Random Thoughts - Part III The Search for Spark (No Politics)

[spike021]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

What exactly do you mean by "super gross?" Is it damaged, or did you become a princess?

So I didn't realize I didn't store it someplace safe. I just left it in the cabin of the car... and you know how Haru sheds all of his hair? The plug is like covered in greasy dog hair. Completely covered.

[spike021]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

So @spike021, you selling your car?

Oh you must've missed it in the other thread. Yeah. Put a deposit down two weeks ago for a GR Corolla waitlist.

It's not that I can't afford the second car but it's not very easy to find parking for one car at my apartment complex and also since I WFH I don't have a commute to split miles between two cars.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by spike021

So I didn't realize I didn't store it someplace safe. I just left it in the cabin of the car... and you know how Haru sheds all of his hair? The plug is like covered in greasy dog hair. Completely covered.

Oh, FFS, WD40 and a paper towel...

[spike021]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Oh, FFS, WD40 and a paper towel...

Dang is it really that simple? Lmao. I can try that if msg hasn't sent his yet.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by spike021

Dang is it really that simple? Lmao. I can try that if msg hasn't sent his yet.

lol.... yes, it is. Post pics of you wearing your tiara.

[spike021]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

lol.... yes, it is. Post pics of you wearing your tiara.

Ahhhhhhhh

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by spike021

So I didn't realize I didn't store it someplace safe. I just left it in the cabin of the car... and you know how Haru sheds all of his hair? The plug is like covered in greasy dog hair. Completely covered.

I'm ah starten to worry bout you, again, spike021.

[spike021]

Originally Posted by humfrz

I'm ah starten to worry bout you, again, spike021.

I was worrying bout you too hum!

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by spike021

I was worrying bout you too hum!

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I remembered that there was some shit on mine so I took a pic. That sealant needs to be scraped off completely. I was surprised to see it when I first removed my plug. I still don't agree with using goop there, but it does need a good gasket.

[spike021]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

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I remembered that there was some shit on mine so I took a pic. That sealant needs to be scraped off completely. I was surprised to see it when I first removed my plug. I still don't agree with using goop there, but it does need a good gasket.

Ahhh. So it's not a reusable gasket? I'll probably need to buy something for that then.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by spike021

Ahhh. So it's not a reusable gasket? I'll probably need to buy something for that then.

Use a fresh one so you don't have to torque the piss out of it to get a good seal.

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by spike021

Ahhh. So it's not a reusable gasket? I'll probably need to buy something for that then.

This is what I use. Available most anywhere.

https://www.mckenzies.com/products/p...lant-6-ml-tube

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

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I remembered that there was some shit on mine so I took a pic. That sealant needs to be scraped off completely. I was surprised to see it when I first removed my plug. I still don't agree with using goop there, but it does need a good gasket.

It really should be a crush washer or copper washer. Probably cost and reduced BOM.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

It really should be a crush washer or copper washer. Probably cost and reduced BOM.

Yeah. Like the cover plate where the vacuum pump is installed for an automatic, it's not intended as a service port. Any crumbs that fall in there will clog a bearing feed. No issues with installation. Trouble starts with the subsequent removal.