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    Yet another over-reaction

    If it's anything like the GUN BAN LAWS and other GOVERNMENT CONTROL LAWS that the British and Australian governments have passed in the past, then it will end up PENALIZING HONEST CITIZENS who only want to have BIKER RELATED EVENTS for purposes like RALLIES, ANTIQUE OR CUSTOM SHOWS, OR...
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    How much to remove tires of rims ..

    Originally Posted By: Ndx Hi Guys, Im getting my rims media blasted ... So I need to take rubber of rims ... How much should I pay for service like this ... Thank you... I Just wonder What is your reason for wanting to 'media blast' the rims? If you are ONLY removing the old tires for this...
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    Quaker State challenges Big Three Syns

    Originally Posted By: crazycrak Originally Posted By: CharlieJ I wonder if anyone replied? I wonder that my self Im exited to see the test results if anyone did. Let's see, Quaker State executives mailed their 'challenge' out on 20 March 2009 and then created a 'suspense date' of 27 March...
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    A/C Conversion Help

    Originally Posted By: mechtech2 Vacuum leak down testing does not always show pressure leaks. Some seals leak with pressure, not vacuum, or visa versa. You obviously have a leak, so what is the problem determining the next step? You are entirely correct.... but if it can't sustain the...
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    A/C Conversion Help

    Originally Posted By: The Critic I'm going to drop by tomorrow and talk to him. I'm not sure what he's going to think about all this, but we'll see. The leak is a bit odd. It can go weeks without leaking, then all of a sudden, I see a huge pool of oil on the garage floor and then the next day...
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    Dealership forgot to "top off"

    Originally Posted By: DoubleDee I had the thread about the "coincidence" of the axle seal going after a recent switch to Amsoil SV. Well, I had the dealership to the work under warranty as they had to also replace a hub bearing. Since they had supposedly topped off the Amsoil with their oil...
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    Cam break in oil for 305 chevy

    Originally Posted By: cronk Hi all, I have a 93 chevy c1500 with a 305 engine. I got an Edelbrock Performer cam kit for it, Being a flat tappet cam, I'm looking for advise on a good break in oil. I was considering either 15w40 Valvoline Premium blue diesel oil, or 20w50 Valvoline VR1. I was...
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    Does an engine run cooler with Syn in it?

    Originally Posted By: BuickGN I think you meant 195 degrees. The modern cars I've dealt with run right on the thermostat. My TL stays at 194 and has very, very little varience. My GN stays right on 160 all the time unless I run it hard and then it comes back down to 160 very quickly. I have...
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    Does an engine run cooler with Syn in it?

    Originally Posted By: SlugGunner Hi, I'm new to these forums but have been an automotive tech for 50+ years and retired as an ASE-CMAT (Master Tech) in '94. I'd like to clear up a misunderstanding on the 'purpose' or the THERMOSTAT in modern auto engines. FIRST, it DOES NOT control or regulate...
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    Does an engine run cooler with Syn in it?

    Hi, I'm new to these forums but have been an automotive tech for 50+ years and retired as an ASE-CMAT (Master Tech) in '94. I'd like to clear up a misunderstanding on the 'purpose' or the THERMOSTAT in modern auto engines. FIRST, it DOES NOT control or regulate engine temperature in an engine...
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