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    Should I switch to Synthetic ?

    The miles have nothing to do with it. Its the age of the car. The seals dry out and tend to leak. I have seen a 24 year old car with only 50 (yes fifty) miles on it and it leaked. The problem is with fixing the leak is it could be more than just the pan. The rear seal, or heads can leak and...
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    Only one tire spins ??

    There are no cars on the street that have posi. Posi locks both wheels so the turn at the same time. If you had posi you couldnt make turns. They have limited slip.
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    Question about hearders

    Why not get shorties? Yes the longtubes are alittle bit better but really not much. If your car is lowered then DO NOT GET THE LONGTUBES. They stick down a great deal. You should get equal length shorties. I have BBK longtubes but they sit close to the ground. I dont think there really is...
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    need a new mouse

    Get a Logitech laser. Thats what I have and its MUCH better than microsofts junk. Very comfortabe as well.
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    Speedometer cable

    If it bounces as you accelerate and then smooths out then its most likely the cable.
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    Speedometer cable

    WHAT!!!! $78? 50resto has them for $19.95. You got ripped off.
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    FAILED EMISSIONS! Have a few questions...

    Sorry I misunderstood the question was not for me. My car only has exhaust work done, headers back. No other changes were made except for the air cleaner box removed. Its an 88 GT with 43K on it. Another car I had a few years ago also had no cats. It had heads, cam, intake, headers...
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    FAILED EMISSIONS! Have a few questions...

    Ummmm....yes he did say he never heard of a car passing without cats. And I guess he didnt say that NY had no emission testing either, right? Read the post. ANd if you know anything about cars the emissions were introduced during the gas crunch. And I wasent only talking about cats during...
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    FAILED EMISSIONS! Have a few questions...

    First off what does NY have to do with CA? Do you really think we care what is passed there? Dont think so. One has NOTHING to do with the other. ANd you said emission controls? If you mean they started testing for emissions first then this proves you wrong again. If they started this...
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    FAILED EMISSIONS! Have a few questions...

    Who says the rest of the world follows CA standards? Where the heck did you read that garbage from, or did you just make it up? Your talking out of your azz now. You are just making false statements and have no clue what you are talking about. And really who cares what the standards are in...
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    FAILED EMISSIONS! Have a few questions...

    Why would you care about CA? Your sig says you are in Seattle. What does WA have to do with CA? And like I said before, I will post the numbers on Mon or Tues next week.
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    FAILED EMISSIONS! Have a few questions...

    The Types of Vehicles and Trailers That Must Be Inspected Question What types of vehicles and trailers must be inspected in NYS? Answer Most types of vehicles and trailers registered in NYS must pass a safety inspection once each year. Most types of motor vehicles must...
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    FAILED EMISSIONS! Have a few questions...

    The visual inspection is ADDED because the no cat car will pass. If your car passes the emissions and every point of the inspection but does not have cats, your car will fail.
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    FAILED EMISSIONS! Have a few questions...

    No they dont hook up anything to your tailpipe. They just smell the air from the exhaust to see if it will pass. COME ON!!!! You cant even cheat the test by using another car for the exhaust to pass. You need to read the web site again. Those are the things ADDED to the original...
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    FAILED EMISSIONS! Have a few questions...

    WHAT???!!! NYS dosent have emissions testing? Yes you are mixed up. I dont care what anybody says. I think I would know. I have lived here for over 30 years. NY had emmisions since 1981. The only cars that get saftey check only is cars before 1981. So, Who ever said we dont have...
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    K&N Dissappointment

    If you cant explain then dont say it. Bottom line: No increase in power or mileage. Dont always believe what the package says.
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    Rear Gear Install????????????

    Yes the pros do it fr their first time but they are also tought and helped by an experienced mechanic.
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    turn signal problems.....

    The stock one dosent really look like the aftermarket one. The stock one is round and light green. New ones are usually Silver. Paid $2.29 for it.
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    FAILED EMISSIONS! Have a few questions...

    I am in NY and we have a very strict emission test. And the cats are NOT necessary to pass the test. Ford has absolutly nothing to do with installing cats. Its the goverment standards that have to be passed. They will not be able to sell there cars without passing EPA standards. And YES...
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    overheating only while parked

    A thermostat will have zero effect on weather you overheat while stopped. 160, 180, dont matter. Its the fan that keeps the motor cool . Make sure the fan is kicking on.