Anyone running the new Method 703 in a 17"? They show a 0/4.75 offset/backspace. I'd be running a 285/75R17. That 0 offset is 2-3/8" out from stock... seems like a lot. The other rim I'm looking at would be an Icon Rebound with a better 25mm offset, but I like the idea of the 'Method bead...
That looks to be the original radiator, at least not the current design. If original, all of them fail. 169k is way past useful life. Just assume it needs to be replaced immediately and do the water pump at the same time.
I would, however, check that it isn't the heat exchanger that is...
I can appreciate your frustration, though this doesn't sound particularly egregious to me. Sales people are good at networking and bringing a deal to closure. They're not by any means mechanical experts. Expecting a detailed list of mechanical flaws is not realistic. You could always hire a...
If it's not the new style then absolutely. 150k is pretty long in the tooth for the defective version. You're on borrowed time. You can see pics of what the part number boss looks like on the 'PSA' radiator thread.
I just did your list with the addition of the Alternator. It's not a part that could be easily replaced later and mine gets submerged. The time to do it is when the radiator is out. At 228k I would also do all visible hoses up front.
I had a vibration in my 100. Took it to the dealer thinking it was wheel bearings or bushings. Dealer said to put stock tires back on and bring it back if it still had issues. Worthless.
Keep in mind that the cylinder hone is a process that purposefully leaves them rough. They're not polished to their end state at the factory. The design is intended to allow the rings and the bore to break in together. This requires specific operating parameters to happen correctly. The wear...
As I understand it, to seat the rings requires high cylinder pressures which you won't have during initial break-in. Let the components settle in with light throttle and then increase % throttle to get things to set up one the initial break-in is complete. I don't believe engines get fully...
The apex of piston travel will increase slightly with RPM as things stretch. What they don't want is for the break-in period to create a ridge on the cylinder wall because the engine wore into a specific RPM. At least that's the theory I was told.
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