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Very good point, and very true. I’ve always been a school nerd, I’m 22 and currently attending junior college. I’m done with my major and I’m trying to get into a four year, however I recently discovered upon submitting my application that the campus is not accepting new undergraduate students until 2016 quarters (frickin sucks). This is all for Law Enforcement as well, yet as some may well know, getting into this line of work isn’t exactly the easiest. And having some background to look at will only help me in my future years to come when I go to apply for that line of work. So for now, automotive work should suit me just fine.
I totally agree with you about school, and deep down I really want to go. It’s just the mixed reviews people gave about these schools along with their worth of the certificate kind of made me think a little; also along with the worth of the cost. But when push comes to shove, I’m sure most shops/dealerships will strongly recommend if not require that credential.
I got a call from a UTI person yesterday and I think I can feel comfortable enough to call em back today!
Thanks for your input! Again much appreciated!
-Steve
Very good point, and very true. I’ve always been a school nerd, I’m 22 and currently attending junior college. I’m done with my major and I’m trying to get into a four year, however I recently discovered upon submitting my application that the campus is not accepting new undergraduate students until 2016 quarters (frickin sucks). This is all for Law Enforcement as well, yet as some may well know, getting into this line of work isn’t exactly the easiest. And having some background to look at will only help me in my future years to come when I go to apply for that line of work. So for now, automotive work should suit me just fine.
I totally agree with you about school, and deep down I really want to go. It’s just the mixed reviews people gave about these schools along with their worth of the certificate kind of made me think a little; also along with the worth of the cost. But when push comes to shove, I’m sure most shops/dealerships will strongly recommend if not require that credential.
I got a call from a UTI person yesterday and I think I can feel comfortable enough to call em back today!
Thanks for your input! Again much appreciated!
-Steve
HA! I wish that Charger was mine!!! (too poor). Nah I stole that image from Google unfortunately.
Thank you both for the information! Seems very practical and makes sense to me 100 percent. From different forums I’ve read, I heard a bunch of idiots go to UTI/Wyotech and remain idiots even after they receive their certificate (a lot, not all). Not to say I wouldn’t learn anything new because I’m not an automotive expert by any means. But my main concern was whether all that money for tuition and everything else would be worth the certificate, because money for the education is something I am very cheap about; well….maybe not cheap but you get the idea.
I just wonder how easy it would be to get a job in the automotive industry. I mean, I’ll start wherever I have to start, don’t matter to me. My main passion is engines, V8’s. Obviously you guys can tell I’m a MOPAR freak lol! If it ain’t a 440, it ain’t street!
Machining blocks n whatnot seems cool, since I do know some technical stuff about bore diameter consistency testing, surfacing, compression, leveling tests, valve duration/clearance in relation to all that stuff n more. But really I’d be fine starting as a mechanic (if I can).
My point is, I’m just afraid that if I don’t bite the bullet and get the stupid certificate (along with perhaps some more decent knowledge), then I’d have no chance in getting a position as an auto tech.
If you guys want the honest truth, my passion if anything within the automotive field, is classic car restoration, (ie Boyd Coddington type stuff). If I could restore cars/build hotrods for a living, there ya have it. Although, most of my experience has been with modern vehicles of course. I love the skill of metal work/body work. I’ve always wanted to play around with a torch n a welder (maybe I will someday if I can ever afford them lol).
Anyhow, thanks again for your input guys! I do greatly appreciate it!
-Steve
HA! I wish that Charger was mine!!! (too poor). Nah I stole that image from Google unfortunately.
Thank you both for the information! Seems very practical and makes sense to me 100 percent. From different forums I’ve read, I heard a bunch of idiots go to UTI/Wyotech and remain idiots even after they receive their certificate (a lot, not all). Not to say I wouldn’t learn anything new because I’m not an automotive expert by any means. But my main concern was whether all that money for tuition and everything else would be worth the certificate, because money for the education is something I am very cheap about; well….maybe not cheap but you get the idea.
I just wonder how easy it would be to get a job in the automotive industry. I mean, I’ll start wherever I have to start, don’t matter to me. My main passion is engines, V8’s. Obviously you guys can tell I’m a MOPAR freak lol! If it ain’t a 440, it ain’t street!
