Questions tagged [washers]
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Washers under head bolts: Should I use them under stud nuts?
In the parts manual for the engine I'm rebuilding (Skoda Estelle/120, RWD, rear mounted engine) I see they list washers for all the head bolts. I have changed the way to secure the head against the block by means of studs instead, so the block…
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Con rod fastener's washers: tabbed or spring washers?
The engine I'm rebuilding (Skoda Estelle/120, 70's, RWD, rear mounted engine) has a mix of different washers in its con rod bolts: some were tabbed washers, other spring washers... two or three bolts didn't have one whatsoever!
The engine was…
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Nissan Tiida hatchback how to put back water hose of back window's glass
I have next issue: a hose of the rear window washer fell off and I have no idea how to put it back. I tried just shove it back by force but without result. Looks like it has a clever way to put the hose back to the connector.
Have anybody idea?
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Sizing a crush washer
This is a general question. Repair manuals often don't state the dimensions or materials of crush washers. If you Google it, crush washer dimensions are only reported in terms of the OD (outer diameter) rather than the (ID) inner diameter and they…
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Serious question: Why do people pay for car wash services if you can simply wait for rain?
In one classic episode of The Simpsons, Homer comes home and goes:
Who needs a carwash when you can just drive around in the rain?
It's obviously meant as an absurd joke, poking fun at Homer's low intelligence. But it always struck me as a very…
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