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Old 09-05-2019 | 06:39 PM
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My advice is vasectomy.
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Old 09-16-2019 | 12:46 PM
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fleabag2 probably isn't real. He just joined the Forum and begins his membership with a strange story (his first post).
i posted the problem on reddit and ddidn't get replies so i came here for advice.

i still never told him what I did
Old 09-16-2019 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by fleabag2
i posted the problem on reddit and ddidn't get replies so i came here for advice.

i still never told him what I did
And that makes you a complete and utter douche
Old 09-16-2019 | 02:49 PM
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ROFL
1. Millennials provide endless dumb entertainment
2. I love people with zero vehicle knowledge, continuing to provide endless dumb and mindless entertainment.
3. OP is a d bag and bad friend
4. Gunna need expensive engine work
5. Good luck OP's friend. Find new people to hang out with and/or read the endless info our group here offers
Old 09-16-2019 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by fleabag2
i posted the problem on reddit and ddidn't get replies so i came here for advice.

i still never told him what I did
They're probably too disgusted at how much of a jack*** you are. Not just for destroying your friends car, but for not owning up, telling him, and taking responsibility.

We, on the other hand, have no problem telling you how much of a scumbag you are.
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Old 09-22-2019 | 03:19 AM
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Alright guys enough with the insults

Seems like the cylinder is misfirng, any ideas?
Old 09-22-2019 | 04:15 AM
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I know I wouldnt let you touch the car
Old 09-22-2019 | 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by fleabag2
Alright guys enough with the insults

Seems like the cylinder is misfirng, any ideas?

Old 09-22-2019 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by fleabag2
Alright guys enough with the insults

Seems like the cylinder is misfirng, any ideas?
So you completely dont f this up further - just sack-up and take it to a good mechanic and let him fix it and man-up and pay the bill.

You've done damage, likely fixable, but no one here is going to be able to help you with the limited information available. Showing us a video and suggesting a misfire wont help.

Just take it in and fix it right...
Old 09-23-2019 | 01:13 AM
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Originally Posted by fleabag2
Alright guys enough with the insults

Seems like the cylinder is misfirng, any ideas?
Lol "enough with the insults"

You come on here after you did a stupid "trick" with a car that wasn't even yours, destroy your friends car, and then don't even man up, take accountability, and tell him, and think you won't be flamed.

Sorry, you're on the wrong internet.

Idea? Tell your friend, let a reliable mechanic repair his car, foot the ENTIRE bill, then remove yourself from his life.
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Old 09-27-2019 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 813_350Z
Lol "enough with the insults"

You come on here after you did a stupid "trick" with a car that wasn't even yours, destroy your friends car, and then don't even man up, take accountability, and tell him, and think you won't be flamed.

Sorry, you're on the wrong internet.

Idea? Tell your friend, let a reliable mechanic repair his car, foot the ENTIRE bill, then remove yourself from his life.
I was wondering if I could fix it myself
Old 09-27-2019 | 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by fleabag2
I was wondering if I could fix it myself
You couldn't even do the mod yourself
Old 09-27-2019 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by travlee
You couldn't even do the mod yourself
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If you are too remedial to know that doing that was a bad idea.. you have no business doing anything to a vehicle to "repair it"

no dude.. its ****ed.. you did it.. you ****ed it..
its ****ed. break out the wallet.. and pay for it.

or are you one of those vaping bois with a minimum wage job and a total of 3 outfits?
you know. maybee you dont "live" with your mom. but you go do your clothes there and eat three nights a weed with her.
you always got weed and some 600$ cell phone. but cant afford to put new tires on your death ride.
all the wires showing on your tires. so they look like Fruitstripe gum.
you sound like it.. you sound like a Ebay parts shopping broke ****ing idiot who wants to be cool but cant un****himself


okay.. okay.. done with the insults since i got that out.

you ****ed up. pay for it.. no you cant fix it yourself.

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Old 10-01-2019 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by fleabag2
I was wondering if I could fix it myself
LMFAO!!!!

Nice joke, but get that idea out of your head and NEVER entertain it again.

You ****ed his car up by just turning the key and touching the pedal, two basic actions required to just operate the vehicle, so do you really think you can crack the engine open and perform head work? WAIT WAIT WAIT don't answer that. I assure you that you CAN'T without screwing it up further.

T A K E I T T O A R E A L M E C H A N I C ! ! ! ! !
Old 10-02-2019 | 05:00 AM
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You need to perform a compression check on all 6 cylinders. If you know how to change a spark plug, get a pressure tester and measure the compression in each cylinder:

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon....AC_SL1000_.jpg

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Old 10-02-2019 | 05:11 AM
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This is what you need to do. ^^ Diagnosis
Old 10-02-2019 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by iideadeyeii
This is what you need to do. ^^ Diagnosis
I think he's touched that car more than enough. The last thing he needs to be doing is trying to fix anything himself.
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Old 10-04-2019 | 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by JCat
You need to perform a compression check on all 6 cylinders. If you know how to change a spark plug, get a pressure tester and measure the compression in each cylinder:

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon....AC_SL1000_.jpg

Thank you for being helpful
Old 10-04-2019 | 12:28 PM
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Your throttle body or tps might need to be reset, just unplug your battery for about 10 minutes and then reconnect it. It may start up and then die after a second but that is normal. It'll do that for maybe half a week or so before It relearns. I'd try that before buying anything especially since its free.
Old 10-04-2019 | 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Vert
Your throttle body or tps might need to be reset, just unplug your battery for about 10 minutes and then reconnect it. It may start up and then die after a second but that is normal. It'll do that for maybe half a week or so before It relearns. I'd try that before buying anything especially since its free.
Nah son....he straight up ****ed it up


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