Simple home DIY repairs

[Kb27]

On 11/12/2024 at 10:42 PM, Ct3833 said:

This is a common lock, usually get this distance right will do, either 50mm, 60mm or 70mm. You can dismantle  the whole lock and bring it to a door lock hardware shop and compare it yourself. It wont take .ore than 2 or 3 screws to remove the whole lock.

Now I remember, the "L" is the backset dimension, in case you're wondering the meaning of the word. 😁

It determines how long the latch is. You can also buy separately the latch, depending on the length.

https://shopee.sg/NELON-Cylindrical-Door-Lock-Backset-Latch-Tongue-Accessories-i.342414015.19268438969

So you need to measure it first before buying.

[Atonchia]

On 11/12/2024 at 10:42 PM, Ct3833 said:

This is a common lock, usually get this distance right will do, either 50mm, 60mm or 70mm. You can dismantle  the whole lock and bring it to a door lock hardware shop and compare it yourself. It wont take .ore than 2 or 3 screws to remove the whole lock.

 

Done.

Went to Selffix, they only have one brand, so I can't choose, just buy and fix 1st. 

Use my NS Credit to pay for it.

[Volvobrick]

Not home DIY but I had to buy this tools to get to a tiny T5 position light bulb in my car's headlight assembly. It was too far recessed in for my fingers and normal pliers. 

Talk about bad design! 

[Mkl22]

On 11/13/2024 at 6:40 PM, Atonchia said:

 

Done.

Went to Selffix, they only have one brand, so I can't choose, just buy and fix 1st. 

Use my NS Credit to pay for it.

I have learnt to buy better quality lock sets. Those cheap ones can jam and it’s a pain in the arse to break it to get the door open. 

[Lala81]

On 11/15/2024 at 5:23 PM, Volvobrick said:

Not home DIY but I had to buy this tools to get to a tiny T5 position light bulb in my car's headlight assembly. It was too far recessed in for my fingers and normal pliers. 

Talk about bad design! 

What's the cost vs asking your mechanic to change for you? Lol

[Atonchia]

On 11/15/2024 at 5:58 PM, Mkl22 said:

I have learnt to buy better quality lock sets. Those cheap ones can jam and it’s a pain in the arse to break it to get the door open. 

I think it's the material of the joint of the handle...think it's nickel. Probably too much repeated pulling and pushing causing crack to occur.😅 The original was German brand recommended by the ID when we selecting the door. 

I think the new one also nickel 😅

[Volvobrick]

On 11/15/2024 at 6:05 PM, Lala81 said:

What's the cost vs asking your mechanic to change for you? Lol

20 plus dollars for those tools. 

I don't think my mechanic even has such special pliers! 

[Atonchia]

On 11/15/2024 at 5:23 PM, Volvobrick said:

Not home DIY but I had to buy this tools to get to a tiny T5 position light bulb in my car's headlight assembly. It was too far recessed in for my fingers and normal pliers. 

Talk about bad design! 

I recently also changed a coolant return tube myself.

Luckily was oversea that week and not using car, order the part from Amazon.... If I go workshop also need to get tow truck. 

Received it a week later then swopped it myself. 

[Volvobrick]

On 11/15/2024 at 6:25 PM, Atonchia said:

I recently also changed a coolant return tube myself.

Luckily was oversea that week and not using car, order the part from Amazon.... If I go workshop also need to get tow truck. 

Received it a week later then swopped it myself. 

Many months ago I replaced the brake vacuum hose with a part bought from TB.

My mechanic couldn't even diagnose when I sent in for oil change. 

[Mkl22]

On 11/15/2024 at 5:23 PM, Volvobrick said:

Not home DIY but I had to buy this tools to get to a tiny T5 position light bulb in my car's headlight assembly. It was too far recessed in for my fingers and normal pliers. 

Talk about bad design! 

Better than lousy jag. Whole bloody bumper needs to be removed to change light bulb. That’s why the brand need to die! 

 

[Atonchia]

On 11/15/2024 at 6:27 PM, Volvobrick said:

Many months ago I replaced the brake vacuum hose with a part bought from TB.

My mechanic couldn't even diagnose when I sent in for oil change. 

Mine was bought from Amazon USA, was actually MIC, but I can't find it in TB.

Was SGD $40, compare to $75 quoted by workshop. Anyway I also don't have time to collect from workshop. 

 

[Mkl22]

On 11/15/2024 at 11:16 PM, Atonchia said:

Mine was bought from Amazon USA, was actually MIC, but I can't find it in TB.

Was SGD $40, compare to $75 quoted by workshop. Anyway I also don't have time to collect from workshop. 

 

Whatever works. Some merc orig parts also cannot make it these days. 

[mersaylee]

On 11/15/2024 at 6:27 PM, Volvobrick said:

Many months ago I replaced the brake vacuum hose with a part bought from TB.

My mechanic couldn't even diagnose when I sent in for oil change. 

Please share the workshop to avoid😁

[Mkl22]

On 11/15/2024 at 11:16 PM, Atonchia said:

Mine was bought from Amazon USA, was actually MIC, but I can't find it in TB.

Was SGD $40, compare to $75 quoted by workshop. Anyway I also don't have time to collect from workshop. 

 

If you want orig. then buy from min hoe at serangoon rd. I think @Gnahp goes to them now also. Best local stockist I ever encountered. 

[Gnahp]

On 11/16/2024 at 9:57 AM, Mkl22 said:

If you want orig. then buy from min hoe at serangoon rd. I think @Gnahp goes to them now also. Best local stockist I ever encountered. 

yes, will drop by min hoe next month to get all the consumables for next year 2025

car will be 4 years old next year, will replace some parts preemptively besides the usual consumables 

 

[Lala81]

On 11/16/2024 at 10:15 AM, Gnahp said:

yes, will drop by min hoe next month to get all the consumables for next year 2025

car will be 4 years old next year, will replace some parts preemptively besides the usual consumables 

 

爱车人士。I'm a replace when broken. 

[Raychay]

On 11/15/2024 at 5:23 PM, Volvobrick said:

Not home DIY but I had to buy this tools to get to a tiny T5 position light bulb in my car's headlight assembly. It was too far recessed in for my fingers and normal pliers. 

Talk about bad design! 

Cars nowadays don't encourage DIY. 

Last time can replace sparkplugs or bulbs in 15 mins.

Now removing all the parts blocking the access already takes more than that!

[mersaylee]

On 11/15/2024 at 6:38 PM, Mkl22 said:

Better than lousy jag. Whole bloody bumper needs to be removed to change light bulb. That’s why the brand need to die! 

 

Beemer also liddat...my jaw also drop when the front bumper drop...just to change one light bulb😂