Snails - Response on Threads Part 8

[MadOzodi]

G'mornin, snails...

Looks like Winter decided to come back for a short visit...ambient temps are supposed to drop as low as 34°F.

Tire's off.

Fran (and DH?) were right both times.
I drove it around with loose lug nuts, and THEN beat the heck out of it with a sledge. The combo worked, so meh.
Taking a break for food.

It's crap like this that makes things 5x harder than they should be.

Atty, if you haven't already, get some anti-seize to put on the studs AND the hub before torqueing down the nuts.

 

[Skold]

Good luck from me too

 

[tiburonfirst]

morning, madman!

 

[AttyPops]

Good luck Dale!

Good morning snails.

 

[AttyPops]

Atty, if you haven't already, get some anti-seize to put on the studs AND the hub before torqueing down the nuts.

I don't have any, but I'll do that. I'll end up taking the tire off again, but oh well. If I wait for a ride to get the A.S. I'll be delayed too much.

I was looking at it yesterday...does it matter what formulation?

 

[MadOzodi]

I don't have any, but I'll do that. I'll end up taking the tire off again, but oh well. If I wait for a ride to get the A.S. I'll be delayed too much.

I was looking at it yesterday...does it matter what formulation?

I wouldn't think so. But since I've only seen auto parts stores stock the Permatex aluminum (part# 80078), that's the one I've used for my cars and motorcycles. TRUST me, taking off the tire again this one time will be SOOO worth it when it comes time to do it again down the road (see what I did there?).

I basically anti-seize anything I remove from a vehicle that has threads before putting it back on...well, almost anything.

 

[AttyPops]

I'm surprised they didn't do that when I last purchased tires (been a while).

 

[Flowersoul]

Good morning Snails!

 

[Katmar]

Good morning Mad and Atty

 

[Katmar]

Good morning Snails!

Good morning Gracie

 

[AttyPops]

Morning Gracie and Katmar (and the rest of ya).

Well, I "slept on" the shock stud problem and I think maybe I pulled a stupid-human trick...in writing. We'll see after breakfast and after it warms up a bit out there. It's possible that the center shaft is still on the bolt (seized) and it came out of the bushing, leaving just the rubber. If that's the case (old eyes and bad light...sun's out today so maybe with a trouble-light and magnifier and glasses) then the shocks ARE the correct ones...and that makes more sense. I just never imagined that the center shaft would seize onto the bolt and stay with it, because I'm stupid.

Hoping that's the case. That explains why two parts suppliers listed that shock as the right one...because it is, it's just a stupid-user thing on my part (and old crumby components).

Good thing I haven't messed anything up yet. No bad ACTIONS have happened, just bad typing/thinking.

 

[SilverBear]

Sending "Good Wednesday"s to all who read this.

Seeing/reading about what a lot of you are going through, the
things making my life a bit miserable seem petty. I have not
been in a ranting mood lately (have you noticed? ), so don't
take silence meaning everything is unicorns and rainbows.

Spoiler: Plumbing Saga

The tub/shower water fixture (Delta) started leaking AGAIN.
For the past few years, I've been changing those washers and
springs every 3 months or so. I finally decided "enough!" and
bought a whole new kit... faucet, water valve, shower head.

That meant calling the usual go-to plumbing service. The guy
stopped out last week to scope it out and give a quote. The
tub/shower hardware will require cutting out a good chunk of
wall behind the existing plumbing. That's in a closet, so as
long as the piece is cut well, it can just be put back in place.
Cha-ching.

The valve to an outside spigot started to leak since turning it
on for the season. Corroded (nice green patina). Add that to
the job, using a ball valve. Cha-ching!

The cold water shutoff to the water heater has been corroded
and unmovable for YEARS. Let's add that, too, ball valve. $

He noticed there is NOT a main shutoff valve after the water
meter. Code for builds since the 70s require shutoffs before
AND after the meter. While "grandfathered", he suggested
having it done anyway. OK! Why not?!?! Cha-cha-ching.

And finally, the tub/shower hot and cold lines do not have
shutoffs. There "really should" be those two as well. My bank
called to warn me about getting close to my savings account
balance.

Two guys, four hours, labor and parts. Tomorrow. I also
now need to clear the areas for them to have easy access to
everything.

Spoiler: Deck Staining Saga

The staining I did on Saturday appears now a bit less-than-nice
due to the NOT-FORECASTED rain on Sunday. And Monday.
And yesterday. Pretty sure it will need to be re-done. When?
I have no idea... under-60s for the next 10 days, chance of
rain each and every one of those days.

Spoiler: Cardiologist and Insurance Saga

Had an echocardiogram in early March (requiring contrast)
followed by a cardiologist visit 3 days later to go over the
results. That has been annual the past 3 years. Good news
is he said the next one should be in 2019... nothing alarming...
let's skip a year.

Anyway, as in the past, an EKG is performed at each of the
visits (with echo, and then in-office with cardiologist). The
second one has always been covered by insurance, never a
problem. THIS year, insurance denied the second EKG and the
cardiologist billed me for it. Now, here is the thing... I
specifically QUESTIONED the NEED for a second EKG EACH of
those three years. I mean, I JUST HAD ONE a couple/few days
ago. WHY is it being done AGAIN? "Blather yack blah" was the
answer. Which sounded like "we make more money that way".

