Forum: Technology
August 10th 09, 09:54 PM Posted to alt.autos.toyota,alt.autos.toyota.camry,rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,120
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Forum: Technology
August 10th 09, 04:37 PM Posted to alt.autos.toyota,alt.autos.toyota.camry,rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,120
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Forum: Technology
August 9th 09, 06:24 PM Posted to alt.autos.toyota,alt.autos.toyota.camry,rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 29
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Forum: Technology
August 4th 09, 08:55 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 13
Views: 718
Stupid GM tilt steering columns
Harry Face wrote:
> My steering column began loosening up on the Bonneville this past May.
> My regular mechanic kept putting off fixing it, so I brought it to a
> local repair shop here in town. The...
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Forum: Technology
August 2nd 09, 09:08 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 13
Views: 718
Rant: Stupid GM tilt steering columns
What a friggin PITA. My 90 1/2 ton has done the very common backoff of
the E8 Torx screws that hold the tilt together, and so far, I've
probably got more time in disassembly than pulling the...
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Forum: Technology
July 14th 09, 07:35 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 0
Views: 155
Where does the block heater go on an 02 Legacy?
Last winter I discovered that the family wagon doesn't have a block
heater. Of course, I discovered this when it was -40. Thankfully I
have an attached garage.
I'm going to get a block heater,...
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Forum: Technology
July 8th 09, 05:19 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 42
Views: 1,207
Shell gas with "nitrogen"?
Nicholas wrote:
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> I long for a world where NEW AND IMPROVED! doesn't appear on detergent
> boxes anymore. At least I don't have to listen to those obnoxious
> OxyClean commercials anymore (RIP...
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Forum: Technology
July 8th 09, 05:12 AM Posted to alt.autos.toyota,alt.autos.toyota.camry,rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 97
Views: 2,887
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Forum: Technology
June 30th 09, 06:26 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 22
Views: 663
1986 Chevrolet Celibity
Scott Dorsey wrote:
> it has to be because of a sensor.
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> In '86, the fan was probably controlled directly by a temperature-control
> switch, rather than by the engine computer. Follow the wires...
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Forum: Technology
June 17th 09, 04:09 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,355
'97 LeSabre Engine kaput
Steve B. wrote:
> So in a fit of madness I bought a '97 Lesabre with engine issues.
> Car is rust free in great shape with 85k miles. It was suffering from
> a leaky intake. Previous owner...
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Forum: Technology
June 4th 09, 03:01 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 12
Views: 655
Fuel Hose Replacement Question
Chris F. wrote:
> I should mention that this vehicle uses throttle-body injection, not port
> injection. Someone told me that port-injection systems require a much higher
> fuel delivery pressure...
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Forum: Technology
June 3rd 09, 02:25 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 12
Views: 655
Fuel Hose Replacement Question
Chris F. wrote:
> Obviously this is something I can't take chances with, but at the same
> time I simply can't afford to use OEM parts for this - there must be some
> sort of compromise that...
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Forum: Technology
May 19th 09, 09:31 PM Posted to alt.autos.acura,alt.autos.saab,rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 19
Views: 988
quick poll - american cars
Vic Smith wrote:
> I know the sound well, from watching/hearing family members accelerate
> away from the house. I would think, "My car sounds like that!?"
> You'll never hear it behind the wheel...
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Forum: Technology
May 16th 09, 09:44 PM Posted to alt.autos.acura,alt.autos.saab,rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 19
Views: 988
quick poll - american cars
Nate Nagel wrote:
> Vic Smith wrote:
>> On Wed, 13 May 2009 14:21:12 -0700, SMS >
>> wrote:
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>>> Vic Smith wrote:
>>>
>>>> I have heard the apocryphal stories about...
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Forum: Technology
April 23rd 09, 04:13 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 3
Views: 284
05 Neon Stalling
Dale wrote:
> Thanks for the input Ray. I hope that isn't the case here. Do you know
> if the car was displaying codes when it malfunctioned? The worst case
> possible is the PCM that fails...
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Forum: Technology
April 23rd 09, 04:11 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 3
Views: 254
Question about Mass Air Flow sensor
j wrote:
> This is a question about a mass air flow sensor. The check engine light on
> my 1993 Pontiac Sunbird with a 4 cylinder engine began coming on a few days
> ago. It will come on for a few...
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Forum: Technology
April 20th 09, 06:10 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 3
Views: 284
05 Neon Stalling
Dale wrote:
> I would like to know if anyone in the group has any experience with
> Dodge/Mopar products that utilize the "SKIF" anti-theft system. The
> problem that I'm working with for my 2005...
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Forum: Technology
April 14th 09, 08:04 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 352
Cleaning coolant sludge from engine
sdlomi2 wrote:
>> My question is - what can I do to remove the sludge that's left? I
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> Hi, Ray. If you aren't blowin' smoke at us, you and your racin' buddies
> surely know by now that you...
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Forum: Technology
April 12th 09, 09:35 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 352
Cleaning coolant sludge from engine
Anumber1 wrote:
> ray wrote:
>> Scott Dorsey wrote:
>>> ray > wrote:
>>>> My question is - what can I do to remove the sludge that's left? I
>>>> didn't drop...
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Forum: Technology
April 12th 09, 04:38 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 352
Cleaning coolant sludge from engine
Scott Dorsey wrote:
> ray > wrote:
>> My question is - what can I do to remove the sludge that's left? I
>> didn't drop the pan or even remove both valve...
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Forum: Technology
April 12th 09, 07:26 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 352
Cleaning coolant sludge from engine
1990 Chev K1500. 350, somewhere around 240,000km. (odo broke years ago...)
intake gasket failed and I got coolant in the motor - everywhere. Truck
ran rough, stalled. Chocolate milk in the oil...
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Forum: Technology
April 8th 09, 06:28 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 13
Views: 591
Leaking front struts
wrote:
> On 1 avr, 10:03, (Scott Dorsey) wrote:
>> > wrote:
>>> My alignment was out of whack despite of...
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Forum: Technology
March 9th 09, 04:49 AM Posted to alt.autos.toyota,alt.autos.toyota.camry,rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,675
Tire Rotation and torquing
Built_Well wrote:
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> Before untightening the lug nuts on 2 wheels (the front passenger
> and rear driver-side wheels), I tested their torque reading by setting
> my torque wrench to 76 and then...
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Forum: Technology
March 9th 09, 04:43 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 18
Views: 845
Brake Line Replacement
Chris F. wrote:
> Me again with this '88 Civic project. This car has been parked for about 8
> months now, and a mechanic recently told me that this is very bad for the
> brake lines. He said I...
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Forum: Technology
March 4th 09, 06:48 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,043
How To Find Top Dead Center On A Chevy 327?
wrote:
> On my commuter car, which has a hemi style head, I remove the spark
> plug and insert a long narrow diameter plastic rod. I put the car in
> neutral and rock the...
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