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Okay I'm learning to do more and more stuff on my car. Most recently I did my first compression test, I've also been learning to diagnose and fix faults (although I need to learn to trust my judgement a bit more!),..
In Septemeber I should be going on a Welding course.
What other skills do you reckon one should know to be able to work on their own car 90% of the time?
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The skill to be able to hide from your wife exactly just how much of the family income is dissapearing into the rusty old heap of garbage outside the window. (Her view of course) ;D
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The skill to be able to hide from your wife exactly just how much of the family income is dissapearing into the rusty old heap of garbage outside the window. (Her view of course) ;D ;D Good idea! I would say just general stuff, like how to diagnose faults so if the car won't start then to look at fuel supply, ignition spark, battery etc. You can't go wrong reading something like the old 'Readers digest - how to fix it' type manuals and stuff like that for basic knowledge.  Welding is a skill I'd like to take up one day, never got the time or space though. |
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Last Edit: Jun 23, 2004 9:50:36 GMT by Stu
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Jun 23, 2004 10:53:08 GMT
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Machining is always helpfull, however the tools for this are very expensive.
Precission is the skill I used the most, although I'm a bit of a perfectionist! Making sure that everything is cut the same, looks the same etc - ALWAYS measure twice, cut once.
Oh, and don't forget the 6 P's!
Nearly forgot - spraying
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Last Edit: Jun 23, 2004 11:25:31 GMT by iRocco
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Learning curve,..DarrenW
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Jun 23, 2004 11:28:25 GMT
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The biggest skill I've needed in my limited experience is the ability to invent new and excitingly creative swear-words very loudly, much to the annoyance of the neighbours Dunno really, the biggest help is to not be afraid of tackling anything. I started by reading the Haynes book of lies for my old Mini and stripping down an old A-Series lump. |
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Jun 23, 2004 12:21:02 GMT
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I agree with the above. Just have a go. Remember, some bloke somewhere put it together so you can take it apart! Make sure you check everything you take off, take photos if necessary to aid reassembly.
Saving money was the reason I started working on my own cars. The investment in good tools over the years has paid off.
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Jun 23, 2004 13:59:39 GMT
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Okay my order of learning is :
Basic touch up Painting
Welding
More advance painting (panels etc.)
Machining would be a useful skill to learn.
I've learnt that doing things in order and mark them up as I do it.
All this brings me onto another thread which I'll put on in a minute.
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