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    Overheating question, need opinions

    Gets hot around town (low speed, stop and go), goes to the "N" of "normal" two tics below "270." It did it yesterday in 68 degree weather (Atlanta in December- I love it). I do have pulleys and I'll check the fan, maybe they connected incorrectly when installing the engine. Everyone's...
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    Overheating question, need opinions

    I have 91 Hatch 5 speed with a 306 with AFR 165's and numerous bolt ons. The former engine and auto tranny cooled very well with the stock radiator but the new combo gets too hot. (BTW, the gauge cluster is also replaced since engine swap so not same temp gauge): I have the "S" blade fan and...
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    gasket at header to x pipe?

    You can use copper silicone sealant. It will withstand the heat and takes up small gaps well. Good Luck!!
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    Bouncing speedo fix

    This post is mostly for future searchers but any comments added are appreciated. I just completed #3 and it cured the last of my bouncing speedo blues. Bouncing speedo fixes. I've used all three and each provided improvement. 1. Replace speedo driven gear. 2. Replace cable. (Mine was...
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    Mystery Vibration..Help

    -exhaust rubbing somewhere maybe. -engine mounts -engine miss
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    Need input on paint!

    # 1 for sure
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    Exhaust studs broke.. Tips apperciated

    Soak them soak them soak them.
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    Quick alternator?

    Yes upgrade. Search the threads to see how. It will make you feel better and you can then add the stereo that you now don't have! Good luck! To make the swicth easier for me i bought a junkyard alternator for $50. That way the rpice difference was minimal.
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    How much play on AOD input shaft?

    Just like the title, how much play is acceptable. Thanks!
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    Battery Dead (Out of Ideas)

    You're gonna love me if I'm right. If you have mirror lights in your sunvisors, check them. The velcro on the flap on mine was just loose enough to allow the light to come but not loose enough to allow me to see that the light was on. I disconnected them and fixed the problem.
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    Spark plug gap too big?

    I think that older/modified vehicles respond better to plug changes. I had a 1955 Chevy that would respond to plugs even after 15,000 miles. I bet the O2 sensors are similar, just a little bit of improvement for each change (plugs, O2 sensors) adds up.
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    Wax as you dry

    Unless you wax your car every time you wash it then these products work great as 10 minute subsitute for a 1 hour waxing.
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    Engine sludge treatment?

    I think that there is a higher chance that a sludge treatment will hurt than help. I've never expereinced a problem after using one (tried it once) but have CREATED two bigger leaks out of smaller leaks from using a seal conditioner (used twice 2 for 2 failure). My dad said he used a seal...
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    3g alternator swap, but which regulator?

    Isn't the alternator internally regulated? I just did this swap and did not chang anything but the alternator and wires and it works well.
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    How much louder without cats?

    I went from shorties, catted midpipe and mac catback to the same but with an offroad/no cats midpipe. It was significantly louder but also sounded significantly better. In fact, the 2000RPM drone that I had with the catted midpipe was largely gone with the offroad pipe.
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    Undercoating My Car

    If the rust patch is small and will not be visible (under carpet/ door sill etc.) then buy some epoxy resin and fiberglass cloth. A small hole will likely not be structural (there are all kinds of holes in the body) so you really only need to keep it from rusting further. I used the above...
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    Anyone have trouble sealing BBK shorty headers?

    I second this, I had the back bolt (firewall) on the passenger side loosen every couple of weeks creating a noticible exhaust tick. I sealed and resealed the header collector flange 6 times before thinking that it MIGHT be somewhere else (I know, I know). One drop of blue Loctite on this bolt...
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    92 LX 5.0 T5 with vibration at 85 mph or 5000 rpm??

    Check the balancer, I had a bad vibration that went away with a new balancer.
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    AOD to T-5 swap shifter console same?

    Is the plastic piece that surrounds the shifter on an AOD reusable with a manual shifter. Catalogs have two versions listed (stick, auto) but how different are they?
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    Power door lock install/alarm experts needed

    My door lock actuators are broken and so instead of replacing them with the orginal or the cheaper universal type I bought a kit from JC whitney that installs in cars WITHOUT original power door locks (actuators, wiring and key fob transmitter) My thinking was that for $80 I get new actuators...
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