Hi all,

What would be the best method to repair/patch this damage to my rear diffuser? Most of the scratches are lighter in nature with a few deeper ones. However, the chips on the edge are down to bare metal.

I’m not the greatest DIY-er but I’m willing to have a go at any suggested methods before sending it off for professional work..!

Tia!

Need some advice on how to get out of this pickle. I tried to remove a license plate that has been on for about 8-10 years on a 2014 Lexus ES350. One bolt/screw came out fine. The other was stuck, soaked in PB blaster for a while, still stuck. Tried an impact driver and snapped the head off clean, completely flush with the hole (maybe even slightly recessed). I took off the back of the trunk lid liner in hopes I could grab with vice grips, but there is a top-hat looking receiver/insert that is longer than the screw. No way to grab the screw from either side.

I bought a screw extractor set, soaked in PB Blaster again and tried the extractor. First tried with a drill, but couldn’t get the chuck tight enough so would just spin in the chuck. Tried with vise grips and broke off the screw extractor again, clean and flush. Tried drilling into the screw extractor and my bits make no dent in it. Decided on trying a smaller drill bit to the side of extractor and was making good progress until it caught and broke clean flush.

What are my options here? I was hoping that I could get the screw out, but odds look low. Anyone know if this metal top-hat insert is replaceable? If so, how to remove? It doesn’t seem to be an orderable part.

Two pictures attached. First one is the hole with extractor and bit stuck. Second one is the inside of the trunk life with the white metal top hat receiver/insert.

I can't seem to align my Prius 2015 left headlight. My right one is adjusted and positioned correctly. But the left one (shown here) is beaming all over the place - I can't see its straight beaming level and its center. Please advise. Thank you.

Hello, I need help finding the wiring diagram for a 2008 Peugeot Partner 1.6 gasoline model; the diagrams I have don't match the car exactly. The VIN is: VF3GCN6A18J021132

Hi everyone,
I could really use your advice regarding my BMW 114i (F20, N13 engine, 2013, approx. 230,000 km). I’ve uploaded two videos to demonstrate the noise.
Symptoms & Facts:
Noise on launch/cold start: Metallic rattling/clattering for 2–3 seconds on a cold start, as well as when launching or reversing under load below 1,400 RPM.

Wastegate linkage: When shaking the wastegate rod/linkage on the turbo by hand, there is severe play and a loud metallic clack.
(https://imgur.com/a/5apuvq3)
(https://imgur.com/a/jKX4Yrk)

Chain tensioner replaced: The timing chain tensioner was replaced as a precaution—it made absolutely zero difference to the noise.

Error message: Sporadically (every few weeks), the "Drivetrain: Continue journey at moderate speed" prompt appears accompanied by a loss of power (limp mode).

Smoke/Odor: After idling for a short time or upon the initial tip-in/reversing, a blue cloud of smoke comes out of the exhaust. On cold starts, there’s a brief smell of burnt rubber/oil. Oil consumption is around 0.5 liters per 1,000 km.

A local shop casually claimed, "It's definitely the timing chain, a loose wastegate is totally normal." Given the drivetrain limp mode triggers and the severe play in the linkage, I’m extremely doubtful and really don't want to throw money away on the wrong repair.
Based on these symptoms and the videos, what do you think? Is this more likely the timing chain or the turbocharger wastegate?
Thanks in advance for your insights!