Recent content by qjohn

That's not white paint. The proper way is to etch the message into the glass and abraid away the paint.

Bosch Blue (BE1258, not the linked BE1258H; H-suffix includes the hardware) is currently on closeout at Rockauto for $10.44. I would get those if just doing a pad-slap.

Alternative idea: can you take the two parts to a shop to weld them back together? Then have them reinforce it where it broke. This assumes the failure was from fatigue and not just rusted away.

Which motor is being discussed, 4 or 6 cylinder?

Excellent deal. If you're welding the exhaust, another option is to find a cheap universal catalytic converter -- it would be more professional than straight pipe.

Like in the video, I have used a cigar with success. Use a long clear plastic tube, maybe 6 feet long, to make it easier to move around.

For those who want to shop: Menards has washer fluid at $1.99 near me.

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I would think synthetic would be fine. Consider following the maintenance minder of the vehicle if you want to reduce the number of oil changes.

Agreed. I should have suggested performance street pads like Hawk HP, or HP+ at most aggressive.

I would also recommend non-slotted rotors. If there is a problem with brake pads fading due to high temperature, then consider: * Change to a brake pad with higher temperature rating. A track oriented pad may help. * Bigger rotor (big brake kit) to increase heat dissipation. * Add airflow...

I got to ride alongside Mario Andretti in a Porsche GT3 at Michigan Speedway for a few laps several years ago.

I have had two like the one in the link, one self-propelled and one that you push. Both work well. The weight of leaves in the bag is significant, so self-propelled is a HUGE advantage. You still have to empty the bag out and dispose of the cut up leaves. The leaves get chopped up about the...

My guess would be worn rings.

It is a good practice to select the gauge of the wire based on the upstream fuse. The wire needs to handle the current of the load (in this case the coil current of the relay). But also; if there is a short circuit then the fuse should blow before the wire melts.