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15971
I've got a strange 'thunk' noise coming out of my suspension (front left) when I turn my steering wheel. I have GC coilovers and camber plates, so, I ...
robert bloyer
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Nov 1, 2005
12:23 pm
15972
Hey Carl, I am looking for a set of inexpensive track wheels for my FC. Are there any issues with the wheels sticking out from the bodywork too far? Also,...
Bill Rankin
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Nov 1, 2005
1:59 pm
15973
... And that teaches me to actually *look* at the "Reply To:" line before hitting the Send button. Sorry about that. -bill...
Bill Rankin
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Nov 1, 2005
2:07 pm
15974
... Check for relative motion, of either the tie rod into the rack, or the entire rack. Other things to inspect are the sway bar bushings and front links, and...
Rob Weinstock
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Nov 1, 2005
4:25 pm
15975
anyone have any ideas? Car is 100% stock and in decent condition. Under cruise conditions it acts like it has water in the fuel, but he's run a whole tank...
Mike Harrington
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Nov 10, 2005
2:51 pm
15976
... Running fuel through it won't necessarily remove water from the floats, but I only think this would be the case here if the carbs take fuel from the rear...
Steven Fooshee
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Nov 10, 2005
5:00 pm
15977
... TPS, MAP, AFM. Under cruise, the 02 sensor should show a nice on/off pattern. What's it really doing? ... He can check the brake booster pump himself. For...
Rob Weinstock
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Nov 10, 2005
5:12 pm
15978
Mike, just for grins and giggles, check the TPS. If the eomputer (what little it does) is getting weird signals from the TPS it might do this. Usually it's...
John Uftring
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Nov 10, 2005
5:25 pm
15979
... Is your TPS functioning and adjusted properly? I'm not sure exactly what you mean by "acting like it has water in the fuel", but a TPS that's out of...
Deborah Swanson
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Nov 10, 2005
5:38 pm
15980
Sorry Rob - maybe I should have specified, it's a 1983 with a 12A. No MAP or AFM or O2. Mike A fusillade of gunfire from within need not mark refusal. U.S. v...
Mike Harrington
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Nov 10, 2005
6:25 pm
15981
... Will check the TPS. Acting like water is in the fuel means that at steady-state cruising, the car surges and stumbles in respect to power - just a tiny bit...
Mike Harrington
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Nov 10, 2005
6:37 pm
15982
Take a good look at the TPS connector and wires too, these have often been a problem on the cars I've fixed. Also, if you've got a water thermo sensor or air...
seven-7@...
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Nov 11, 2005
2:31 am
15983
My 85 would stahl and not idle at all. As soon as I took the cats off it ran fine. I have heard that the cats generaly go quick once they start. Mike...
Anthony Mundo
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Nov 11, 2005
2:40 am
15984
fuel filter! Mine would stall going up hill, even a small hill!! One year old cats are unlikely to clog. Vacuum is tricky, you can check by probing around...
d0ntdreamit
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Nov 11, 2005
4:24 am
15985
... Changed, unless there's another one than the one in front of the fuel tank. I know the FC's had a filter over the in-tank pickup... ... BTDT - no idle...
Mike Harrington
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Nov 11, 2005
1:00 pm
15986
... coating for ... Aww, but that's a great story. So I take it the fine yellow powder congealed into a solid coating?...
sdrotor
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Nov 12, 2005
4:25 pm
15987
Well, I couldn't ever remove it... I guess having firex contact cast iron that's glowing yellow does that. A fusillade of gunfire from within need not mark...
Mike Harrington
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Nov 14, 2005
8:36 pm
15988
George, I know you're very busy, but could I pester you for a few photos of the roll bar in the rxx-7? Main hoop with the top up and the rear point mounting...
Mike Harrington
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Nov 15, 2005
4:09 pm
15989
George, I know you're very busy, but could I pester you for a few photos of the roll bar in the rxx-7? Main hoop with the top up and the rear point mounting...
Carl Davis
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Nov 15, 2005
4:28 pm
15990 Carl Davis
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Nov 15, 2005
4:29 pm
15991
George, I know you're very busy, but could I pester you for a few photos of the roll bar in the rxx-7? Main hoop with the top up and the rear point mounting...
Carl Davis
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Nov 15, 2005
4:29 pm
15992
I put the FSM's troubleshooting guide into Excel to help keep my eyes from going buggy looking at the fine print, and made it interactive so as to be able to...
TwoRX7s
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Nov 16, 2005
3:59 am
15993
I'm so confused: The "From" line says Carl Davis, but the signature says Mike Harrington. Whoever you are, the Thanksgiving idea may be the best. I don't ...
Attila the Fun
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Nov 16, 2005
11:39 am
15994
It was Mike, I'm not sure where the message from Carl fit in. Mike has family in your area, and is working on TII projects. Oh, and he has a quote from law...
sdrotor
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Nov 16, 2005
4:31 pm
15995
Just FWIW, I've responded off list to George. No idea who Carl is, or why he replied to my emails but didn't say anything... Mike A fusillade of gunfire from...
Mike Harrington
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Nov 16, 2005
4:38 pm
15996
My apologies on my posts, my email client went haywire for a split second. Carl ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Carl Davis
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Nov 16, 2005
4:39 pm
15997
I know somebody who's selling a 87 RX 7, I think it is 87, not sure, but it is in great condition, it got a new leath. top new leath seat remake, and the guy...
daveknight0001
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Nov 17, 2005
7:13 am
15998
Oh, sure--blame it on the computer. :) ... George Samuels 2000 RXX-7 '79 ResurreXion-7 __________________________________ Start your day with Yahoo! - Make...
Attila the Fun
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Nov 17, 2005
12:11 pm
15999
... A low-mileage *cream-puff* GXL or Turbo II in N. California would *retail* for $4,200 - $4,700, according to Kelly's Blue Book. Figure $1,500 less for a...
Rob Weinstock
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Nov 17, 2005
5:12 pm
16000
Did they even make the convertible in 1987? Around here (Pittsburgh, PA), it's hard to GIVE one away, although an '89 did recently sell for $800 that was in ...
TwoRX7s
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Nov 18, 2005
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