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| bio | website | etalabs.net |
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| visits | member for | 2 years, 2 months |
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answered | Safe way to clean oil sludge around the engine? |
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accepted | Repair or replace rusted rear wheel arches on 92 Civic? |
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answered | Repair or replace rusted rear wheel arches on 92 Civic? |
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Should I buy a car that is due a new cambelt? Oh yeah, of course. But doesn't everyone know it's stupid to go to a dealer for repairs? We live in the age of google and yelp where it's not that hard to find a trustworthy shop. |
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Should I buy a car that is due a new cambelt? Both are front CV axles for front-wheel-drive vehicles. |
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Should I buy a car that is due a new cambelt? A shop just quoted a friend $270 or less ($110 parts + up to 2 hours labor) for replacing an axle on a much newer but similar vehicle (2002 Hyundai Elantra). So I stand by my claim that paying more than $300 to have it done on my vehicle would be over-paying. |
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Should I buy a car that is due a new cambelt? As an example, I looked up replacing an axle for my 92 Civic. In reality, a cheap one is under $50 and an expensive one runs around $60-80. Repairpal was quoting something like $160-440 for parts. Spending more than $300 total (including labor) for a shop to replace an axle in this car would be insane. I ran a few other repairs for other vehicles and was getting the feeling that all the prices coming out were crazy. |
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Should I buy a car that is due a new cambelt? I'd never used repairpal before, but I just tried it for some things and the results seem bogus. The labor rates might be correct, but for parts, I was getting numbers where the low end of the range is roughly twice the actual cost of the part and the high end was almost 10 times actual. |
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Repair or replace rusted rear wheel arches on 92 Civic? So far, results are very good. All of the structural repair is done and it looks perfect and feels solid. I'll post an answer with pics and a description of what I did soon, once I get some primer on so I can better evaluate how it came out. I was really surprised how well the fiberglass resin works; I expected it to be brittle but it dries almost like JB Weld, just with a bit less rigidity. |
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Jun 16 |
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Repair or replace rusted rear wheel arches on 92 Civic? I'm going forward with attempting repair using rust converter (done), aluminum window screen, and fiberglass resin. I'll post results, good or bad, when it's done. |
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Jun 16 |
answered | Remove rounded manifold bolt |
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Jun 16 |
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Is unlocking radio without code possible? And even if it were stolen, any competent thief knows how to go online and lookup the reset code the same way you would do it. |
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Jun 16 |
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Remove rounded manifold bolt Tried Craftsman Bolt-out or a similar tool? |
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Jun 14 |
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How to recharge AC using booster from auto parts store? That's not a good price. Big Lots has them for $12. Or $8 if you only need the smaller size and don't need a hose. |
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Jun 13 |
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Possible reasons for loss of power, engine shaking, and smell of liquid fuel (not burning)? How did you check the plugs? Did you see them producing sparks? |
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Jun 12 |
answered | How to add hybrid technology to a 4-stroke engine motorcycle? |
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Jun 12 |
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Renault Fluence voltage source under dashboard This question doesn't have enough information to answer it well. Does the device need exactly 12V, "automobile 12V", approximately 12V, or some specific voltage less than 12V? Do you want it always-on, or switched by the ignition? Permanently connected or just temporary? While the vehicle is moving? Does it have its own fuse? |
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Jun 10 |
accepted | Getting the best results sealing head gasket leak with Blue Devil |
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Jun 10 |
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2001 honda civic failing to start when hot You can also pick up one for under $20 on Amazon: amazon.com/Autel-MaxiScan-MS300-Diagnostic-Vehicles/dp/…. Don't get ripped off paying $60-200 for one at an auto parts store. But like others have said, if you just want one scan, stores will usually do it for you for free. |
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Jun 10 |
answered | Getting the best results sealing head gasket leak with Blue Devil |
