"mkbruin, Atlas VP" (mkbruin) 02/13/2015 at 15:05 • Filed to: None

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What is the most insane part repair?

I used to believe it was replacing the starter on an ls400, but apparently to replace the wiper motor on a db9 you have to pull the engine. And the wiper motor is a common failure item.

505Turbeaux > mkbruin, Atlas VP 02/13/2015 at 15:08

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1st gen Saab 9000 heater cores stick out in my mind

For Sweden > mkbruin, Atlas VP 02/13/2015 at 15:08

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wat

CB > mkbruin, Atlas VP 02/13/2015 at 15:09

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Who the hell thought that was a good design idea?

ly2v8-Brian > mkbruin, Atlas VP 02/13/2015 at 15:09

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#justbritishthings

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > mkbruin, Atlas VP 02/13/2015 at 15:10

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I was going to replace the starter on my wife's old Jeep Liberty - 2005 Sport 4x4 with 3.7L V6.

then I found out I had to take out the front drive shaft to remove it and I said fuck that (thankfully it wasn't the starter, would've been a wasted effort anyhow)

Anon > 505Turbeaux 02/13/2015 at 15:13

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Didn't you have to take out the entire dash?

505Turbeaux > Anon 02/13/2015 at 15:15

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I havent done one in 10 years, but I think I remember the dash and everything behind the firewall having to come out on those.

EL_ULY > mkbruin, Atlas VP 02/13/2015 at 15:15

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None. All just nuts and bolts. It's more to do with access to those nuts and bolts that lead to headaches so that perspective.... where do I begin lol :]

Your boy, BJR > mkbruin, Atlas VP 02/13/2015 at 15:24

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I don't know anything about the LS400, but I doubt it beats the northstar starter replacement.

nermal > mkbruin, Atlas VP 02/13/2015 at 15:28

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Oil filter on a Jeep 3.7l v6. It's located as far up under the vehicle as possible, and guarded by numerous sharp things. It's also designed so that oil pours out all over the place as soon as you start unscrewing it.

Imagine sticking your hand in a tank full of cats and weedwhackers while somebody shines a laser pointer at your arm and dumps used motor oil all over your face. That's pretty much what it feels like.

Trevor Slattery, ACTOR > mkbruin, Atlas VP 02/13/2015 at 15:38

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Any rear engine seal. Part rarely cost more than $20 on almost any car ever made between 1930 and present.

But replacing one?

Stupidru > mkbruin, Atlas VP 02/13/2015 at 15:43

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Or don't drive your Aston in the rain

Haase > mkbruin, Atlas VP 02/13/2015 at 15:46

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Insane?

How about a window switch for a Mercedes-Benz 600? $11,200

Rock Bottom > Your boy, BJR 02/13/2015 at 15:52

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Jesus.

Friggin'.

Christ.

Your boy, BJR > Rock Bottom 02/13/2015 at 16:15

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Oh don't worry, it's way deeper than you think.

(In all honesty though, it does make sense)

pip bip - choose Corrour > mkbruin, Atlas VP 02/13/2015 at 17:45

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98-02 Vectra V6 radiator , engine has to come out

e36Jeff now drives a ZHP > mkbruin, Atlas VP 02/13/2015 at 21:26

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It's stuff like this that makes me marvel at how easy it is to work on the 3er's I've had.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > EL_ULY 02/13/2015 at 23:15

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Doesn't a heater core replacement on a Lotus Espirit require cutting the dash out and fibreglassing it back in? Nuts and bolts are great, things like that are not.

StoneCold > mkbruin, Atlas VP 02/15/2015 at 08:28

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You need to get at something under the cowl in a 1964 to 1966 Mustang? Usually because it's rusted and leaks like a mofo? Yup, you're cutting and welding.

TheBaron2112 > mkbruin, Atlas VP 02/15/2015 at 09:37

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This is what it looks like when you have to replace your Audi R8's air conditioner compressor.

Yep. You pull the engine.

Rock Bottom > Your boy, BJR 02/16/2015 at 08:47

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Your boy, BJR > Rock Bottom 02/16/2015 at 11:33

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I did, and it's awesome.