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    Religion rant (if easily offended, should probably not enter)

    It has been created in a lab, and can also be modeled on a computer. In order to see it, we need to look at life forms that have much faster reproduction rates, so that many generations can be observed in our lifetime. This then restricts us to insects and micro-organisms. I will give two...
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    Can't Remove Strut Center Nut(pics)

    Wiisass is right. The top mount has a D-hole in it and should keep the rod from rotating. If yours is rotating then the mount hole must be damaged. The little bracket just mounts and locates the TEMS actuator to the strut, nothing else.
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    BosoMKII's project! 56k cut your head off

    For the low pressure hose SAE30R7 will do, but I would not use it upstream of the EFI pump as it has a working pressure rating of only 50 psi and can degrade quickly over time. Here is a good article on fuel hose FYI http://www.acdelcotechconnect.com/pdf/tsb/...030r7%20hose%22
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    BosoMKII's project! 56k cut your head off

    Good work. Progress is a series of small steps. Are those springy clips good enough to hold the fuel pressure out of the EFI pump? I can't read the hose writing, but I hope it says SAE30R9.
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    I HATE AUTOMATICS!!

    I think we need to realize that the future is blending traditional automatic and manuals to realize the best of both worlds. Look at BMWs SMG transimission in the M3 and M5. These are eletrohydraulically actuated manual transmissions with multiple programming modes including full automatic and...
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    Low Idle

    JAV is correct. Normal is 650rpm in D, and about 750 in P, unless the A/C is on, then it bumps up 100 rpm or so. Code 51 is tricky since it can be triggered by opening the throttle, having the A/C on or the transmission in D during diagnostic mode. We need more info on what you were doing...
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    Tranny leak

    Confusing post. Are you talking about the drain hole in the bell housing, or the drain hole in the oil pan? If the bell housing, then sounds like a bad rear main seal.
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    Weird smell on the freeway...

    That sounds like a moldy evaporator. Its a real PITA to get to it to clean it out.
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    Why i am seriously considering...

    Vote in someone better, don't run away!
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    Weird smell on the freeway...

    It is normal to smell it mildly under rich conditions (going up a steep hill on the freeway is where I most often notice it). If it seems especially bad or happens under cruise conditions then check your O2 sensor, and also see if the ECU Vf long-term fuel trim is within limits. You can also try...
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    Weird smell on the freeway...

    Its H2S forming in the cat. Its especially noticeable when you are running rich because the cat runs hotter and releases any stored sulfur. Here is some more info from wiki.... -------- A three-way catalyst reduces emissions of CO (carbon monoxide), HC (hydrocarbons), and NOx (nitrogen...
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    I HATE AUTOMATICS!!

    Doward... getting back to the point, did you use the red FIPG on your initial repair? Also, the torque spec on the bolts is only 65 in-lbs (~5ft-lbs), so it doesn't take a lot of muscle to strip them. My guess is that you torqued them too high and the bolts went into the plastic region. At...
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    I HATE AUTOMATICS!!

    Tiptronic FTW!
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    Blue CC Temp Display!

    So the CC mounts the display 10mm off of the board? I've never pulled mine apart so please excuse the dumb question.
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    Blue CC Temp Display!

    What do you know, also found it at Mouser. http://www.mouser.com/catalog/627/19.pdf Product Information Mouser Part #: 604-DA04-11PBWA/A Manufacturer Part #: DA04-11PBWA/A Manufacturer: Kingbright Description: LED Displays Blue, diffused 2 Digit Page: 19, Data Sheet Ordering Information...
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    Blue CC Temp Display!

    This place isn't too far from me. Not too many in stock though. Minimum Order Quantity : 1 pcs Maximum Order Quantity : 25 pcs Availability : 8 pcs. Unit Cost : $4.35 USD
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    Rant about insurance and healthcare

    Infant mortality in the past was enormous. That $9k buys your family a lot of protection against death of both the mother and infant. From wikipedia.... World map indicating infant deaths in 1000 births.
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    Why did YOU go 1JZ?

    Honestabe: How did you smog your 1J in Socal?
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    Rant about insurance and healthcare

    Cad: It is already legal to post a bond and drive without insurance in California, and I assume elsewhere is similar. If you are involved in an accident with me, I don't want an IOU from you for 20 years, or even 20 days. I want immediate payment, since my car is now down and somebody has to...
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    Tokico illuminas shocks

    Mine are working great too. I wonder if the people who say they blow are speaking from direct experience, or just passing along second hand "info"?