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9:44 AM
Lest I forget, here's a list of questions I've been meaning to post up in an attempt to boost QPD ratings, but haven't found the opportunity to do so:
- difference between red, black and grey RTV - when and where to use what
- how do AC pressure sensors work?
- why does VW think it necessary to prevent the AC clutch from engaging if it detects sudden loss of refrigerant pressure?
- what are the dangers associated with using a spare wheel that is several years past expiry?
- how do return-less fuel delivery systems work?
 
10:35 AM
Guys, do you think it's a good idea to have a kind of sandbox for such questions on meta?
New twist in the VW dealership saga
They replaced the rear brake pads and discs and now one of the calipers is stuck. I'm beginning to think that the Sesame Street cast could do a better job
 
 
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8:51 PM
@Zaid - That is a great list of questions ... I think they'd do great on the site.
 
 
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10:30 PM
Today's Bob Cross Wall of Words is not just a lot of words, it's also super bossy.
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A: Is it safe to overload the roof rails?

Bob Cross Would this be safe? tl;dr: No. It's hard to say exactly how unsafe or how bad the consequences might be. Assuming the rails themselves weigh on the order of 5-10 kg, you're talking about almost doubling the advised load on the whole system. From reading that advisory, it's hard to say e...

I edited out a lot of foul language in writing that answer. Mechanical engineers say "no, don't do this, what are you thinking, you madman!" and you say "pish posh! It'll be fine!" What the farble barble flippin rippin danga ding dong!
 

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