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Carb. Rebuild or Adjustment?
Just put a rebuilt 2 stroke and brand new Mikuni SBN carburetor in my jet boat. Got her running no problem the first couple times, now it seems I can't get any gas into the carburetor from the primer bulb. The primer gets very firm and I am…
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Motor Industry reliability data - is there a source?
As a consumer, I have very little to go on if I want to buy a reliable new car - the reputation of the company, past reliability reports/opinion/reviews for older models, perhaps I could infer something from the warranty on offer...
But fleet…
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What can cause a steering wheel to end up misaligned, and how to investigate?
Similar problem to Steering wheel “center” different from vehicle “straight”, except:
In my case there's no obvious cause, it just happened one day, so the "take it back to the shop" answer isn't an option for me
I'm primarily interested in how to…
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Are there "standard" torque values for fasteners?
For "normal" applications (say attaching the oil pan or valve cover) are there standard or typical torque values for fasteners? I'm wondering if it is possible to use a rule of thumb for those fasteners when you don't have access to a service…
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Why is my shifter lever extremely stiff or hard to shift gears?
My 1985 Yamaha 750 Maxim shift lever is extremely stiff or hard to shift. When I pull off the casing that it passes thru or even loosen the bolts to the case it shifts normally.
What can the issue be?
Why does it shift normally when I loosen the…
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How many volts/watts does a car battery give off?
How much power does a car battery contain, and for how long? I heard that batteries give off a massive amount of power for the first few minutes, then drop off. Let's say this is a new battery, fully charged and ready to go.
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Is it right to say that VTEC is solely by Honda?
I have an i-VTEC engine, which Honda claims to be a better and computerized version of their famous VTEC Engine.
Now I am wondering: Is it right to tell people that only HONDA has VTEC?
or is this technology distributed to other manufacturers as a…
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Troubleshooting Low Turbo Boost
I'm starting to suspect that the smoke and low power (I'm pretty sure it is not "limp mode" just a lack of enthusiasm) I'm seeing in our 2002 Jetta TDI (ALH engine with Garret VNT-15 turbocharger) may be a turbo issue. Here's what I'm…
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Does leaving the choke closed increase fuel consumption
I ran out of fuel using my outboard engine the other day, when I had checked the tank beforehand and thought I saw plenty of fuel. I had forgotten to open the choke for twenty minutes or so. My question is, does leaving the choke closed increase…
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How should I remove paint from calipers?
I have a set of STI brake calipers that I'm interested in refinishing. From the factory, they come with a black finish and white lettering. What is the best way to remove the existing finish so that I can repaint them how I want?
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How can I know if the right oil has been added to the vehicle?
Considering that the car recommends Mobil 1 Synthetic oil as per the logo on the oil cap, how can I be sure the garage that did the oil change poured the recommended oil and not another low cost oil to save money?
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Sharp cornering is turning my Service light on for a second
Citroen C4 2005, Petrol
Very rarely I happen to turn without braking properly and my forward momentum is quite high. In these situations I can feel the strain on my front wheels being very high. What happens occasionally is, my SERVICE light comes…
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R32 Skyline GT-R low power
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My friend recently imported a right-hand drive 1990 Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32) with the RB26TT motor into the states. It's beautiful, and I'm extremely jealous. The car is mostly stock except for…
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Car dying at low RPM only after filling up with gas
My question is closely related to one about a Jag dying at low RPM, but is slightly different because it only occurs after refueling and because the problem persists after cleaning the throttle body, as suggested by the answers.
The car is a 2006…
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Recondition clear coat?
The clear coat on my car's finish is getting kind of tired, dull and scratchy.
Is there any way to recondition and renew it?
I assume I will need to polish the existing clear coat somehow and then apply additional new clear coat with an air brush or…
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