WARNING: this rant is completely unhinged and should not affect your opinion on anything. If this rant does affect your opinions on anything than please relocate yourself to the nearest rant-ward for immediate psychological evaluation, treatment and/or termination as required. Read at your own risk!
 
So someone has wished upon the monkeys paw and brought in a new wave of hero shooters suffocating the market in the near future. The recently leaked Deadlocked by everyone's favorite neglectful parent Valve is one of those new Hero shooters. Now I don't think the game is gonna bad per say, but I don't see it being the block-busters CS and TF2. I can sum up why I think this in four words, It's not Pass-time. Now what possessed me to say this? What does a niche, failed game mode from a third part developer have anything to do with a Pre-alpha game cursed with unflattering leaked screenshots? It all comes to the difference in the risk they take and innovation they bring.
 
Just look at Deadlock and tell me it's risky and innovative, go ahead, show me how acrobatic your mind is and perform me some mental gymnastics! Releasing a bog standard third person hero shooter moba is risky, like trying to sell weed to a devout crack addict, and the grand innovation of stealing the grind rails from Scaler (the source of all scallies) and lining them along lanes is something at-least.
Is this all the risk they are willing to take? From a company like Valve that has been consistently trying to push the industry forward for years have this as their next big IP? Why is it so safe? I expect something this bland from Netease but here they are making something that's at the absolute bare minimum has something interesting with team up attacks and character kits. None of the characters in Deadlock look half as interesting as the licensed capeshit from a mobile developer!
Not to get too deep into hypotheticals (Yet) but for fuck sake, Valve are the developers of one of the most successful VR titles ever, they could of made this a one of a kind VR hero-shooter for the Valve Deckard but they didn't. What we currently know is that Deadlock is as bog standard as they come.
 
So lets finally talk about Pass-time. It's one of the weirdest modes you could think of. A high stakes game of rugby where two teams of nine classes have to chuck a ball into the enemy teams goal using nothing but teamwork and some filthy as guns they found on the floor.
Pass time is unique but heavily flawed. It needs team coordination in a game that barely has any and it's only really balanced with only 3 of the 9 classes on a very specific format. Basically it was an undercooked blend of so many different kinds of ideas that never got to shine in tf2, but it is a FUN mode. It took a risk by bringing something completely new to an old ass game and while it doesn't click with the general player base it does leave an impression.
 
If Pass-time was allowed to be innovated upon in a new context, free from the constraints tf2 had than it could be really special. You see where I'm going with this.
Valve was in a unique position to take an experiment from their past and turn into something great. Instead of another generic hero shooter we could of a gotten a cool sportsball shooter where every hero is not just fighting the enemy team but using their abilities to take upon unique roles. You won't find a "Goalie" character in overwatch nor a support that can empower a ball to give the carrier super jumps or make the ball explode with an enemy tries to intercept.
You could do so much with the concept! You could have a guy with portals that give both the ball and team mates new ways to traverse, a gal that turns the ball into a hockey puck that can only be slid across the ground by damage sources and uses ice to influence it's friction. One guy could make ziplines the ball can be thrown onto or a gal who can move it and other objects with a gravity gun. A guy who sends the ball flying, a gal who turns the ball into a deadly game of hot potato, a rat who possesses the ball and rolls around like wrecking ball, a guy who shoots the ball like can arrow, a guy who gives the ball extra bouncy properties, a gal who specializes in intercepting the ball and picking off the ball carriers, a big dumb idiot who can barely handle a ball but is really good at fighting, a girl who may never touch the ball but receives buff by being near the ball carrier, you could have a dragon that sets the ball on fire causing it hop around like it's a corn kernel ready to pop.
 
I can go on and on with ideas and hypotheticals for a dedicated Pass-time and that is my point. There is SO MUCH potential in a game dedicated to Pass-time. Valve could of been making something just as interesting and revolutionary but they aren't and most likely won't ever try to. Deadlock doesn't feel like a game made with valves usual desire for innovation nor any sense of real risk taking. The Valve that are making Deadlock aren't the Valve that allowed (not created mind you) Pass-time to exist in the first place. The Valve that radically changed TF2 into one of the greatest multiplayer games of all time. I'm not even sure the Valve that gave us Half-life Alyx is still there. I can only hope I am wrong about everything and that Deadlock can Exceed my low expectations.
 
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Wanted to list what all we can expect on launch given confirmed/unconfirmed and speculated information.
Note: Most of these are unconfirmed so putting the mandatory "STC" disclaimer but highly likely that these rewards will be available when 1.0 launches
Note2: Only listing "premium" rewards, no exp/talent/character level-up items etc.

Name	Rewards	Notes
Gifts of Thawing Frost (7 day login event)	4x Standard pulls + 2x Limited pulls + free copy of Sanhua	In-game CBT2 Event. Total rewards after logging in 7 days
Union Level rewards	30 Standard pulls + 5* weapon selector + 1600 Astrite	In-game CBT2 Event. Total rewards after reaching Union Level 45
Overdash Club (Parkour event)	360 Astrite	In-game CBT2 Event. Should be a temporary launch event
Rumbling Hollows (Tower rewards)	Free copy of Yuanwu	In-game CBT2 Event. Rewarded after clearing Tower of Adversity stages
Depths of Illusive Realm	660x Astrite	In-game CBT2 Event/Game Mode
Utterance of Marvels	Random 5* standard character after 40 pulls	In-game Novice banner. Comes from website leak.
Beginner Convene of Choice	5* character selector on standard banner (80 hard pity)	In-game Standard banner. Comes from website leak.
Echo Summon	1x free Echo (up to gold rarity) + 60x Astrite	Web share event
Epic Game Store Echo Pack	??? unconfirmed	Promotion available on EGS on May 22nd - we don't have any more info right now **
Livestream rewards	10x Standard pulls + 10x limited pulls	Comes from the website leak. We don't know how this will be distributed
Pre-Register Campaign rewards	200x Astrite + 20x standard pulls + 4 star weapon selector	Rewarded to all players for achieving 30 million pre-regs
Item exchange for May (Monthly shop)	6x Standard pulls + 6x Limited pulls + 6x Weapon pulls + 1x copy of Yanyang + 1x copy of Bazihi	Corals are required to purchase these rewards. Corals come from pulling on the gacha. Shop expected to reset on 1st of every month (very STC, personal speculation)

** Info about EGS promo: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/wuthering-waves-faq-c0a6ef
If I missed something please let me know

