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Komet

I'm Awesome From Skagit Valley, WA

Joined: Nov 12, 2022

Last seen: 13 minutes ago Viewing thread Getting started with tools - recommendations?

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- Komet replied to the thread Getting started with tools - recommendations?.
  
  Have a look at the mechanic school starter sets. If you want to do every job, you're going to end up needing all of that stuff. You...
  
  41 minutes ago
- Komet reacted to fancyTBI's post in the thread Getting started with tools - recommendations? with Like.
  
  Tekton stuff is nice. I don’t think you’ll have any complaints there. Taiwan vs. China (HF) so you’ll save a little bit in terms of...
  
  Today at 10:14 AM
- Komet reacted to movietvet's post in the thread Getting started with tools - recommendations? with Like.
  
  IMO, good call on the Daytona floor jack. Get the Daytona 6 ton stands. That will be plenty. The floor jack will have to use extensions...
  
  Today at 10:12 AM
- Komet reacted to ShieldToTheOnset's post in the thread Getting started with tools - recommendations? with Like.
  
  I am new to working on autos and I'm eager to show my 1990 K1500 some love. I'd like to handle both basic maintenance and tackle some...
  
  Today at 10:12 AM
- Komet reacted to fancyTBI's post in the thread Barn Find IROC-Z with Like.
  
  I got caught up. This is a good thread. When I was a kid I saw a yellow IROC and I’ve liked them since. I’ve never seen a black one in...
  
  Yesterday at 9:34 PM
- Komet replied to the thread Barn Find IROC-Z.
  
  Pulling the hood release cable only sometimes results in success. I'm trying to not have a "tug hard three times then wiggle the hood"...
  
  Yesterday at 8:59 PM
- Komet reacted to GoToGuy's post in the thread Barn Find IROC-Z with Like.
  
  Did you do a synthetic / mineral blend or full synthetic during your change over? Synthetic just flows better, and finds worn seal and...
  
  Yesterday at 8:39 PM
- Komet reacted to Road Trip's post in the thread Whats with the sudden SLOW DOWN with Like.
  
  I'm with GTG, it seems OK over here. Here are some local possibilities for you to explore: 1) My browser (Firefox) uses a local 1GB...
  
  Yesterday at 12:01 PM
- Komet reacted to GoToGuy's post in the thread Barn Find IROC-Z with Like.
  
  I don't remember where got them , the set I have that are six ton not raised are the height of fully raised three ton. . The new six ton...
  
  Yesterday at 11:09 AM
- Komet replied to the thread Barn Find IROC-Z.
  
  Full synthetic changeover, previous oil was Valvoline High Mileage marketed as a semi-synthetic I think. All intake gaskets were new...
  
  Friday at 10:49 PM
- Komet reacted to Dropped88's post in the thread Barn Find IROC-Z with Like.
  
  I agree with no sythetic in old cars but i put that same stuff in my vortec 5.7 and my oil consumption went from a qt. Every 500 to...
  
  Friday at 10:38 PM
- Komet replied to the thread Barn Find IROC-Z.
  
  Really nice weather today, did another hillclimb run with the t-tops off. Checked oil, it has a pale honey color (was practically clear...
  
  Friday at 9:13 PM
- Komet replied to the thread Just cleaned the IAC, Is this IAC count data normal?.
  
  What temperature is the engine? We need all the data.
  
  Friday at 8:33 PM
- Komet reacted to fancyTBI's post in the thread Ratchet Suggestions with Like.
  
  This is a great idea. Thank you!
  
  Friday at 12:44 PM
- Komet reacted to fancyTBI's post in the thread Work Bench for a 1 Car Garage - Suggestions, Ideas, Critiques with Like.
  
  Here’s what I ended up with for a bench. 80” long, 26” deep, 45” tall.
  
  Friday at 12:43 PM
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