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Forum: Technology August 4th 09, 05:55 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 7
Views: 418
Posted By Rodan
Fences, again.

> wrote:

The first ''Don't drive on my yard'' fence I built a few months ago,
I told them, I wish y'all wouldn't tear up my yard.She said, Oh, that
little bit of grass! We won't...
Forum: Technology August 4th 09, 05:19 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 3
Views: 2,542
Posted By Rodan
Isuzu Rodeo fast idle

GeeBee wrote: (1997 Rodeo 4.2L V6)

It idles too fast. We replaced the IAC and that cured
it for a short time. Lubricating the throttle body parts
does not help. When...
Forum: Technology August 1st 09, 12:56 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 89
Views: 2,019
Posted By Rodan
2001 Jeep Cherokee Front Brake Rotors

"jim" wrote:

..... As far as i remember rotors rusted just the same even
when the brake material was mostly asbestos. I suppose
it is iron dust from the engine rings that causes exhaust
pipes...
Forum: Technology July 23rd 09, 12:27 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 7
Views: 555
Posted By Rodan
06 cobalt 2.2 misfire

> wrote: ( 2006 Cobalt 2.2 42k Miles)

The engine misfires (map code p0106) then dies and won't
restart until after many unsuccessful tries. ...
Forum: Technology July 16th 09, 07:25 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 12
Views: 714
Posted By Rodan
Green vs Orange Anti-Freeze

Brad wrote:

I bought a second hand vehicle that has an orange colored
anti-freeze. I have a container of the green colored type.
Does it hurt if I add the green colored type (when...
Forum: Technology June 28th 09, 11:40 PM Posted to rec.autos.driving,rec.autos.misc,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 362
Views: 17,494
Posted By Rodan
How Not To Save Detroit

"krp" wrote:

GM made a FEW electric cars, refused to sell them, then
DESTROYED them when the people who used them LOVED
the cars.

When a GOOD battery that gave vastly more performance...
Forum: Technology June 28th 09, 08:01 AM Posted to rec.autos.driving,rec.autos.misc,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 362
Views: 17,494
Posted By Rodan
How Not To Save Detroit

"krp" wrote (paraphrased, with profanity deleted):

1.) The electric car is READY.
2.) The Japanese have demonstrated the car.
3.) GM and big OIL are KILLING it.
4.) GM and Exxon (read...
Forum: Technology June 24th 09, 03:52 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 155
Views: 4,736
Posted By Rodan
Brake shake with freshly machined rotors?

"Mike Marlow" wrote:

........ just the other day I had a tire replaced. The mechanic threw
the
wheel back on the car and ran it up with his impact - "hammering"
each lug. But... his gun is...
Forum: Technology May 30th 09, 09:14 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 25
Views: 1,134
Posted By Rodan
clutch can't engage without making a noise at 80mph

"cpliu" wrote: (1994 4 cyl. Toyota Camry)

When I go downhill, I put my transmission in neutral.
If I try to re-engage it, fifth gear will grind when I am
going over 80 mph.

There...
Forum: Technology May 24th 09, 07:26 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 5
Views: 377
Posted By Rodan
'95 Bonneville - Cooling Fans Stay on

Vic Smith wrote: (95 Bonneville Cooling Fans Stay On)

3.8 Okay when started from cold. Except this morning
when he used his remote start he noticed both fans wound
up then shut off when he...
Forum: Technology May 21st 09, 07:56 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 51
Views: 1,347
Posted By Rodan
96 Buick - No Hot Start

"Snuckfoe" wrote: <Paraphrased>

For the reading-comprehension challenged:

1.) I am not a shrinking violet.
2.) I am respectful to those who "deserve" my respect.
3.) I dole...
Forum: Technology May 19th 09, 07:22 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 51
Views: 1,347
Posted By Rodan
96 Buick - No Hot Start

Rodan wrote:

Your advantage over posters here is that they are
cursed with a disease called Courtesy, and they are
unable to 'give at least as good as they...
Forum: Technology May 19th 09, 07:32 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 51
Views: 1,347
Posted By Rodan
96 Buick - No Hot Start

"Snuckfoe" wrote:

< 1996 Buick Regal, hot start problem>

....... Trust me, my track record provides proof positive that I'm
significantly more than simply reasonably "compentent" (sic).
(A...
Forum: Technology May 11th 09, 07:41 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 5
Views: 247
Posted By Rodan
What are these o rings in my gasket kit.