Hello!
large batch of cleanouts from me some freinds/teammates. I will do my best to get back to each and every one of you but this oils the largest listing I have done in quite some time. First come first serve if i don't hear a response within 24 hrs. I will move on to the next person in queue if there is one. Just trying to be clear and avoid any messes.
Prices DO Not include shipping and are all OBO unless noted otherwise. Not really interested in trades at this point well maybe an Apc9-k (I have a odd interest in a m1919 ) but feel free to ask and or offer, but really cash is king. I can quote USPS, UPS, and FEDEX. Payments handled via PayPal and local pickup is a option in east central WI.
Most of the smaller items are Flexible and or I am willing to deal on if buying other stuff.
I do also have a KWA KZ.61 / VZ61 that i need to get pics and list up as well as a real steel parts kit if anyone is interested (was a backburner project to see if it could be converted to use some real steel parts like upper receiver stock etc. just too busy and lost interest in the project
KWA Kz.61 / VZ 61
https://imgur.com/a/TLpPxhe
https://youtu.be/KboKBt1lplg
KWA kz. 61 aka vz 61, or Scorpion.
used condition completely cleaned and relubricated. incudes the black nylon brain exploder mounts. Missing one charging handle. Bucking was just replaced with a modify one may need a little break in. One short mag leak free cycles and shoots fine.
Asking $160 OBO
Also have a real steel parts kit
https://imgur.com/a/uwoFUAM
complete vz parts kit , was originally picked up to work on messign with using the stamped steel upper grip etc other parts with the airsoft one. TLDR is sat on the shelf too long and lost interest. Any questions let me know. barrel is 32 acp us made (if you thinking about diameters.
asking $170 OBO or $320 for Both RS parts kit and airsoft Kz.61
Ares Helios (Striker) bolt action sniper
https://imgur.com/a/FlEYwzT
selling for a freind, Used LNIB never fielded. Comes with two mags, one square bottom and one angled bottom. fully cleaned and re-lubricated. The cocking indicator has been removed for a smoother easier pull. Cocking indicator included in little baggie, but really i don't think i would recommend using one unless you get one of the aftermarket pin setups. the threading and friction added by the stock one is a little shoddy. Airseal is great +- 1 fps on .28s 1.82j.
Asking $150 OBO
Barrett Fieldcraft Precision Bolt Action Gas Sniper (VSR)
https://imgur.com/a/s7hn0qs
https://youtu.be/9W5MQY0Uarw
Also selling this one for a friend. Barrett Fieldcraft Precision Bolt Action Gas Sniper believe this is the greengas version. Includes, gun, one vsr mag, rail mount, and a green gas nozzle extended to help fill the bolt with gas. personally I do not like "green gas" or gas filled bolt systems. I would strongly recommend moving over to a spring bolt but the rest of the gun/body i would say is built really well. 90 degree zero trigger. well made machined outer barrel and receiver that mate really well stops perfectly when threading the outer barrel into the receiver. some unknown brand steel inner barrel. Stock is also very well made, and as woodworker rather impressed me, most airsoft wood stocks are poor at best but the fit finish and checkering is on point. Tested it to hold gas with no leaks but my GG is pretty much out tested at 1J with .28's not as familiar with modding these gas systems. But a great base for building a VSR if you want a a wood stock or the silver asthetic.
Asking $110 OBO
WE Galaxy 1911 premium long barrel (full metal)
https://imgur.com/a/pt4cnui
reference:
Brand new WE Galaxy 1911 premium long barrel. Premium is the full metal upper and lower decent bit of weight to it. Takes the 1911 thin pattern of mags. Any questons feel free to ask
Asking $100 OBO
APS Mantis X (g34 clone/wannabe) w/RMR adapter
https://imgur.com/a/Pz0HkM9
https://youtu.be/36FQRjbV7Yc
Another selling for a freind. LNIB Mantis X basically a g34 with RMR mount/adapter and a non functioning RMR (tried replacing battery no dice so it currently just there to look cool). Includes alt backstrap co2 mag seals, original rear sight allen keys, and APS CO2 mag that leaks from the top valve (basically from my undestanding the APS co2 mags are kinda poor). Tested with a WE GG glock mag cycles just fine and actually shoots pretty good too. (what i used in the video clip.) Next to no wear never fielded. stippling on it was also surprisingly quite clean and good does not look stamped.
Asking $90 OBO if you want I have a new china made RMR clone that works that I can include for $35 more.
SR25 Stuff
https://imgur.com/a/TOYhkab
A&K receiver new never used $55
https://imgur.com/a/yRwhqqP
Retro arms V2.5 QSC gearbox shell (8mm) also new never used $120 obo (if you ask nicely ill toss in a set of retro arms 8mm steel bushings)
https://imgur.com/a/h6CGa0U
5x Avengers 120 rnd SR25 mag these have some interesting potential they have more "track" inside the mag with multiple different locations the spring end stop can go, the thing is you would need to fab or 3d print covers for the other locations and of course have a longer mag spring but could potentially hold double or better $12 ea or $ 50 for the lot
https://imgur.com/a/k4aeCKS
1x G&G 100 rnd metal Sr25 midcap $18
IF you want the lot or bundle parts let me know could knock a few bucks off
Ares gearbox
https://imgur.com/a/x8Fyf8K
Brand new unused Ares gearbox with ETU and quick change spring pulled from a new unused gun ambi selector control gears. Short lead for the battery may need to extend depending on your use case.
Asking $80-OBO
UTG Red Dot
https://imgur.com/a/AurGnY9
works, UTG red/green dot it ahs a crisp clear dot no "starring" that you may see on some cheaper china optics. has a Lexan lens protector on the front some scratches on it, but its just held on with some heat shrink so easy to remove if you do not like it or want it on there.
asking $25 obo
Magpul Pmag (KWA 30/60)
https://imgur.com/a/99evR17
Fully trademarked Magpul PMAG this is one of the ones OEM'd by KWA can be switched between 30 or 60 round capacity. Has full feed mag follower and cutoff for KWA ERG guns, mag will chamber and work with others jsut obviously the cutoff feature only works in KWA guns.
Asking $35 OBO
KWA K120c mags
https://imgur.com/a/4aaMWBl
support 30/120 rounds selectable via switch on the bottom, have full feed mag follower and support mag cutoff on select KWA guns/ERG lineup. very light usage mostly set in the cabinet.
Asking $80 for the lot, $45 for a 3 pack, or $17 per single
Silverback SRS Project/Scrap Stock
https://imgur.com/a/HhPArrP
Was originally a tan stock used as a dye test for dying the nylon fiber a camo pattern and masking techniques. Then later was modified and material removed to test fitment of a CO2 reg into the stock. you still should be able to lock-on the stock plate or the spacers but you will be missing several of the latching or locking teeth on the sides.
Asking $10 OBO
7in Carbon fiber handguard
https://imgur.com/a/3ZAVx4Z
https://imgur.com/a/ZABSpDZ
not much to say actual carbon fiber (not a wrap or a skin real carbon fiber tube) with mlock slots believe it is real steel barrel nut spec vs the airsoft metric
Asking $50 obo
Steel Arcturus Ak Trigger
https://imgur.com/a/RPFI4ds
new steel ak trigger for v3 gearboxes with spring. Asking $8 OBO
LCT OD G3 Grip
https://imgur.com/a/ronpy55
Asking $8 obo
ICS MARS mag release
https://imgur.com/a/ZJ31xZV
for ICS Mars, bought for a normal m4 would not fit without moification brand new.
asking $8 obo
Hi Capa Mag bodies
https://imgur.com/a/wtpaeKQ
just the bodies themselves if you have a damaged or beat up one AW/WE in origin I believe, no valves or other parts included.
Asking $8 for the lot or $3 ea
3 Stock Motors
https://imgur.com/a/qU4GmIN
not much to say shot type silver motor, CAs stock HT motor, LCT stock HT motor all i think are ferrite cans but alright for parts if building your own or need to just replace a stock motor
Asking $15 for the lot OBO
HK 51 Extended outer barrel (believe it was designed for the CA series)
https://imgur.com/a/vOodtA0
14MM CCW its a extended outer barrel nuff said
Asking 12 OBO
Freebies:
anything in THIS image https://imgur.com/F8lFh1J reaps bucking gone.

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Types of Applications:
Air-operated double-diaphragm pumps (also known as AODD pumps) are becoming increasingly popular in a variety of industries and applications. Because of the wide range of materials from which the diaphragm can be made, combined with the pumps' seal-less design, even aggressive chemicals and acids can be handled.
Positive displacement (PD) air-operated double-diaphragm pumps have two diaphragms that shift the air supply from one fluid chamber to another. Furthermore, AODD pumps are sealless and run on compressed air rather than a traditional motor system, allowing for smooth, leak-free fluid transfer and movement of any suspended solids. As a result, AODD pumps can be used in a variety of processing and treatment applications.
The air operated diaphragm pump design allows it to be used in a variety of industries:
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Was putting running board on my new to me 21 Silverado LT with the 3.0. Has 37000 miles. Noticed while under the vehicle the driver side frame was very damp and goopy. Removed the factory coating right off the frame when I was wiping it up. Looked at the fuel filter housing a sure enough a fresh drop of diesel was ready to drop. Not a new issue the amount of free rust protection on that side of the vehicle was quite impressive. Then I saw all the spots in my driveway 🥵
I tightened up the water drain valve using a t40. It was easier to turn then I thought so maybe the issue? No other noticeable signs of leaks in the area from lines or the housing I could see.
Any other suggestions?

