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  • in reply to: Conventional to Synthetic Oil #871091
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      [quote=”Irishbull74″ post=178452]Found a video and talked myself out of the Synthetic thing…

      [video]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lshd7WR-a6I[/video][/quote]

      Why’s that?

      in reply to: I’m Totally Stumped and Frustrated – Coolant Issue #871090
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        My guess would be on the radiator cap as that’s what directs coolant into the overflow.

        I know you’ve pressure tested it but maybe try replacing it or using the oem one from your old radiator

        in reply to: How can tell if fuel rubber hose used? #870838
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          Thought about that but probably not worth the effort at this point. I’m hoping they’ll last a bit more and if I still have the car I’ll just change them out when another leak occurs.

          I found kits online to replace them. Consist of a stainless steel main feed line and rubber fuel hose for a return

          in reply to: How can tell if fuel rubber hose used? #870836
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            Funny actually read about some people removing that plastic cover because it traps salt from the roads causing rust to form faster. Seeing as it has openings in it I suppose it’s not a big deal it’s not back the way it was. What’s the point of having a protective cover if it has openings in it anyway?

            I was wondering that about the corroded lines, if rust continues to rust if hidden from the elements which those portions of the lines would be inside the rubber hose

            in reply to: How can tell if fuel rubber hose used? #870832
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              Just thought of this, that fuel line he added slipped over corroded line.

              Could they continue to rust if they’re hidden from the elements inside the hose and fragments come off into the supply?

              in reply to: How can tell if fuel rubber hose used? #870781
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                Yeah I’m up in the east coast. I mean as long as it lasts a couple years ill be happy. Probably get a new car by then.

                Does it matter that the protective cover was cut up and there’s gaps in between the pieces when they reinstalled it?

                in reply to: How can tell if fuel rubber hose used? #870774
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                  [quote=”AlexanderB” post=178143]Hm, not great. Probably won’t fail right away or soon, but depending on how bad the clamps really are they might rust, so keep an eye on it?

                  Or get some proper clamps form the parts store and replace these. A single set (1 each side) of proper fuel clamps should be plenty, and they’re pretty much $1 each, so its kind of a pity they decided to go with the worst, Home DIY store bargain bin clamps to save a few pennies. Makes you wonder about the fuel hose as well, doesn’t it..[/quote]

                  So the only real issue is they’ll rust? Also he used what looked like over a foot of the hose to replace the line. Is that ok? For some reason I thought rubber lines like that are intended for only a few inches

                  in reply to: How can tell if fuel rubber hose used? #870771
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                    These were the ones used. He put two on each side [IMG]http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161024/5bcae01f9ebcf62a4dbf903d8dc96b36.jpg[/IMG]

                    in reply to: How can tell if fuel rubber hose used? #870764
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                      [quote=”AlexanderB” post=178133]Looks like (generic) braided fuel hose so I wouldn’t be too worried, but as ArmedsouthernEr said, there should be writing on the side of the hose so you can check to make sure.. Usually something along the lines of “brandname, fuel hose, max xxx psi”.

                      Generic screw clamps shouldn’t be a problem.[/quote]

                      Thank you. So why do they say to use fuel clamps? A good chunk probably little over a foot was replaced with the rubber hose. Would that matter?

                      in reply to: Drum brakes question #868574
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                        [quote=”Bonnieman” post=175941]Glad to hear you’ve fixed it.
                        The longer pin would certainly have decreased the spring pressure, allowing lateral movement of the shoe when there should be none.[/quote]

                        Wish I had noticed it from the get go. Ah well.

                        I wonder why the retaining spring didn’t just make up for the slack of the longer pin

                        in reply to: Drum brakes question #868568
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                          Update: yup that solved it. Guess the longer pin wasn’t giving enough tension holding the pad to backing plate during braking.

                          in reply to: Drum brakes question #868411
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                            Thanks man. Don’t know how I missed the different lengths before.

                            Very curious if the longer one isn’t providing enough tension holding the pad to backing plate causing all this grief.

                            Will have to replace and test

                            in reply to: Drum brakes question #868365
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                              Today noticed that the retaining pins are different lengths.

                              Aren’t they supposed to be the same size?

                              [IMG]http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160916/d7e1c6051849959fc5e436fce990b718.jpg[/IMG]

                              in reply to: Drum brakes question #867778
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                                I noticed if I just use the ebrake without the brake pedal at the low speeds that I normally here the clicking noise, it doesn’t do it.

                                Could that help indicate what it could be?

                                in reply to: Walmart Super-Tech oil filters – Any good? #867311
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                                  [quote=”creativepotato” post=174507]Funny you bring this up because every Walmart around me stopped selling Purolator oil filters many months ago. I wonder if Walmart contracted with Purolator to re-brand to their Super-Tech label. I’ve never seen a ST oil filter but will look next time *curious*. As far as oil filters go, there’s no reason to buy $8-$15 filters for a daily driver even if you’re running synthetic. Air quality isn’t THAT terrible on Earth.[/quote]

                                  I read that Wix makes the ST oil filters that’s what made me curious but I ended up picking up 3 Honda oil filters for $6 each online

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