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    SMELLING ANTIFREEZE

    well ever since i changed my lower/upper intake manifold gaskets when the truck is warming up to normal running temp i smell antifreeze. in addition to the gaskets i replaced the heater hose. i don't know where the smell is coming from but i don't appear to be leaking any fluids. all...
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    HELP OIL SPEWING

    the car has been sitting for two days, just changed the oil and started it up.....It ran for a few seconds fine, then all of the sudden the oil came spewing out the bottom. It looks like it is from up around the filter, but the filter appears to be threaded correctly. Any feedback would be...
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    92 X 177k, clicking/tapping noise from engine

    well this just started today or yesterday. there is a clicking or fast tapping noise from under the hood. and it only seems to happen when i push on the gas pedal. it doesn't do it at idle or startup. could anyone venture an educated guess? doesn't do it if i rev at idle either (with...
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    ride quality in a lowered X

    well i'm doing a 2/3 drop here pretty soon and was just wondering what to expect. i've got the blocks for the rear and i'm ordering the front springs on monday. i will have to wait a while on the new shocks. am i in for a bumpy ride?
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    Neon bulb went out

    friday night i put on my neons. they all worked great. then tonight i go to put em on and the on in back didn't come on. they're all wired together and was just wondering what (if anything) i can do. would the company warranty it if i just went out?
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    performance chip from st louis???

    what happened to that thread? did it get deleted? and why?
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    Speaker Static

    I just install these pioneers 6x8 200 watt 2 ways in the back last thursday. now for some reason occasionally the left rear one puts out static? what would cause this? did i put the wires backwards?
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    AUDIO NEWBIE

    ok i don't know much about car audio. I have a 40X4 JVC El Kameleon HU and two pioneer 180 watt 3 ways up front and 2 pioneer 200 watt 2 ways in the back. What could i do for an amp and some subs that wouldn't break the bank. I found audiobahn 12" subs with a 500 watt RMS for 60 each. Is...
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    92X 18" rims worth it?

    I've been wanting to make some changes to the exterior of my X. In the process of completing my engine mods but the outside is still stock. Going to be ordering front clears but what about rims? If any of you have any suggestions on rims and tire sizes i would appreciate it. Also how far...
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    92 X Suggestions for a good amp and sub

    I'm on a college budget and after i put in the kkm intake and the chip i wanna do some audio work. I already have the JVC El Kameleon deck and some pioneer speakers but i want some kick. Any suggestions?
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    oxygen sensor question

    i just replaced the 02 sensor in my 92 X, quick job by the way broke loose with little effort, but do i have to reset the computer after install or just start up and drive?
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    92 X 170k

    mine is a 5 speed manual, with this kind of mileage what kind of things should i look for on the horizon? timing chain? already had the tranny done at 134k. the valve covers leak about a quart per 3k miles. it is easy to change the gasket/seal on those? i'm trying to plan ahead being that...
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    white on spark plugs

    when i was taking out my plugs the other day to regap them i noticed that the tips were white. I have heard that means it is running lean. How do i correct that?
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    help!

    i have a 92 X with a 5 speed. recently when i start out in first the engine seems to "jump" a bit. the rpm's don't race or anything either. also when in any gear and i push down harder than normal on the pedal it does the same thing especially if the rpms are on the low end. what could this...
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    Best plugs for 92 X

    Just wondering what plugs would work best for my X. I have the old 4.0 OHV and had Motorcraft Platinums that last me for 65-70,000. Any better ones? Bosch, Champioin?
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    Conventional vs Synthentic

    I was wondering about the advantages of Amsoil vs good ol' valvoline. I used to use amsoil in my 89 F-150 and i got about 25,000 between changes. I started that at about 80,000 miles. My Explorer is currently at 158,000 and I don't know if that is wise or adviseable. Is it worth it or will I...
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    5-speed clutch petal stiffness

    I have about 40,000 miles on my clutch and the petal is much stiffer than when new. I'm not too familiar with how that works but i drove a friends car for two days and when i came back to driving mine it was like a night and day difference. I checked the fluid and topped it off, is this just...
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    Induction Kit worth it?

    I have a 92 X that is only 2wd :( What can I say I'm a college student. Any ways the 4.0 OHV is a dog when it comes to excellerating. Is that induction kit or chip for the engine worth it? And how more power can I expect from that induction kit?
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