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Decal Toolbox
Decal Toolbox
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Z-CALZ Magnetic and Decal Toolbox Labels Clip 809 on Two Guys Garage
Pressure Test
Pressure Test
Would a cooling system pressure test detect a head gasket issue?
i have a 1998 subaru that i bought new and have been driving since purchase. recently i had an issue where the car overheated - i added coolant, and brought it in for a pressure test. aside from needing a new radiator cap, they found nothing.
the other day i noticed a white smoke coming from under the hood - it smelled like antifreeze, unquestionably. it wasn't a heavy smoke, but was certainly burning coolant. there was no obvious leak under the hood.
the car drives fine, but i constantly smell burning antifreeze.
this leads me to believe that i have a more serious issue, either a cracked cylinder, cracked case, blown head gasket, etc. my question is, would the pressure test have found such an issue?
second question is what does it cost to replace a head gasket? my gut feel is that this spells the end of my subaru.
your thoughts appreciated, thanks very much.
yes, it would.
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 Transmission Engine Oil Pressure Test Kit Kal Equip US $29.99
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 DRB III Lab Scope test adaptors 5 each pressure transducers US $20.00
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 Load Cell Testing Unit and 0 500 lbs pressure transducer US $149.00
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 Ritchie Gas Pressure test kit US $9.99
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 KOHLER PRESSURE VACUUM TEST KIT US $6.99
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 Mac Tool Deluxe Vacuum Pressure Test Kit US $75.99
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Fuel Pressure Test
Grip Air
Grip Air
Why do people always moan about air con?
Its 30 degrees outside and nobody wants to travel on trains or work in offices/shops sweating.
Yet people keep moaning its soooooo cold! Get a grip! If you wanna sweat go and run around in the sun.
I think AC is the best invention ever!
Bob we DO need air con when its 30 degrees out.
I dunno, i hate when people rave about great the weather is too, nobody wants to sweat in the heat.
its ok if you are on holiday but not if you are working or travelling.
Air con is a blessing and it should be law that everywhere has it.
There would be an uproar if everywhere had no heating
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Adrian Weinbrecht working with the Phase One 645DF and V-Grip Air
Psi High
Psi High
vehicle A/C low side has high psi reading?
Usually this is caused by one of three things. An overcharged system, a failure of the cooling fans, or a clogged expansion valve.
Check the fans first, and then evacuate and recharge the system with the correct amount of refrigerant. If the problem continues, then you will need to replace the expansion valve
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Indigo Psychic Kids Mocumentary PSI HIGH - Psychic Students Institute
Metric Triple
Metric Triple
7.62X54R Reload?
Just reloaded my first set of 7.62x54R. Finally found a box of 150gr. .311dia. Barnes TSX. Used Brass from Winchester Metric & Some Serbian stuff all boxer primed. This is the load data
Bullet: 150Grain Barnes Triple Shock 303cal. .311dia
Powder: BL-C(2) 52.0Grains
Primer: CCI 300 Large Rifle primers
Should yield about 2880FPS as starter load.
I had to search high and low for the bullets, the .311 is new in TSX. Used two sets of dies. RCBS but then bought the lee set because it had the crimper, but the lee sports a .308 expander. Thats too small for my M-44. so I need the .311 expander.
My rifle was slugged out and is a .311dia. and can hold 1in groups at 150yrds. with factory ammo.
So I am eager to see what this ammo will do.
If any one has loaded TSX in their Mosin let me know how it worked out.
"Guns don't kill people. People in helicopters with guns kill people!"
Haven't used that bullet, but I will have to check it out. My M44 has been shooting great with .308 dia bullets in factory ammo and handloads. FYI below is my posted answer to someone that asked about factory rounds for is cartridge. Note the reference to the Lee Factory Crimp die:
Norma for preloaded ammo if you can find it. For Handloading, the Winchester brass and the Norma are both Boxer primed. I use a Lee Factory Crimp die on any of the brass cases that are purchased as loaded factory rounds or my own handloads. This will improve the accuracy by 50%.
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Metric Australian Tour Promo
Random Orbital
Random Orbital
Orbit Design Works
Being small or medium sized is quiet a critical phase for any business. What it needs the most is a unique identity and recognizable face. The body that can give this identity and face to such businesses should be well versed with the requirements, situations, and challenges in the marketing and creative domains that any small or medium business faces.
For most marketing and designing firms, however, the quest for creating business identity is, at the most, 2 or 3 folds path. It may include any random couple of functions from the wide variety of tasks, like designing logos, business cards, and brochures; creating newspaper ads and web landing page; If one decides to go an extra mile, then making vehicle graphic, launching e-mail marketing campaign, and many more such tasks. But not many seem to be handling all functions together. Nonetheless, plausibility of such a body that can handle all these tasks efficiently should not be ruled out entirely.
