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    DIY Flush brakes/fuel

    My beetle's been sitting for a few years, and currently in the restoration process. Replacing the brakes, but all the brake lines look to be in good shape, just wondering how, or if a DIY person can...
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    '72 Beetle door speakers?

    How'd you install door speakers in a 1972 beetle. The door has a different set-up than regular doors. If wires are ran in-between the door an the door-jam, won't the wires b pinched?
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    Thanks for the help. Took forever with many...

    Thanks for the help. Took forever with many applications with the hammer, an usin' a sliding dent puller. What happened, the retaining spring holder caps were rusted so bad they just broke loose,...
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    1972 beetle needs attention!

    I've got a 1972 beetle that I'm currently restoring, wanted to upgrade the brakes to disc brakes, just don't know which type of brakes would be compatible with the beetle. Also the piston cylinder...
  5. Question: Focus e-brake snap

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    Focus e-brake snap

    I've got a 2000 Ford Focus wagon, and recently the emergency cable snapped on me. Any help on replacing this?
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    No, I've removed the hub, removed the cottor-pin,...

    No, I've removed the hub, removed the cottor-pin, and axle bolt holding the drum on. I've located the self-adjusting screw, just don't know which way to turn the screw to loosen it. Which way do I...
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    72 beetle vs. 73 super beetle

    I've got a 72 (non super)beetle that I'm restoring right now, and included I've also got a 73 super beetle engine. Both 1500cc's. My question is that I'm using the 72 block, just wondering if...
  8. Question: Computer fan

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    No, when we first got the computer 'bout 3 years...

    No, when we first got the computer 'bout 3 years ago, it never constantly ran. I'll take it apart and try blowin' it out, and see what happens from there.
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    I understand that the brake material is stuck to...

    I understand that the brake material is stuck to the drum, my problem is removing the drum. Any help?
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    '72 Beetle, needs info

    So just picked up a '72 VW Beetle, that's been sitting for 'bout 10 years now. Engine's disassembled and in a box. The passenger rear drum is seized up and won't move, I pounded the crap out of the...
  11. Question: Computer fan

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    Computer fan

    No matter what my comp. fan is constintly running, except for when on stand-by. Any ideas on what causes that and what to do?
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    1990 Acclaim Lug Nut torque

    What's the required ft/lbs. for the tires on my '90 Acclaim?
  13. Question: Salamander cage

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    Salamander cage

    What sort of set-up would you need for a blotched tiger salamander to live in? More aquatic or dryer?
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    How-to color/wet-sand

    What's the process of color/wet sanding? What grits would u recommend?
  15. Question: When to wet sand?

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    When to wet sand?

    Is wet-sanding required between coats? I've heard that it's not necessary, and you can spray multiply coats w/just letting it flash dry(what's this/how long)? I sprayed my first coat and it turned...
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    Wet-Sanding pearl paint

    So I'm spraying my car with a black basecoat with silver pearl, followed by clear.
    Planning on putting three coats of black, mixing silver w/last black, then clear w/silver, then clear again. I'll...
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    2002 Saturn Lug Torque

    My 2002 Saturn has aluminum wheels, an I was just wondering what the torque spec. was rated on those tires?
  18. Question: Painting Lenses

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    Painting Lenses

    Any tips on how you'd go 'bout painting orange plastic side marker lenses?
  19. Question: Check Engine Light

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    Check Engine Light

    I got my rebuilt head on my 93 Civic HB, and she runs sooo smooth, an absolutley no leaks. Just havin' an issue w/my check engine light now being on. Installed a jumper cable to test the computer,...
  20. Question: Claying Exterior

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    Claying Exterior

    What exactly is the purpose of using a clay bar on the exterior?
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    Isn't the compressor full of freon, and how would...

    Isn't the compressor full of freon, and how would I go about releasing the pressure?
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    '88 GMC AC pulley removal

    My buddy has a 88 GMC pick-up truck and his AC pulley seized up. Any help on pulling this out?
  23. Question: Negative Pressure

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    What does negative pressure lead to? My 5-year...

    What does negative pressure lead to? My 5-year old diabetic son has this condition, is there any type of cure or anything I can do?
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    Negative Pressure

    What does it mean to have negative pressure in your ears?
  25. Question: Squeeling Asuna

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    Thanks for the help. So-far so-good. No more...

