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New Tire - Must Be On Rear? 6 months ago got a set of 4 new tires at Costco. 5000 miles later one tire, right front, failed. Costco replaced it, charging me about $30 for my tread wear. So far so good. Then Costco said it was required (implication was by law) to put the new tire on the rear, and move the slightly used rear one to ... 30 Sep 2009 23:38
Removing Resonator from Exhaust 96 Sentra Hi, Is it common, or even doable, to delete the resonator from the exhaust, on a 96 Nissan Sentra ? My gf's Sentra has an exhaust leak at the connection between the pipe and the resonator (not the muffler). I can't tell if the resonator is rotted away there too, but the pipe definitely is rotted. If t... 29 Sep 2009 17:37
GM Tech 1 Mass Storage Cartridge Anyone know where I can purchase a 1MB Mass Storage Cartridge for my Tech 1 scanner? Been watching eBay and Craigs list for months with no luck. The part number is 3000003. ... 22 Dec 2008 05:23
Spark plugs indicate lean mix on carbureted V6 I have a brand new out of the box (not rebuilt) Holley 2280 replacement carburetor bolted onto a 1987 Dodge Dakota 3.9L V6 engine. The original was a Holley 6280, which is the feedback version of the 2280. The feedback solenoid for the 6280 is no longer available, so when mine went south, I opted for the 2280 a... 14 Dec 2008 11:43
Looking for stand alone OBD2 software with bidirectionalcapability Steve, At this point I am looking to consider all options that are software-based solutions that allow bidirectional control so a certain degree. I would like to be able to pulse injectors, partially open the EGR, actuate the ABS modulator, etc. Are you saying the autoenginuity will do these things? It doesn't... 29 Nov 2008 12:17
Anco wiper blades called a CR best buy Even the OEM ones don't seem to last as long these days. http://www.freep.com/article/20081007/BUSINESS01/810070338/1014 For a streak-free windshield, Consumer Reports recommends a wiper made by Southfield-based Federal-Mogul Corp. The magazine tested and ranked 15 models of wiper blades for its November i... 5 Nov 2008 20:18
1983 Dodge van battery cables and ignition switch. I bought the van last Sunday.Each one of the positive and negative battery cables has a replacement clamp on the end where they connect to the battery.I don't like those kind of clamps.Are the positive and the negative battery cables hard to replace with new cables like the kind that were installed at the factory? ... 27 Sep 2008 11:01
Thermostat When I use my 1978 Dodge van, (318 cubic inch engine automatic transmission) the longest distance I ever drive round trip is about 14 miles to a veterinary supply store for dog food.The other two places I drive to average (round trip) are 8 miles (tobacco store) and 6 miles (food store).Which thermostat for my van ... 13 Sep 2008 02:03
Building a Standard Auto Repair shop Hi, I plan to set-up an Auto Repair facility with 4 or 5 bays in Africa. I drew some drafts/sketches with dimensions, but I want to check in the community to see if anyone have an actual "auto-shop building plan" that s/he can share. Having an actual building plan will make my discussions with the building-co... 26 Aug 2008 09:55
LTFT1 & LTFT2....ford truck 99.2% and fixed on both outputs (abnormal to me)...STFT1&2 ranging rapidly fron negative numbers to about 14% (normal to me)....also no changes in voltage on 02s2, fixed at zero...02s1 constantly fluctuating.........my ??? would be 'would no activity at 02s2 cause long term fuel trim to fix at such large percen... 14 Aug 2008 20:41 |