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    on vacation without my X

    i'm on vacation in colorado and without my X, i'm stuck driving my moms '98 chevy blazer. makes me feel like a traitor. i think i've missed my truck more than my girlfriend. i'll be lucky if my truck doesn't get jealous. i think i'll be fine as long as i don't talk about driving a chevy for a...
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    Official 2011 Uwharrie Planning Thread

    Im in as long as my truck can take it, I have 31s and a stock suspension, I should be ok I hope.
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    !!!HELP!!! No headlights

    They're some japanese bulbs that are almost as bright as h.I.d.s but I've had them for over a year now with no problems untill now. I seriously debated on getting the heavy duty headlight harnesses but. Decided against it. And I also installed a new radio and sometimes when I pull the headlight...
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    5 speed stick grinding problem

    I work in a shop that just happens to have it on hand so I did it for free but if u know someone that works for a quick lube try them or any parts store or I would think gm would have it. But I have heard the fluid is kinda pricey.
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    5 speed stick grinding problem

    grinding in 1st 2nd reverse I had the same problem with my 91 5spd and I drained all of the old fluid and replaced it with GM synchromesh, and by the time I got home, 3 miles, it had stopped and I haven't had a problem since.
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    !!!HELP!!! No headlights

    I recently replaced the headlight switch plug because the old plug was melted and distorted, after my headlights started randomly flickering on and off. It seemed to fix the issue for a couple of weeks and then it started again, and I noticed that the new plug is starting to melt and burn in the...
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    help on a 87' grand marquis

    Yeah, the engine turns over but won't run.
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    help on a 87' grand marquis

    I know this question doesn't belong here but I didn't know whereelse to post It. I have an 87' merc grand marquis 5.0L, the problem is start no crank, no dash lights power windows. It has fuel and spark but will not run. Any ideas? I think its computer related. Thanks again guys.
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    HELP!!! starter stays on.

    Very true because I just replaced both front calipers rotors and pads and I have a brake fluid leak on my right front caliper.
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    HELP!!! starter stays on.

    Even though its brand new?
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    HELP!!! starter stays on.

    You mean the solenoid on the passenger side fender?
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    HELP!!! starter stays on.

    Sometimes when I start my engine my starter stays turned on so I turn the key off and it stays on trying. to start but never firing, until I pull the battery cable off. Has this ever happened to anyone before and what caused it? I have a brand new heavy duty starter solenoid on it right now...
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    How-To: Sound deaden a Ranger with Hushmat

    Did the insulation really help with temp and sound?
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    solid black interior.

    Has anyone here changed their entire interior to black or dyed the seats any color? I'm not a big fan of seat covers, I think they are cheesy looking and they never fit right.
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    HELP!!! new heads. engine wont start.

    ok here's what i did. $500 new aftermarket casting heads using the original valves, springs keepers etc. $100 new alternator, $25 new starter solenoid, $135 head gasket set, $40 new lifter, $40 new head bolts. gasket matched intake plenum, fuel supply manifold, lower intake manifold.
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    HELP!!! new heads. engine wont start.

    Thanks again FIND. The firing order you gave me was right and chiltons was wrong. I appreciate the help more than you know. I missed driving my X so much. I had to drive the gf's neon for a month.
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    HELP!!! new heads. engine wont start.

    I have the chiltons or haynes manual for my truck. And all of the spark plug wire diagrams are really shotty and hard to read. But from what I read on the forums it shoud be 123456 on the engine and 123465 on the coil. Everytime I try to start the engine it backfires through the intake.
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    HELP!!! new heads. engine wont start.

    everything is connected and the engine wont fire. i have fuel pressure and im pretty sure i have the firing order right on the plug wires and coil but it will not fire and run. what am i missing?
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    cracked head. to install or not to install? that is the question.

    i sure will. i would post pics of all the work being done but my phone screwed up and i dont have a digital camera. i gasket matched/ported and polished the intake manifold, fuel manifold, and the upper intake plenum. i painted the valve covers, upper plenum and the water neck ford blue...
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    cracked head. to install or not to install? that is the question.

    I ended up buying new heads I'm sorry about the stupid questions. I can't afford very much.
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    repriming hydraulic lifters

    How do I reprime my hydraulic lifters. I was told to just drop them in a cup of oil and leave them for a day.
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    first gen explorer LED headlights

    If they came in black with amber leds I would really think about getting them.
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