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Spring Hose Clamps vs. Screw Clamps

Hi, I have always replaced the original factory spring clamps with screw type clamps whenever I replaced a hose. I read...
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posted by NOSPAM
12 comments posted 23yrs posted by NOSPAM

how to bend a tailpipe

Hi, I found thatthe knocking sound on my ar is actually because my tailpipe is slightly bent, and it hits the lower rea...
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posted by jmh58
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Electronic Spark Timing - EXPERTS?

I am a little confused with the whole GM Electronic Spark Timing thing. I own a 1989 Olds Cutlass Supreme with the 2.8L...
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posted by in-jbrewer
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4L30E tranny troubleshooting

I have a GM 4L30E auto transmission in a 95 Trooper. Recently it's been setting off the Check Trans light and going int...
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posted by keith.cavis
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rough idling, stalling and loss of power

Hello, I would appreciate any suggestion on the following problem in a 1989 Nissan Sentra. Last week, it started idling...
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posted by strukov
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Discount Chevy dealer parts?

Anyone know of any Chevy dealers in the US with discount mail order parts sales? I've seen such dealers for other makes...
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posted by abadaba
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Honda Accord

1) Is that 'Vacuum Leaks' the only one reason my car goes slow uphill? Or could it be something else too? 2) What do I...
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posted by qgoogle
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Decreasing brake peddle effort

I recently gave my fiancée a 1999 Chevy Prizm with about 27,000 miles on it. She likes the car, but says the brakes req...
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posted by abadaba
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Rear end knocking sound (1991 BMW 318i)

Hi, OK, first off, the car is a BMW 91 318i, e30 chassis (86k) with 4.10 LSD. I just had the bearings in there replaced...
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posted by jmh58
1 comments posted 23yrs posted by jmh58

Vacuum Leaks

What are Vacuum leaks ? My car has trouble going upslope ... Could it be because of Vacuum leaks or something else ? Wha...
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posted by qgoogle
4 comments posted 23yrs posted by qgoogle

Snap-On MT2500 Wanted

I'm looking to buy a MT2500 scanner/scan tool. I have three old vehicles a 94 Jeep GC, a 94 Chrysler T&C, and a 91 Truc...
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posted by re5513
1 comments posted 23yrs posted by re5513

ATP mags

Hi, Does anyone know where I can buy a cap for my ATP mags (in USA or Canada)? Unfortunately, someone thought it would...
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posted by falvo
0 comments posted 23yrs posted by falvo

CV joint diagnosis?

Is there a convenient way to tell the difference between a worn CV joint and a worn differential side gear shaft? I'm p...
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posted by ag384
0 comments posted 23yrs posted by ag384