you have to find the key to the living quarters which is to the far right of the island, you get it after you kill the evil plants. Once you get into the living quarters you climb to the top and go through the door and you'll be in zachs room. i hope im not lying.... i don't think i am...}:)
What you do is you complete the steam puzzle. (you have to do that twice) then exit his room at the top of his room. then you walk across the vines to get the "mech crank"
go onto youtube and search video walkthrough for steamworks
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The combination for the painting in Ziggs' room is 0516
you throw your computer because it frustrstes you so much...
You use it on the plant on the top of the room
in the elevator there is a secret room with a skeleton that is where it is
he is at the steamwork
You can get the mech crank at living quarters in Zack's room ( go up the ladder and exit the room and walk across the vine and pick up the mech crank)
at the bottom duhhh
0516
The name "Gear Works" may refer to the Poptropica island called "Steamworks Island." -- Gear Alley is the left side of the island away from Main Street -- Gear Shop is the common room (multiplayer) on Main Street (see the related question below)
There are no windows that open inward on Steamworks Island. There is a skylight in the City Hall that can be opened with the Multi-Tool. You go out the hatch above Zack's room in the living quarters, to reach the Mech Crank on the vines.