Automotive Technologies

Front and rear windows hit each other.

Warm weather today reminded me of a problem with my 2000 Toyota Solara convertible. When I drive with the top down and...

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posted by NONONOmisc07

10 comments posted 14yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

aussie perspective on detroit

pretty much nails it imo.

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posted by me

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cockroach power

http://www.pddnet.com/news-implanted-biofuel-cell-converts-bugs-chemistry-into-electricity-010612/ I wonder how many of...

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posted by sound

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black iron pipe for electrolytic derust tank?

Hi all, I have access to some scrap black iron pipe but not a whole lot of other scrap metals. Can that successfully be...

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posted by njnagel

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drain on battery?

Since the weather has gotten cold, a dead batteriy every morning on my 2000 Toyota Solara V6. When the neg. battery cab...

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posted by NONONOmisc07

13 comments posted 14yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

Check out this garage...

http://www.mbtmag.com/Content.aspx?id=4021&et bob

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posted by sound

3 comments posted 14yrs posted by sound

'96 Exploder HVAC

x-post to rec.autos.tech,alt.trucks.ford 4.0/ AT, 85K, CC recall performed Symptom: Diverter valve remains open and doe...

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posted by gpsman

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Bent Clutch Diaphram fingers, how does it happen?

A friend of mine's gf has a VW Jetta (fully manual transmission), I think an 05 or around that vintage. He goes to 'res...

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posted by blahbleh666

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Thought I sent this but can't find it...Gas fumes

Bought a completely stock 2000 Ford Focus hatchback(Ztec 2.0, 5 speed) 3 weeks ago and now it has gas fumes in Passenge...

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posted by daninxpasco

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Gas fumes 2000 Ford Focus

Bought a completely stock 2000 Ford Focus hatchback(Ztec 2.0, 5 speed) 3 weeks ago and now it has gas fumes in Passenge...

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posted by daninxpasco

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How to check for space *before* denting hood?

I need to put a small accessory under the hood of my car, but fear it will hit the hood when it's lowered. How do peopl...

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posted by NONONOmisc07

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toyota 22re questions

1. for the connecting rod bearings, are the sizes [a, b, c, etc] marked anywhere on the motor other than the caps thems...

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posted by me

12 comments posted 14yrs posted by me

SJTO or similar for underhood wiring?

I've got what could possibly be a genius idea, or really retarded. I would like to add a relay harness and E-code light...

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posted by njnagel

43 comments posted 14yrs posted by njnagel

Rear wheel bearing replacement.

Back in the Early 1980s I replaced front wheel bearings in a 1975 Pinto Station Wagon and a 1977 Toyota Corolla (both r...

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posted by fredfighter

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4WD options on cherokees

While on the subject of cherokees is there somewhere a writeup on 4x4 options for past and current cherokees and grand c...

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posted by isquat

12 comments posted 14yrs posted by isquat