Homemade cars

Using a 12-volt compressor, you can pump tires, remove debris and dust, blow out (clean) grating elements, pump up balls, supply compressed air to the spray gun, etc. If you equip the compressor with a receiver, its operation mode will be facilitated. After all, such a capacity creates a reserve of compressed air, which allows you to take breaks in the compressor.

Cracks on the bumper of a car can be repaired at a car service, but the cost of a repair may be comparable to the cost of a new bumper. Can I repair the bumper myself? Yes, because everything you need for this can be bought cheaply or even found for free! At the same time, it must be understood that the minimum skills for using keys and tools are necessary in order to independently repair and paint.

There are several simple but effective ways to assess the condition of the engine of any car without visiting service centers. This knowledge will be useful not only for the daily operation of the vehicle, but also help to make the right choice when buying a used car. What will be needed for diagnostics? The entire inspection is carried out visually and does not require a special tool.

During car operation, an unpleasant breakdown can occur - a breakdown of the generator pulley screw, which is mounted on the crankshaft of the car engine. The main reason for this malfunction is a poor-quality screw, or its constriction when installing the pulley. You can repair this malfunction yourself.

I decided to check the need to install a magnet on the oil filter. For this, I chose neodymium from the hard drive - it is powerful enough and if something metallic in the lubrication system gets into the magnetic field, it will be held in it reliably all the time. At the next replacement attached it to the end of the filter element.

On a long journey, the driver will not be disturbed by a special kit for quick repair of a tubeless wheel, with which you can eliminate the consequences of a tire puncture with a screw or a nail, without removing the wheel from the car. In addition, this type of restoration of tightness in a tire workshop will cost more (one puncture) than the whole set (enough to eliminate 5 damage).

Somehow, my friend left the keys in the ignition, got out of the car, slammed the door - and the alarm went off, blocking access to the salon. It happened on the track, it was snowing, and nothing more relevant than breaking the glass of the back door did not occur to him. After this story, I decided, so to speak, just in case to "lay straws" and make a secret cache on the back of my car with a spare key.

Often there is such a problem - a boss has come off at the end of the cable, fixing it on the gas handle. Usually the problem is solved by replacing the cable assembly, but you can try to restore the latch, which I did with pleasure. Necessary tools and materials Gas burner; Angle grinder with a cutting disc; Drill (drilling machine) and a set of drills for metal; Pliers; File, knife; Calipers; Tin; Dielectric tape; A bolt 3-5 cm long and a piece of metal rod with a diameter of 6 mm (the length should be 2-3 cm longer); Preparatory work First of all, we measure the diameter of the hole (where the cable boss is inserted) on the gas handle using a caliper.

Modern wheels for car wheels come in several forms. And if stamped steel can withstand damage, even dents, and are covered with caps, then cast alloy wheels with paintwork after seasonal changes in weather and road surface have all the flaws in sight. And the most common defect is numerous scratches and chips.

Cheap home minisinks for a car have an insufficiently effective foam nozzle. As a result, even a good non-contact foam copes poorly with dirt. You can improve the quality of cleaning the machine by using a homemade foam generator. He copes with stubborn dirt, which is then easily washed off with a minimum wash.

If the latch on the carburetor throttle control cable is torn off, it can be quickly restored on its own, and you won’t need to buy a new cable. To do this, it is enough to cast a new boss from tin. What we need A collapsible mold for casting; Gas-burner; Flux and tin (solder is best taken in the form of a wire); Vise.

A supercapacitor or ionistor is something between a battery and a conventional capacitor. It has many advantages that the battery does not have. Therefore, I will introduce you to a fully working prototype of a battery for an ionistor machine. With it, you can not just start the engine a couple of times, but quite fully operate the car for unlimited time.

With independent repair of the chassis of the car, it becomes necessary to remove the ball bearings and steering tips. Due to its design features, namely the conical shape of the base, the support (tip) is reliably fixed in its seat. During long-term operation of the car, the shrinkage of the support increases many times.

Every motorist knows how important it is to be prepared on the road. However, different situations happen in life, and the same jack is not always at hand. Well, punctures on the road will not surprise anyone at all. Is it possible to change a wheel without a jack, and how to do it on your own? In fact, in this situation, there is nothing unusual.

This article will be useful to fans of two-wheeled vehicles. The eternal problem is jamming of clutch cables, gas, brakes. They are not cheap, but disassembling them for maintenance is another quest. We will lubricate and develop the cable without removing and disassembling the motorcycle / bike. The method is quite simple and will suit everyone.

Could the driver need such a brutal tool as a puncher, traditionally considered to be a construction tool, and designed for rough work: the destruction, crumbling and grinding of bricks, stone, concrete and reinforced concrete? It seems that he does not have a place in the garage and, especially, in the luggage compartment of the car.

Everyone can make such a shelf in their car and significantly expand the capacity of their trunk. This thing will definitely be a useful owner of cars in the station wagon and hatchback. As you know, the total volume of the rear trunk is measured in liters and indicated in the passport. But the design of the car itself does not make it possible to fully use it 100%, because if you fill it with small objects, then they fall on each other, wrinkle, break ... And all this is so awkward, bad and uncomfortable.

Over time, the paint exfoliates on the engine parts, the protective coating deteriorates, pollution appears, soot forms and mechanical damage occurs. This not only affects their appearance, but can interfere with heat transfer and lead to overheating of the motor. What do we need to clean the engine cover?

A common problem with gas engines, especially those converted to gas, is faulty ignition. As a result, not all cylinders work. The car loses power, dynamics, and the engine itself starts to troit. There are at least five main reasons for poor ignition, but candles always come first.

On the windshield often appear small chips from the impact of pebbles. This spoils the appearance of the machine and interferes with normal visibility. To repair such defects, special repair kits are used, but in order for them to work well, they must be used correctly. Let's consider how to repair windshields with such sets.