There has been a response, or two when somebody does ask a question sometimes they ,on occasion, respond saying if you don't know ( whatever) you shouldn't be working on anything automotive. I believe somebody was asking about brakes. This person had slotted discs, but reverse mounted where slots were facing backward, and one guy replied with more of an *** chewing instead of pointing out the mistake, and not helping to remedy the situation. I believe some people may be intimidated asking a question for thinking it may be a dumb question, and like I said it's not the majority doing that. Personally if I offer to help ( I'm no expert ) I don't think it's an affront to me if nobody says anything back.
You are so right. We learned by troubleshooting the basics... starting from the source of the problem and figuring it out as we progressed along. Nowadays, it's " hey, I got this problem, what's the answer ? ". And then, there's arrows shooting all over trying to hit the answer. When you follow a process and a procedure, you become more familiar and more proficient in analyzing possible culprits for the malfunction.
That and they ask a question and then are so stuck on their own intuition that they ignore the advise totally and continue to burn down their car... anyone got a jumper cable?
Simple, don't answer any questions, maybe if somebody gets an answer to a problem there is the possibilty that they'll think ; " that was it, I just didn't see it" I don't see the point in having a forum if you don't want to help out fellow hobbyists, no wonder younger generations don't bother with these type of cars, somebody might yell at them to get off their lawn. Maybe the person who gets help, and receives the right info, it gets passed along. I don't know anybody that didn't start working on cars had all the answers when they first picked up a wrench.
I know of the "self-appointed know-it-all" you've been referring. Ignore those types. I often read a thread only to find several good thoughtful suggestions already, there's good, knowledgeable people here.
Exactly, that's what I am saying too. I skim through the forums, and glean a lot of good information from good people here. I have learned so much from the other members. It's like a living library of information. Just like these cars, the experience is more than valuable.
Nah, ya gotta own it. I have done that a few times. I have probably asked a few dumb questions, and I figured I would get razzed for it, and never really did.
That's it right there, they are working on their car to gain knowledge, no? I don't judge people on what they might know, or not know. I feel if I pass something along maybe it will help them. You said blessed with your skill, but contradict yourself by saying your dad helped you gain knowledge. If your father was not in your life due to circumstances beyond anyone's control, how would you have learned? Something may be obvious to you, but did you stop, and think that they are learning? That's why they reach out here on this forum. Some people might not have the good fortune to learn things from their father. Your father sounds like he was a good man. I hope he's still here.
Yes, blessed with my skill through my Dad and environment. I have always worked in automotive related plants in a position where methodical mechanical problem solving was demanded, and I know that I owe that to my upbringing. I am 76 now, and my Dad was a good man and passed many years ago.