(Sorry for the long paragraph lol)So ive been having vacuum problems since i got my truck. At first when i drove the truck for like 15-20 minutes the rpms would start rising. Shutting off the engine and starting it back on would usually do the trick for a while and sometimes it would do it again i replaced a cracked pcv elbow broken tb gasket and a iac valve it seemed to fix everything for about a year. Recently starting about 3 weeks ago i noticed that my rpms would rise up again If i left it in park or neutral for like 15-20 minutes. I checked for any vacuum leaks i removed the vacuum lines that are colored to check for any cracks or tears everything seemed to be in good shape so i thought maybe cleaning the tb and intake elbow would maybe do the trick. Upon removing the intake elbow and the stuff surrounding it saw oil inside the intake manifold i dont know if its always been there or if it recently got there but i soaked up most of it with a paper towel and realized i had forgotten to the actual tb cleaner so i bolted everything back in place to go buy some and when i went to start it up it sounded completely different and there was a hissing sound that seemed to be coming from the egr pressure sensor. In drive or reverse it would go into 2nd without me having to press the gas but once i would press the gas it would drive like normal. I bought the cleaner and while i was at orileys i got my engine scanned it came out as dirty tb and replace iac. I bought new iac and new egr due to the hissing sound and there were also codes related to the egr(P1401,P0402,). After cleaning tb and replacing aic and egr nothing has changed I also tried spraying to find leak and i found nothing. As of right now i am going to try and clean the egr ports on the tb elbow and hopefully the carbon build up just caused the egr to be stuck open or closed and it can work normal again but if you managed to read all this and have had or is currently facing something similar or alike to my problem feel free to leave any advice or any suggestion you might have to help my situation any would be appreciated (will update once i clean tb elbow thoroughly)

Hey all! I bought a Saab back in the tail end of March, 2007 9-3, and he’s giving me trouble right now. I Got the ECM replaced about a month ago because just kinda stopped working. So fun! I took it into my mechanic because the check engine light turned on, needed some new coils but now they’re saying it needs a new catalytic converter. Again, so fun! In true one man’s trash is another man’s treasure fashion, some guy totaled his Saab that had some amazing parts my mechanic is trying to use for me. Includes the new cat I need. I’ve also got some great car inclined friends willing to do some work for free. Needs valve cover (could be crack or gasket no clue but it’s just POURING oil as of right now), vacuum pump, steering fluid pump, oil level sensor. And that’s just the things leaking. I need to get the Cat done ASAP or they’ll pull my registration, I’m late on my emissions test. This is the first car I ever bought myself and I’ll be real I’m a bit strapped for cash. I’ve got lovely parents willing to loan me some money but I’d love to do that as little as possible. Right now I really am in a situation where I’ve gotta take it step by step, step one being, buy time. Current plan is to do things that are leaking to reduce possibility of further damage and also the cat. Just kinda seems like the old owners never took care of him and decided he’s too much work. I’d love to give him the respect he deserves but also if it’s one fix after another I really don’t know if I can hold onto him for longer than a year. Guess I’m wondering if anyone’s been through something like this and just had to replace one thing after the next. He’s got a little under 160k miles on him so if this is really the end of the big work he’s got a lot of life left in him. Any advice, thoughts, prayers. Something!

Your refrigerator is the unsung hero of your kitchen, tirelessly working day and night to keep your food fresh and your drinks chilled. However, like any other appliance, it can encounter issues from time to time. From mysterious noises to insufficient cooling, fridge problems can be frustrating. But fear not! With a bit of troubleshooting, many common fridge issues can be resolved easily, saving you time and money. Let's delve into some of these common problems and their solutions.

Faulty Temperature Regulation

• Problem: Your fridge is either too cold or not cold enough, leading to food spoilage or freezing.
• Solution: Start by checking the temperature settings. Adjust them gradually and wait for a few hours to see if the temperature stabilizes. If the problem persists, it could be due to a faulty thermostat or damaged door seals. Consider replacing the thermostat or sealing any gaps in the door gaskets to maintain consistent temperatures.

Unusual Noises:

• Problem: Your fridge is making strange noises like buzzing, rattling, or clicking.
• Solution: Noises can indicate various issues such as a malfunctioning compressor, a faulty fan, or loose components. Clean the condenser coils to remove dust and debris, which can cause the compressor to work harder and produce noises. If the noise persists, it might be best to call a technician to diagnose and repair the problem.

Water Leaks:

• Problem: You notice water pooling under or around your fridge.
• Solution: Check the water supply lines and the defrost drain for any leaks or clogs. Clear any blockages in the drain using a mixture of hot water and mild detergent. Inspect the water inlet valve for signs of damage or corrosion and replace if necessary. Additionally, ensure that the fridge is level to prevent water from pooling.

Frost Build-Up in Freezer:

• Problem: Your freezer is accumulating excessive frost, affecting its efficiency.
• Solution: Frost build-up can occur due to several reasons, including a faulty defrost timer, defective defrost heater, or damaged door seals. Start by manually defrosting the freezer and then check the defrost components for any issues. Replace any faulty parts and ensure that the door seals are intact to prevent warm air from entering the freezer.

Fridge Not Running:

• Problem: Your fridge is not running at all, and the interior remains warm.
• Solution: Begin by checking the power supply and ensuring that the fridge is plugged in properly. Inspect the electrical cord for any damage and replace if necessary. If the fridge still doesn't turn on, it could indicate a problem with the compressor, start relay, or overload protector. Contact a professional technician for further diagnosis and repair.

Ice Maker Malfunctions:

• Problem: Your ice maker is not producing ice or is producing malformed ice cubes.
• Solution: Check the water supply line to ensure it's not kinked or blocked. Clean the ice maker and the ice bin thoroughly to remove any built-up debris or mold. Inspect the water inlet valve and the ice maker assembly for any faults and replace if needed. Additionally, adjust the ice maker settings according to the manufacturer's recommendations for optimal performance.

