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    External Transmission Cooler in series with the radiator cooler?

    I would place it inline with the factory radiator cooler. I plumbed mine that way on my 02 accord maybe 100k miles ago. Its been great.
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    4r44e sonnax zip kit harsh shifts

    Just pressure tested. Average acceleration: 150 psi Steady throttle (climbing hill): 160 psi Cruising (at speed): 110 psi Park (idle): 120 psi Reverse (idle): 140 psi Drive / 2 / 1 (idle): 100 psi Wide-open throttle (Reverse stall): 290 psi Wide-open throttle (Drive stall): 190 psi
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    4r44e sonnax zip kit harsh shifts

    Yes epc solenoid is new. No dtc. It shifts like normal just kind of harsh. I did pressure test the unit a while back and i believe it was in spec according to the atsg manual. I will test again.
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    4r44e sonnax zip kit harsh shifts

    I just finished installing a sonnax zip kit along with all new oem solenoids into my 1998 ford ranger 3.0. Transmission has 245k miles on it. The kit mostly contains o ringed end plugs. It did have me drill out some holes in the separator plate but I believe that basically brings it to the...
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    Septum rings are ugly

    Not a fan. I always imagine it getting caught on stuff or filled with boogers. Ugh
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    I need some advice on a failing corner of stone foundation

    I will check out the gutter situation when it rains next.
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    I need some advice on a failing corner of stone foundation

    First the downspout connects to a long like 4ft extension that goes out. Second the house is 126 years old so it has a stone foundation. The cinderblocks are an addition.
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    I need some advice on a failing corner of stone foundation

    For starters im going to do the work myself. I have a corner of my houses stone foundation that has stones that slipped out a little and it has been like that for a while. I bought some mortar mix and was going to mortar them back in. When i pulled the stones out i realized there seems to be a...
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    Looking for advice on 4r44e thermostat

    https://atracom.blob.core.windows.net/gears/2011/2011-05/2011_5_14.pdf
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    Looking for advice on 4r44e thermostat

    I am doing some upgrades on a 4r44e valve body on my ranger. It has 245k and the transmissionmission is stock and original. I am installing a sonnax zip kit. One of the concerns is the thermostat in the transmissionmission. When the fluid gets to 150f there is a small pin that extends and that...
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    First iPad

    The base ipad is such a great device. Just because its the cheapest one doesnt mean its laggy or anything. It will be very smooth and easy to use.
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    2013 acura mdx i need help with hydrolock issue

    Yes after getting it to free up i was able to get it to spin over with the starter smoothly.
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    2013 acura mdx i need help with hydrolock issue

    Actually i just got it to turn over. Idk why but it felt like it was hitting a hard stop. I was able to work it back and forth and get it to get past the hard spot. Now it turns over.
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    2013 acura mdx i need help with hydrolock issue

    Im working on a 2013 mdx. The vehicle is in great shape and runs great except for an oil consumption issue. I am performing a piston soak. So far the pistons have been soaking for 24 hours. I am clearing out the cylinders of any solution now. I am trying to get the motor to turn over with the...
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