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by ethan.kellyyq
Fri Jul 17, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: couldn't reinstall the rear differential
Replies: 7
Views: 140

Re: couldn't reinstall the rear differential

order of installation:

Using the workshop jack and the specific tool (33 4 420), install the rear axle final drive.
Put in the screws (1) but loosen them not yet.
Put the screw in from the back and replace the nut (2) without tightening.
Come down the jack in the workshop.
Secure the fasteners ...
by ethan.kellyyq
Tue Jul 14, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: Switch to HW4 instead of upgrading
Replies: 5
Views: 124

Re: Switch to HW4 instead of upgrading

In my opinion, that is not something they have addressed.
by ethan.kellyyq
Wed Jul 01, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: An Ioniq 5 Owner's Tragic Descendant
Replies: 4
Views: 170

Re: An Ioniq 5 Owner's Tragic Descendant

To be honest, I've spent the better part of the last eight years behind the wheel of a Tesla. However, after the first month, all of my other cars felt like a junkyard. Particularly vehicles that run on gasoline.... Cars that I once considered to be competent drivers now seem antiquated and clumsy ...
by ethan.kellyyq
Mon Jun 29, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: Removing and replacing the 4.4L AJV8 NA alternator (May 2005): AI fact check
Replies: 9
Views: 175

Re: Removing and replacing the 4.4L AJV8 NA alternator (May 2005): AI fact check

O/T: Well, I guess everyone has their own opinion, but I personally find it more convenient to engage with primary sources directly rather than relying on a machine whose main goal is to provide the user with content that the machine thinks the user would like.
by ethan.kellyyq
Mon Jun 29, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: Removing and replacing the 4.4L AJV8 NA alternator (May 2005): AI fact check
Replies: 9
Views: 175

Re: Removing and replacing the 4.4L AJV8 NA alternator (May 2005): AI fact check

Although you make a valid point, reading the service manual wouldn't be the hardest thing to do.
by ethan.kellyyq
Mon Jun 29, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: Removing and replacing the 4.4L AJV8 NA alternator (May 2005): AI fact check
Replies: 9
Views: 175

Re: Removing and replacing the 4.4L AJV8 NA alternator (May 2005): AI fact check

Having access to the sources was a plus, though. Taking off the wheel and fender lining is, in fact, the simplest option.
by ethan.kellyyq
Mon Jun 22, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: Transforming L322 into L405... Tell me what I need to know.
Replies: 5
Views: 141

Re: Transforming L322 into L405... Tell me what I need to know.

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