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Blachowicz here.
Kept yah’ waiting, huh? Heh, sorry about that one, but I can explain. As we all know… we lost a few good men the last few months.
That’s the brutal part of a hybrid war like ours: We’re fighting a foe unconventional, with half our arsenal tied down because those who grant us authorization are either in disbelief of the true facts, or scared… or already assimilated. That being said our momentum recently was a change not seen in years, and because of that… despite the losses we have garnered, we were close through a breakthrough. One last night Krol pulls myself and other two must trusted squad leads into the back of our COP. There is one of our equipment cages, surrounded by m-bitter radios, tripods, and several hundred thousand dollars of equipment he brought us around a simple worn table. Before us he laid a map of eastern poland… red markings indicating cells that seemed to dot the countryside like a pestilence, or used to… as deep gashes of advance from raids had trisected their lines, even if ones did pop up in the interior.
It was a back and forth; an outside virus infecting Polska at it’s heart, and we were the antibodies sent to drive them out. To which… Major Krol points to one of the largest symbol on the map: a dark red diamond, the NATO symbol for an enemy unit, deep inside of an untouched wooded area, adjacent to a mountain ridge. Several jagged lines indicated entrenchment, with red horizontal lines indicating possible enemy control… or our contested control, for over 20kms surrounding it. Letting us all look, the Major lit himself a cigarette.
“Sir, you sure it’s wise to smoke in here with the dive tanks just behind us” 1st Squad’s lead quipped. “Fuck off” Krol dryly said.
“Alright… this is it… this is the one we’ve been searching for for years, this is the nucleus my predecessor commander died trying to find” he says, pointing to it. Not far from Zamosc, it was almost touching the border with Belarus, the contested area indicating the Strigoi did operate over it… indicating one of the largest spill through points. “-It’s an old soviet bunker, made during their 1960s initiative it was designed to hold the munitions and manpower of several units in the event of a NATO first strike” Krol explained. “It’s gotta be massive then…” I said gazing at the map; “Didn’t the army demolish all of the old soviet hulks near Belarus to prevent any infiltrations?” 3rd Squad’s lead asked. “National Police took the effort over… and by extension, the Strigoi. It was halfway demo’ed before they burrowed into it and have been using it as a bridgehead ever since. This is it…” Krol said. He looked around at all of us, a sense of certainty I had never seen before as he blew smoke from his nostrils; “We’ve been fucking around in the dark for so long, it’s hard to believe we’ve made any progress, but this is it. With this gone, this will set them back over a decade and the momentum will finally shift into our favor… into Poland’s… -Europe’s”.
I swear there was almost a flash of joy, of pride in his eyes and a phantom of a smirk before reality set back in “That being said… we can’t leave this to chance, especially not something as important as this. We’re going to have to go there ourselves… clear through every inch of that place, and tear it all down, piece by piece. I will be straight with you all… when we go, there will be some of us that aren’t coming back. -but we are going… a whole generation is counting on us, and unborn billions rely on us to succeed”. We all nodded, a silent agreement washing over us as we took this upon ourselves. Echo-1 spoke up: “So… They’re authorizing a raid? How big?”. “We’re rolling in as a hard target, armor, explosives, and air support” Krol answered, taking a drag off his cigarette. “Aviation? How the hell did we get that approved, we’ve gotten attempts shot down four times due to those leeches” I said in disbelief. “There’s too much evidence here pointing to the human trafficking tied to their actions… We’ve finally got too much weight pinning them down, to keep the hammer from slamming into their necks” Krol chuckled. He looked around “Any questions?”. “When?” Echo-3 asked. “Three hours. We’re hitting them in the dead of night, only time we could get the birds authorized. Get your boys ready. We’re rolling out” Krol said, dying the cigarette bud out on the table. I can’t begin to tell you the euphoria we felt leaving that cage, as our men started arriving, they did so a lot quicker, and with their heads a lot higher than they had in weeks. As Second Squad’s lead we were going to be one of the main arms of attack into the bunker, thus I made sure we had a breacher loaded with enough thermite, charges, and tools to cut through anything. Our shield bearer we ready to go, as was our assaulters, grenadiers, and machine gunner. I double checked each and everyone of their weapons; ensuring the feeder paws of our squad’s belt fed were intact, making sure every breach charge we had was properly set and packed. There was going to be no mistakes, no slip ups. The margin of error needed to be the smallest it had ever been for us tonight if we were going to make the gore spilt worth it.
Finally… there on the outside of the building, the bright LED lights kept the darkness of the ensuing night at bay as the roar of our MRAPs could be heard. It was said once that war is 99% peace, and 1% chaos, they were right. The slow periods where the blood slowed and the doubt creeped in was the worst… yet we all kept it at bay. We needed to, there was going to be no backing down tonight. All three squads were up, all of us ready to go… we circled up… short stares and shaky nods telling us one things: We were in this together, till the end… the finish line so many before us had been searching for, we were being granted tonight.
A single set of footsteps could be heard as we turned, Major Krol stepping into the center. He took the last drag of a cigarette, throwing it down to the ground and stamping it out onto the damp concrete. He looked around… his chin strap blowing in the weak air as he met everyone of our gazes… then mine… then looked around. “I want you to remember every detail of tonight, as you have every other night… when you are situationally aware, scanning for the enemy, liberating the subjugated, I want you to remember the sting of anxiety, the shake of adrenaline, the chill of the bunker, the heat of your weapon as it cuts them down… because tonight we are going to write every fine detail of our victory, their defeat, in history…” Krol’s words echoed deep into our souls. He paused for a moment, staring around he looked down… a small pause before he said “When you are ruthless in combat, remember to be patient, and reserved in victory. This conflict is for our existence… a lot of innocents have bled due to the mistakes of those who failed to listen, a lot of our brothers are now laid under because we had to bridge the gap of uncertainty with their lives. We remember them now… but in an hour? We forget them… when we raise our barrels, when we cut into those foes, and we liberate Polska!! This does not end tonight, but history puts everything in it’s place, and patience is the companion of the victor… All of our hard work will be cemented, no matter the obstacles we face in that darkness… no matter the demons, the blood, no matter what incomprehensible horrors, we will make them comprehend that to invade our land, to bleed our people, the justice will be paid in full… Load up. It’s time*”*.
The purpose in our steps was heavy as we climbed the back ramps of the MRAPS; Four of the heavily armored vehicles, one for each squad with an additional for attached personnel including our JTAC, the term means Joint Terminal Attack Controllers. With air support requisitioned to us for this operations, there needs to be a definite liaison on the ground who can directly communicate to the birds, and coordinate their fire and progress. I’d worked with many of them in the past, resourceful guys, quick thinking though I guess that comes with the position they hold of needing to quickly figure out what bombs to drop, on which target, at what precise points, whilst taking contact. He loaded in the lead vehicle with Major Krol… and soon, our convoy kicked off.
The drive was several hours as myself and my squad sat in the back of that forty ton goliath, the rumbling of the engine keeping us awake as the crap heater fought to keep the cold from the outside frost from setting in. I looked around to each of them, some were catching some sleep because even with the circumstances… better to get all the energy you can, than to stay awake for nothing. Others were checking their weapons… My gunner locked eyes with me, the same one from the village extraction… many of these men I had trained with for a while now, fought with for months.
We may have met on unconventional circumstances but those in JW Grom thrive on austere chance and create opportunity from scratch. I was pulled from my thought by the sound of a transmission, my peltors were set up for dual comms so I could both receive information from the Major and other leads, whilst communicating with my team.
Krol himself sent out: [“Approximately 10 minutes from enemy AO…”]. As the rest of the squads acknowledged, I quickly sent out [“Echo-2 Copies”], before kicking the boots of any of them sleeping: “Look alive, we’re here”. Through the exterior net armor of the MRAPS, and the bars protecting the small reinforced windows, we could barely see jack shit. I reached up, turning off the overhead light as we all looked through our nods to scan the outside. A dark wall of dense trees was shown before us, making it difficult to see… in addition to night vision capabilities we had also requisitioned ourselves some thermals… when mounted onto rifles they were bulky, made it a pain to aim down quickly, but considering the supernatural capabilities of spotting our foes we needed every advantage necessary.
I flipped out one of my tubes… scanning the outside with my scope. I looked over to one of my assaulters who had been assigned to man the turret of the MRAP, seated near the view screen as he controlled the 50. Cal. Each of the vehicle turrets had been assigned a direction to cover… we took the 9 o’clock, the left flank. “See anything?” I asked. He shook his head; “Negative… wait… I’ve got two cold signatures, front left heading to our rear”.
I quickly scanned the far tree line, at approximately 60 meters off our left were two cold signatures… followed by a third heading to our front… then another. They were surrounding us, moving at speeds so fast I could barely keep my reticle on them. Is this what the National Police saw? What they faced at that lodge without the benefit of a foot of heavy armor protecting them on all sides. Then… suddenly. Something slammed into the side of our MRAP so hard, it caused it to shake. From over the leader comms, Echo-3 quickly shouted [“Contact right!! 4 hostiles!!”].
One of the Strigoi… so bold, had charged and slammed into the side of our MRAP. I quickly looked to see the figure, a dark blue mass of cold energy through my thermal, back away without so much as a stagger… as they tried to flee into the woods, the white hot justice of Echo-3’s gun fired at them, cutting them down. “Blachowicz I’ve got a few breaking for our vic” my man on the turret called out, I spun around, spotting out the window.
Just then, Major Krol announced [“weapons free, watch and shoot for targets of opportunity…”]. I turned to him… “take those fuckers out-”. Without hesitation my vic’s turret began to quickly target them, and through the darkness I saw a stream of outgoing fire bisect one of them, the ISR of the black blood freaking out the optic so badly it didn’t know what temperature to register it as… but it did register it. As another was cut down, one broke through the tree line and latched onto the side of our MRAP. The thing tore at one of the outer net armor panels, usually made to stop RPGs. It grabbed at the bars near the windows, tearing one off… I lowered my rifle as we locked eyes through the reinforced window.
The thing… the Strigoi looked at me, skin cracked as putrefied muscle fibers seemed to leak through dead flesh. It’s teeth were corroded and worn down to sharp fragments, alongside newly mutated fangs that messily protrude from the jaws. Even through the thick walls of the MRAP I could hear it’s roar, as it then tried to punch it’s way through… it cracked the outer coating of the vehicle… but it wasn’t getting anywhere near. My machine gunner, seated next to me, seemed to chuckle at the sight, quippily saying “Yeah… fuck you too”. It’s then our vehicle lurched upwards, as we began to climb the small incline of the bunker. I knew the layout, mapped it in our head, the main entrance was built into the rocky side of an old cliff meaning we could easily set up a defensive perimeter around it, a horseshoe. Krol’s vehicle was first, taking to the right as Echo-3’s MRAP followed. My vehicle, third, left the incline and took a left and… that’s where things got complicated.
We’re still trying to work out what happened but… from what Joakim says his drone captured. Right when the MRAP turned, several of the monsters quickly slammed into the side of the vehicle, as another more bulkier one, pushed at it’s undercarriage. The result.. Was the 40 ton armored vehicle tipped over. It wasn’t uncommon, hell in some cases a well placed IED, a good shot with a recoilless rifle, have been known to tip over Oshkoshs and Maxpros all the time. But this beast? Needless to say we barely had a second to comprehend it as it leaned to the left; “Grab on to something-” is all I had time to shout. A mess of gear and men spilled onto one side of the vehicle as it slammed into the old gravel and dirt.
Several of my assaulters, my grenadier planted right ontop of myself and the others as we came to a stop. Someone’s knee slammed directly into the side of my skull, causing me to dazily bob in and out of consciousness as my face was smushed against the glass of one of the windows.
Through my peltors, the other squads were erratic;
[“Echo-2’s vehicle is down!!”].
[“Echo-3 to Echo-2… Echo-3 to Echo-2…”].
Krol’s voice came through the comms;
[“Echo-Lead to Echo-2… Fuc-... Echo-1 secure Echo 2’s flank, Echo-3”].
[“Echo-3 to other units, they’re spilling through, I’ve got several enemy combatants converging on Echo-2’s vehicle”].
I pushed the legs of my grenadier off my head as I fought to my hands and knees, unfucking my nods as I looked around… “Fuck it… we’re going lights on, shield your eyes” I muttered as I reached for the overhead lights and flipped them on. The bright LEDs bathed the inside of the vehicle as we all gained our bearings, a mess of multicam, gear, and weapons as we quickly pushed each other off. My gunner caught as he fought to realign his promask, from what I gathered one of the assaulters had landed directly into his gun, pushing it directly into his jugular, as pulled back at the rubber and coughed, freeing up his esophagus. We didn’t have time to think however… the sound of bending metal caught our attention… as the back ramp door of the MRAP was ripped clean off. I could barely believe it but as the white light of the MRAP’s interior poured to the outside, a hulking mass leaned in, the dead flesh on it’s face nearly fallen off as the hideous Strigoi leaned inside.
Without hesitation I aimed took aim, yelling “Keep to the deck!!” to any of those inbetween myself and the invader as I opened fire. A burst of full auto fire tore through it’s collar and neck, my men quickly clung to either sides of the fallen MRAP as a few more fired out. As the thing backed up, a blast of .50 cal fire quickly tore it to shreds, along with several others as I realized they were fuckin swarming over the outside of our vehicle. Echo-3’s vehicle continued to carefully fire on the Strigoi on the outside, the sounds of .50 cal ricocheting off the outside of our armor was enough to make the pucker factor set in.
[“Echo-3 to Echo-2”].
[“This is Echo-2, we’re green on ammo, equipment, men”].
[“Roger, we’re shifting fire, exit the vehicle”].
