Forum: Technology
June 7th 11, 05:04 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,933
That Damn Nut
Any tricks to removing the big nut holding on a front wheel drive wheel?
This is a 99 Honda Civic. The nut is the type that has an edge peened
into a keyway-looking slot. Is there any way to...
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Forum: Technology
May 28th 11, 06:06 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 9
Views: 606
How much is gas where you live?
On Fri, 27 May 2011 12:12:00 -0500, cuhulin wrote:
> $3.37 per gallon at a Kroger food store in my area. cuhulin
Portland, Oregon area. Dropping down from $4 -- prices seem to have
dropped a bit...
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Forum: Technology
May 13th 11, 06:04 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,360
Soliciting Opinions
On Thu, 12 May 2011 14:10:20 -0700, N8N wrote:
> On May 12, 4:28*pm, "Adrian" > wrote:
>> I'd like to hear others opinions on techniques, or tried and true
>> methods, for removing...
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Forum: Technology
April 15th 11, 04:47 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,266
Gm invests in the future of small block
On Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:41:07 -0500, AMuzi wrote:
> bob urz wrote:
>> http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/27/gm-investing-890m-in-next-gen-small-
block-v8s/
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>>
>> bob
>
> item dated April 2010
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Forum: Technology
March 13th 11, 07:21 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 3
Views: 868
1996 silverado drive shaft removal.
On Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:28:27 -0800, stryped wrote:
> I am having trouble removing the driveshat out of my 1996 chevy.l It is
> one piece. The front is a yoke going into the transfer case, The back...
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Forum: Technology
March 9th 11, 05:51 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech,rec.crafts.metalworking
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,221
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Forum: Technology
March 9th 11, 06:24 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech,rec.crafts.metalworking
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,221
1999 Honda Civic, front suspension disassembly
Any trustworthy on-line information on taking down the front suspension
on a 1999 Honda Civic? Or recommendations on a good book?
#1 son sideswiped a car a few months ago, I'm finally getting a...
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Forum: Technology
March 7th 11, 04:04 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 2
Views: 683
1991 Dodge Caravan - Tachometer
On Sun, 06 Mar 2011 16:07:13 -0800, redryderridesagain wrote:
> The vehicle mentioned in the title has 300,000 KM. Recently noticed the
> tachometer rises smoothly with pressure on the accelerator,...
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Forum: Technology
February 21st 10, 09:35 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 9
Views: 840
Guys, I *have* to run a front plate...
On Sun, 21 Feb 2010 06:51:35 -0500, Nate Nagel wrote:
> On 02/21/2010 01:39 AM, Tim Wescott wrote:
>> On Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:09:04 -0500, Nate Nagel wrote:
>>
>>> I'm ****ed at GM right now... not...
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Forum: Technology
February 21st 10, 06:39 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 9
Views: 840
Guys, I *have* to run a front plate...
On Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:09:04 -0500, Nate Nagel wrote:
> I'm ****ed at GM right now... not homicidally ****ed, mind you, just a
> little more so than the usual low level annoyance at their...
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Forum: Technology
February 18th 10, 05:44 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 6
Views: 796
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Forum: Technology
February 18th 10, 04:09 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 6
Views: 796
WHAT DID I TELL YOU FOLKS ON HERE 3 YEARS AGO?!
On Thu, 18 Feb 2010 05:40:22 -0800, ChrisCoaster wrote:
> Back when I had a 2005 Chevrolet V6 Malibu with electric variable-
> assist steering.
>
> AP Writeup 2/17/2010:
>
> " . . . But the...
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Forum: Technology
February 15th 10, 06:31 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,369
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Forum: Technology
February 5th 10, 07:37 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,603
Station Wagons
On Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:20:44 -0600, cuhulin wrote:
> compared to SUVs.
> http://www.stationwagon.com/history.html
>
> I don't understand why some people bash SUVs.SUVs take the place of
> Station...
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Forum: Technology
February 3rd 10, 12:39 AM Posted to rec.crafts.metalworking,rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 606
Finding engineering data on shock absorbers
On Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:32:00 -0500, Steve Austin wrote:
> Tim Wescott wrote:
>> Kinda oddball question, hoping that someone will know.
>>
>> I'm almost ready to re-hang my driveway gate - we've...
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Forum: Technology
February 3rd 10, 12:26 AM Posted to rec.crafts.metalworking,rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 606
Finding engineering data on shock absorbers
On Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:22:43 -0800, Jim Wilkins wrote:
> On Feb 2, 7:02*pm, Tim Wescott > wrote:
>> Kinda oddball question, hoping that someone will know.
>>
>> I'm almost...
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Forum: Technology
February 3rd 10, 12:02 AM Posted to rec.crafts.metalworking,rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 606
Finding engineering data on shock absorbers
Kinda oddball question, hoping that someone will know.
I'm almost ready to re-hang my driveway gate - we've been surviving with
a roll of chicken wire for way too long - but before it goes on it...
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Forum: Technology
February 2nd 10, 12:30 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 22
Views: 926
Algae-powered vehicles within five years
On Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:14:03 -0600, cuhulin wrote:
> http://www.libertypost.org/cgi-bin/readart.cgi?ArtNum=282904
>
Better to make them run off of methane, then they can be fueled from all
the...
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Forum: Technology
January 25th 10, 06:49 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 15
Views: 962
How much to V belts stretch?!!
On Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:41:10 -0600, aarcuda69062 wrote:
> In article >,
> wrote:
>
>> Had the alternator and belts replaced on my 2000...
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Forum: Technology
January 10th 10, 04:58 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,829
Steel Wheels on a Subaru
My wife inquired at the tire place about using steel wheels for her
winter tires on her 2004 Outback.
They told her that Subarus are made for aluminum wheels, and don't do
well with steel. This...
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Forum: Technology
January 1st 10, 01:41 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 3
Views: 545
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Forum: Technology
December 31st 09, 03:07 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 6
Views: 616
Tail Lights Blow Fuse: Please Help!
On Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:03:09 -0800, mary wilkins wrote:
> My Toyota Sienna 98 no longer has tail lights. All other lights are
> working. When I changed the fuse (which was blown) that is under the
>...
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Forum: Technology
December 24th 09, 02:44 AM Posted to alt.autos.toyota,rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,908
I want one...
On Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:07:10 -0800, phaeton wrote:
> On Dec 23, 1:28 pm, Hachiroku ハチ*ク > wrote:
>> http://www.kisberenterprises.com/portals/0/
Vehicles/39studebaker/39st...
>...
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Forum: Technology
December 18th 09, 02:22 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,258
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Forum: Technology
December 15th 09, 01:54 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 49
Views: 2,633
need tool advice
On Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:44:32 -0600, AMuzi wrote:
> Camilo wrote:
>> Odd question he My nephew is going to school to be a professional
>> auto mechanic. He hasn't really begun to amass his...
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