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by felix_okaforp
Fri Jul 17, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: couldn't reinstall the rear differential
Replies: 7
Views: 133

Re: couldn't reinstall the rear differential

To put my differential into the subframe, I had to twist it in, if my memory serves me right. With one bolt in the rear right differential mount bolt while standing on the driveshaft's location, I proceeded to slowly twist the differential counter clockwise to obtain the rear left bolt, and finally ...
by felix_okaforp
Fri Jul 17, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: couldn't reinstall the rear differential
Replies: 7
Views: 133

Re: couldn't reinstall the rear differential

Did you adjust the differential bushings or anything else on the subframe when you removed the differential? Unfortunately, on my E39, I had the differential bushings pushed inward toward the subframe center by accident, which made it not fit. After adjusting those, the differential slid in just ...
by felix_okaforp
Wed Jul 01, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: An Ioniq 5 Owner's Tragic Descendant
Replies: 4
Views: 167

Re: An Ioniq 5 Owner's Tragic Descendant

Although I had extensive experience behind the wheel of electric vehicles during my time as a professional automotive journalist, I had never ridden in, driven, or even laid eyes on a Model Y before making the purchase. I bought it because of the reviews and ads on Tesla's website. Thankfully, it ...
by felix_okaforp
Mon Jun 22, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: 2014's Outlander movie
Replies: 4
Views: 160

Re: 2014's Outlander movie

The no-start and blank AC display are a peculiar electrical issue. Have we seen the simultaneous emergence of all these problems, or did one arise first? If you could elaborate a bit more on what happened, maybe someone could make sense of it.
by felix_okaforp
Mon Jun 15, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: Engine vibration in a moving vehicle
Replies: 8
Views: 286

Re: Engine vibration in a moving vehicle

I think it's a good idea to check the flex discs. I lifted the back wheels off the ground and put my Volvo diesel into gear when I felt vibrations; I could see the drive shaft support bobbing up and down. Its bearing was damaged.

A small number of people have had the flex disc separating under load ...
by felix_okaforp
Fri Jun 05, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: S163: All-wheel drive
Replies: 7
Views: 886

Re: S163: All-wheel drive

A four-wheel-drive transfer case from a Daimler Chrysler Jeep might potentially work.

Yeah, 4ETS depends on wheelspin to function fundamentally, regardless matter how good it is. In most cases, trails are not conducive to wheel spin.
by felix_okaforp
Fri Jun 05, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: S163: All-wheel drive
Replies: 7
Views: 886

Re: S163: All-wheel drive

There isn't a universally acknowledged definition that I could locate, but the consensus is that the distinction is:

Differential coupling, or t-case in our case, connects the front and back axles in all-wheel drive vehicles, while a transfer case divides torque between the axles in 4WD or 4x4 ...
by felix_okaforp
Wed Jun 03, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: Disconnecting from Phone Keys
Replies: 8
Views: 419

Re: Disconnecting from Phone Keys

Unlocking my phone was enough to get my car to open on occasions when it did not respond to my walk-up command. Maybe the automobile was just being slow while talking on the phone and nothing to do with unlocking.