‘Orbit Design Works' is one such body that understands these needs and goes beyond sheer creativity, while giving the business a unique identity. Pioneered by Don Harper in 2003, Orbit Design Works handles its assortment of functions, like graphic designing, printing, interactive (Flash) animation development, copy-writing and editing, application development, and marketing strategy designing thru many able hands of brilliant professionals like Alexandra Bot, Nate Smith, Laurie Zuckerman, and Don Harper himself.
With sound knowledge/skill and dedicated approach, Orbit Design Works has managed to make its mark in the fields of graphic creation, web-site design and maintenance, web and e-mail hosting, e-mail marketing, copywriting, printing, and mailing services. Having all such functions catered by the single body makes it even feasible and easier for the client to deal with. Orbit's fine blend of creative, technical, and functional approach makes it very easy for a client to create the unique face in the market and bloom with success.
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Remove deep scratches from hardwood floor?
I have some deep long scratches on my three year old hardwood oak floor mostly from past furniture moving. I already tried light sanding/ filler but it's still very noticeable.
I was thinking of buying or renting a random orbital sander from Home Depot and attempt to remove all of those deep scratches with 36/50/80/100 grit and then polyurethane it. Should this do the job?
Are they a prefinished boards or finished on site boards? It will make a difference. The newer prefinished floors have a tougher finish on them and is almost impossible to sand and refinish. Does yours have a stain or natural finish? A natural finish you ll have much better luck redoing if it is a finished on site floor. You most likely won t be able to match the stain if it is stained. E mail me if you have any questions GL
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Random Orbital Machine - Why use it?
Bubble Camber
Bubble Camber
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Saturn Sky
Saturn Sky
Can A saturn Sky redline car win a Pontiac Solstice Gxp by speed?
What is the top speed a Saturn sky would go?What is the top speed a pontiac solstice would go? Which is more worth buying? Both cars are affordable.But which is more worth buying?
there the same car. same engine/chassis. both are roughly the same weight. both have 260hp 260 torque. so that question i can answer for you. but i dont know the top speed, but im 99.9% sure there gonna be identical.
http://www.caranddriver.com/features/12241/2007-pontiac-solstice-gxpsaturn-sky-red-line-manual.html
if you dont wanna click and read it says 142 (drag limited) top speed.
14.2 in the 1/4 mile. not too shabby for what it is.
personaly i love pontiacs, but for this car i think the sky looks better. but theres no real difference in which one you get, there pretty much the same thing just different bodies. the saturn is a little more cash.
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 Rotora Brake kit for Pontiac Solstice or Saturn Sky US $450.00
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Saturn SKY Review - Kelley Blue Book
Read Antifreeze
Read Antifreeze
Reading Pet Food Labels
Reading Pet Food Labels
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What to run away from at the pet store
With all the pet food recalls and more and more ingredients coming out of China that are contaminated, we need to learn to read the ingredients on our pet foods just like we read the labels on our own food.
You should read the label every time you purchase pet food. Manufacturers will change ingredients on a whim if they can make the product cheaper and reap a bigger profit. Very few companies are as concerned about the health of your dog as much as they are about their bottom line.
Pet food is not highly regulated. Dead, diseased, dying and drugged animals are allowed in pet food. Many pet food ingredients are leftovers from meat processing for the human food supply and consist of ingredients not fit for human consumption. Here's what you should be looking for on each label.
Look for the Ingredient Statement on the label. Read the first five ingredients as these first five ingredients make up 90% or more of the total quantity of what's in the dog food.
1. Does the food contain a quality protein? Look for an identifiable animal source such as chicken meal or beef meal. This is a concentrated protein source wherein the water has been removed from the meat. "Chicken meal" is better to find on the label than simply "chicken" as the latter can contain a large quantity of water. It may be the first ingredient on the list, but doesn't necessarily make up the larger portion of the food due to the water content. Wheat gluten or corn gluten are protein sources, but they are not meat. Dogs and cats must have meat to live a healthy life. If your dog were on the loose in the wild, would you find him eating an ear of corn?
2. Look at the packaging. Does it contain a picture of a healthy dog or cat and then say things like "natural" or "wholesome grains" or "vegetables?" The term natural is meaningless as it is not regulated. There can be some natural ingredients in the food, but there can also be chemical preservatives that can cause cancer such as BHA, BHT, or ethoxyquine. There are some pet treats on the market that are labeled natural, but contain propylene glycol, a form of antifreeze!
