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'88 Supra: Problem removing the driveshaft? by
$)Chachiroku +O+A+m+/
Looking at the driveshaft, there appears to be a small problem. This car
uses a 2-piece driveshaft; a front 'intermediate' shaft, a center carrier/
bearing, and then the rear shaft. The rear shaft is held in with 8 bolts,
4 bolts attaching it to the differential, and 4 bolts attaching it to a...
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Popular Mechanics by
I picked up a copy of Popular Mechanics on the newsstand today, and in
scanning it,
I read through the automotive questions letters.
On at least three of the questions, I swear that I have seen the identical
posts here on
rec.autos.tech. The PM resident guru gave his answers to these...
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no-start on 2000 Chev Express van..Read in.. by
Did this happen all of a sudden or have you had no-starts before? Usually an engine will give
an indication of trouble before it decides to not run at all. Ignition parts are always suspect with
a no-run condition but it could be just about anything. Without the computer error codes, if there
is...
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January 5th 06 03:34 PM
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Hybrid cars by
If hybrids are so great, then why aren't they used in Japan or European
countries where gas is more expensive? Answer: poor return on investment.
1. They cost more.
2. They depreciate quicker (and will as hybrid technologh improves).
3. A high mileage car (like a Honda Civic or a Toyota...
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January 21st 06 02:42 AM
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Inboard brakes - Curiosity by
Many years ago, some high bucks cars (Jaguar, I believe was one of them),
developed inboard disc brakes for their IRS rear axles. These brakes,
IIRC,
were mounted to either side of the banjo housing.
This would allow the banjo housing to be hard mounted to the chassis,
becoming
sprung weight. ...
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January 22nd 06 07:17 PM
by *
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Interesting site by
http://www.carbibles.com/
I found some interesting reading here, including suspension, oil, etc.
The site owner seems to give more documentation than many.
Hope you find it worthwhile.
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Battery Condition Alert by
I have a Reatta that, seemingly under the best of conditions, draws a fair
amount of resting current. Too darn many systems involved I guess.
I don't drive it that often, and yesterday after letting it sit for several
weeks, I found that the battery was flat.
It charged right back up and started...
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May 20th 06 07:30 PM
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Too goofy? by
With all the problems we have discussed recently about cooling systems, I
would like to
revisit a question that, I believe, was posted some time ago:
Basically, why could not a system be developed that used an
electromechanical
clutch coupled to the water pump?
You might not need a thermostat at...
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How much to fix a flat these days? by
> wrote in message
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> Just went down and saw a flat on my front right tire ('95 Probe GT).
> They're original tires as I hardly drive the car. I've read that one
> shouldn't insert Gunk to fill the tire unless you need to...
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December 17th 05 01:18 PM
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Air Conditioner Problem by
After enjoying my Dodge Custom Van for several years, suddenly the air
conditioner packed it in
I haven't had time to check it out yet, but maybe those with considerable
experience can serve
as a sounding board.
The compressor comes on for about 2-3 seconds, then cycles off. Constantly.
Holding...
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November 15th 05 03:01 AM
by Steve
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Ripoff reports by
I stumbled across the following site, and posted the link as it might be
handy to some
of you.
You can search for certain types of businesses, not just auto related, on
nationwide, state or
city basis.
Just Brakes doesnt fare too well.
http://www.ripoffreport.com/
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June 27th 05 08:08 PM
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DRLs again by
In trying to find some documented data about DRL use, I went to the US
government websites.
This should avoid, to some extent, the Scandinavian opinion of these
systems.
You may find some BLOG type posts from both sides of the question.
The following link should take you to a report which I would...
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Another hypothetical situation by
In looking over some of the evaluations of late model automobiles, very few
were given a smiley face
where road noise was concerned.
I have ridden in some cars where the rumble from the front suspension, road
noise, wind noise were
nearly unbearable. Now, maybe in the higher end cars of similar...
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Antitheft deterrent (ATD) module for 90's Reatta and Riviera by
Is there anyone here who knows how this module really functions?
Passkey detector apparently activates this module which, when in protective
mode,
disables the starter solenoid function and also disables starting fuel
injection process.
Many of us would like to remove this deterrent feature...
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August 17th 05 11:30 PM
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Magnets, apple corers and other fuel saving devices by
Popular Mechanics (for years one of the worst ways to spend a few bucks on a
magazine) must
have some new management. There are actually some articles that are worth
reading , rather than
the magazine just being a buyers look at new products.
Anyway, they did dyno testing in Houston on several of...
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September 21st 05 06:27 PM
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Delphi by
Heard this morning that Delphi has declared bankruptcy.
Management apparently voted itself a healthy benefits package just
before the filing. They hope to emerge in a couple of years.
Management being more important than workers, it is not surprising
that they protected themselves first.
Sounds...
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October 17th 05 06:07 PM
by clifto
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Another generator situation by
As a matter of fact, since Katrina and Rita, I have been toying with the
idea
of cobbling an emergency generator together. A good generator head can
be had for about $400, maybe cheaper someplace.
But what engine? Gasoline engines work well, but tend to get hard to feed
and expensive over...
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October 15th 05 01:59 PM
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Follow up...Oil changes, Toyotas, and GM problems by
In a recent post, I voiced my discontent with the way GM had handled the
plenum
failure problem in general, and mentioned it might be time to look at a
Toyota.
Someone (pardon for not remembering whom) posted that Toyota had also had
problems with sludging engines, leading to failure in some...
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November 5th 05 11:04 PM
by GRL
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Reliability ratings by
At least they are not Consumers Guile (or are they?)....
http://www.jdpower.com/cc/auto/ratings/vehicles/FindJdAwards.jsp
Allows you to pull up max 4 cars and see what others think about them.
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June 21st 05 12:09 PM
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