“Hurry up let’s go!!” I barked to my men, leading the way as I staggered out. I turned on my peq, taking aim at silhouettes in the brush as I began to fire. The sounds of machine guns lighting up the brush, as a sea of growls, howls, and incomprehensible roars fired back at us was the ambient noise of the night. My men quickly exited, my gunner being the last as he and I pulled back to the rest of the defensive perimeter. I set in my men to take up the frontal security, as 3rd squad took the right flank, 1st squad to the left. Major Krol and the JTAC were bickering with each other; “How far out are the birds”. “They’re entering airspace now…” Joakim said, already scanning his smart book.
I asked “What’ve we got?”. He then flipped through… to the NATO combined arms segment, quippily saying; “Apaches…”. This caused me to pause as Echo-3 turned their head whilst directing their squad’s fire “The hell… where did we get apaches from?”. “The Americans… they volunteered” Krol said dismissively as he took aim at the darkness, firing off a controlled trio. “Volunteered? They’re aware of what’s going on?” I asked.
Krol seemed to stop, glancing back at me before returning his focus “There’s a lot more going on than you realize, Blachowicz… Prep the breach, you and 1st are going on”.
I quickly pulled my breacher off the line, securing some thermite as the reinforced bunker door wasn’t going to go as easily as a conventional door breach would. 1st Squad pulled back, stacking up and preparing themselves to be the first in. All the while… Joakim gave his firing solution; “Alpha Hotel Two Five Nine, This is Bravo-4…… Type 2….”.
I snapped to my right, watching as a Strigoi managed to dark across the clear gravel field, only to be cut down by my gunner, the peq’s laser marking the burst as it tore through the beasts’ hips, as it hit the ground and still continued to claw, another GROM operator took aim and fired into it’s skull. Joakim popped up to his feet…. “Marking laser, high power…”. He then pulled out a target marking laser… if you’ve watched night operations, you’ve probably seen them.
The green laser than as it says on the label, marks targets. The pattern of which can vary… if it’s a point target, it’ll usually lasso an area, or remain on target until the target is removed with extreme prejudice. If its close air support, then it’ll be a line of the general area… and Joakim damn near marked the entire perimeter around us. He quickly pocketed the tool, turning back to Krol; “Don’t go past 20 meters unless you want to be liquidated”.
With that… 2nd and 1st stacked up at the door as 3rd squad took up the perimeter security. As Major Krol went over to Echo-1… I saw them. A single blinking IR strobe from the beasts as they moved on the far off horizon, converging from several angles… and fired. The sound of the Apache’s main gun, the M230, truly sounds like the hammer of god… the 30mm cannon shot through the dark sky, lighting it up as we saw three incoming streams tear up the woods. Only then as the sound broke did we start to hear their rotors as they broke and began to circle, firing again… then… Joakim dipped his head and looked to Krol; [“Foxtrot Mike, hang onto your teeth…”]. One of the Apaches fired off a AGM-114… a Hellfire. I barely saw it out of the corner of my eye as the Apache from our right flank fired off at a target approximately 200 meters off. A fireball lit up the forest as the horrendous roar echoed throughout… then went silent.
Echo-3 scanned the horizon carefully;
[“Echo-3 to Echo-Lead, enemy contact is starting to die down”].
[“Maintain perimeter, Close Air is to maintain fire mission until we are boots up, Break…”].
[“Echo-Lead to Echo-1, condition white has been met. Proceeds”]. I saw Echo-1 and his men quickly stack up close to the wall and gesture to me; Breaching. I quickly pulled my stack back against the wall as his and mine breacher quickly hit their actuators. Now under normal circumstances, it doesn’t take much for thermite to melt the locks off of a metal surface, in fact it’s a more precise took as alternative means get real medieval like saws, pry bars… we weren’t in the mood for precision, we need to breach their little lair, and drag them out. The sound of several pounds of hellfire burning through the metal could be heard around the corner as a sea of white and red sparks flew out… after several seconds, two of our men tossed a fragmentation grenade and a nine-bang through the opening… a series of concussive blasts and a large explosion rang out.
Echo-1 and his men maneuvered. 1st Squad quickly converged as we followed them in.
Stepping through the black wall of smoke, the dark abyss of the interior was illuminated in a white light as entered barrels raised. Shots rang out as several of the beasts near the entrance were cut down, though not immediately, rounds disconnected the shoulder of one of them, leading to their arm hanging limply by a single tendon as they roared… another series of rounds putting them down. What greeted us was a messy concrete hell of rust and debris, fecal matter, trash, and all kinds of obstacles laid in our way, our boots sticking to the floor. I thank every god we had promasks that night. I called my shield bearer up, 2nd squad leapfrogging ahead to take the next corridor as 1st squad checked their weapons.
One of my men mule kicked the metal door ahead, twice, finally the latch gave away as we tossed in a grenade. A horrifying roar was cut off as an M67 shook the walls of the ancient soviet mausoleum, frag and spall kicked off the walls as I moved in right behind my shield man. The cramped russian design meant there was barely enough space for three people, and that’s three normal people, not in 50kgs of kit, moving slowly and maneuvering against creatures of the dark. Still… we moved forward, my shield bearer and I pushing the pace as two stacked of either squad formed on either wall.
As we passed doorways they flowed in… “Door Left!!”, “Door Right!!”. “Move!!”.
Two men entered each side, no gunshots, we moved up, a roar came.
“Door left!!-”. A series of gunshots came out as we continued to push forward.
“Two down!!”. “Confirm them” Krol commanded, as a series of gunshots run out in response. From one of the doorways, a Strigoi emerged… a female… clumps of hair had been ripped from her decaying skull, as her blooded eyes locked on myself and my shieldman. The skin on her hands had been tore down to the point where barely her bones and tendons remain… looking like huge talons as she roared and lunged at us. He fired off his pistol, though the rounds did little to stop her as she pushed against our stack.
“Fuck!!” he muttered, somehow her strength caused him to stagnate, holding up the advance… fuck that. I shoved the muzzle of my MK18 into her ribcage, flipping the weapon to auto as I fired of round after round. The 5.56 salvo disconnecting her spinal column, causing her to fall as I continued to fire, along with a man to our right and left as the stacks reformed as we pushed to the end of the hall. I fell back, dropping the magazine and loading a fresh one, like clockwork a GROM Operator from 1st squad took my place. Krol was beside me as we approached the end of the hall.
[“-Prep an entry”] I radioed to my breacher, a comrade handed him one of the charges from his back panel as he took to the door, quickly securing it. We all moved as far back as we could, look away, exhale. The blast knocked metal and wood in all directions, scrapping against our uniforms and kit as we made our way in and what laid before us was… it used to be the center atrium of one of these bunkers. Soviet’s loved their grandiose designs, the complex was supposed to be a circular room around a central planning table… instead. It had been turned into some sort of church. Runes and old eastern Romuva pagan symbols written in black ink and blood across the walls, old rotten filing cabinets, long receipt terminals. In the center… several of the Strigoi were kneeling before the table where someone had been tied down, flayed, and… shared amongst the group. They rose to their feet, we aimed our barrels…
The ladder amongst turned to us… his skin wasn’t cracked, or flayed, it was smooth… it still looked dead as the body on the table but it seemed more… accustomed to it. I don’t know… evolved? Under the surface however I could see it’s darkened veins pumping whatever cursed blood ran through them as it locked two blood red eyes onto each of us. It’s nose had long since been turn off, exposing boney nostrils to the open air as it seemed to smirk. All across it’s body were the same symbols on the walls, in every cell… markings of death, of rebirth, of assimilation… From behind this seemingly Alpha emerges another figure I had never seemed before… dressed in a white cloak with a deer head.
"So they've followed the trail... they're too late" the Deer headed individual spoke, definitely not from here, a dialect similar to an Americans but... aristocratic? Each word was drawn out, assurance as if they had everything mapped down to our actions. They didn’t sound like they were from Poland or the east.
“Doesn’t matter…” the Alpha growled… and then, it lunged at us. Quickly breaking from their ground it slammed into my shield man knocking both him and myself at the ground as it displayed an intense feat of strength. Around us I could see several of the Strigoi leap at our comrades… though to no fruitful endeavor as I could see one GROM operator cut two down, as another got into a hand to hand confrontation… my breacher, crafty as they were, reached back and slammed one of the prybars of his kit into the skull of the beast.
The Alpha however was not content as it threw away the 90lb shield, sending it flying across the room as it grabbed my comrade by the skull. I quickly kicked up at it, firing my MK18 into it’s body as the rounds pierced it’s gray and rune covered flesh. The thing simply seemed to chuckle… that was until Major Krol blasted away at the side of it’s head, the alpha turned… and it’s smirk turned to a scowl when face to face with the major. A knowing pause almost like they had done this dance before…
The creature lunged, locking up with Major Krol as it swung and slammed railing. Krol didn’t back down however as he pushed against the creature, hiptossing it to the ground even as it tore at his armor and gear. But the beast pulled, both of them rolled and the Major was on his back as the thing reached for his neck. I fought to a kneel, firing into the creature messily with my MK18, trying not to hit my commander… then…
Click. A sound sends a chill up the spine of every warfighter during a firefight.
My gun ran dry. I dropped the magazine, looking to load another, but the thing came up and with one of it’s claws, sliced deep into my cheek, through the pro mask. I could feel my own blood go flying through the air as I landed hard on my back plate, spitting out red iron as I quickly tried to adjust my mask. Through my fogged up, blood covered lense… I saw my shield man raise his pistol, firing into the skull of the thing staggering it with a roar. Krol came from behind, drawing his knife he sunk it deep into the neck of it…. I reached for my rifle, forcing a new magazine in and damn near punching the bold release. ““Sir, down!!” I shouted, Krol rolled away, back to his own rifle as I fired. So did my comrade as he continued to fire his pistol… so did the Major as he fired his rifle. All of us chewing through that apex predator of darkness, that beast… the leader that had been preying on our people for so long. Layer by layer, muscle group by bone… eventually… the alpha landed on whatever was left of his back.
The silence of the fight died down as all of us checked our surroundings, GROM Operators putting controlled pairs in the heads and nerve stems of any Strigoi laying around… I flicked my weapon onto safe, letting it hang as I pulled off my mask. I dared not touch the wound on my face… the pain nearly crippling me if it wasn’t sheer will pushing me through, and adrenaline doing all it could to subdue it. The sound of the apaches continuing to lay hate drew us from our moment of contemplation as the Major went back to work; [“Confiscate any info, burn the rest…”]. He turned back to me as I shoved my damaged M50 mask back into it’s bag, chuckling as he looked at the sight; “You need a medevac, Blachowicz?” he quipped.
I shook my head, barely able to speak as I muttered; “Negative sir…”. The two of us scanned the room as my shield bearer went to collect his defense implement turned 90lb projectile, we scanned the center of the room, checking and confirming bodies, until we got to the last one alive. His white gown was soaked in red crimson and black ooze, as his dear head was mangled from bullet fire and impact from falling on it. I swear… the way his blood poured out of it though made me wonder if it was a mask. I gave it no second thoughts as he looked to Krol; “You… you can’t stop this, they’ve already-”.
The Major was in no mood for communication as his rifle snapped up and fired off three rounds to the body, four the head. The violent yet quick salvo ending the cultists life, I looked down at it, then to him as he remarked; “Have your squad drag him out to the front, burn the rest”. I stood alongside him, looking down as the sight of it’s deer head was both captivating and horrifying… the curiosity in me wanting to look closer at it fighting the primal instinct I had to burn the thing to ash. “-Haven’t seen one of those before…” I muttered, thinking the Major had an answer.
He didn’t. Krol saying “Neither have I…” shortly before he walked away, was what truly shook my soul about that entire night. Victory stood firm in our hearts that night as we stood outside of the bunker. The night sky burning with fire and white phosphorus as we watched the ruin burn from the inside from the other side of the lot. In the distance, the Apaches continued to scan and circle the forests, no longer firing…. Which meant they had driven any or turned to glass any enemy combatants within a four miles, probably both, more than likely the latter. Echo-1 patted me on the shoulder as we stood there, soaking it all in, though Krol looked none to pleased. “In the time it took us to take this one down, they’ll be trying to set up three more cells… that being established…” he said, looking to either of us, then to Echo-3. “-Hell of a thing we did tonight, been waiting for this one for a decade, cleanly, maybe more… but no time to rest on our laurels… we’ll have another task for us as soon as we’re boots down back home” he said, to which his eyes followed mine, the body of whatever cultist that was zipped up in a black body bag beside the wheel of one of the MRAPs. The fire from the bunker casting an orange hue over it’s shiny jet black outside, something didn’t sit right with me… “That wasn’t a Strigoi…” I said to Krol.
“That’s very clear…” the Major said, shoving his mask under his arm and lighting a cigarette. “So… someone’s helping them?” I asked. The meer notion of it shook me to my core, sickened me. This parasite was already badly infecting Europa, Polska… if it was spread like this throughout the world. Krol settled my nerves: “We’ll be ready… It’s not just us anymore”. As he said that, I realized what he meant… my eyes looking to the Apaches as they started to form up, leaving the areas as their thunderous propellers melted into the night’s calm, unnerving ambience.
It’s been a couple of weeks since then, Echo Detachment has been busy. We’ve gained good ground against the enemy and honestly I think in a few years, we might see a much larger change. For now… we must keep going, that being said the Strigoi aren’t the only ones we’ve been combating. Recently we’ve made contact with of some sort of extermination coalition, they’ve known about the Strigoi, and others plaguing the world, the level of corruption and corrosion on society goes deep. Regardless a lot of the units we’ve been working with are apart of NATO, such as this “4th Special Forces Group” of the American Military. I don’t know where the road from here leads, but we’ve gotten momentum on our side, finally. Just remember… these things are out there, in every town, every city, every nation… preying and waiting for you to be alone, vulnerable, so they can take you and replace you.
Watch your back, and stay safe.
For now, Blachowicz signing out. Until next time

