The trouble with DIY projects.... the CV nightmare

[sugarwood]

Anyone who works on their cars to save money is seriously barking up the wrong tree.
When you factor in the opportunity cost, it's cheaper to take it to the dealer.

First time XYZ repair job? Parts $200.
60 hours of reading on the internet? $3000 to $12,000 in lost wages.

You DIY for the challenge, the knowledge, and the accomplishment.
To me, it's a very costly "gentleman's" hobby.

[jkuntze]

https://youtu.be/c9jqNo6zWzE


everything you need in life is on you tube

[winders]

Originally Posted by sugarwood

Anyone who works on their cars to save money is seriously barking up the wrong tree.
When you factor in the opportunity cost, it's cheaper to take it to the dealer.

First time XYZ repair job? Parts $200.
60 hours of reading on the internet? $3000 to $12,000 in lost wages.

Maybe this is how it works for you......but not for me.

[winders]

Originally Posted by jkuntze

https://youtu.be/c9jqNo6zWzE


everything you need in life is on you tube

I wouldn't follow that video...at least not all of it.

[safe]

People who lacks opposing thumbs should limit practical work to writing checks.
Most people on the other hand can do more than they think and grow as a person from it.

[ChrisBennet]

In case someone hits on this thread in the future. You don't need a torque wrench for torquing the axle nut. Torque = force times moment arm length.

In plain English, that's how hard you press on the wrench times the distance from the socket.

Divide the Torque value you want by how much you weigh, the result is the distance in feet i.e. where you should step on the handle of the wrench.

Example: Suppose the Torque value was 400 ftlbs and you weighed 200 lbs.

Distance = 400ftlb / 200lb = 2 feet.
With the wrench handle horizontal you would stand on the handle 2 feet from the socket.

Torque values are a very rough way to stretch a fastener. Friction, lubricant and fastener condition make such a big difference that I wouldn't sweat the accuracy of things if you aren't duplicating the conditions under which the torque spec. was specified.