So, I made two calls. One to the cardiologist's office notifying
them I will NOT pay the bill. It was an UNNECESSARY thing and
mentioned I questioned the need at the time. The money-grab
was also brought up. The second call was to the insurance
company telling them the same thing AND also asking why it is
not covered THIS year when it has been covered the last 2 years.
They had no answer. There has been no change in the plan, so
it's the same this year as the last 2. They are now looking
into it and said I need to do nothing - yet - and watch for
something in the mail.

Well... I need to get started making way for tomorrow's plumbers'
visit. With lousy weather and being stuck inside for the next few
days, I'll be stopping by more often. and

 

[MadOzodi]

I'm surprised they didn't do that when I last purchased tires (been a while).

They never will, either...I think it's a risk thing. FYI, anti-seize gets everywhere no matter what, so use gloves and don't touch anything that doesn't need to be touched while applying it to the threads. I know it sounds like a major PITA to do now, but you'll thank me later.

 

[AttyPops]

That's in a closet, so as
long as the piece is cut well, it can just be put back in place.

They make an access panel for that...assuming you may have to do it again sometime. So if you cut the hole the proper size and place, you just put that access panel in and you're set forever.

Access Panels - Plumbing Accessories -

 

[MadOzodi]

Sending "Good Wednesday"s to all who read this.

Seeing/reading about what a lot of you are going through, the
things making my life a bit miserable seem petty. I have not
been in a ranting mood lately (have you noticed? ), so don't
take silence meaning everything is unicorns and rainbows.

Spoiler: Plumbing Saga

The tub/shower water fixture (Delta) started leaking AGAIN.
For the past few years, I've been changing those washers and
springs every 3 months or so. I finally decided "enough!" and
bought a whole new kit... faucet, water valve, shower head.

That meant calling the usual go-to plumbing service. The guy
stopped out last week to scope it out and give a quote. The
tub/shower hardware will require cutting out a good chunk of
wall behind the existing plumbing. That's in a closet, so as
long as the piece is cut well, it can just be put back in place.
Cha-ching.

The valve to an outside spigot started to leak since turning it
on for the season. Corroded (nice green patina). Add that to
the job, using a ball valve. Cha-ching!

The cold water shutoff to the water heater has been corroded
and unmovable for YEARS. Let's add that, too, ball valve. $

He noticed there is NOT a main shutoff valve after the water
meter. Code for builds since the 70s require shutoffs before
AND after the meter. While "grandfathered", he suggested
having it done anyway. OK! Why not?!?! Cha-cha-ching.

And finally, the tub/shower hot and cold lines do not have
shutoffs. There "really should" be those two as well. My bank
called to warn me about getting close to my savings account
balance.

Two guys, four hours, labor and parts. Tomorrow. I also
now need to clear the areas for them to have easy access to
everything.

Spoiler: Deck Staining Saga

The staining I did on Saturday appears now a bit less-than-nice
due to the NOT-FORECASTED rain on Sunday. And Monday.
And yesterday. Pretty sure it will need to be re-done. When?
I have no idea... under-60s for the next 10 days, chance of
rain each and every one of those days.

Spoiler: Cardiologist and Insurance Saga

Had an echocardiogram in early March (requiring contrast)
followed by a cardiologist visit 3 days later to go over the
results. That has been annual the past 3 years. Good news
is he said the next one should be in 2019... nothing alarming...
let's skip a year.

Anyway, as in the past, an EKG is performed at each of the
visits (with echo, and then in-office with cardiologist). The
second one has always been covered by insurance, never a
problem. THIS year, insurance denied the second EKG and the
cardiologist billed me for it. Now, here is the thing... I
specifically QUESTIONED the NEED for a second EKG EACH of
those three years. I mean, I JUST HAD ONE a couple/few days
ago. WHY is it being done AGAIN? "Blather yack blah" was the
answer. Which sounded like "we make more money that way".

So, I made two calls. One to the cardiologist's office notifying
them I will NOT pay the bill. It was an UNNECESSARY thing and
mentioned I questioned the need at the time. The money-grab
was also brought up. The second call was to the insurance
company telling them the same thing AND also asking why it is
not covered THIS year when it has been covered the last 2 years.
They had no answer. There has been no change in the plan, so
it's the same this year as the last 2. They are now looking
into it and said I need to do nothing - yet - and watch for
something in the mail.

Well... I need to get started making way for tomorrow's plumbers'
visit. With lousy weather and being stuck inside for the next few
days, I'll be stopping by more often. and

Need to mark this so I can be sure to read later.

 

[AttyPops]

They never will, either...I think it's a risk thing. FYI, anti-seize gets everywhere no matter what, so use gloves and don't touch anything that doesn't need to be touched while applying it to the threads. I know it sounds like a major PITA to do now, but you'll thank me later.

As long as I don't get it on the brake disc, I should be good.

 

[MadOzodi]

This obviously ain't your first rodeo doing "car stuff"...you're good.

 

[SilverBear]

They make an access panel for that...assuming you may have to do it again sometime. So if you cut the hole the proper size and place, you just put that access panel in and you're set forever.

Access Panels - Plumbing Accessories -

I do not think that is included. But I will mention it when they arrive.

Let's add some more $$$ to the already-high $$$. Why not?!?!?!

Here... catch!!!

All I wanted was the new hardware put in and 2 new valves.

 

[daleron]

Good morning MadO, Atty, Gracie and Bear

Thanks for all the good luck wishes

 

[AttyPops]

Some of those are 14 bucks or whatever. I mean, it's in a closet and you don't have to "fix up" the drywall.

Just say'n.