I have one zone in my residential irrigation system with all drip fixtures that did not work when I got things going after this past winter. It was working fine last fall.
When I turn that zone on I can hear water flowing through the valve and into the backflow preventer but water never even gets to the first drip emitters.
There is about 10 feet of run from the backflow preventer to the first emitters.
I let it run for 6 hours expecting to see a wet spot develop on the surface and then I'd know where a possible leak is but no wet spot ever appeared.
Is it possible the backflow preventer sustained some type of frost damage that would limit the flow to the point where not enough was getting through to cause a wet spot but was letting enough through so that I could hear the water flowing?

Hello all,
ill try to keep this short, on the 31st of may 2022 my BMW dealer proceeded to change the valve cover gasket on my F01 all was well...... fast forward to today and the old gal is still/is again suffering from oil incontinence ( i changed the OFHG myself and there are no leaks from there). according to my BMW rep the engine block is pretty caked.
I mentioned to my bmw rep that the valve cover gasket was done close to two years ago and after he checked, he called me back and confirmed the part is still under warranty and that they are willing to replace the part once again free of charge (despite the warranty ending literally on the 31st of may 2024.....take that all of you bmw service center nay sayers).
so my question is; should I take advantage that the valve cover is off and ask them to look at anything else while they are in there?
TYIA