3. Wholesome grains are not whole grains. The term wholesome grains can simply mean the addition of wheat gluten which was the source of the largest pet food recall in history. Whole grains are excellent sources of protein, fiber, B vitamins, iron, and other essential minerals. They also provide carbohydrates that a dog (not a cat) needs to provide energy. Look for ingredients like ground brown rice or oats in a dog food. Soy, corn, corn gluten, wheat, wheat gluten and rice gluten are cheap sources of protein. These grains are also prone to molds which can be toxic.
4. Look for the term "by products." If it says by products, don't buy the products! These are inferior protein sources and can be difficult for your dog to digest. These can be all the parts of an animal unfit for human consumption such as hooves, feathers, intestines, etc. By products contain ingredients you would never knowingly give to your dog.
5. What are the sources of fat? The fats in dog food should be animal based. This is what your dog evolved to eat. Your dog cannot be a vegetarian or vegan and maintain health. Fats should also be identifiable such as "chicken fat" or "beef fat." If the ingredients state "animal fat," it should not be fed. It could (and probably does) contain road kill, spoiled grocery store meats, euthanized pets, or zoo animals.
6. Check for vitamins and minerals. A list of added vitamins and minerals should be on the label, but avoid the ingredients menadione and sodium selenite. These are cheap and non-bioavailable sources of vitamin K and selenium respectively.
7. Your dog food should contain fruits and vegetables, but not as the primary source of nutrition. The first ingredient should be meat and everything else should follow.
While this short article does not cover every single detail of purchasing pet food and reading labels, it provides the consumer with some guidelines for a happier and healthier dog. Go beyond the fancy packages and read the ingredients. Your dog deserves you and he certainly deserves a good diet.
Just remember that what you find on a dog food packaging isn't necessarily what you'll find on the ingredient label. Packaging is advertising and is meant to entire you into buying that particular product. The packaging is irrelevant-read the ingredients. You'll soon find that even so called premium dog foods contain junk that you would never feed your dog.
Randy Walden
http://www.castlehillsoaps.com
Full reprint rights are given for this article as long as it is reprinted in its entirety. Author credit must be given and the URL must remain on the article. This article cannot be sold or altered without the author's permission. The author may be contacted via the URL at the end of this article.
About the Author
Randy Walden is a registered nurse who is active with the local Animal Protective League and is a proponent of increasing rescue dog adoptions and avoiding pet store and breeder animal sales. He is interested in all things natural, including pet products. He lives with his 4 rescued dogs and partner in Springfield, IL.
Should I drive it home with bad antifreeze leak?
On my way to work this morning my 02 Focus was reading HOT. Once at work I look under the hood and I have a bad antifreeze leak coming from the thermostat housing. I want to know rather I should drive it home or have it towed. I have 2 gal. of 50/50 to refill on the way if It starts to heat up. Whata think?
i would try to make it home, or preferably, the nearest repair shop, just watch the temp gauge and be sure its completely full before you leave, both the radiator itself and the resevoir to the normal level. you should probably check the level about halfway home, but be very carefull opening the cap, as it may spray boiling water at you. the best way to open it is with a heavy rag over the cap and turn it only part way, then leave the rag but move your hand when you hear it start to hiss. once it stops hissing, carefully finish opening it, and stand back just to be safe, then slowly pour antifreeze to fill it back up. also, as someone else said, don't try it if you have to go more than say 15 miles or so, or if you will be in heavy traffic. good luck.
PS: if you need a new radiator, check out http://www.dillonradiator.com/product_info.php?cPath=1_112_1255_12810_61388&products_id=6138811 Your radiator is only $99.57 from us, so just keep us in mind
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God's Anti-freeze
Breaker Bar
Breaker Bar
Vw Performance Parts - Engine Upgrades
If you're like me you want your car to go faster. There are a few easy ways to get more "fast" out of your volkswagen. Depending on what type of VW you have the selection of parts available to you will vary wildly. There are a lot of people out there tuning their Golf/GTI but obviously there are a lot fewer Toureg parts out there.
There is a large community of VW tuners out there and visiting the forums where these people hang out is a very good idea. They can give you an idea of what to expect out of various aftermarket parts. If the part exists the chances are good that someone on these forums has tried it out and written about it. This may sound silly but a couple of the best things you can do to make sure your car is running its best is to get your car a tune up and an oil change. Adding performance parts to a car that isn't already running its best isn't going to be nearly as effective. Another important but overlooked thing is making sure your tires are properly inflated. This can improve the handling of your VW as well as ensure you're getting optimum gas mileage. Once these basic steps have been completed there's a few other things you can do to upgrade your ride.