"stryped" wrote:
In my head gasket kit are 12 o rings. What are they for?
____________________________________________________________

Gasket kits often contain parts for several similar...
Forum: Technology April 14th 09, 09:41 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 21
Views: 990
Posted By Rodan
2000 Dakota update and further advice (Head gasket)

The piston is at TDC at the beginning of the power stroke, and
again at the beginning of the intake stroke.

Rodan.
___________________________________________________________________

No. The...
Forum: Technology April 14th 09, 12:01 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 21
Views: 990
Posted By Rodan
2000 Dakota update and further advice (Head gasket)

This piston will be at the top of the cylinder twice in each
cycle, once on the power or firing stroke, and again on
the intake stroke. ...
Forum: Technology April 13th 09, 02:07 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 2
Views: 219
Posted By Rodan
1998 2.4l Cavalier Issues

"BambiD" wrote:

The better half pulled my starter, bought me a new starter and
said to install it. It is now installed but whenever i try to crank
it, i hear what sounds like fuel dispenser...
Forum: General March 31st 09, 05:11 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech,rec.autos.misc
Replies: 95
Views: 9,396
Posted By Rodan
0W-40 in 1970 Cadillac Eldorado

"Steve"wrote:

....non-Newtonian model .... then it's [SIC] viscosity will ...
... when it drains out, its [SIC] below the 100C...
Forum: Technology March 28th 09, 06:12 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 17
Views: 964
Posted By Rodan
2005 Escape Oil Pan Bolt Too Tightly Torqued

"HLS" wrote:

...I know this probably doesnt apply to you, BUT I worked
with a young small engine mechanic recently, and he still
has problems with "righty, tighty...lefty, loosey" I was...
Forum: Technology March 27th 09, 08:12 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 68
Views: 2,565
Posted By Rodan
de-stinking a car interior

aemeijers wrote: de-stinking a car interior

I'm sure this has come up on here before, but I can't
remember what the best recommended product was....
Forum: Technology March 21st 09, 07:11 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 68
Views: 2,565
Posted By Rodan
de-stinking a car interior

"Smarty" wrote:

A mouse climbed into my car and died, leaving an incredible odor.
On a tip from this newsgroup, I applied an enzymatic odor eliminator
used for carpet cleaning. It is an odorless,...
Forum: Technology March 13th 09, 09:07 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 7
Views: 274
Posted By Rodan
Lucas Engine Oil treament: Good? Bad?

"fred" wrote:

I've seen the commercials and the mechanic shows with
them plugging it, but what *exactly* is it supposed to do?
If it thins the oil, you're using too heavy a grade, if it
thickens,...
Forum: Technology March 6th 09, 02:17 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 10
Views: 473
Posted By Rodan
95 Corolla pinging and some oil consumption

> wrote: 95 Corolla 1.6 4A-FE 100k miles

My car has been pinging when going uphill for quite a while. It used
to ping on hot days only but it's getting worse and now it...
Forum: Technology March 2nd 09, 12:47 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 22
Views: 1,038
Posted By Rodan
How To Find Top Dead Center On A Chevy 327?

> wrote:

My commuter car has a hemi style head. To find TDC I remove
the spark plug and insert a long narrow diameter plastic rod.
I put the car in neutral and rock...
Forum: Technology February 19th 09, 08:13 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 21
Views: 866
Posted By Rodan
Sputters & Dies But Love Too Much To Sell...

ShempBob wrote: (1994 Probe GT Manual Trans 156k Miles)

<Paraphrased> It's been parked for over 2 years, with stabilized
gas in the tank, occasionally started to keep the battery...
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