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    Looking to replace some copper piping to PEX. Pros and Cons?

    For a small job like that, forget the crimp rings and tools. Buy some Sharkbite fittings. Much easier for a small job than screwing with pex crimpers, CPVC glue, or soldering copper. They also make it super-easy to connect pex to your existing copper.
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    Coil spring boosters for towing

    Monroe load adjusting shocks with helper springs work great and are usually easy to install, if they make them for your application. http://www.monroe.com/en-US/product...g/monroe-load-adjusting-shock-absorbers/ Air-Lift air springs work well too.
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    Shop light LED conversion bone head move.

    Originally Posted by JTK I'm just trying to figure out why a direct wire (leave ballast in place) LED lamp would be cheaper than bypass lamps? Economy of scale in production? My guess is they expect to sell a lot more of the direct-fit lamps. Almost anybody can change a lightbulb. Lots of...
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    02-04 Nissan Pathfinders

    2003 QX4 here - pathfinder platform, better interior. Rock solid, reliable vehicle. Over the last ten years and 80k miles, the only repairs I've had to do are valve cover gaskets, IAC valve, and fuel pump, and A/C compressor. They are prone to rear main seal leaks, but it's not worth dropping...
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    Crush washers

    What kind of [censored] engineers design an oil pan drain bolt that requires a consumable washer? Surprised there's not an aftermarket gasket of some kind that replaces the washer or bolt with a reusable part.
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    Vroom and Carvana

    Carvana is awesome. The process was totally painless. Actually got a better price from them than I could negotiate at a local dealer for the same car. PM me if you want a discount code for a few hundred bucks off.
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    Speed Bleeders - Used Them?

    I put a set of these on my 'vette - https://amzn.to/2TSPf3t - they are awesome. I used to avoid any brake work that would require bleeding the brakes because of the hassle. These things make it painless.
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    Running power to pole barn

    I'd just pay the $10 a month. It'll take you 20 years to recover the cost of running a new circuit from the house to the outbuilding on a cash basis - and a few hundred years if you account for the time value of money. Just had a 300' run to an outbuilding done in the fall. Even with a...
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    Are dealers getting away from price haggling?

    Originally Posted by Chris142 The last couple times we bought a vehicle the dealer would not move from the sticker price. Good economy, low unemployment, people are spending money - sales managers don't need to cut prices to make their numbers. If you're sick of playing the game, try Carvana...
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    Misfire resolves in 48 seconds?

    Originally Posted by tomkat22 What's weirder is I can slowly increase RPM's from 900 to 2000,then slowly bring RPM back to 900 and the misfire wont appear.Its only when I rev quickly or snap throttle the misfire comes back. Fuel trim numbers slowly return to normal after it sets at idle for...
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    Lets talk UCF FOOTBALL

    Originally Posted by 53' Stude I followed UCF last 4 years. I do think and this is my un educated opinion: play a team that is "good" and no, not some MEAC, or FCS or DIVISION III team. You're right, UCF needs to quit scheduling cupcakes, and rack up some quality wins against teams like...
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    Ecoboost Timing Chains

    Originally Posted by Jason_Michaels its mind-boggling that between the 5.4s and these eco boost engines there are so many timing chain issues regardless of maintenance. Don't forget the 4.0 SOHC's.
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    Long line at the air pump

    I bought this one https://amzn.to/2PEfDf8 from Amazon a couple years ago. It works great, much faster than the cheaper "250 psi" ones.
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    One man vacuum brake bleeder kit not working properly?

    Instead of fooling with the vacuum pump, replace the bleeders with speed bleeders. They have a check valve, to prevent air from going back in when you're bleeding the brakes. https://amzn.to/2y6LgHC Not sure why OEM's dont all use these as standard equipment. Ridiculously simple little...
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    Which one of these 2 phones should i get

    I spent the last decade buying [censored] off-brand phones - LG, HTC, BLU, LeEco. Final analysis: they all sucked. Doesn't matter if the specs were as good as (or better than) a name brand phone. They would start acting goofy, battery capacity would go away, manufacturer would quickly drop...
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