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    2001 GS Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 5th Gear whining

    Here we go again. Car been working fine on that last engine rebuilt but yesterday it started to have a faint but noticeable whining. The whining starts at about 60mph and I can hear it up to 80mph (havent been able to drive it any faster) and it becomes more noticeable with speed. The car must...
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    Realtor help needed - Placing house in market

    The ex and I are going to place the house in the market. We are planning to use a realtor but I dont know much about how they work, what to expect, what to ask and what to avoid. Can anyone here fill me in a bit? The house is in a subdivision in charlotte, nc. Thanks!
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    Darn little ladies in big arse suv's....

    This happen in a 3 way crossing coming out of a mall, the traffic that is facing me is the traffic coming off the main road (andrew jackson highway - e franklin blvd) into the mall parking on a 3 lane stretch of road and they have right of way. In that road there are 3 lanes, 2 to keep going...
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    2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Cylinder/valves issue

    This car broke the timing belt and all of the intake valves hit the pistons. Previous post: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=395677 I had no compression on cylinders 1 and 3 where 2 and 4 were over 180. We are trying to do this as cheap as possible as we are kinda broke, so if it is...
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    auto a/c r12 to r134a conversion

    For the short version just skip to the questions. Long story... I had 3 vehicles with ac problems so when I went to harbor freights and found a 2.5 cfm vacuum and the automotive a/c manifold for $40 dollars less than regular price I knew I had to have it. Here a simply vacuum and oil fill cost...
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    Suzuki forum

    I have a 1982 GS750T Suzuki bike and would like to find a forum for Suzuki's or at least motorcycles in general. The ones I have found are not too active. I have a few questions about it and would also like to see what everyone else is doing with theirs. Thanks!
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    Identifying Blazer 99 4wd 4L60E transmission

    The Blazer transmission broke and looks like the cheapest shop will cost me 1k. I can get a transmission from pull a part for under 100 and I can even pay for their warranty and put it in myself with money to spare. I understand the risks of buying a transmission without knowing the history and...
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    Cabbage Worms

    Well, the only 6 cabbage plants that survive my poor gardening atemp are now victims of cabbage worms. Other than hand pick them, what do you guys use?
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    2001 GS Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Timing Belt

    The car stop working today. The gf says it was ruining and then just died. When I made it to the car and had the car turn over I could see that the rocker arms were not moving. Now, I research it and many people say it is an intrusive motor. I also read many post where the timing belt breaks but...
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    Carrier A/C, Again!

    For the last 3 years around this time this ac breaks. I dont know if it is the border line temperatures where the heat is on at the coldest point of the night and the ac kicks in during the other times. Last 3 breaks it has been the dual condenser fan/compressor starter capacitor. Yesterday the...
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    99 Blazer code p0121 and p0122

    I have a vague idea of what to do and where to look but if anyone has some good hints got for it. I know I have to check the wiring to be good and the sensor to be installed right (haven't located the sensor yet but I bet it is in the throttle body). Did not have that problem before but I did...
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    Help with Dutchmen Popup

    So I was in the prowl for popups since it is better to move to one rather than to the dog house when the girlfriend kicks me out of the house! LOL! Just kidding. Anyway, I got me a 1998 Dutchmen 1204. I will post pictures when I can but you can look it up in this brochure...
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    Suzuki GS 750 first bike! - Starter Trouble

    Well, I got me a 1982 GS750 a couple of weeks ago. The previous owner showed me how you had to rock it among other things for it to "start". LOL! I knew that is not normal but I can tackle any starter problems. The bike was already over $500 under book and in all reallity, could not find one...
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    Final Update: Official 1st Trip, now need boat bodywork...

    Original post: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=307461 The claim is closed as of yesterday, a month and a few days short from the accident anniversary. His insurance paid about 10 times what my lowest offer was to begin with. I did not had to secure a lawyer as I had my friend coach me...
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    1997 Polaris Xpress 300 Pulse per revolution and Idle RPM

    I got the book from haynes and it dont say what is the idle rpm for this unit. Someone mention in another forum that for 98-99 it was 700 -+ 100. I measured it with a new tack I bought but it showed that it is set up around 1900 which it is hard to believe as it would not go in shift that fast...
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    2001 GS Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Electric Troubles

    The girlfriend bought this car a couple of weeks ago. The car has some details that need getting taken care of but the Hayes book I have is no help at all... The oem radio volume knob does not work well (i replaced it tonight but it needs mention). You can turn the knob and the volume does...
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    HDTV purchase

    Im in the market for a hdtv. Im looking at a lcd (avoiding plasma and led), 1080, 120hz min, 2 hdmi min and 50 inch min. Of course, im trying to maximize my dollars. So far I have look in walmart, kmart, target and best buy being bestbuy the best seller so far. Any other ideas on where to look...
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    Multipurpose Tachometer bought or built

    Some time ago I saw what I would call a multipurpose tachometer. It was a console with multiple switches and a dial. The switches will set up the poles and other stuff and I cant remember how high would that dial go to. In essence it was an unit built to clock different types of ignitions...
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    97 Xpress 300 - Rear Brake Adjustment

    I bought this 4wheeler a couple of days ago. The front brakes do stop the unit althougth not to fast. It takes a bit much more to stop the atv than what I would like. The rear brake is pretty much useless. I can see pad left but not being familiar with atv pads im not sure if it is enough. Also...
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    97 Xpress 300 - Carburetor Setting - Service manual

    Im trying to find the Service manual for this 97 atv. So far I could only find a hayes book and I am not sure that is really what I need. Any help will be appreciated. I have taken a few photos to see if help y'all help me. Sorry about the picture quality but it was raining, windy and I was...
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