Unnecessary parts?

[Mgderf]

Just saw a report on the NBC morning news that Jeep is recalling 57k Jeep Wranglers because of a possible fuel leak caused by an "unnecessary part", a stud that protrudes too far and may puncture the fuel tank.

Do I really need to ask the obvious question?

 

[Expat]

This is more common thing than most people know. When I take a new gun apart, I often end up with a few unused parts, so I just deem them unnecessary.

 

[cg21]

This is more common thing than most people know. When I take a new gun apart, I often end up with a few unused parts, so I just deem them unnecessary.

I have the exact problem. Even when assembling furniture. And I am SURE if I took a car apart I would be left with many extra parts.

 

[blain]

Just saw a report on the NBC morning news that Jeep is recalling 57k Jeep Wranglers because of a possible fuel leak caused by an "unnecessary part", a stud that protrudes too far and may puncture the fuel tank.

Do I really need to ask the obvious question?

For some chuckles, you should check out the Recalls page at Car Complaints

Some are very scary...
"Kia is warning 2022-2023 Carnival owners to park outside and away from anything that could burn."

2023 Nissan Ariya "Owners should contact their dealerships if the steering wheels are loose or if they detach."

2019-2023 Santa Fe, 2021-2023 Santa Fe hybrid, 2022-2023 Santa Fe plug-in hybrid and Santa Cruz vehicles
"Hyundai owners are warned to park outside and away from anything that could catch fire."

 

[Mgderf]

Detachable steering wheels?
Who'da thunk?

 

[cg21]

Detachable steering wheels?
Who'da thunk?

Nissan Race car

 

[littletommy]

My 95 F-150 had a screw holding the trim ring in the headliner that was too long and would short out. It would blow the fuse for the instrument panel. I put a shorter screw in and it never happened again.

 

[blain]

My 95 F-150 had a screw holding the trim ring in the headliner that was too long and would short out. It would blow the fuse for the instrument panel. I put a shorter screw in and it never happened again.

I hope you know you voided the warranty.
But if you're Mr Money Bags and can live with the cost, so be it.

 

[bobjones223]

My 95 F-150 had a screw holding the trim ring in the headliner that was too long and would short out. It would blow the fuse for the instrument panel. I put a shorter screw in and it never happened again.

I am just trying to think HOW LONG it took you to track an intermittent short in the dash down to the headliner!!!!!!

 

[Sigblitz]

Couldn't replicate your problem. Here's your bill.
(I'm not looking for it, but I'm still getting paid.)

 

[littletommy]

I am just trying to think HOW LONG it took you to track an intermittent short in the dash down to the headliner!!!!!!

After dealing with it for several years, the issue finally showed up on google. I’d probably had the truck for 10 years before I found a solution.

 

[littletommy]

I hope you know you voided the warranty.
But if you're Mr Money Bags and can live with the cost, so be it.

That was the least of warranty voiding things I did to that truck! I drove that thing for almost 18 years, and sold to a friend who still drives it regularly.

 

[stocknup]

From the title thread , I thought another trans related post ? ...........................
anyway , I bought a new `78 Firebird , and for about the 1st 2 months , I would constantly find various screws and clips laying on the floor board . Never did find out where those unnecessary screws came from ( Probably a dozen or more )

 

[Mgderf]

From the title thread , I thought another trans related post ? ...........................

I actually just passed 3500 miles after the filter/fluid change and it's still shifting as advertised.
As for the loose screws and clips, I can see someone in the factory saying, "Hey Fred, watch this.."
And then throw a handful of superfluous parts up under the dash just for gits and shiggles.

 

[bobzilla]

This is more common thing than most people know. When I take a new gun apart, I often end up with a few unused parts, so I just deem them unnecessary.

Agreed. I have "streamlined" a lot of projects over the years by not reinstalling "excess" parts.

 

[HoughMade]

I don't know what the stud in question is for, but my Ram 1500 came with 9 studs per side that can be used to mount running boards if you want to. I did, but if you don't, they're unnecessary.

For this Jeep- I'm guessing it's a stud for anticipated accessories....you know how Jeep people are with their accessories.