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We have compiled a short list of commonly asked questions that we have seen time and time again asked on the sub, hoping it will put an end to these posts and help keep the sub neater. This post is ALSO available for general questions; if you have any sort of question about the game, feel free to ask it here in the comments, and another sub member or moderator may answer it if able!

Question 1- Will the game have [xxx] language?
Answer 1: [Leak] : List of the languages in folders are: DE, EN, ES, FR, ID, JA, KO, PT, RU, TH, VI, ZH-Hans, ZH-hant. Note: Not all of them are implemented in the game yet. Some may not be ready for the release. We don't know.
Answer 2: [Confirmed] : List of the confirmed audio languages are: CN (Simplified), JP, KO, EN. List of the confirmed text languages are: CN (Simplified), CN (Traditional), EN, JP, KO, FR, DE, ES (Spain).
Question 2- Is there going to be a console port? Or controller support?
Answer: Xbox controller is supported. There's a video of IGN japan playing the game on a console (https://youtu.be/dAfYodnn5lc). Also Kuro Games made it clear that there will be a console port (https://www.theloadout.com/wuthering-waves/ps5-release-date). However we do not know any details just yet of the console port and have no knowledge of if they will have it ready for the release date or how long it will take after release.
Question 3: Banners (1.0 - 1.1 - 1.2)?
Answer: 1.0 = Jiyan first, then Yinlin. Not confirmed in that way, but it's like 99% at this point. We don't know much about later banners but there are some clues like an achievement related to Camellya is in files already so she'll most likely be in 1.1, Jinhsi (Jinxi) is also confirmed to be a Electro Sword user in Sanhua story part-5 (Thawing Frost). It's safe to assume they are 1.1 characters, but take this with a grain of salt and not as confirmed. There's no clue for 1.2 banners.
Question 4: Is the beginner banner being selective leak true? How does it work? What happened to CBT2 beginner banner?
Answer: It is true that we can select a character. Only standard characters are selectable. Current leaks show that the pity is 80. CBT2 beginner banner (non selective) pity was 50, so we don't know if 80 is a placeholder or it's changed. We also don't know what happened to the previous beginner banner. Note: The leaked Encore banner looks edited because it is the leakers who compile the images together. They had the information and separated image parts of the banner, but the "leaked" image is compiled by them. They can make such minor mistakes, but that doesn't mean the leak is fake.

