u/NoWhat88

2011 Nissan xterra pro4x

Im trying to remove the inner tie rod and everything I see says I need to lock the steering rack in place before trying to pry loose the tie rod. I have 2 problems. I don’t have a fixed wrench large enough to fit on the flats at the end of the rack. I have an adjustable wrench on there which I don’t really trust cause it kept slipping off when trying to remove the outter by locking the inner with it. Second, even if this will work, the flats on the steering shaft are so close to the flats on the inner tie rod that I can’t get the tie rod tool locked over the crows foot adapter with that locking wrench in place. Google is telling me I don’t need to lock the shaft if I turn the steering wheel to either pull the shaft all the way in or all the way out because the shaft has an internal locking mechanism but I’m not sure I trust that advice. So do I need to lock the shaft or not? And how do I go about this? I’m really not trying to damage my steering rack, I’ve already got a lot of money tied up in this project. (Replacing the whole front end) Any advice would be greatly appreciate.

My uncle got a job washing cars at some hole in the wall used car dealership and now thinks he’s a detailer. Completely ruined the paint on my mom’s car. Any advice on how to remedy this? What products to use, methods? Even just a starting point on what exactly needs to be done so I can do some research and try to restore this for her. Most of the scratches don’t seem that deep and the swirling is mainly on the trunk and door pillar. 2011 Cadillac CTS. Thanks!

My uncle got a job washing cars at some hole in the wall used car dealership and now thinks he’s a detailer. Completely ruined the paint on my mom’s car. Any advice on how to remedy this? What products to use, methods? Even just a starting point on what exactly needs to be done so I can do some research and try to restore this for her. Most of the scratches don’t seem that deep and the swirling is mainly on the trunk and door pillar. 2011 Cadillac CTS. Thanks!

My uncle got a job washing cars at some hole in the wall used car dealership and now thinks he’s a detailer. Completely ruined the paint on my mom’s car. Any advice on how to remedy this? What products to use, methods? Even just a starting point on what exactly needs to be done so I can do some research and try to restore this for her. Most of the scratches don’t seem that deep and the swirling is mainly on the trunk and door pillar. 2011 Cadillac CTS. Thanks!

Ordered a can and they sent me a case.

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Looking to get this right angle die grinder for a couple projects but wondering if I could possibly get it cheaper down the road. It’s hackable down to $280 including tax. I won’t need it for a couple months at least so I can wait but wondering if it’s worth holding out for, or if this thing regularly goes cheaper? I like this kit cause it has the exact 2 batteries I’m looking for but I kinda feel like I’m being impulsive. What do ya think? Better deal to be had before winter?

2011 Nissan Pro 4X 119k miles.

I noticed this noise after replacing the thermostat and heater hose assembly. The water pump was removed and cleaned as well as an oil change about a week prior but did not notice the sound until just yesterday after replacing therm, heater hose and refilling coolant. Sounds like power steering but the steering seems fine and the noise doesn’t seem to react to steering. Pitch changes slightly momentarily when accelerating but doesn’t get much louder. Much louder in the video, can barely hear it inside the car while driving. Any ideas on what I can check? TIA