"K-Roll-PorscheTamer" (k-roll390)
07/31/2015 at 16:55 • Filed to: 944FMLyfe
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"K-Roll-PorscheTamer" (k-roll390)
07/31/2015 at 16:55 • Filed to: 944FMLyfe | 1
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Changing an alternator belt should be one of the easiest things to do. So why is it that I’d rather do my struts twice over than this....Or take an ice pick and hammer it into my skull while I take two jumper cables, connect them to a battery, and try to jump my intelligence, ?
My frustration with trying to loosen the tension on the turnbuckle for the alternator had me remove the airbox, remove many small parts, pieces, and bolts and screws which are now all over the place, and the compilation of frustration to do ONE simple job finally drove me to most unorthodox and stupid measures with much failure, self hatred and resent.
I grabbed the nearest pair of scissors and cut the belt off; essentially stranding the car in a position that takes up two spots in our driveway, and made me realize I have to take off the power steering belt to put the alternator belt on. And I can’t weave the new belt around the power steering belt either....
What’s worse now, is my friend wants his two jack stands back, and guess where they are.....
On a scale of 1-Lobotomy needed to fix mental stupidity, how much of a fucking retard am I?
Steve in Manhattan
> K-Roll-PorscheTamer
07/31/2015 at 17:00 |
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I would suggest merely shocking yourself, because electrocution means you die. And you’d be missed.
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K-Roll-PorscheTamer
> Steve in Manhattan
07/31/2015 at 17:03 |
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LongbowMkII
> K-Roll-PorscheTamer
07/31/2015 at 17:17 |
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Standard. I Hate alternators also. Something is always wrong. The first step (of many) in reviving a 3000gt (SL)my dad bought, was putting on the alternator belt. My old roommate/car hoarder should be taking it next week.
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Steve in Manhattan
> K-Roll-PorscheTamer
07/31/2015 at 17:17 |
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Well of course a cartoon can come back from that shit ....
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K-Roll-PorscheTamer
> Steve in Manhattan
07/31/2015 at 17:19 |
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K-Roll-PorscheTamer
> LongbowMkII
07/31/2015 at 17:21 |
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Taking the alternator or the car.
DogonCrook
> K-Roll-PorscheTamer
07/31/2015 at 17:33 |
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You own two Porsches and no jackstands? That’s like bringing a briefcase full of money to the moon.
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K-Roll-PorscheTamer
> DogonCrook
07/31/2015 at 17:33 |
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No, I have two jack stands, but four made life much easier. I’m using two of his and two of mine.
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LongbowMkII
> K-Roll-PorscheTamer
07/31/2015 at 17:36 |
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The car.
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DogonCrook
> K-Roll-PorscheTamer
07/31/2015 at 18:44 |
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Just joshing. Sort of. I moved and have to move my garage in a seperate trip. I realized the amount of tools needed to keep my Porsche running won’t actually fit in it. I’m without Jack stands myself rendering my car effectively useless.
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K-Roll-PorscheTamer
> DogonCrook
07/31/2015 at 18:48 |
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Ah, you have a Porsche as well? What kind have you got?
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DogonCrook
> K-Roll-PorscheTamer
07/31/2015 at 18:52 |
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914 so VW really. It’s like a midengine bug but harder to work on.
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K-Roll-PorscheTamer
> DogonCrook
07/31/2015 at 19:15 |
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Early 944 here, so I know the VW parts bin life. It should be as simple as a Mk1 Rabbit, but no.
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DogonCrook
> K-Roll-PorscheTamer
07/31/2015 at 20:03 |
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At least 90% of the parts are cheap. The gouging on aftermarket no longer available parts is quite something though. My heat exchangers cost more than my car. They are just tubes man.. Sigh.
Santiago of Escuderia Boricua
> K-Roll-PorscheTamer
07/31/2015 at 22:15 |
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Brutal. Changing the accessory belt on the e36 was an 8mm hex to release the ac tensioner and a torx bit to release the main tensioner. Super easy as far as BMW repair go. Good luck!