Re: Yew gonna die, boy! (a.k.a. redneck city)

["Steve Bigelow" <sbigelow@sprint.ca>]

ml writes...

>>Also, don't use cinder blocks or cement blocks as jack stands as per
redneck
>>city. these blocks can crumble to dust with no warning - I've seen it..
>>happen!

>Actually, the problem is not the use of the cinder blocks, but the
>orientation of said cinder blocks.  They are designed for stress parallel
to
>the holes (apertures for you city folk).  But you typically see people
parking
>cars on the flat sides.  That's why they crumble, because they're being
used
>incorrectly.

Not to mention the concentration of stresses, something masonry (_any_
masonry) is not good at. Keep them right side up, with the flared web at
the top, and put a piece of wood over the top to distribute the load over
the top. Also, carefully check them for cracks, they're cheap enough to get
new. The aperatures are properly called core holes.

They haven't been made from cinders in at least 60 years...

Finally, a masonry question.....something I can speak with some authority
on!

Mandatory Audi Content: Took Audrey to Midas today to look for an exhaust
rattle. First they mig  welded the transmission exhaust hanger back to the
downpipe.....rattle still present! Finally found the little asbestos do-nut
thing just after the downpipe has a captive 3" long piece of pipe captive
in it, presumably for alignment. It has loosened internally, and was the
source of the annoying rattle at about  @1600 rpm. Took them about 15
minutes to find a suitable replacement. Total time in the shop, about 35
minutes

No charge. Wow.

Steve Bigelow
Discreet Dungeons
Ottawa Ontario
'84 5ks "Audrey", proper German silver, Husco armrest/cupholder
'82 Coupe (previous)