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Hi, all. I was wondering if I could pick your brains for a bit. I'm looking to design the ultimate parts washer (maybe 2-3 models with various actions) for engine and transmission rebuilders or race teams, and this group really knows there stuff. If you could help me out, I'd love to know...

Hey, folks. I was wondering if anyone might be able to help me find some sources for a project I'm working on. I'm trying to raise money to put anti-malaria bednets into hotspots in Africa on an on-going basis. I was inspired by a friend, Lyell Clarke, who does the same thing on a bigger scale...

http://www.ikotecusa.com/ They had these at Performance Racing. In the booth, the lift had a NASCAR car on its side with booth wheels free to work on. Seems like a cool idea, since I don't have room in my main garage for a real lift. Most of what I do is maintenance and light repair of my...

Has anyone else noticed this? I bought some stuff that listed the *manufacturer* as Chicago Electric Power Tool, which is based outside of Chicago. I was excited to help a local manufacturer (I'm from Chicago). When I got it, I saw the "Made in China" label and found the same product on Ali...

Hey, all; My wife and I are looking at new places, and two of the three finalists will need garages built. "Sweeeeet!," I say. Finally I can do it how I'd like. I'm not a mechanic, but I enjoy working on (old) cars. I'll likely not have much time to build much of it myself. A apologize in...

Prolly a bit off-topic, but I figured I'd ask. The warm-up regulator on my old roadster is crapping out, resulting in poor cold idle. An actual replacement is both expensive ($900!!!!) but also prone to wear and tear. Scanning some forums, I came across this: http://unwiredtools.com/ Not...

Hey all. We were approached by the producers of "Worlds Greatest ..." on the Ion network (http://www.worldsgreatesttv.com/). They are interested in naming us "World Greatest Parts Washers" and doing a segment. So far so good. The problem is that they ask for us to deal with some one the "b...

Hopefully this won't be seen as spamming, as I'd really appreciate any feedback you guys could give me. We're getting better mics for next time, since there's an echo in the lab. The general idea is to have some fun with our equipment and to show what different machines can do in the real...

Hey, all. I have both a corded (Dewalt 292) and cordless (can't remember) impact wrench. The corded one, at least, is rated well for torque. However, it seems that 90% of the time it won't move my lug nuts, and I have to break out a breaker bar. Is there some trick I'm missing to free up the...

Quick question. I'm going to adjust the parking brake on a '98 M3, which involves getting the whole rear of the car off the ground. Obviously, jack up one side, put it on jackstands, and then lift the other side. On the car, there is both a lifting pad under the car and place on the side to...

http://lazymechanicsoftheworldunite.com/ Any feedback or ideas for upcoming episodes would be appreciated. And, yes, I *am* the laziest mechanic in the world.

Not quite sure where this goes, but "Tools" seems as good as any. Does anyone have experience with stuck rotor locater bolts? Whoever did the brakes last time stripped out the allen key hole, and the bolt was really rusted in there. I drilled out the head of the bolt and removed the rotor...

If anyone is at the PRI show, stop by our booth and mention Garage Journal! I'll buy you a beer after the show.

Hey all; I'm fairly mechanically handy and enjoy cars as a hobby (I have two vintages). I've somewhat self taught, but by it's nature this is sporadic and limited knowledge. I'd love to learn more about how to work on them, but there don't seem to be any trade schools in Chicago proper...

Hey; I'm looking to invest in a scissor lift for a couple reasons. 1) I change from winter to summer tires and back on 2 cars, and jacking one corner at a time is a pain in the ****. 2) I do my own brake maintenance on 3 cars - pads, rotors, bleeding (both me and the brake lines...), etc. -...

Hey all; We're looking to sell a batch of used parts washers. Some were trials and some were prototypes. All are in working order. Do you all have any suggestions as to the best places to list them for sale? Is Craig's List good? EBay? Any help would be appreciated. Cheers; Craig

(Full disclosure, we make parts washers) I was wondering if I can get feedback on the various solutions available. Have any of you switched from solvent to a water-based or bioremediation cleaner? If so, what has your experience been. If not, what are your concerns/issues? Thanks! Craig...

Hi there. My name is Craig, and I'm president of Graymills, the parts washer people. Current stable: 1978 Porsche 911SC 1962 Healey Sprite (track car, blown engine...cough cough) 1998 BMW M3 2004 Porsche Cayenne S 1987 BMW K75C I love tinkering but am untrained as a mechanic.