Forum: Technology
December 17th 10, 02:43 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 6
Views: 367
Buying a new car....
On 12/16/2010 13:13, Existential Angst wrote:
> Awl --
>
> Does buying a new car from the dealer where you plan to have your car
> serviced/checked (ie, closest to where you live) carry any...
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Forum: Technology
November 4th 10, 12:12 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 11
Views: 770
Best way to remove egg
On 11/1/2010 17:41, genius wrote:
> Hey All,
>
> When I returned from a two week vacation, some thundercat threw and
> egg and hit my 1994 Cadillac SLS in the left rear door. I usually wax
> this...
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Forum: Technology
August 16th 10, 08:51 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.autos.toyota,alt.autos.toyota.camry,alt.autos.toyota.prius,alt.autos.lexus
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Replies: 17
Views: 935
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Forum: Technology
July 10th 10, 02:08 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,079
94 Caravan transmission question
Sara Brown wrote:
> Hello. First off I am sorry if I keep asking questions about this
> same van as I am sure you are all busy people. But my brother is very
> poor and he can not afford a new or...
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Forum: Chrysler
June 19th 10, 12:54 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.chrysler,rec.autos.tech,alt.autos.dodge
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Replies: 12
Views: 970
1992 Dodge Grand Caravan Alternator removal
Hachiroku ハチ*ク wrote:
> Anybody lend a hand?
>
> This is a '92 Grand Caravan with a 3.3L engine. What's the easiest way to
> remove the alternator from this thing?
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>
I had a '95 with...
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Forum: Technology
May 12th 10, 02:02 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 6
Views: 327
Caravan Trans swap What went wrong?
Programbo wrote:
> Hello. Thanks for all the thoughtful replies. Appearently the reason
> the transmission wouldnt line up with the engine is because the engine
> was pushed several inches back from...
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Forum: Technology
April 30th 10, 03:11 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 2
Views: 253
3.08 vs 3.23 gears for LT1 Chevrolet Caprice
SQ wrote:
> Have a modded LT1 Caprice with hot Cam, 2400 stall torque converter
> and 3.73 gears.
hot cam, 2400 stall converter will not get good efficiency at low rpm.
Have you reprogrammed your...
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Forum: Technology
April 16th 10, 10:25 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 3
Views: 402
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Forum: Technology
March 1st 10, 01:49 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 12
Views: 612
Last minute tranny removal advice
Sara Brown wrote:
> OK..I have a 1994 Dodge Caravan with a 3.0 Litre engine and it has the
> 3 speed automatic transmission. Recently the transmission went up and
> I have been scouting around for a...
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Forum: Technology
February 13th 10, 02:02 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 0
Views: 249
Any 4R70W experts out there?
Gonna put a used one in my '06 Crown Vic cop car (83K miles), as mine
acts like it has low line pressure at low rpm. It slips at low rpm in 3
or OD, light acceleration from a stop and it slips...
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Forum: Technology
February 6th 10, 02:55 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,606
Station Wagons
N8N wrote:
I told him that oversteer is when the passenger is scared; understeer
is when the driver is
> scared. He still didn't get it. Oh well...
>
> nate
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Forum: Technology
December 25th 09, 02:45 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 18
Views: 768
anyone changed tires after this?
<snip>
>> Anyhow, cops have Interceptor Tires, rated for much higher speeds than
>> the stuff you and I buy.
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> Are you stuck in the 60's?? They have the same Z-rated tires that
> come on most...
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Forum: Technology
September 24th 09, 09:31 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 0
Views: 225
2006 Crown Vic wheel source
I just bought a 2006 Crown Vic police car, with 17x7.5 inch steel
wheels. Can't find one any cheaper than $60. No junkyards, even online.
Anybody know where I can get one cheaper? It's for the...
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Forum: Technology
September 13th 09, 05:07 AM Posted to alt.autos.toyota,alt.autos.toyota.camry,rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,221
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Forum: Technology
September 13th 09, 04:59 AM Posted to alt.autos.toyota,alt.autos.toyota.camry,rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,221
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Forum: Technology
September 8th 09, 10:25 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 4
Views: 277
1995 Caravan 2WD 3.3 engine A604/41TE problem
Went into limp home mode. No check engine light. Parked it and next day
all ok. A few days later, same thing. It only happens after about 10 or
so miles of in town driving, but not every time. The...
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Forum: Technology
April 16th 09, 01:55 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 0
Views: 244
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Forum: Technology
March 22nd 09, 11:46 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 10
Views: 475
1995 f-150 high idle/no shift problem
lugnut wrote:
> On Sat, 21 Mar 2009 19:37:34 -0400, Steve Walker
> > wrote:
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>> Got some codes the old fashioned way. Jumper wire & count flashes. Did
>> Key On Engine Off...
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Forum: Technology
March 21st 09, 11:37 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 10
Views: 475
1995 f-150 high idle/no shift problem
Got some codes the old fashioned way. Jumper wire & count flashes. Did
Key On Engine Off test after warmup. 1st code 121. Then continuous codes
of 124 and 327. Checked TPS and it's bad. Removed...
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Forum: Technology
March 21st 09, 01:57 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 10
Views: 475
1995 f-150 high idle/no shift problem
Forgot most important thing. Pulled plug from IAC and no change in idle
speed, but can't find any vacuum leaks. New PCV valve.
--
Steve Walker
(remove wallet to reply)
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Forum: Technology
March 20th 09, 11:24 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 10
Views: 475
1995 f-150 high idle/no shift problem
lugnut wrote:
> On Thu, 19 Mar 2009 22:31:55 -0400, Steve Walker
> > wrote:
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>> Brother's truck. 1995 5.0 AOD 2 wheel drive. More and more often, when
>> started cold, will...
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Forum: Technology
March 20th 09, 02:31 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 10
Views: 475
1995 f-150 high idle/no shift problem
Brother's truck. 1995 5.0 AOD 2 wheel drive. More and more often, when
started cold, will idle very high, and will not shift out of low. Also,
more and more often, after warm, while driving down...
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Forum: Technology
February 7th 09, 05:57 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 9
Views: 689
does anyone make stainless steel exhaust studs?
Nate Nagel wrote:
> subject line says all... am getting a pair of "cast headers" for my
> Stude project and would like to use stainless studs with brass nuts for
> the manifold to downpipe...
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Forum: Technology
January 17th 09, 07:17 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 6
Views: 588
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Forum: Technology
January 17th 09, 12:26 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 6
Views: 588
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