Recent content by seancsnm

Yea, I'd guessed it's probably beyond repair (at least, without completely replacing parts). Don't know about in the UK, but a starter at the scrap yard is about $30, while a refurbished one is closer to $50. Getting new parts for repair would cost almost that amount. I was possibly betting on...

The car is a 1989 Oldsmobile Delta 88. After grinding the starter trying to start a running engine the other day, my starter would sometimes simply spin and not engage the flywheel when I tried to start my car. It always engaged and started on the second or third try. So I removed and...

I saw a posting on craigslist today for a Hobart Handler 175 today. For $450 it includes a cart and an argon tank. Anyone own one to know if that's a pretty decent price? I'll probably pass it by if it's not a super good deal as I won't need a mig welder for a while and can wait for a better...

Hey all, just joined, and for a specific reason too. I'll be a sophomore mechanical engineering major this fall, and rather than getting a job over the summer like a normal person would, I'm taking 13 hours at my community college to maybe avoid that fifth year a lot of engineering students...