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    Time to Dump or Repair?

    Who in the world is telling you $3-4k for a cradle job? If that were the case, I'd be retired already Take it to a bodyshop. They work with nationwide recyclers such as LKQ that can order you a used cradle from Arizona or something. They also have lower labor rates, are less likely to invent...
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    01 Escort ZX2 rear clunk over small bumps.

    You only get "paid for your time when you sell the car" if the clunk actually goes away. Get the quickstruts
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    Giving up on Ford - too many problems, need suggestions

    Originally Posted by JOD Originally Posted by tig1 I have not had that experience with my Ford Fusions. The 2018 has 85K and the only repair needed was the timing chain re-sealed at 59K. Nothing else so far. you sound like most VW owners: "I've only replaced 4 window regulators so far and a...
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    First wax after paint job

    WHOA. When was it painted? Even after being baked, the paint needs 30 - 90 more days to finish outgassing. It also outgasses during the buffing process, just as a point of interest.
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    "torque angle" vs. torque wrench comparison

    Originally Posted by SubLGT "torque angle" procedure is often a 2 step process: 1. Torque to a low torque value specified by the manufacturer 2. Turn fastener through the angle specified by the manufacturer. Right. Torque angles are a torque followed by an angle. If anyone can link me to an...
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    Auto service prices from 1956

    Originally Posted by SubieRubyRoo products today are considered throwaways vs. something that lasts Except literally the opposite is true regarding automobiles, soooooooo...
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    Restoring the paint on the Crown Vic

    Are you using the 220 blocks wet, or dry? Sometimes a little bit of water will make your abrasives last 10x as long. Have you tried anything finer than 220? 320 is commonly used to remove paint. It would produce finer scratches and reduce your chance of damaging the Arizona Beige, likely at the...
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    Most CEL codes you've ever had at once?

    Not a personal vehicle, but I've scanned current bodystyle Volvo XC90 vehicles and routinely found 90+ codes. Gotta love the "odometer tampering" code on a brand new car...
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    Replacement auto glass survey about quality

    Originally Posted by Ed_Flecko Originally Posted by Donald I go to Safelite. Isn't theirs OEM quality? They just filled a very tiny chip. Not sure if it would every expand, but why chance it since its insured and no deductible for glass. At first I thought it was a spec of dirt. I have...
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    Help Finding 24V motor

    Originally Posted by DriveHard Originally Posted by nthach All the stuff I'm seeing via Google are 48V DC motors from China that can put out that power. What the heck are you building? Sadly I can't share that right now. If it's something classified or proprietary, you presumably have...
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    Frame bending

    Yes, you might do well to steer clear of Service King. Read my post... read your own post... "Choose your shop from that small subset of the industry."
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    Frame bending

    Call your friendly neighborhood Studebaker or DeSoto dealership and inquire as to which local bodyshop pays the highest referral fee. Wait, it's 2019! You can go on goldclass.com or bodyshopology.com to find a shop that is certified by the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair...
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    2017 Silverado -Tranny Fluid Flush - Nightmare scenario

    Originally Posted by Gebo Ask him what will happen if the ATF ends up damaging your engine down the road. In a world where K&N filters and BG flushes are considered a good idea, it's called an "engine flush" to run ATF for 20 miles. I don't think the shop owner will be all that concerned, really.
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    Lexus '04 ES330 DTCs Help

    Bad thermostat > running rich > bad cats
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    Airbag light won't go off in my 2008 Corolla

    A two-day subscription to Toyota's Technical Information System is only $20. A scantool with SRS support is around $100. A DVOM is free at Harbor Freight with a coupon. But throwing parts at dash lights is expensive.
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