    Thanks for the help. So-far so-good. No more squeel. Wanted to rate your answer, but message tells me I have to spread some Reputation. How would I go about this?
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    Asuna/Impulse serpentine

    Is there anyone out there that has an Asuna/Impulse that knows how to replace the serpentine belt?
  27. Question: Squeeling Asuna

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    Squeeling Asuna

    OK, here's the thing. My '93 Asuna is missing 2 of the plastic splashguards under the car, and whenever I go through a puddle, or it rains, or if there's any sort of moisture she'll squeel like a...
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    93 Civic D15B7 camshaft install

    Any tips when installing my camshaft, like I'm not sure but should I use grease or should oil work around the lobes?
  29. Question: Lug nut Torque

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    These are aluminum wheels, 80 lbs isn't too much?

    These are aluminum wheels, 80 lbs isn't too much?
  30. Question: Lug nut Torque

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    Lug nut Torque

    What would the lug nuts for my '93 Asuna be torqued to?
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    '93 Asuna/Impulse belt tensioner

    How much play should my Asuna's serpentine belt have, and how would I go 'bout replacing the tensioner?
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    Tensioner Replacement

    How would you go about replacing the serpentine belt tensioner on a '93 Asuna Sunfire?
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    '93 Asuna belt tensioner, how difficult to...

    '93 Asuna belt tensioner, how difficult to replace? An how much play should you have in your belt?
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    Serpentine Belt Tensioner

    '93 Asuna Sunfire needs serpentine belt tightened. Anyone knows how to adjust the belt tensioner?
  35. Question: Asuna Seat Removal

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    Asuna Seat Removal

    I've got a '93 Asuna Sunfire, and I want to remove the front seats so I can detail the interior. Just having issues removing the bolts on the back of the seat. There's a plastic cover over the...
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    Thanks for the info. I'm a truck driver, so...

    Thanks for the info. I'm a truck driver, so quitting cold turkey isn't the easiest way, so I think I'll try to cut back somewhat first, currently I'm @ about a pack a day, and if I can get that down...
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    D15B7 valve seal replacement?

    I'm currently rebuilding a head for my 93 civic (D15B7 SOHC), and I was just wondering how the valve seals are removed. This is my first time rebuilding a overhead cam head, and my manual really...
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    Always tired/no energy

    I smoke cigarettes, and marijuana, and I was just wondering how a person might go about cleaning out their system. Always tired, and no energy, not normal for me. Any help would be great. Thankx
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    Valve Seals Civic D15B7

    I'm replacing the head on my 93 civic, and while at it I figured I'd replace the valve seals, but I'm not quite sure on how to go about replacing them. Any help would awesome,

    Thankx,
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  40. Question: Lump on penis

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    Lump on penis

    So for 'bout 3 years now, I've had this hard lump on my penis, and over the years, it has increased in size a bit. Doesn't have any pain, just doesn't look presentable, and I figured after this time...
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    How would I go about removing carbon inside the...

    How would I go about removing carbon inside the head? Can you give any advise on how to replace the valve seals? Not quite sure, never seen this type before, and Haynes manual really sucks with...
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    Am I going to have to adjust the head so its at...

    Am I going to have to adjust the head so its at TDC before its put on the block, or is that just done by aligning the timing marks on the cam and the crankshaft? I know how to get to TDC, but how do...
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    Thankz for the advice. Went and got my head...

    Thankz for the advice. Went and got my head today with no problems. Just have another question, I want to replace the valve seals, and clean up the carbon on the valves, but I was just wondering if...
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    D15B7 cylinder head removal

    So a few weeks ago, I blew a timing belt, took it into the shop to get it replaced. Turns out when I got it back the mechanic told me snapping the timing belt caused me to bend a valve. So if...
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    Replaced the ICM and rotor and still no...

    Replaced the ICM and rotor and still no improvement, any other ideas?
  46. Question: Cell phone

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    Cell phone

    I've got a Samsung SCH-a950 cell phone, just wondering how I would go about transferring mp3 music from my computer, and save it as a ringtone for my phone, also can you do the same for videos?
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    So do you have any idea how much an ICM would...

    So do you have any idea how much an ICM would cost, and is it going to harm my car if I drive it the way it is for the time being?
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    I was told by another, that it could be the IAC...

    I was told by another, that it could be the IAC (idle-air-control), is there any chance of that?
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    If the ICM is failing, isn't that going to set...

    If the ICM is failing, isn't that going to set off the check engine light?
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    Idle Fluctuates 300-1000rpm

    I've got a 93 Civic HB (D15B7), the issue is that, at idle, the rpm fluctuates between 300-1000 rpm. Also its lost a lot of power. When driving, the engine stumbles and pops (not quite...
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