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    Oil drain pan that doesn't ****?

    I'm looking for a pan similar to this whose cap will not come loose during an oil change. Something reliable, that'll last a long time.
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    Headlight motors. What type of grease should be used to lube the gears inside?

    Replaced plastic gears with metal/brass gears to prolong the life of the flip-up headlights. What grease can I use to lube it up? :3gears:
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    What clamp is pictured and where can I buy one?

    Clamp that holds a header primary in place. Pictured in center.
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    3/8 socket set for under $60 that doesn't skip sizes (Metric)

    All I need are the sockets. Don't really care about ratchets and/or extensions. I need both deep and regular. 6 point is preferred but 12 point is good too. Impact if the price allows, if not, then chrome is fine., Any recommendations?
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    How are the hammers at Sears?

    I saw some Eastwing (blue looking) and Craftsman, both with big clear indicators that they were made in the USA.
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    Does Walmart carry jonesway ratchets?

    I saw a loose one at the store but nothing else by that brand.
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    Made in India wrenches now at HFT!!

    I walked in to HFT in need of some wrenches to add to my collection. I was in desperate need of ratcheting wrenches so I went to the store to pick some up. Something caught my eye. The most cheap looking wrenches I have ever seen. These are a matte silver - not shiny at all and the way the...
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    New control arms came in. How do I grease them?

    Here they are.
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    Changes coming to HFT.

    From the thread:
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    Ratchets: Quick release vs no quick release. Which do you prefer?

    And why? Maybe for certain jobs? :thumbup:
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    Why do you buy the tools you buy?

    Open-ended : ?
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    For those of you who need glasses on a daily basis, how do you protect your eyes?

    How do you protect your eyes when working in your shop? Do you use your glasses or do you put safety glasses over your eye-vision glasses?
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    How do I keep my sockets from sliding in my tool storage box?

    I got the 4 drawer for $99 at HFT and my sockets are sliding around. Are there solutions? What do you guys recommend? Ty [emoji1]
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    Can someone recommend a toolbox for an amateur mechanic?

    EDIT: Change title to "DIY mechanic". I don't aspire to do engine rebuilds because I don't have a garage, i'll just be performing regular maintenance on my vehicles. I don't want to purchase the $99 rolling toolbox from HFT, as that is overkill for what I need a box for. I just need a box that...
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    Will this work with a 93 F-Body brake job? What else do I need?

    I don't want to use C-Clamps and would rather use something that's used specifically for the job. Installing new brake pads, rotors on my car. I've done work on my car such as installing a new distributor, removing and replacing seals but never a brake job. Is there anything else that I should...
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    Is it possible to make this yourself?

    My monitor has no VESA holes and it looks easier to make the bracket than to drill holes.
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    How would you remove a broken exhaust manifold from an aluminium cylinder head?

    Without removing the head, if possible. Broken bolt is not visible; nothing sticks out. PLEASE READ THIS!! AN EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLT SHOULD BE IN TITLE. TITLE SHOULD READ "HOW WOULD YOU REMOVE A BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLT FROM AN ALUMINIUM CYLINDER HEAD.
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    Is it possible to snap a bolt/fastener through using too much torque when breaking it

    Just wondering. Breaking it loose****
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    My car had a header stud missing. After further inspection, I saw that it's broken in halfway

    My car had a header stud missing. After further inspection, I saw that it's broken in halfway What's the least time consuming approach to taking this sucker out that won't hurt my wallet? If it helps it's a 350 block in a fourth gen Camaro. I have no idea how it broke. I bought the car like...
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