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spots in an enamel paint job

About 10 years ago I used DAR Acrylic Enamel by PPG on my bike and it turned out great. This evening my son and I paint...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by eganders
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by eganders

priming the oil pump

So I had to replace my crank-mounted oil pump. The replacement pump is sealed into the housing, so I can't "pack the ge...
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posted by nemesis
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by nemesis

Replacemnt tranny pan w/ drain plug...

Can you buy one for later model cars? I've been checking on the web and it seems that most of what's available is for 7...
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posted by mab992
16 comments posted 21yrs posted by mab992

94 Honda Accord A/C problem

My 94 Honda Accord A/C make noise when I turn it on and the idle speed drop from 700 to about 400-500, sometimes when I...
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posted by sdnk2001
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by sdnk2001

Advice on the Mazda 6

Hi, I am looking to buy a used Mazda6 2003 or 2004 from a dealership (probably certified if there isn't too much of a p...
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posted by dufffman
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by dufffman

1990 Saab 900 Brakes

My brother-in-law just picked up a 1990 Saab 900 which runs well and has fairly low mileage. However, it has some issue...
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posted by baxterb
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by baxterb

effects of late timing ?

Hi, I've been told that running an engine with timing too much advanced causes damage. But what's the story with late t...
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posted by n
9 comments posted 21yrs posted by n

torque wrench and extensions

I have a lot of bolts on my car that are completely inaccessible with a standard torque wrench. If I put a 3" extension...
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posted by nemesis
36 comments posted 21yrs posted by nemesis

Ford no-run problem

This is a cute one given to me by my co-worker. Now, I could swear that this model car should have an OBD-II, but he sa...
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posted by kludge
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by kludge

'97 Cavalier timing chain

My daughter's '97 Cavalier, 2.2 4-cylinder (80,000 miles) quit running Saturday; had it towed home. The starter spins t...
6 comments posted 21yrs
posted by impala4speed
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by impala4speed