Engine / Power Upgrades
1) Upgrade your intake. This can be as simple as making sure your current air filter is clean. The more air your engne can get the better it will run. The next easiest option is to install a high performance air filter that replaces the stock one. These provide better air flow which should increase engine power slightly. The next step after that would be to install a complete aftermarket intake system. Cold Air Intakes draw cool air from outside the engine compartment rather than regular systems which suck in hot air from around your engine. Most of these systems are fairly easy to install and can be done yourself in a few hours or less. An aftermarket intake can cost anywhere from $50 all the way up to $300.
2) Upgrade your headers: The headers and downpipe is where the exhaust first leaves your engine on its way toward the atmosphere. Higher performance headers allow more exhaust fumes to escape, which can give a dramatic increase to horsepower. Aftermarket header prices can range from a couple hundred dollars to well over $1000 depending on what type of vehicle you have and what brand you choose. One thing to look out for is that cheaper headers tend to have fitment issues (you can't get them to line up correctly for a simple bolt-on installation), and they may have resonance issues. Resonance is caused by the exhaust vibrating the metal and will create a noise that bothers most people. Headers can be installed yourself if you're experienced enough.
3) Catback exhaust: These exhaust systems start where the headers end. They connect to the Catalytic converter and replace the entire exhaust system to the back of the car. Depending on how free flowing the stock exhaust is on your car this may be one of the last upgrades you choose to do. These exhaust systems aren't cheap and may require welding and/or professional installation. They usually give your car a higher performance sound over the stock setup. It is also possible to just replace the mufflers if all you care about is the sound.
4) Tires. Probably the most overlooked performance enhancement you can do for your car is to replace the tires. Adding lots of engine power won't do you any good if you can't get that power to the pavement. Replacing your tires with a wider tire or tires with a stickier compound will help you get more traction. Choosing tires is usually a compromise between Performance, Ride Comfort, and Tread Life. High performance tires don't last as long as regular ones. High performance tires can cost quite a bit of money too.
5) Underdrive Pulleys. You can reclaim some lost power from your engine by installing a lightweight crank pulley. These are made of aluminum and tend to weigh several times less than the stock ones they replace. Underdrive pulleys are slightly smaller than the stock ones, which means they turn the accessories they operate at a slightly lower speed. This isn't a problem for most people unless they have a huge stereo system. These pulleys are usually less than a couple hundred dollars, and can be installed yourself. You will need a breaker bar to get the old one off, and a serious torque wrench to attach the new one. The last thing you want is the pulley coming off while you're driving down the freeway!
6) Turbochargers. If you have lots of money and are serious about upgrading your car a turbo kit might be what you need. Turbos use the exhaust from your engine to spin a turbine, which forces air into your engine. This pressurizes the air and improves horsepower dramatically. These are not very likely to be something you would install yourself. They also may require other modifications to your car, so the cost is out of reach for most people.
I hope you've learned some of the basics of how you can upgrade your VW to get better performance out of it. Just remember to do your research before making a purchase, as there are a lot of products out there attempting to scam people like us.
About the Author
Bill writes articles for automotive sites all around the Internet. VW Auto Parts is one of his specialties. Make sure you get the best upgrades for your Volkswagen!
Where do i rent a chain wrench?
I too am in the middle of a timing belt job. In my old Nissan I just put a breaker bar on the crankshapt pulley bolt and use the starter moter to spin the engine. I don't think that works in my civic.
Most rental places will rent them, Rental Land ect., but the cheaper way is Autozone. They have a "Loan a Tool" where you pay a deposit to use the tool then get your money back when you return it. Free, what price could be better!
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 Tekton 3 4 Drive X 24 Flex Breaker Bar by MIT US $24.99
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 15 x 1 2 Drive Heavy Duty Breaker Bar for Sockets US $8.99
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 1 2 x 15 Heavy Duty Breaker Bar for socketsHand Tool US $7.42
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 Snap on F10LB 10 Breaker Bar US $10.00
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 Toolzone 15 3 8 DRIVE BREAKER KNUCKLE FLEXI BAR US $5.51
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 Mac Tools 18 1 2 drive Breaker Bar US $35.00
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 Snap On Tool 1 2 Drive 9 1 2 Breaker Bar SV10A US $9.99
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 Snap On 1 4 Breaker Bar US $25.00
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 Mac Tools 3 4 Z20T Breaker Bar US $10.95
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 SNAP ON 3 8 BREAKER BAR NEW US $39.99
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 Mac Tools 3 4 Z28F Breaker Bar US $32.99
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 Tekton 1 2 Drive X 15 Pro Flex Breaker Bar by MIT US $9.99
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