three-quarters of a turn. BY HAND. That's all. You're not driving home the golden spike that holds your car together.

Thanks.

anonymous · 01-21-2015, 05:19 PM

Dear Mechanic Guy,
that was your employee last time I brought it in. I assumed you were trying to make sure I couldn't do it myself in future. Oh and please could you make sure I actually stand a chance of getting the wheel nuts off next time I get a flat?

fargon · 01-21-2015, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anonymous

Dear Mechanic Guy,
that was your employee last time I brought it in. I assumed you were trying to make sure I couldn't do it myself in future. Oh and please could you make sure I actually stand a chance of getting the wheel nuts off next time I get a flat?

No shit

lumberjim · 01-22-2015, 04:37 PM

It comes from them using a air powered impact hammer because they are too hurried or lazy to torque them properly. and it sounds cool. BZZZZZT!

classicman · 01-24-2015, 10:23 AM

Bam!

Sundae · 01-24-2015, 01:07 PM

Damn. Thought this would be about peaches.
I really love your peaches wanna shake your tree...

01-21-2015, 10:37 AM	#1
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	Pit Peeves We have threads about workplaces and what goes on there; now we have another. They're not all "peeves", but I couldn't resist the pun. ***** Dear driver It is not necessary to tighten your drain plug to 100 ft/lbs of torque. If I need a two foot long cheater bar and chin-ups to break it loose, you're doing it wrong. Just stop. And the same goes for the filter. Spin it on until it touches the mounting plate, then another half to three-quarters of a turn. BY HAND. That's all. You're not driving home the golden spike that holds your car together. Thanks. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

01-22-2015, 04:37 PM	#4
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	It comes from them using a air powered impact hammer because they are too hurried or lazy to torque them properly. and it sounds cool. BZZZZZT! __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

01-24-2015, 10:23 AM	#5
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Bam! __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

01-24-2015, 01:07 PM	#6
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Damn. Thought this would be about peaches. I really love your peaches wanna shake your tree... __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

01-21-2015, 05:19 PM	#2
anonymous Operations Operative Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: in hiding Posts: 578	Dear Mechanic Guy, that was your employee last time I brought it in. I assumed you were trying to make sure I couldn't do it myself in future. Oh and please could you make sure I actually stand a chance of getting the wheel nuts off next time I get a flat?

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