Hello!
large batch of cleanouts from me some freinds/teammates. I will do my best to get back to each and every one of you but this oils the largest listing I have done in quite some time. First come first serve if i don't hear a response within 24 hrs. I will move on to the next person in queue if there is one. Just trying to be clear and avoid any messes.
Prices DO Not include shipping and are all OBO unless noted otherwise. Not really interested in trades at this point well maybe an Apc9-k (I have a odd interest in a m1919 ) but feel free to ask and or offer, but really cash is king. I can quote USPS, UPS, and FEDEX. Payments handled via PayPal and local pickup is a option in east central WI.
Most of the smaller items are Flexible and or I am willing to deal on if buying other stuff.
I do also have a KWA KZ.61 / VZ61 that i need to get pics and list up as well as a real steel parts kit if anyone is interested (was a backburner project to see if it could be converted to use some real steel parts like upper receiver stock etc. just too busy and lost interest in the project
KWA Kz.61 / VZ 61
https://imgur.com/a/TLpPxhe
https://youtu.be/KboKBt1lplg
KWA kz. 61 aka vz 61, or Scorpion.
used condition completely cleaned and relubricated. incudes the black nylon brain exploder mounts. Missing one charging handle. Bucking was just replaced with a modify one may need a little break in. One short mag leak free cycles and shoots fine.
Asking $160 OBO
Also have a real steel parts kit
https://imgur.com/a/uwoFUAM
complete vz parts kit , was originally picked up to work on messign with using the stamped steel upper grip etc other parts with the airsoft one. TLDR is sat on the shelf too long and lost interest. Any questions let me know. barrel is 32 acp us made (if you thinking about diameters.
asking $170 OBO or $320 for Both RS parts kit and airsoft Kz.61
Ares Helios (Striker) bolt action sniper
https://imgur.com/a/FlEYwzT
selling for a freind, Used LNIB never fielded. Comes with two mags, one square bottom and one angled bottom. fully cleaned and re-lubricated. The cocking indicator has been removed for a smoother easier pull. Cocking indicator included in little baggie, but really i don't think i would recommend using one unless you get one of the aftermarket pin setups. the threading and friction added by the stock one is a little shoddy. Airseal is great +- 1 fps on .28s 1.82j.
Asking $150 OBO
Barrett Fieldcraft Precision Bolt Action Gas Sniper (VSR)
https://imgur.com/a/s7hn0qs
https://youtu.be/9W5MQY0Uarw
Also selling this one for a friend. Barrett Fieldcraft Precision Bolt Action Gas Sniper believe this is the greengas version. Includes, gun, one vsr mag, rail mount, and a green gas nozzle extended to help fill the bolt with gas. personally I do not like "green gas" or gas filled bolt systems. I would strongly recommend moving over to a spring bolt but the rest of the gun/body i would say is built really well. 90 degree zero trigger. well made machined outer barrel and receiver that mate really well stops perfectly when threading the outer barrel into the receiver. some unknown brand steel inner barrel. Stock is also very well made, and as woodworker rather impressed me, most airsoft wood stocks are poor at best but the fit finish and checkering is on point. Tested it to hold gas with no leaks but my GG is pretty much out tested at 1J with .28's not as familiar with modding these gas systems. But a great base for building a VSR if you want a a wood stock or the silver asthetic.
Asking $110 OBO
WE Galaxy 1911 premium long barrel (full metal)
https://imgur.com/a/pt4cnui
reference:
Brand new WE Galaxy 1911 premium long barrel. Premium is the full metal upper and lower decent bit of weight to it. Takes the 1911 thin pattern of mags. Any questons feel free to ask
Asking $100 OBO
APS Mantis X (g34 clone/wannabe) w/RMR adapter
https://imgur.com/a/Pz0HkM9
https://youtu.be/36FQRjbV7Yc
Another selling for a freind. LNIB Mantis X basically a g34 with RMR mount/adapter and a non functioning RMR (tried replacing battery no dice so it currently just there to look cool). Includes alt backstrap co2 mag seals, original rear sight allen keys, and APS CO2 mag that leaks from the top valve (basically from my undestanding the APS co2 mags are kinda poor). Tested with a WE GG glock mag cycles just fine and actually shoots pretty good too. (what i used in the video clip.) Next to no wear never fielded. stippling on it was also surprisingly quite clean and good does not look stamped.
Asking $90 OBO if you want I have a new china made RMR clone that works that I can include for $35 more.
SR25 Stuff
https://imgur.com/a/TOYhkab
A&K receiver new never used $55
https://imgur.com/a/yRwhqqP
Retro arms V2.5 QSC gearbox shell (8mm) also new never used $120 obo (if you ask nicely ill toss in a set of retro arms 8mm steel bushings)
https://imgur.com/a/h6CGa0U
5x Avengers 120 rnd SR25 mag these have some interesting potential they have more "track" inside the mag with multiple different locations the spring end stop can go, the thing is you would need to fab or 3d print covers for the other locations and of course have a longer mag spring but could potentially hold double or better $12 ea or $ 50 for the lot
https://imgur.com/a/k4aeCKS
1x G&G 100 rnd metal Sr25 midcap $18
IF you want the lot or bundle parts let me know could knock a few bucks off
Ares gearbox
https://imgur.com/a/x8Fyf8K
Brand new unused Ares gearbox with ETU and quick change spring pulled from a new unused gun ambi selector control gears. Short lead for the battery may need to extend depending on your use case.
Asking $80-OBO
UTG Red Dot
https://imgur.com/a/AurGnY9
works, UTG red/green dot it ahs a crisp clear dot no "starring" that you may see on some cheaper china optics. has a Lexan lens protector on the front some scratches on it, but its just held on with some heat shrink so easy to remove if you do not like it or want it on there.
asking $25 obo
Magpul Pmag (KWA 30/60)
https://imgur.com/a/99evR17
Fully trademarked Magpul PMAG this is one of the ones OEM'd by KWA can be switched between 30 or 60 round capacity. Has full feed mag follower and cutoff for KWA ERG guns, mag will chamber and work with others jsut obviously the cutoff feature only works in KWA guns.
Asking $35 OBO
KWA K120c mags
https://imgur.com/a/4aaMWBl
support 30/120 rounds selectable via switch on the bottom, have full feed mag follower and support mag cutoff on select KWA guns/ERG lineup. very light usage mostly set in the cabinet.
Asking $80 for the lot, $45 for a 3 pack, or $17 per single
Silverback SRS Project/Scrap Stock
https://imgur.com/a/HhPArrP
Was originally a tan stock used as a dye test for dying the nylon fiber a camo pattern and masking techniques. Then later was modified and material removed to test fitment of a CO2 reg into the stock. you still should be able to lock-on the stock plate or the spacers but you will be missing several of the latching or locking teeth on the sides.
Asking $10 OBO
7in Carbon fiber handguard
https://imgur.com/a/3ZAVx4Z
https://imgur.com/a/ZABSpDZ
not much to say actual carbon fiber (not a wrap or a skin real carbon fiber tube) with mlock slots believe it is real steel barrel nut spec vs the airsoft metric
Asking $50 obo
Steel Arcturus Ak Trigger
https://imgur.com/a/RPFI4ds
new steel ak trigger for v3 gearboxes with spring. Asking $8 OBO
LCT OD G3 Grip
https://imgur.com/a/ronpy55
Asking $8 obo
ICS MARS mag release
https://imgur.com/a/ZJ31xZV
for ICS Mars, bought for a normal m4 would not fit without moification brand new.
asking $8 obo
Hi Capa Mag bodies
https://imgur.com/a/wtpaeKQ
just the bodies themselves if you have a damaged or beat up one AW/WE in origin I believe, no valves or other parts included.
Asking $8 for the lot or $3 ea
3 Stock Motors
https://imgur.com/a/qU4GmIN
not much to say shot type silver motor, CAs stock HT motor, LCT stock HT motor all i think are ferrite cans but alright for parts if building your own or need to just replace a stock motor
Asking $15 for the lot OBO
HK 51 Extended outer barrel (believe it was designed for the CA series)
https://imgur.com/a/vOodtA0
14MM CCW its a extended outer barrel nuff said
Asking 12 OBO
Freebies:
anything in THIS image https://imgur.com/F8lFh1J reaps bucking gone.
also this nagant stock its plastic for a Co2 nagant 44 https://imgur.com/a/o4Xl5CQ free just cover shipping or bundle with anything else
whew there we go, and i do have permission to keep this separate from my services thread.

I only got rid of mine because a line and the rack started leaking simultaneously.
It wasn't great at first because the teeth in the rack and pinion were getting covered in chunky power steering fluid, mixed with water and dirt it would seem. Despite all boots done up tight. That caused wear, and a slight deadzone between switching directions.
But now that I replaced the rack with another that doesn't leak, and removed one simple value from the bolt that holds the line to the rack, wow, next mk4 I own I'm going to delete it right away. It feels great. But maybe I'm just biased by having the muscle memory from the gunky old rack.
I had seen a video years ago about how to modify some internals in the rack to make unpowered use better. But when I needed it I couldn't find that video. However when I was switching my looped lines from one rack to the other I noticed that inside one of those bolts was a one-way valve. I simply broke it off with some needle nose pliers. Very simple, very effective at making parking lot maneuvers much easier.
As an inner city delivery car, not having the pump to spin has gained me at least 1 km per litre of fuel. 55km per tank gives me 2 free commutes per week. (I generally burn 120L per week)
250km per work day, 5 days a week, for 3 and a half years now, original clutch, drives just as nice as the day I bought it 7 years ago. Of course my next car will be another Mk4. I'm not convinced any engine except the 2.slow could handle that.