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Re: Lucas Oil to quiet P/S Pump

cuhu...@webtv.net — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:53:21 UT

About thirty something years ago, I read somewhere in an auto magazine
that some of those stopleak additives have shellac in them.They might
work ok for a while, untill the shellac starts drying out.
I wouldn't trust any of those ''snake oils''.
cuhulin

Re: Combinations To Fort Knox - REVEALED!

csr...@notyahoo.com (Steve W.) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:22:18 UT

Well, I could tell you BUT......
I have more than a few links to "unknown" spec lists. They come in handy
some days.
Make sure you actually follow the instructions when you check the specs.
And don't try to mix/match specs from different companies. I have seen
at least 4 different ride height charts with various locations used.

Re: Combinations To Fort Knox - REVEALED!

cuhu...@webtv.net — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:07:42 UT

advantagewheelalignment.com
Soon as I clicked on it, I emailed it to meself.
cuhulin

Re: Ford's "Easy Fuel" capless fuel filler?

cuhu...@webtv.net — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:12:43 UT

I have quite a few very old timey/old style gas cans.I do use one of
them for lawn more gas, because I like them better than the plastic gas
cans.I am old fashioned.
cuhulin

Re: Ford's "Easy Fuel" capless fuel filler?

cdubya...@post.harvard.edu (CWLee) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:21:49 UT

As the OP I thank you guys for your comments and
speculation. Let me try to focus the responses a bit.
First, I don't think the diameter of the gas pump
nozzle or the gas can nozzle is the issue - the problem
I'm concerned about is the length. The Ford website I
consulted implied that the gas pump nozzle goes

Re: Ford's "Easy Fuel" capless fuel filler?

d...@humuhumunukunukuapuapa.org (dsi1) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:19:27 UT

That's "bitchin!" The truth is that people are going to think they're
really cool by not having to remove that gas cap and placing it on the
trunk or holding it like the rest of us "gremmies."
Do people still have those old gas cans? Do we still have to worry about
pouring leaded gas into cars designed only for unleaded? What a

Re: Lucas Oil to quiet P/S Pump

h...@nospam.nix (hls) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:14:45 UT

I wouldn't call it a "screech", but more a moaning sound. It's very
much a hydraulic pump sound, not like a belt slipping or a pressure
relief valve (like when you turn the wheel all the way). I hear
similar sounds from other hydraulic action, like backhoes and bucket
loaders and things. The sound is matched to engine RPM, and if this

Re: Don't Blame Floor Mats for Toyota (Lexus) Runaways

in2dad...@yahoo.com (in2dadark) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:10:59 UT

I think this could very well be the case. My 2001 camry sometimes
'over does it' when I put it on cruise. I'm not 77 and I haven't been
dealing with GM aggravation all my life so I know what to do.. But it
does get carried away sometimes. She was 77. The car decided it was
her time to go..

Re: Toyota saying John is a complete idiot

in2dad...@yahoo.com (in2dadark) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:03:52 UT

A kia with 235k miles on it? Maybe I will get one..:0)

Re: Toyota not saying removing floor mat is ultimate fix

in2dad...@yahoo.com (in2dadark) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:59:37 UT

Thank you.
The fact that we are still talking about his is highlighted by the
fact that most can't believe it even happened an to whom it happened.
I know when I read it I was stunned. These types of things are why we
have warnings on plastic that comes with furniture and stuff we buy,
that says 'placing plastic over your head can cause suffocation'. Or,

Re: Ford's "Easy Fuel" capless fuel filler?

klu...@panix.com (Scott Dorsey) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:49:23 UT

Agreed. The current Ford system is definitely "far out." Since the
current generation of gas cans has a nozzle specifically designed to
fit like the filler nozzle on the pump, I don't see that it would be
any issue. "Totally wicked" quick-fill systems should function in a
"groovy way" with the modern cans.

Re: Ford's "Easy Fuel" capless fuel filler?

d...@humuhumunukunukuapuapa.org (dsi1) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:06:09 UT

My 67 Barracuda had a quick-fill chrome cap that you opened by pressing
on the release on the side and flipped it open. That was certainly "
"boss." My mother 70 Barracuda had the filler located behind the spring
loaded license plate holder. That was "not too cool." I'm glad that
they're trying to make gimmicky gas fillers again.

Re: Ford's "Easy Fuel" capless fuel filler?

nonel...@sbcglobal.net (aarcuda69062) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:29:18 UT

In article <1573-4B081CF5-...@storefull-3 173.bay.webtv.net>,
I'll bet that their P04XX EVAP code warranty claims drop considerably.
It would make no difference than if they had a conventional gas cap.
(duh)
However, most fuel doors have inside release mechanisms, so as long as
the vehicle is locked, it wouldn't be that easy.

Re: Ford's "Easy Fuel" capless fuel filler?

ckozi...@snet.net (ChrisCoaster) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:58:11 UT

_________________________
I see this "capless filler" as a GOOD example of NASCAR making it's
way too far into public life.
And something else enters my mind when I think about Ford's new
innovation - it starts with the letter "f" and ends in smoke...
-CC

Re: Combinations To Fort Knox - REVEALED!

ckozi...@snet.net (ChrisCoaster) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:55:40 UT

_________________________
Steve:
Please advise me of all health related costs of finding the above(eye
strain, carpal tunnel, etc).
Where in Heck did you find that??? Good heavens! I feel like a kid in
candy shop FCOL!
-CC