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Forum: Technology June 7th 11, 05:04 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 35
Views: 1,933
Posted By Tim Wescott
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...
Forum: Technology May 28th 11, 06:06 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 9
Views: 606
Posted By Tim Wescott
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...
Forum: Technology May 13th 11, 06:04 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 23
Views: 2,360
Posted By Tim Wescott
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...
Forum: Technology April 15th 11, 04:47 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 2
Views: 1,266
Posted By Tim Wescott
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/
>>
>>
>> bob
>
> item dated April 2010
Forum: Technology March 13th 11, 07:21 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 3
Views: 868
Posted By Tim Wescott
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...
Forum: Technology March 9th 11, 05:51 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech,rec.crafts.metalworking
Replies: 15
Views: 1,221
Posted By Tim Wescott
1999 Honda Civic, front suspension disassembly

On 03/09/2011 04:23 AM, Jim Wilkins wrote:
> On Mar 9, 1:24 am, Tim > wrote:
>> Any trustworthy on-line information on taking down the front suspension
>> on a 1999...
Forum: Technology March 9th 11, 06:24 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech,rec.crafts.metalworking
Replies: 15
Views: 1,221
Posted By Tim Wescott
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...
Forum: Technology March 7th 11, 04:04 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 2
Views: 683
Posted By Tim Wescott
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,...
Forum: Technology February 21st 10, 09:35 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 9
Views: 840
Posted By Tim Wescott
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...
Forum: Technology February 21st 10, 06:39 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 9
Views: 840
Posted By Tim Wescott
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...
Forum: Technology February 18th 10, 05:44 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 6
Views: 796
Posted By Tim Wescott
WHAT DID I TELL YOU FOLKS ON HERE 3 YEARS AGO?!

On Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:39:48 -0800, ChrisCoaster wrote:

> On Feb 18, 11:09*am, Tim Wescott > wrote:
>> On Thu, 18 Feb 2010 05:40:22 -0800, ChrisCoaster wrote:
>> > Back when I...
Forum: Technology February 18th 10, 04:09 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 6
Views: 796
Posted By Tim Wescott
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...
Forum: Technology February 15th 10, 06:31 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 30
Views: 1,369
Posted By Tim Wescott
Rotors, Resurfacing and the Law: How the Glad/Midas LawsuitWill Change How You Sell Brakes

On Sun, 14 Feb 2010 02:43:31 +0000, fred wrote:

> "ED" > wrote in
> :
>
>> The consumer gets a break! Or is that a brake ?
>>
>>...
Forum: Technology February 5th 10, 07:37 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 29
Views: 1,603
Posted By Tim Wescott
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...
Forum: Technology February 3rd 10, 12:39 AM Posted to rec.crafts.metalworking,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 7
Views: 606
Posted By Tim Wescott
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...
Forum: Technology February 3rd 10, 12:26 AM Posted to rec.crafts.metalworking,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 7
Views: 606
Posted By Tim Wescott
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...
Forum: Technology February 3rd 10, 12:02 AM Posted to rec.crafts.metalworking,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 7
Views: 606
Posted By Tim Wescott
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...
Forum: Technology February 2nd 10, 12:30 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 22
Views: 926
Posted By Tim Wescott
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...
Forum: Technology January 25th 10, 06:49 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 15
Views: 962
Posted By Tim Wescott
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...
Forum: Technology January 10th 10, 04:58 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 34
Views: 1,829
Posted By Tim Wescott
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...
Forum: Technology January 1st 10, 01:41 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 3
Views: 545
Posted By Tim Wescott
The Service Engine Light: Your Mechanics Dirty Little Secret

On Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:15:26 -0800, Ablang wrote:

> The Service Engine Light: Your Mechanics Dirty Little Secret Submitted
> by G.E. Miller on Sunday, 31 May 2009
>
>...
Forum: Technology December 31st 09, 03:07 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 6
Views: 616
Posted By Tim Wescott
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
>...
Forum: Technology December 24th 09, 02:44 AM Posted to alt.autos.toyota,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 34
Views: 1,908
Posted By Tim Wescott
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...
>...
Forum: Technology December 18th 09, 02:22 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 20
Views: 1,258
Posted By Tim Wescott
Trying to unlock your car with a cell phone doesn't work

On Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:26:10 -0500, Scott Dorsey wrote:

> In article
> >,
> m6onz5a > wrote:
>>A lady just came...
Forum: Technology December 15th 09, 01:54 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 49
Views: 2,633
Posted By Tim Wescott
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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