Recent content by 2strokeNorthstar

So, it spins over fine with the plug removed? They dont have a compression release that Im aware of. Maybe just some rust in the bore? Spray some lube or oil down the plug hole and spin it over a few times. Reinstall the plug and try again. I've worked on a few, mostly carb work as they are...

PPF yellows from UV light and looks terrible when it does.

Been at my job for 20 years. Mostly because of location and raising kids. We do get retirement, and Union.VP of the local chapter. I look forward to leaving someday. 20 years and still treated like crap. Union involvement probably doesn't help 🤣

I've never had stuck rings on a 2 stroke except from lack of lubrication causing them to score or melt into place. There's nothing to clean

Depends on make & model. OEM from a dealer may be the best deal. That was the case on my S2000

Look up state/local laws. 1/3 up front may be illeagal.

Not even legal in many places

Usually not, I had someone on a power trip at the parts store but they ended up swapping it. Probably saw that I've owned my truck for like 17yrs and have had so many free exchanges.

I was a contractor and now work with construction contracts. You have to be on them from the start. Make sure the contract has milestones, penalties, whatever it takes to make them show up. Don't just write checks either. Make sure they did what they say. Don't prepay for anything at all if...

Haha, never thought so. I do only drive 4-5k miles per year. The new warranty updates that exempt split boots means they know they are selling junk

I work in purchasing and we quit doing business with Best Buy they are so bad. With a business account you dont get many of the deals, quantity limitations the public dont get and they wont match their own price on Amazon. Customer service also stinks. They are asking to go the way of Sears and...

My aftermarkets last longer than 2 years on average but less than 5.

Doesn't matter anymore. Moog is a total gamble these days.

Yeah, let the installer chime in or do it themselves. Anything you do would probably not be the right way in their eyes

Companies are gone along with the warranties. Going to be a lot of unhappy people in a few years