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  1. Lyman

    105,000 mile plugs out of my Escape.

    Today I got around to doing the plugs on my Escape. They had never been done in 105,000 miles. I was pleasantly surprised. Each one let out a loud squeak when loosened as they were trying to make a forever home. I put the same plugs back in. Motorcraft Irridiums.
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    Found seats for my Jeep after long search

    For over a year I have been searching for replacement seats for my WJ. They are no longer made and used ones bring big money. Most that I find are worn out or broken. The perfect ones I have found the sellers wanted huge money for them. Today I was looking on Craigslist and ran across an ad for...
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    Oil locked up

    I went to a different Walmart today as the one by me is never stocked. I was after some Castrol EDGE LL. I found it but it was under lock and key. I pushed the button and the wait began. Finally had to hunt someone down. My Wife was laughing over the whole situation. This was a first for me...
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    Broke down and bought a Econobox.

    2015 Ford Escape S 2.5L. My Jeep has over 200k miles now and is going to be semi-retired. I am keeping it for my trips the the desert and to get me out into the hills. I found the Escape on Truecar.com for a good price. One owner and dealer serviced since new. I have been needing a commuter for...
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    Jeep turned 200k this morning

    While driving to get a new starter for said Jeep I rolled 200,000 miles. Still runs great. The only things replaced have been Radiator twice, Water Pump, Brakes, Alternator, Plugs and coils, And today the original starter started hanging up. I need to replace the front driveshaft too. Over all...
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    Gonna fry me some fish!

    This is a must watch https://www.facebook.com/WannabeEnt/videos/166650434050421/
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    New Nitto Terra Grapplers

    I had to break down and buy a set of tires as my Coopers were well worn. I decided on a set of Nitto Terra Grapplers 265 70 16s. Went with one size over stock as I have a 2" lift on my Jeep. Found them on sale on Walmarts website and had Discount tire do a Price match. Ended up running me $813...
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    Opossum problems

    Anyone have any problems with opossums? I had one dig under the skirting on my house and start scratching around the other morning. Had to chase him out after work later that day. Darn thing did the same a day later. I ended up having to bury a few bricks where it was digging. Hopefully, he gets...
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    2011 honda civic 1.8? need info

    So my Daughter who is in NC. right now just bought one of these. She will be moving back here to San Diego in a few months. I will be taking care of this car upon her return. Anything I should know about this car? I have zero knowledge about Hondas. Anything I should be watching out for? Thanks...
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    Replace all coils or just one

    This is for the Jeep in my sig. So after a plug change I have a bad misfire on cyl #6. COP is bad. Should I just replace the one coil or buy a set? They are all looking old and are pretty brittle after 155k miles. I can get the whole set for ~$150. Opinions?
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    Laser rust removal

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRSO9u8VmpM
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    A different kind of car trouble.

    Many years ago I had bees do this in a wall of my house. http://www.wimp.com/truck-filled-with-be...campaign=video/
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    Really?

    I didn't think was true when I saw the headline. What a rip off. http://www.myfoxboston.com/story/30354823/local-man-stuck-with-48000-towing-bill
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    Pictures of welds. Yeah thats right.

    I never thought I would be impressed enough to share pictures of someones welds before but here goes. I am into a lot of different automotive stuff and these welds are something else. Can a weld be art? I am guessing yes! http://madpatriots.com/this-texans-welds-are-a-work-of-art-12-amazing-photos/
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    OCI for my Jeep?

    Wondering what you guys think about an OCI for my Jeep. Running PP with a Fram Ultra. It's got the 4.7 V-8 that holds 6 qts. It used zero make up oil in the last 4,000 miles. Was still clear amber looking when I changed it today. Could hardly see it on the dipstick. Last oil change was done by...
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    Complete cooling system rebuild

    So after putting a few thousand miles on my new to me Jeep I noticed the cooling system was a little on the weak side. I decided some attention was needed. I ended up getting a little carried away. Replaced water pump, Thermostat, Radiator, Electric cooling fan motor and fan clutch. This has the...
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    Jeep Grand Cherokee

    So I have been looking for an older clean Jeep GC for about the last 6 months. I need to be able to haul more people. I found plenty of beat up examples that still ran good. Then yesterday I found a real clean 99 4x4 Limited with maintenance records since new. 4.7L V-8 and perfect leather...
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    Bad gas cause CEL?

    So one of my sons bought a used GMC Canyon 3.5 I5 a week ago. He had to put gas in it the same day he bought it. Truck was fine for the first 100 or so miles. About 50 miles after the fuel stop the CEL lit. He has a code reader and said it was Lean fuel mixture bank 1. I figured it might be the...
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    Alignment done on my ranger

    I was getting a little tire wear and figured my alignment might be a little off. We have a ton of pot holes around my work. It was off alright. I don't have the numbers but the tech had it dialed in pretty quick. When he was done I could see the screen had everything right in the middle of the...
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    Hyundai Santa Fe and Ford Escape

    A friend of mine is buying a new car. She is torn between the Santa Fe and the Ford Escape. Any of you guys own either one? If so how do you like them?
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