Machining blocks n whatnot seems cool, since I do know some technical stuff about bore diameter consistency testing, surfacing, compression, leveling tests, valve duration/clearance in relation to all that stuff n more. But really I’d be fine starting as a mechanic (if I can).
My point is, I’m just afraid that if I don’t bite the bullet and get the stupid certificate (along with perhaps some more decent knowledge), then I’d have no chance in getting a position as an auto tech.
If you guys want the honest truth, my passion if anything within the automotive field, is classic car restoration, (ie Boyd Coddington type stuff). If I could restore cars/build hotrods for a living, there ya have it. Although, most of my experience has been with modern vehicles of course. I love the skill of metal work/body work. I’ve always wanted to play around with a torch n a welder (maybe I will someday if I can ever afford them lol).
Anyhow, thanks again for your input guys! I do greatly appreciate it!
-Steve
Ok…..this is what I thought of upon seeing Eric’s reply.
Dude:
Hey Eric what do ya think? Should I do this to my car or should I have you do it? Or or, should I start on it and let you finish it for me when I get stuck?Eric:
*video* “Don’t Make My Life More difficult” LOL!!!
Laughed my a** off as soon as I saw that! As far as the question asked, I’d say go for it dude. Breaks and rotors? Won’t be a bad job for a first timer even.
Ok…..this is what I thought of upon seeing Eric’s reply.
Dude:
Hey Eric what do ya think? Should I do this to my car or should I have you do it? Or or, should I start on it and let you finish it for me when I get stuck?Eric:
*video* “Don’t Make My Life More difficult” LOL!!!
Laughed my a** off as soon as I saw that! As far as the question asked, I’d say go for it dude. Breaks and rotors? Won’t be a bad job for a first timer even.
Right on man! There ya go! So in this case it was fasteners and unequal parts eh? And I thought the replacement joints came with zerk fittings, that’s weird. I love how auto makers claim factory joints to be “life lubricating”. Life lubricating my right! LOL! Glad to hear you fixed the problem man!
Right on man! There ya go! So in this case it was fasteners and unequal parts eh? And I thought the replacement joints came with zerk fittings, that’s weird. I love how auto makers claim factory joints to be “life lubricating”. Life lubricating my right! LOL! Glad to hear you fixed the problem man!
Hmm…I know nothing of this model either. However, getting this sound after installing new joints n arms, tells me that alignment could be off. You’ve gotten that done, and the noise continues. I would definitely check every place where lube is supposed to be, check real hard. Check if anything is loose, or if you’re able to move anything by hand (which would not be good). For this one I’d say not enough lube, or some parts may not be tightened all the way or installed correctly. Maybe something could be getting stuck from being over tightened too, never know. I would gear towards that direction though. Let us know!
Hmm…I know nothing of this model either. However, getting this sound after installing new joints n arms, tells me that alignment could be off. You’ve gotten that done, and the noise continues. I would definitely check every place where lube is supposed to be, check real hard. Check if anything is loose, or if you’re able to move anything by hand (which would not be good). For this one I’d say not enough lube, or some parts may not be tightened all the way or installed correctly. Maybe something could be getting stuck from being over tightened too, never know. I would gear towards that direction though. Let us know!
Hey don’t mention it! I’ll be sure to gear anyone towards this forum if they’re looking for help from some great people!
Oh..and also I will try my best to help out others on the forum as well. I feel like it’s a duty of mine whenever I pay a visit! ;]
Hey don’t mention it! I’ll be sure to gear anyone towards this forum if they’re looking for help from some great people!
Oh..and also I will try my best to help out others on the forum as well. I feel like it’s a duty of mine whenever I pay a visit! ;]
Hahaha!! Man o man I love this forum already! Eric, I’m a total newbie to this forum n I must say it’s the most interesting one I’ve subscribed to thus far! To Mr. DaveNewbie, you’re a funny dude! Stick around! And save up your criticism for Eric because I’m somewhat of a wimp when it comes to giving criticism, so…….we need ya! And also to Eric, I’ve never been involved in a more welcoming and personable forum such as this. Heck, even RamforumZ kinda leaves ya hanging, though they’re really welcoming as well! You put a lot of effort into this forum and you DO keep it alive! We love ya man! Can’t thank you enough!
Oh n say…….I noticed you had prior experience with a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4.7. That’s real good…..cause I drive one! Let us know if ya get any other MOPARS comin’ your way. I’ll be the first to ask questions!
-Steve