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"aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe" (emaxxbl) 01/31/2016 at 18:57 • Filed to: None

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I have zip ties holding my fuel pump on.

OPPOsaurus WRX > aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe 01/31/2016 at 18:58

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I used 6 zip ties today its fixed

aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe > OPPOsaurus WRX 01/31/2016 at 19:00

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I could see you holding your allroad’s airbags up with zipties.

OPPOsaurus WRX > aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe 01/31/2016 at 19:02

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Iused 2 pairs to hold on a rock shield and a pair on the other side to hold down some wire after after its tie down bolt sheared off

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe 01/31/2016 at 19:04

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yitznewton > aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe 01/31/2016 at 19:07

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Back in 1999 when I had a 240k mile 1984 Jetta, I got overzealous and tried to do a thermostat replacement; the bolt head sheared off. I tried extracting it... and the extractor sheared off.

So I tightened a little C-clamp over the tab of the thermostat housing and limped it around until I could get into my mechanic, who was able to get it out with a Vise Grip.

Cash Rewards > yitznewton 01/31/2016 at 19:17

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That is a wonderful reference that I’m not sure how many people will get. Quite possibly my favorite scene.

Deal Killer - Powered by Focus > aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe 01/31/2016 at 19:24

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Zip Ties? Freiburger approves!

Cajun Ginger > aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe 01/31/2016 at 19:51

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I zip tied someone’s bumper back on for them. Evidently I did too good of a job. They decided to not get it fixed. Should have taken pictures. Ah well.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Cajun Ginger 01/31/2016 at 20:14

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Our Trailblazer’s front bumper was ziptied on for years.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 01/31/2016 at 23:24

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They are also really good for holding fender liners in place.

gingabloke > aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe 02/01/2016 at 07:05

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Remember, it’s only a bodge if it fails!

BloodlessWeevil > aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe 02/01/2016 at 09:18

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This is timely. I did a lot of work on my car over the weekend. One of the bolts on an EGR hose sheared off, so it is currently held on with a zip tie and wire.

MonkeePuzzle > aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe 02/01/2016 at 12:13

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I replaced an OEM plastic bolt doohicky that holds my rear bumper in place twice after they fell out. I think it was just badly designed. The zip tie has held for 500% longer. Fixed is fixed.

MonkeePuzzle > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 02/01/2016 at 12:14

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interesting (?) note, the pizza boy was the movie’s director making a little cameo

dietryng > OPPOsaurus WRX 02/01/2016 at 19:43

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yeah. fixed. for now.

dietryng > dietryng 02/01/2016 at 19:45

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dang. that shoulda gone to the op. but yeah, fix it.

dietryng > aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe 02/01/2016 at 19:50

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yeah. fixed. for now. ever find an old pack of zip ties? ever tried to use those old zip ties? then had EVERY single one snap. zip ties have a shelf life. you dont want to be cruising around one day and have this forgotten repair fail, fuel pump bouncing along the pavement.

spend the money. use a hose-clamp.

NJAnon > aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe 02/01/2016 at 22:47

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Friend had to use one of his shoelaces to tie down his battery to do his track day. I was actually surprised only a shoelace was needed.

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