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    Sending heads to machine shop

    I am having a hard time picking a shop out. Not getting the best of feelings well of course the 1600$ cnc porter had excellent reviews. I only need a mill and good valve job.
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    Sending heads to machine shop

    I am planning a cam swap in my truck. Picked up a set of cylinder heads having them milled down for compression. Should I remove the valves springs and retainers or leave them as is for the machine shop. I have new spring retainers,springs,retainers and seals anyway. i got mixed reviews. one...
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    Clydesdales and saddle comfort

    You may be too upright a position too. Try lowering the bars or flipping the stem.
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    Clydesdales and saddle comfort

    hard saddle and cycling shorts is a must have to avoid discomfort.
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    Clydesdales and saddle comfort

    I had trouble finishing century rides due to discomfort. I got a fitting and found it amazing. I try and fit in a couple every year and I am bigger side and 6'3" Don't ride without cycling shorts. At least put a pair under your regular shorts.
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    2004 Silverado - failing brake booster?

    Google hydro boost upgrade. That's what I'm doing next.
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    anyway to use a mityvac on a 3800 engine

    I love my mityvac. I want to save time changing oil on my grand prix. I tried all the tubes not a one will fit down to the pan on my car. Has anyone on here had any luck in using it???
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    Which Mityvac to get?????

    I loved mine had it a week or so. used it a bunch already love changing ATF with it. My 3800 won't work with it. Everything else perfect.
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    2001 chev Denali awd with a 6.0 and 120k miles

    I replaced the wheel bearings a few times and front end suspension. Just normal wear and tear mine won't die. Also tuned and full bolt on performance parts.
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    Daily commute $$ to work toll/gas/parking

    Looking at my commuting costs the other day. Boston burbs thru 2 toll roads and daily parking. My simple commute on a daily basis is about $40 per day broken up by gas 11mpg in city about $22 tolls roughly $9 parking $10 Wondering what other people are averaging.
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    finished my brake job affordable big brakes

    16 limits tire selection. I'm doing suspension work next want to take full advantage of it all with nice grippy tires.
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    finished my brake job affordable big brakes

    Looks better from a distance. Want factory 17"wheels. Still looking. Only factory wheels. To fit the brakes fit is very simple. You need a spacer and new banjo bolt. Google f body brake upgrade.
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    finished my brake job affordable big brakes

    I just finished. Got to play with my newest toy the mity vac 7205. Vette calipers, camaro rotors, brembo pads and earls fittings. Love it much smoother and stronger then the stotck brakes on a grand prix. Fills out the wheel pretty good.
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    Brake bleeder kit motive bleeder???

    The mity vac worked ok. I don't think I am a fan. Gonna try a motive next time. Caliper bleeders, I don't think were designed for this use. So it's hard to tell looking at the clear hose it's always full of bubbles. I was able to get a nice firm pedal so overall job well done. This video shows...
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    Brake Fluid Flush

    Don't mix 3 and 5. Not compatible. I would just gravity bleed them. I am a pharmacist. Good luck on school.
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    Synthetic Oil in a GM 3800 ?

    I haven't noticed a difference. I put whatever full synthetic 10w30 is on sale that week. 03 3800 supercharged.
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    Brake bleeder kit motive bleeder???

    I think. The mityvac wins. I am getting a 7400 fluid extractor and 7205 brake bleeder kit. my small project brembo pads, vette calipers and rotors on my grand prix.
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    Brake bleeder kit motive bleeder???

    I am looking at trying one of these. Anyone have a better choice or try this yet? http://www.amazon.com/Motive-Products-Power-Bleeder-trucks/dp/B000Q6QWSC/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
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    Can I trust this tow strap?

    a stuck truck being pulled will require a much higher rating. I would be afraid of that hook too.
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    new summer look. on SS silverado

    Love the look. Much better than all black. Saved over a grand by refinishing.
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