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the original cement dam at Tunhovdfjorden i Norway completed in 1920 had mechanical gear works to regulate the sluice gates. the dam was rebuilt in the 1960s as

Electrical Integrity Analysis - Troubleshooting Persists and New Setbacks Part 2 [ENG/SPA]

Today, I’m bringing you an update with part 2 of my work on the vehicle, following the number of error codes thrown in the last diagnostic, which you can check out

Electrical Integrity Analysis - Sensor Connector Cleaning Part 1 [ENG/SPA]

I am stopping by again to keep a record of everything I have been working on with my car. In my last post, I shared that one of the problems detected after scanning

The Case of the Drooping Sun Visor: A Lesson in Plastic Steel and Patience

There is nothing quite as annoying as a sun visor that refuses to stay put. Every time you hit a bump or take a sharp turn, it slowly drifts down into your line

How I Finally Beat the P0106 Code [ENG/SPA]

In previous posts, I have shared the times I have scanned my car looking for the causes of various faults. One code that kept popping up, and that I finally managed

My DIY Car Ignition Fix [ENG/SPA]

I am having trouble with the vehicle’s ignition again. About a month ago, I installed a switch to handle the ignition after turning the key, but it failed because

Two tires broken at the same time - An emergency purchase

I'm back with another post to keep this community going. This time, it’s about an urgent issue that had me worried for a few days: one of my front tires gave out

Repairing My Car’s Driver’s Seat Backrest [ENG/SPA]

Recently, the driver's seat in my car broke. To be specific, the backrest completely reclined and wouldn't stay up. I suspected a weld had snapped, so I had to remove

[ESP/ENG]El empeño dedicado a cada motor de motocicleta_The dedication put into each motorcycle engine

Un coordial saludos a todos los miembros de la comunidad de gems espero se encurntre todos muy bien hoy quiero comenza compaetiendo una una pequeña parte de lo que

Cleaning Contacts and Restoring a Brake Pedal Switch (Code P0571)

I’ve been chasing down issues with my car for a month now, ever since my last scan pulled up several fault codes. This time, I focused on code P0571: Brake Switch

Optimizing the Latch Mechanism - Going Beyond a Simple Handle Replacement [ENG/SPA]

Some time ago, I posted about replacing all four door handles on my car. Luckily, the parts are still available even though it’s a 2012 model; I know plenty of people

The best way to secure wire terminals for maximum grip and conductivity [ENG/SPA]

My car broke down again; this time the ignition gave out. When I turn the key, it doesn't make a solid contact and it’s a real struggle to get it to crank. I had

Fuel system overhaul (Code P0300) | Replacing pump, filters, and connectors

In my previous post, I talked about the recent diagnosis I performed on my car using an OBD2 scanner. Since it threw multiple fault codes, I decided to go through

How I Fixed Error Code P0343 Camshaft Position Sensor (CMP)

My car has started giving me trouble again. These issues have become recurring because the vehicle really needs major repairs. Honestly, I’d love to just drop in

Catastrophic Failure - Terminal Blowout in My A/C Compressor [ENG/SPA]

After several months, I finally managed to install an air conditioning unit in one of the hottest rooms in the house. I had delayed the installation to prioritize

El electro ventilador del carro dejo de funcionar por un cable fundido // The car's electric fan stopped working due to a melted wire

EN ESPAÑOL: Hola amigos, aquí estoy de nuevo para compartirles otra de mis experiencias relacionada con la mecánica automotriz, LES CUENTO que el pasado viernes

Fixing A Carburettor Fuel Leak on My Kawasaki Z650

I'm in the process of getting my Z650 back out of winter hibernation, and inevitably I've found an interesting variety of issues since putting it away while the

After 2 Years I Finally Know What Happened to My Chery X1's Engine [ENG/SPA]

Finally, after two years since my Chery X1 broke down, I can say I know why. I won’t deny it; I could have known a long time ago, but after spending several months

Limpieza de los contactos internos de las bobinas de encendido del carro [ESP-ENG]

Limpieza de los contactos internos de las bobinas de encendido del carro // Cleaning the internal contacts of the car's ignition coils Hola amigos, en esta ocasión

Finally Getting Ready for the 2026 Riding Season. New Back Tire.

Finally got a day in the 60's. This has been such a terrible winter. As many of you know, I generally ride through winter. Well, this year, my inspection ended in