Your Level Of Repair Skills

[Jmarty]

I normally don't do that much of the work but i do take care about the maintenance of the car & checking out different parts of the engine like radiator,fan belt and battery acid level.

[JERRYSR1946]

I am an ex U.S. Navy engineman (Diesel Mechanic) & my father was an ordinary mechanic so I grew up turnig wrenches from abt age 5 on.

I have now got stuck though on a 1991 Lexus LS 400. I was changing a water pump on this LS400 & I have a part unknown as to where I got it off the V8 engine or what it does. My best description is it looks about like an orange juice can only smaller diameter abt 1-1/4" diameter and abt 6" long with a pointed stem in the bottom sticking down abt 1/8" diameter & 1/2" sticking out. It has 2 threaded screws at the base to secure it to engine abt #10 metric wrench size any ideas? I admit I am stumped & cant locate where it goes. Any help would be appreciated jerrysr@ comcast.netqq

[JERRYSR1946]

Jerrysr@comcast.net

[emilykrys]

I don't do any of the work but my dad is really into it I just do the cleaning keeping everything clean making sure no one makes a mess or i'll kill them.

[kyled]

The extent to which I can work on my Lexus RX350 is an oil change. Not very impressive!

[martinn]

i can do some minor works like side mirror change car tire changes more than that need to go to mechanic

[lenore]

not to good lately, just came back from emergency...5 stiches darn lexus....

[MrLatifa]

18 months of 7hr day school training, handful of expired and current ASE, Mecp mobile electronics certified -or was-, GM trained in certain sub-systems, 8yrs as lead tech for local garage, handful of months at a dealership (so damn crooked, took a 75% pay cut to leave!!).

Ive done everything from muckin about with the Vanos timing setup on BMW's, chasing down that pesky fan controller on dodge vans, rewiring/rerouting engine harnesses, rebuilding transmissions, beating the hell out of ball-joints and suspensions, rebuilding engines from nasty gritty block up. Ive worn out 2 alignment machines (corded and the new wireless..o boy), diagnosing numerous engine problems that span EVERY DAMN CAR you could imagine, welding brake brackets back to smooth, retapping bolt holes, resoldering the random circuit board, and torching metals until they succomb to my wrench. I don't let anyone work on any of my personal cars, not even to change the oil. NONE of my cars has gone to the crusher because i COULDNT fix it. I know this town, and am aware of the majority of technical skill being currently sold to the public here. Lets just say I dont like the odds. I used to actauly LIKE working on cars. If you like messing with cars, Dont work for a shop!! Did I mention I do all this 45hrs a week for currently less than $20,000 a year? Not complaining it was an informed decision..... MONEY ONLY BUYS THE ILLUSSION OF HAPPINESS.... (oh, and lotsa cool stuff too)

[eoncathell]

i only about repair is sending my car garage and paying bugs!! i am not aware of minor repairs!!! I am absolutely a dependent in this matter!!:)

[SHUMIF1]

I do everything myself , if i am not sure about mechanical issues i do some research and have at it . I went to a vo-tech high school and have been a auto body tech for 28 years. A.S.E and i-car certified.

[rfg08]

I've been a gear head for over 50 years, have a degree in electrical engineering and have done 3 total ground up restorations on 3 classic corvettes by myself all of which have won many awards. I love the challenge of fixing cars and only as a last resort, will I send the car out for service..