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    Bilt Hamber Touch-Less: Before & After

    I use Bilt Hamber Touch Less exclusively. Also use ChemX Snake Oil. I do a contact wash on my car and the wifes car maybe 2 times per year. The BH and pressure washer does an amazing job. Don
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    Ford starter no bendix

    Attach the battery cable, or jump pack, directly to the post on the starter. If it doesn't work the starter is bad. If it does work you have a faulty solenoid or a bad cable between the solenoid and starter Don
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    What's the sales tactic of having "Sold" signs for cars?

    My guess is online buyers. Buy the car and then make arrangements to pick up or ship it. Don
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    2020 VW GTI axle boot replacement

    Sure did. And I have to do it again. Joy Don
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    2020 VW GTI axle boot replacement

    I just used the 1/2 inch torque wrench. It has an angle feature. It was slow going and very exhaustive to do. I pulled up on it using my legs and back Don
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    2020 VW GTI axle boot replacement

    Yes. We had the CV and axle lined up perfectly straight. Factory bolt bottomed out without touching the axle. On the second go around we reused the "new" bolt but didn't feel good about doing the unbelievably tight torque sequence. So it is currently set t 250 ft/lbs since that is the max my...
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    2020 VW GTI axle boot replacement

    Well that didn't go as planned. The factory bolt didn't remove the CV joint. So had to completely remove the axle from the car. Long story short had to do the job twice. We didn't get the snap ring correct and my son got stuck during the first test drive. Was able to save the new clamp and we...
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    2020 VW GTI axle boot replacement

    Son the factory bolt is indeed long enough to accomplish this? Thanks for that. Also thanks for the heads up on the new bolt. I had no idea it was one time use Don
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    2020 VW GTI axle boot replacement

    So MY son bought his first brand new car. He has a 20 GTI. We lowered the car on springs about 5 years ago. Just recently he hit a major pothole and had a rubbing issue. Took a look at it yesterday and found the front strut had slid down in the knuckle. We raised it back up and tightened it back...
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    Reasons to have a set of 4 jack stands?

    They are heavy. Like real heavy. But I decided no more ratcheting stands for me. Those things scare the hell out of me. I would sleep under the car with the jack stands I have now Don
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    Reasons to have a set of 4 jack stands?

    I bought 2 sets of these https://sunextools.com/products/22-ton-pin-type-jack-stands-pair Buy once cry once. Ultimate in heavy duty. I use 4 twice a year to do tire rotations and to deep clean the wheels while they are off the car. These will hold up my house Don
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    Any hard hats that don’t sit WAY above your head?

    Do you need a hard hat? Will a bump cap suffice? If so I use this one at work and it is r4eally light and not at all bulky https://www.magidglove.com/erb-67-series-bump-caps-with-4-point-nylon-pin-lock-suspension-19111pp?srsltid=AfmBOoo_4s2v0D1mL8Wu0xKmx88o02J2kqtYzqInR-ECIJHJCYngezO8 Don
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    New to me 90k miles BMW 535i intermittent VANOS code

    So changing the oil and filter fixed your issue? If so glad it worked out for you. Owning the '07 taught me that the vanos is only happy with the proper European Formula oil. It will agree with other oils for a while but not very long. Not exactly sure what the difference really is but the...
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    New to me 90k miles BMW 535i intermittent VANOS code

    Since the car is new to him there is a possibility that the issue I had may be the issue he is having. I shared my issue so that before going in for service or replacing parts an oil change with correct oil may be a first step. And for the 2007 328 the correct spec oil apparently did make a...
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    New to me 90k miles BMW 535i intermittent VANOS code

    Wife had a 2007 328xi. I know not the same engine. But around 90k miles we also got a vanos code. First went on the BMW forums to find out what the hell a vanos was. Then I got a multitude of responses with one guy who just continued to reply "change your oil". I had done the previous oil change...
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    Best Showerhead Without Restrictor

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08975ST6P?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 You want this showerhead. With the restrictor removed you will get pelted with water pressure. I actually had to get a different showerhead because this showerhead uses way more hot water than my water heater can...
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    Filtered showerhead

    Long story short. I have very dry, scaly, itchy skin on my lower legs. I am 59 years old and have had thus affliction for more years than I can remember. I use a moisturizing soap but it barely helps. I have been doing a little reading on filtered shower heads that may help my situation. Yet my...
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    Easily remove painted on pinstripes?

    Those are vinyl on top of the paint. If unsure try to grab an edge with your fingernail. If it grabs peel the edge and pull them off. Heating with a hair dryer helps Don
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    Help with a piston soak problem aka did I destroy my engine?

    Usually a puff of black smoke upon start up is a sign of failed or failing valve stem seals. Don
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    Late deployment of reserve parachute- but successful

    Due to some salty language Don
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