Forum: Technology
July 9th 20, 01:38 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,443
Cracked Block Probability
I won't remember the details clearly by my '70 chevy lost a "freeze plug" in the winter 'cuz my antifreeze measure was faulty. I do remember desperately pouring water in, that had ice in it. The...
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Forum: Technology
March 15th 20, 03:19 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,138
What actually happened with the parking brake?
Thanks for posting the problem, since you had to confess you are not perfect. I sure ain't. you remind me of my 64 beetle in the German mountains having brake fade. I remember that feeling. One of my...
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Forum: Technology
November 14th 19, 08:47 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,026
Hydraulic clutch
Well I sure was wrong. Today warming up didn't help and the electrical faults got massively worse, clock radio flickering, nasty tap noise on the radio, lights went out, and when I drifted it down...
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Forum: Technology
November 9th 19, 11:09 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,026
Hydraulic clutch
I got a surprise today when leaving for work, I wasn't getting enough torque to drive up the hill. After warming up for a half a minute it got better. 1994 Saturn SL 2 has a lot of little flaws, but...
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Forum: Technology
October 3rd 19, 09:05 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 4
Views: 945
1980 Ford Ranger barn find
The almost ready to go classic car has been put in the garage. It should be safe. I will go again and see if we can clean out the garage enough to put the truck back in so they will both be safe....
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Forum: Technology
September 20th 19, 03:05 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 4
Views: 945
1980 Ford Ranger barn find
Oh no, the guys classic car looks good. It needs brakework, exhaust work, and paperwork. I like to think we only need to bleed the brakes, but I may be fooling myself. Anybody here near western PA?...
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Forum: Technology
August 14th 18, 03:29 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 8
Views: 986
ignition hard to turn
> You're putting a load on the latch of the steering wheel lock. Rotate the steering wheel until the pressure is relieved and frees up the ignition lock.
yep on my antique car I turn the wheel about...
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Forum: Technology
March 24th 18, 05:36 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 515
stretched timing belt?
WHile we are on the subject of belts, my '94 Saturn SL 2 got a replacement belt a year or two ago, and on start up I still get a lot of squeeling. Somebody mentioned "belt ease" to stop it. Is that a...
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Forum: Technology
January 3rd 18, 07:35 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 8
Views: 618
Musk electric pickup truck.
I am amazed at the mileage they are getting from modern-managed batteries. When a radio show said the new electric semi was expected to get 500 miles I thought it was absurd until I remembered the...
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Forum: Technology
December 17th 17, 02:34 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 5
Views: 305
My 1983 Dodge van.
can I borrow it?
I used to drive a safari, and had some important work done on it. An apprentice left his crescent wrench inside the drivers door, and every time I went over a bump the doorlocks...
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Forum: Technology
December 15th 17, 12:54 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 4
Views: 425
American car will have 1,150 horsepower
There is a car club in Pittsburgh I was tempted to join, but the pal with the rare special car just sold it, after me offering to help put it back on the road. I did attend some shows.
I think we...
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Forum: Technology
July 29th 17, 08:47 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 3
Views: 596
87 buick park avenue threw the serpentine belt.
Neighbor lady wants me to help. Her dads 1987 buick park avenue malfunctioned and she limped it back to her driveway. It then vented coolant.
When I checked the belt it looked good, but was off. I...
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Forum: Technology
July 29th 17, 08:43 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,035
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Forum: Technology
March 15th 17, 07:26 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Views: 446
radiators
I need one. The 1994 Saturn SL2 has a plastic topped radiator. There is a crack, which was plugged with plumbers epoxy, or I should says used to be plugged.
Now, in the old days I would assume some...
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Forum: Technology
November 2nd 16, 11:20 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 2
Views: 374
Horn failure on 94 Saturn SL2
The Haynes manual says to swap out the relay with a known good one to see if that is the problem. There is some very vague stuff about the wiring harness. I'm satisfied that it isn't the horn buttons...
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Forum: Technology
September 10th 16, 12:02 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 8
Views: 688
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Forum: Technology
August 6th 16, 05:53 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 417
Fully opening rear windows
I can remember in the 60's I said I wanted wheels out further toward the corners and I was told that was an evil idea and I was a bad person for suggesting it, even moreso for the "front tires as...
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Forum: Technology
July 28th 16, 03:33 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 8
Views: 492
vandalized, stuff on windshield
My stick shift '64 beetle required one hand on the wheel and one hand scraping ice off the inside of the windshield. When you added the 3-footed pedal work to keep it from stalling in a shift it was...
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Forum: Technology
July 21st 16, 11:07 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 8
Views: 492
vandalized, stuff on windshield
On Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at 8:25:01 PM UTC-4, dsi1 wrote:
> On 7/19/2016 6:09 AM, wrote:
> > Car just got vandalized, stuff on windshield, hopefully not paint.
> > Probably...
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Forum: Technology
July 19th 16, 06:02 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 8
Views: 492
vandalized, stuff on windshield
Okay, cops insisted I check to see if it is small time, or paint would require bigtime case filing, so turns out it's not so bad. The brilliant neighbor found a yoghurt drink container. I'll just use...
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Forum: Technology
July 19th 16, 05:09 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 8
Views: 492
vandalized, stuff on windshield
Car just got vandalized, stuff on windshield, hopefully not paint.
Probably landlord who is breaking the lease for developers.
I'll want advice on cleaning.
Oh, and its a 94 Saturn SL2, cuz you...
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Forum: Technology
July 18th 16, 10:17 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 6
Views: 430
Soviet-Era Recall & TSB Access On Line...
I did the cold war thing. I've read opinions from other spooks that the new form of US with bosses always getting away with things is, in these professional opinions, very soviet.
I had a problem...
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Forum: Technology
December 15th 15, 11:57 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 239
Views: 13,032
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Forum: Technology
December 15th 15, 11:52 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,185
Fords police pursuit wins
Amazing. I was at a car-con and the eco-boost was on display with tech guys talking about how they want to sell improvements to it, and I was amazed at how small it was. If I ever get my physics...
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Forum: Technology
December 15th 15, 11:48 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 6
Views: 411
towing well beyond capacity for short distances
You said "with a rope" back in the old days when my dad did that, he would also tie an old used tire to the bumper to act as a cushion for the inevitable bumper bonking when you stop. That is, tire...
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