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brakes throbbing - how to proceed? by George[_23_]
'04 Cavalier. Considerable pulsing in the pedal when the brakes are applied. The pulsing is speed-dependent - I think it's probably one throb per wheel revolution. There's no significant shaking of the steering wheel. Stopping seems unimpaired. There may be some variability in the pulsing: it...
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April 26th 11 04:32 AM
by jim beam[_4_] Go to last post
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Seat position sensor for airbag, 2005 Scion tC by Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/(B[_2_]
So a few months ago (August or so) I replaced the stock Scion seat with a seat from a Celica. Made the car a bit more comfortqable and easier to drive. However, the Celica seat did not have a position sensor for the airbag, so since then I have been driving with ther airbag light on. Since...
April 26th 11 02:09 AM
by Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/(B[_2_] Go to last post
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Truck idles fine, bucks when driving by stryped[_3_]
As you know I was working on AC this weekend. This mornign on the way to work drove fine for about 3 miles, then all of a sudden truck started bucking and sputering. Idles fine, even in gear. but cuts out at about 2000 rpm. I did nto see anythign loose or any connections missing that may have been...
April 26th 11 12:46 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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help with air conditioner by stryped[_3_]
I am so frustrated. Have a 96 silverado. installing new compressor and condensor and dryer. Pulled vacuum but vaccum goes to 0 in about 5 minutes. Where can I go from here? On another note, how can I tell the proper size seal when replacing the seals on the lines?
April 26th 11 12:03 AM
by Vic Smith Go to last post
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GM upper control arm cross shaft serrated washer by Lee K. Gleason
I'm rebuilding the front end on a 96 Impala. The upper control arm cross shaft has a serration on the rear end of the shaft, that a serrated washer fits on, then the bushing, which also has serrations in it. Anyone know what the purpose of these serrations is? And, more importantly, it is more...
April 25th 11 07:48 PM
by Sanity Clause Go to last post
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A little off topic. by [email protected]
Indian Motorcycles. http://www.libertypost.org/cgi-bin/readart.cgi?ArtNum=306699 I remember the old Indians.Best looking Motorcycles ever built, in my opinion.Indian and Harley Davidson built some shaft drive Motorcycles for World War Two. cuhulin
April 24th 11 08:21 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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87 Subaru losing coolant by [email protected][_2_]
I have a stock, 2wd 87 Subaru wagon, manual, SPFI with 225k miles on it; the blue bomber -- she just keeps running (though the valves are getting clackety). Lately though I've been having to put as much as a gallon of water in even after short city drives. There is some white smoke coming out...
April 23rd 11 08:54 PM
by Scott Dorsey Go to last post
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Texas: Toll Taxes by [email protected]
http://www.libertypost.org/cgi-bin/readart.cgi?ArtNum=306589 cuhulin
April 23rd 11 05:18 AM
by Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/(B[_2_] Go to last post
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Automatic vs. Manual transmission by SBH
It's been well known a manual transmission obtains better fuel mileage than an automatic. My sister is preparing to purchase a Ford Fiesta and wants a manual, mainly for the fuel savings. The sales guy indicated the new transmissions (more so the 6 speed auto in the Fiesta) are better and more...
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April 22nd 11 11:34 PM
by Ad absurdum per aspera[_2_] Go to last post
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Have kit, will play - (My BITCH Robert Henderson has Joseph Goebbel's genes) by Husband of All FBI, CIA n NSA Agents
"RH" > wrote in message ... On Apr 20, 10:26 pm, "StraightDrive" > wrote: >> > > > > > >>with him... RH > > > > > > > But dont forget you are MY WIFE my dear Robert Henderson. > >...
April 22nd 11 03:24 AM
by Husband of All FBI, CIA n NSA Agents Go to last post
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When should a timing belt be changed on a '99 Breeze 2.4L? by m6onz5a
Our online etooboxpro says 60,000 miles, but my mechanic said he checked and it's 100k. so, who is right??? Can I just do a visual on the belt and if it looks good just keep going??? TIA Chas
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April 21st 11 02:57 PM
by m6onz5a Go to last post
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At the Gas Pump. by [email protected]
Mention the Usurper's name and listen to people start cussing him out. cuhulin
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April 21st 11 03:30 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Ford recycling carpet by bob urz
http://www.designfax.net/enews/20110419/pr-materials.php bob
April 20th 11 04:14 AM
by jim beam[_4_] Go to last post
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85 MPH: Texas considers highest speed limit in nation by [email protected]
http://www.drudgereport.com So, what's 85 MPH? I spent ten months at Fort Hood in 1965.Back then (if I am not mistaken) you could drive as fast as your car could go on the wide open stretches, and many people did.Montana too. cuhulin
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April 20th 11 12:51 AM
by Tegger[_3_] Go to last post
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Help with BMW 525i (e39) valve cover gasket - poor fit by John Baker[_2_]
While replacing the valve cover gasket on my 2003 BMW 525i, I noticed the replacement gasket did not fit flush against the slot in the valve cover. Both the main gasket and spark plug gaskets stood up about 1/4 inch above the edge of the valve cover. In other words, the vertical gasket...
April 17th 11 06:54 AM
by m6onz5a Go to last post
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Gm invests in the future of small block by bob urz
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/27/gm-investing-890m-in-next-gen-small-block-v8s/ bob
April 15th 11 04:47 AM
by Tim Wescott Go to last post
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Any tricks for removing rear drums? by Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/(B[_2_]
1989 Mazda 626. Tried to get the rear drums off, they wouldn't budge! The manual said to pull the rubber plug and insert a screwdriver to put the spring retainer out of the way...there wasn't one. Then I remembered when I did a brake inspection a few years ago the retainer is on the OUTSIDE, but...
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April 15th 11 04:08 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Recalls by g
how do I go about recalls, what's been done to a used truck I purchased. I know it had some issues looking around, and first hand experience. Some known issues Mildew smell Battery drain Faulty washer fluid heater Door handles.
April 14th 11 11:42 PM
by aemeijers Go to last post
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Follow up to 2001 Nissan Sentra Knocking by iconlarry
After my 2001 Nissan Sentra (four cylinder) with 85,000 miles is warmed up and driven on the highway (especially uphill) car knocks – (sounds like marbles hitting together) with loss of acceleration power, almost like car was going to stop with grey/white smoke coming out of the tailpipe at the...
April 14th 11 03:18 AM
by Bill Vanek Go to last post
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Govt Motors cars already falling apart, Chevy Cruze loses itssteering by [email protected]
wheel. http://www.drudgereport.com When Worser Cars are built, Government Motors will build them. Unrelated to that, yesterday I read somewhere (I don't remember where) there is a restart problem with some Toyota Leaf cars. cuhulin
April 12th 11 03:59 PM
by hls Go to last post
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