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    Retardation or fact?

    You're right...it doesn't matter a LOT. But my point, primarily, is that "warming up the engine" is of no benefit...and most experts (including the manufacturers) recommend NOT doing it. So why do it??? And, regarding your point about idling and all the cop cars that sit around...
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    $2500+ to fix my T-45 tranny issues!!?!?!? Need help!!!

    Their analysis, though limited, sounds about right. The worn clutch could be causing most of the grinding, because it's dragging too much to let the synchros work properly, or it could be primarily the synchros cause your grinding on shifting. And they can't tell that without either taking the...
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    Retardation or fact?

    The issue...and it applies to all engines, EFI or carbed...is that most of your wear occurs in the first few minutes when the engine is cold and the parts have the most clearance (too loose). What you want to do is give it 30 seconds or so for the oil pressure to come up and everything to get...