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Paxton SN60 supercharger

Any info on why a Paxton SN60 rebuild would need to be put in us within 6 months? I have less than 1000 miles on the re...
9 comments posted 19yrs
posted by maximosca
9 comments posted 19yrs posted by maximosca

Reconditioning belts

Sorry if I'm a pest, but this is related to an earlier post about squeaking alternator belt. Normally I would not ask s...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by dapest
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by dapest

How to make a mobile jump-box?

I am a master auto technician, and I am seeking the opinion/advice of other master technicians who work in the field. W...
22 comments posted 19yrs
posted by matthewmpower
22 comments posted 19yrs posted by matthewmpower

Engine Sounds by type

What is the general (or specific) reason why: Almost all inline 4cylinders sound alike Almost all boxer 4cylinders soun...
13 comments posted 19yrs
posted by blahbleh666
13 comments posted 19yrs posted by blahbleh666

Noisy Hubcaps!!!

OK, I'm at a loss here-the hubcaps on my '96 F250 XLT 4x4 w/factory aluminum wheels (looks like the Budd wheels on a bi...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by bajazza
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by bajazza

What decent computer scanner to buy?

My Mazda dealer wants something like 4130 to just hook up the OBDEC scanner to see why my check engine light is on!! I'...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by me
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by me

2003 Astro Service Engine Light

I have a 2003 Chevy Astro. When ever I tow anything and accelerate, for example to get on the expressway, the service e...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by joe.camilleri
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by joe.camilleri

Correction: R134a Conversion Question (Sorry)

Greetings, Is it possible for air to blow too cold from the center vent after converting from R-12 to R-134A? I just co...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by richrx
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by richrx

rec.autos.tech

Greetings, Is it possible for air to blow too cold from the center vent after converting from R-12 to R-134A? I just co...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by richrx
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by richrx

Strange runability problem?

I have 1988 Celebrity 2.5L TBI giving me what I suspect is fuel delivery grief. It has ~130K miles on it, but has alway...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by political_not
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by political_not

Differential fluid leak - Cadillac CTS 2007 3.6L

Hello: I have a 2007 CTS which had a minor leak of differential fluid about two months ago which I got sealed. Now I he...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by subash.biswas
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by subash.biswas

5 psi, 25 oz fuel/minute fuel injection problem

I have a 2.8 liter fuel injected (throttle body?) 1996 Olds Cutlass ciera that cranks, catches for a few seconds, quits...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by westwindwood2003
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by westwindwood2003

collaborative online car repair manual

www.wikifixmycar.com I have recently set up a new 'wiki' website that is designed to be a collaborative repair manual f...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by benbramich
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by benbramich

Urgent help please

My father has put anti freeze in his Xantia instead of hydraulic fluid. Can it be drained? Should the car not be driven?...
9 comments posted 19yrs
posted by shane
9 comments posted 19yrs posted by shane

GM Loose serpentine belt

I have a 1989 GMC Safari with 4.3L engine. My serpentine belt runs from my tensioner to my alternator, down to power st...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by minchey
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by minchey