Forum: Technology
October 20th 06, 03:38 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 6
Views: 313
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Forum: Technology
October 19th 06, 10:06 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 4
Views: 316
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Forum: Technology
October 19th 06, 10:02 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.autos.toyota
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Replies: 12
Views: 478
Should radiator core be painted black?
Doc wrote:
> Just got a radiator for my '89 Cressida, but the core is bare aluminum.
> Every radiator I've seen has been painted black. Seems I read somewhere the
> reason is more than just cosmetic,...
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Forum: Technology
October 18th 06, 03:16 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,631
bypassing rear brakes
Nate Nagel wrote:
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> What's a "DIN" flare? Is that what I'd know as an ISO or "bubble"
> flare? If so I disagree; a bubble flare can only be disassembled once
> or twice before it needs...
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Forum: Technology
October 18th 06, 01:17 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,631
bypassing rear brakes
Andy Dingley > wrote:
> Steve W. wrote:
>
>> Andy Dingley > wrote:
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>>>> I see you're posting from the YooKay so I understand where you're
>>>> coming...
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Forum: Technology
October 17th 06, 11:01 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,631
bypassing rear brakes
Andy Dingley > wrote:
> N8N wrote:
>
>> I see you're posting from the YooKay so I understand where you're
>> coming from, but there *are* no "copper alloy" brake lines in...
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Forum: Technology
October 13th 06, 10:55 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.energy.renewable,sci.environment,alt.global-warming,sci.environment
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Replies: 255
Views: 14,980
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Forum: Technology
October 12th 06, 09:22 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.energy.renewable,sci.environment,alt.global-warming,sci.environment
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Replies: 255
Views: 14,980
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Forum: Technology
October 10th 06, 08:17 PM Posted to alt.energy.renewable,sci.energy,rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 57
Views: 2,558
Which electric car is best?
Eeyore wrote:
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> wrote:
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>> Hi all,
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>> I'm interested in going electric, since all the trips
>> that I make are short and on local roads, and
>> electricity is so cheap.
>
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Forum: Honda
October 8th 06, 02:24 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.honda,rec.autos.tech,rec.autos.misc
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Replies: 6
Views: 476
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Forum: Technology
October 8th 06, 02:24 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.honda,rec.autos.tech,rec.autos.misc
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Replies: 6
Views: 511
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Forum: General
October 8th 06, 02:24 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.honda,rec.autos.tech,rec.autos.misc
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Replies: 6
Views: 579
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Forum: Technology
October 4th 06, 11:27 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 11
Views: 776
How to Tow RWD MT Car with Car Dolly ?
loadhawg wrote:
> Assuming a 350 mi 1-way trip...
>
> I've always heard that the way to tow a car (with a car dolly) was to
> disconnect the driveshaft at the rear axle. Given a solid rear axle...
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Forum: Technology
October 3rd 06, 01:31 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 4
Views: 369
oval track spring question
ray wrote:
> I know there's a couple of racers on here, maybe you can help me
> understand why all the books and all the experts recommend a stiffer LR
> spring over the RR? They say do it, but...
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Forum: Technology
September 29th 06, 07:50 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 9
Views: 622
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Forum: Technology
September 28th 06, 08:11 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 56
Views: 2,262
Which oil filters are best?
J J wrote:
> Does anyone know what brand of filters the large fleet owners use? Like
> NY or LA cabs or police cars that get heavy duty use.
> It seems they would use a proven brand that is...
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Forum: Technology
September 28th 06, 08:00 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 6
Views: 397
96 Geo Metro 1.0 L ECM?
Steve wrote:
> I picked up a very nice and clean 3cyl. Geo in an impound yard. It is a 96 5
> spd.
>
> It had been partially stripped of it's starter, alternator and ECM.
>
> The ECM designation...
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Forum: Technology
September 26th 06, 04:34 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 39
Views: 2,674
Drum Brakes and Disc Brakes, A Historical Question
phaeton wrote:
> In the early part of the last century, there were a lot of different
> styles of brakes. Seems that we all settled on the internal drum brake
> for a good part of the century.
>
>...
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Forum: Technology
September 26th 06, 12:49 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 56
Views: 2,262
Which oil filters are best?
Mike Romain wrote:
> * wrote:
>> wrote in article
>> >...
>>>
>>> After I got two bad napa filters in a row I started shopping...
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Forum: Technology
September 24th 06, 02:46 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 8
Views: 665
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Forum: Technology
September 23rd 06, 03:47 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 3
Views: 425
need invoice-printing template
sdlomi2 wrote:
> Anyone know of a simple invoice-template one can use to bill for
> cash-only repair shop? Thanks for any help. sdlomi2
>
>
>
If you have office, go to MS office website...
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Forum: Mazda
September 21st 06, 03:24 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech,rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,273
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Forum: Technology
September 21st 06, 03:24 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech,rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,127
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Forum: Technology
September 17th 06, 10:04 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 9
Views: 635
State inspection
Crabby wrote:
> I didn't say what state, Texas. I know it's illegal and would like to
> find the written law to prove a point.
> HJ
>
> On Sat, 16 Sep 2006 21:45:31 GMT, Crabby...
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Forum: Technology
September 17th 06, 09:28 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 9
Views: 635
State inspection
Crabby wrote:
> I didn't say what state, Texas. I know it's illegal and would like to
> find the written law to prove a point.
> HJ
>
> On Sat, 16 Sep 2006 21:45:31 GMT, Crabby...
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