How did YOU learn to fix your car?
02-22-2006, 05:53 AM
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How did YOU learn to fix your car?
Just wondering how people learned to work on their cars. Just getting into the whole do it yourself thing - and learning about my engine, etc - but wondering what the best route to go is to learn more. So I can DO more on my own.
Suggestions? PLEASE KEEP IN MIND I DON'T LIVE IN THE US. OR CANADA. At least not any more.
Thanks for any advice.
Cush
Suggestions? PLEASE KEEP IN MIND I DON'T LIVE IN THE US. OR CANADA. At least not any more.
Thanks for any advice.
Cush
02-22-2006, 06:07 AM
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I learned by a combination of trial an error, and watching some very experienced factory trained...
mechanics work. don't be afraid to ask questions, don't be afraid to try things.
Not being afraid to buy tools helps too.
I started turning wrenches on my dirt bikes when I was 12, and never looked back.
now I maintain pretty much anything with an engine.. cars, tractors, chainsaws, etc... I'm pretty sure I have 40 weight blood..
Not being afraid to buy tools helps too.
I started turning wrenches on my dirt bikes when I was 12, and never looked back.
now I maintain pretty much anything with an engine.. cars, tractors, chainsaws, etc... I'm pretty sure I have 40 weight blood..
02-22-2006, 06:10 AM
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Well, what started it all for me was when I was a young teenager with older friends
drinking beer in the garage, working on old Camaros and Mustangs was a common occurence for me
02-22-2006, 06:13 AM
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When I was younger (like 16) hanging out with the older guys working on their cars...
I supercharged my first GTI VR6 back in 97. Now its a little trial and error mixed with ALOT of forum help. So far so good. I have installed two turbo's, 2 superchargers (1 Neuspeed and 1 AMS/Vortec), 2 FMIC's, 3 exhausts, 2 TP's, 3 sets of big brakes, 1/2 a suspension (got scared half way through and called for re-enforcements), and plenty of other odds and ends.
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02-22-2006, 06:24 AM
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Started by holding the flashlight for my dad. Then he'd let me wrench things here and there. Then it
was all on me. But, I could not fix the audi without this website. There is a big difference between messing around in a 1983 CJ-7 and messing around in a modern auto.