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    Tesla's new robotic charger

    What if this thing malfunctions and misses the hole?
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    Honda Has Problem With New S660 Roasters

    Young buyers IMO are looking for power. The s660 is a nice looking car but the 660cc engine, NOPE! Even the turbo version seems lacking despite the 1900 lb weight. Put a type-r engine in here.
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    Boat Anchors Award

    Originally Posted By: 901Memphis Mahindra Bolero EX, 63 hp moving 3704 lbs. This is a current production vehicle in India. http://www.mahindrabolero.com/mahindra-bolero-model-ex.aspx LOL
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    Suddenly puffing a little blue smoke

    pull a plug out and see if its soaked in oil. replace valve cover and plug tube seals.
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    First look: GM’s new Modular Ecotec engines

    for the S&G make an all titanium block
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    Just did upper oil pan gasket

    it wasn't too bad. if anyone did an older 3.0l v6 maxima its extremely similar. although removing the front cat would be best. gives you a bit more room when removing and reinstalling the upper pan. kia sorento timing belt is next.
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    Just did upper oil pan gasket

    Well if some of you remember i posted here about my catalyst converter problems a while back in my 2002 nissan maxima. I replaced my front cat, ypipe, and upper oil pan gasket. Not to bad of a job. The upper oil pan is actually a layer of factory silicone. A hole nissan. Also deleated the rear...
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    A Mitsubishi wagon?

    Originally Posted By: mjoekingz28 No 285 south, that looks like a volvo. no thats a mitsu. disgusting to look at anyway.
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    Chevrolet 4.3 Random Misfire.

    Get a can of starting fluid or soapy water and start spraying. Rule out vacuum leaks.
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    79 ford ltd rear main

    Originally Posted By: Papa Bear Originally Posted By: sasha So a buddy of mine has a 79 ford ltd 302 automatic. Needs a new rear main seal. He asked me to do it. Why would he ask you to do it? Why would you think about doing it? What are the pros & cons of you accepting to do it? He's...
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    79 ford ltd rear main

    So a buddy of mine has a 79 ford ltd 302 automatic. Needs a new rear main seal. He asked me to do it. Now I'm very familiar with the modern crown victoria and i know what i need for it to drop the trans. And they are really easy. Now all i have are hand tools, no lift, no power tools. Should...
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    Why The Demise of Timing Belts?

    Yup. BMW? If it is than much better. Clean ONE primary double roller chain. TWO secondary chains. Not that WV monster with two dozen chain guides and tensioners.
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    Why The Demise of Timing Belts?

    Originally Posted By: DB_Cooper Originally Posted By: friendly_jacek I've heard that timing belt interval was 30,000 miles in Yugo. Not sure if true. Mine didn't last that long. The timing belt was a very good service item on the Yugo..no problems. However the only reason Yugo had a rear...
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    Why The Demise of Timing Belts?

    Originally Posted By: E365 I'm planning on buying a Focus 1.0 turbo three with the oil bathed timing belt. Should be an interesting "experiment" That could be the next best thing. but remember, change your oil! Ignore the oil, grenade your engine.
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    Why The Demise of Timing Belts?

    Timing belts are garbage period!!! Glad they are disappearing.
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