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    Best aftermarket dark surface treatment/coating

    Robar NP3+ (ptfe lubricity and corrosion resistance) Or Roguard (Parkerizing as the base layer, and then a proprietary epoxy based paint, ptfe impregenated for lubricity also) Robar is top shelf.
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    Full Tank Only = Gas Smell, Racing Idle and Stall

    Yes MPG has been down for years and I have tried everything from premium plugs, wires, O2 sensors, synthetic oils and everything to counteract. I did plus 0+ fitment change from P235/55/16 to p245/50/16 tires. But I cannot see that as devastating my odometer so much. Yes, it occurs at top off...
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    Full Tank Only = Gas Smell, Racing Idle and Stall

    1998 Chevrolet Camaro, 3800 Series II History, In tank pump replaced 24,000k ago...and it is noisy on idle and annoying. Factory unit was whisper silent. Only when I fill the tank, I will smell gasoline in the car and outside of it. A few miles later the idle was start racing and stall out...
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    3800 Series II: Valve Stem Seal Replacement?

    The Engine has 234,000 miles but all else if fine minus oil consumption. Valve Stem seals (VSS) are the primary culprit on otherwise factory original engine. Can the VSS be replaced with removing the valve covers and getting at them this way alone? Or, does the camshaft and other engine...
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    GM/Delco DIS Coils and ICM: Which Grease?

    I have a question then. Is the purpose of the grease for electrical insulation or thermal transfer purpose ... or both?
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    GM/Delco DIS Coils and ICM: Which Grease?

    I have done some reading and am confused. Do I need dielectric grease between the bottom of the Ignition Control Module (ICM) and the base plate it sits on? Some credible sources are saying that heat transfer grease is that which is really needed. I also understand an automotive grade grease...
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    SAM Site in MD and Civilian and Commercial Safety

    http://www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/general_aviation/read.main/1997017/ I drove past this a few days ago and did a double take! I was initially in denial thinking it must be a static display. Regrettably, history has been dotted with "accidental shootdowns." Granted that this in the...
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    AA 460 Plane Megaorder; Adios MD-8X Series

    http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-07-18...bus-boeing.html Sources are showing a Boeing/Airbus split. Although, I would insist standardization to the superior 737-800 family akin to Southwest at Love Field down the road from DFW would have been the best choice for any number of reasons. I am...
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    Sealed vs Greaseable U Joints for a Passenger Car

    1998 Camaro Original Factory Sealed U Joints have finally failed 226,000mi Rock Auto is offering Precision and AC Delco for the car. The parts schematics strongly suggest ACD is a Precision rebox. The shop suggests greasable units hands down. I love clean cars ... do greasable u joints make a...
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    AF447: Flight Data Recorder Recovered

    Today, I am elated. The internet pictures showed the exterior case to be in remarkable condition with Honeywell and Flight Recorder perfectly legible. 1. USJFCOM & Seal Team 6 resolved with the Bin Laden question 2. The supposed unrecoverable FDR from Air France has been found at the bottom...
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    Two And A Half Men

    Originally Posted By: Loobed the only thing he seems to have done is called his producer Chuck Lorre by his real name Chaim Levine. I guess it's something like your mother getting real mad at you and calling you by all three of your names; first, middle, and last. Apparently Abe Foxman started...
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    AC Delco Ceramic vs Akebono Pro-ACT Ceramic pads

    According to Rock Auto online Akebono is the OEM producer of many AC Delco DuroStop Ceramic pads. AC Delco parts have turned into a "whodunit" mystery of parts origin. All we know is that it is in our once trusted blue and white box. An easy way to search is compare pictures and actual parts of...
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    Two And A Half Men

    Honestly, Moral police aside, having two mistresses is not illegal. It is however quite debatable how this would effect a child psychology. Those who are "horrified" need to look at how much infidelity they have committed in their own existence before witch burning others. Furthermore, at...
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    Joined the U.S. Army today.

    If you ever have to bear witness to the horrors of combat stay smart and alive.
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    Inherited 97 Buick Lesabre

    In my qualified experience this would be a reliable and low maintenance inheritance The 3800 Series II is a wonderful engine and should rank as one of the finest production engines of all history. Second, I concur that the intake manifold gaskets should be replaced (if not already) to the...
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    Auburn vs. Eaton Limited Slip Differentials

    My GM Corporate 10 bolt is factory equipped with an Auburn unit. Come overhaul time whenever that may be Auburn and Eaton are the options. I have had no problems (sans some gear whine) with the unit for 225,000+ miles. Of course fluid intervals were conservative using the finest available...
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    Fuel Pump Advice

    1998 Chevrolet Camaro Type: In tank pump-sender-level assembly (RockAuto as of 11/29/2010) AC Delco:336$ Delphi: 338$ Bosch: 442$ I want premium so which one should I choose? I am aware that the Delco may very well be a boxed Delphi unit....due the latter's GM relationship. Is the Bosch name...
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    Potential Catastrophic Upper Coolant Hose Problem?

    Pardon the drama, as I would say being stranded on the side of the road with a blown hose and steam everywhere is not a calm situation Here is the history run down. I replaced my original 12 year old UPPER and LOWER coolant hoses with AC Delco boxed replacements. I checked my UPPER hose where...
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    PC Power Supply; Screw Up? (GPU Related)

    Okay here is what I did guys/gals. I upgraded the power supply unit on a 4 year old Dell from the factory 305W to a 460W aftermarket midgrade unit. The reason was preparations to install an HD Card for possible Bluray capabilities. However, after I installed the power supply new information was...
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    One owner car for almost 50 years! 1964 Ford Comet

    http://news.yahoo.com/video/milwakee-wis...ry-old-20858533 I posted it under maintenance as look at her warranty utilization and records keeping :) Awesome.
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