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For aftermarket gear sets, this is typically recommended (see page 5): https://www.richmondgear.com/wp-content/uploads/pdfs/richmond/cat-32.pdf I have done R&P sets from Richmond, Yukon and Motive and pretty much followed this procedure and been fine. For brand new cars / trucks, the few that...

Interesting, I haven't heard of IWIS, I will check them out thanks. For high end / race timing sets, I have used Rollmaster a few times. https://www.romacusa.com/products.html

Different engine and a few years ago but I put a Melling timing set in my Impala back in 2022 and the quality seemed fine. I have used Melling all my life and have trusted them and haven't seen any reason not to so far.

The use of ATF in manual transmissions has been around a long time (picture is from my 1969 AMX FSM for example). My 2011 Shelby GT500 (also a 6060 like you are looking at) required ATF and the factory fill was Dexron III. This was a 500HP supercharged car. I replaced it with Redline D4 (an ATF)...

Mostly this shows up as a flare going into 2 from 1 if the band is worn and needs adjusting. It isn't a show stopper (unless it is really out of adjustment) you can get to it later.

This is pretty much the only time I deviate from the factory manual. So yes, the factory manual specifies "neutral". I never check in "neutral", I check in "park" strictly from a safety aspect. Having the park pawl engaged plus the parking brake gives me more confidence to stick my head under...

The original fluid was General Motors Type A. Type A is long obsolete so today you use any of the regular viscosity Dexron fluids eg. Mobil D/M or Supertech Dexron. You do not have to pay extra money to use the light viscosity modern Dexron eg. Dex VI, the Powerglide is fine on regular Dexron...

1 - Jobber parts in Jr. High / High School, worked as the mechanic's parts person, sourcing parts for their jobs. Some retail customer interaction in the early days, selling parts over the counter. Good job, learned a ton about parts, terrible pay. 2 - Tire shop in High School, made enough...

You may find them harder to start if they are "pull" starters.

Tacoma - once per year -> 5.9L of on sale oil usually $40 worst case + $20 filter = ~$60 cdn / year Impala - once every 2 years -> 4.73L of on sale oil usually $30 worst case + $15 filter = ~$45 cdn / 2 years = ~$22.50 cdn / year AMX - once every 2 years -> 4.73L of on sale oil usually $30 worst...

Do you know if the application requires a GL4 or GL5? If you can use a GL4 this will work: https://www.crcindustries.com/api-gl-4-multi-purpose-gear-oil/ If you need a GL5 then you could use Walmart Super Tech 80w90...

My size is different (P225/70R15) but I am really happy with the General RT45s on my Impala. Going on three years now; they are quiet, excellent cornering. I can't speak too much about adverse weather, I was caught out in one downpour and the tires were fine. No data on snow or slush. I would...

Ex OHSK120 owner here, everyone has covered everything. I'll just add the valve clearance is checked cold on these engines and, as mentioned, loose is better than tight, get it in the .010" to .012" range. I am wondering how it got to be .005"? Maybe it was like that from new? Incidentally, I...

This answers many of my questions thanks for finding this.

My AMX is from Los Angeles originally. When I drove it home after I bought it I noticed more closely this sticker on the speedometer (and the extra tune up decal under the hood) and as I learned / discovered more about the car it appears a Kar Kit retro-emission system was installed on it. Prior...