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    What is this, and why won't it shut off??

    Driving home today, ABS light came on. Got home, shut off engine, went inside. Came back out 10 minutes later, and hear something humming under the hood. This sucker is still running, getting hot, and not smelling too good. Key is completely out of the ignition, I had to pull the battery to...
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    Deleting the EGR

    Yes, I know this topic has been beaten to death, but it seems the correct information is spread amongst a half dozen threads. Plus I need to verify a few things. Maybe this thread can serve as a one-stop consolidated place for others looking to do this. My reasoning for doing this is that I've...
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    Extreme Dryer Tech: what caused this meltdown?

    I have a Fisher & Paykel dryer model DEGX1 (220v) that I recently replaced the sensor board, heating coils and thermostats in. It worked great for an hour - then stopped heating again. Tearing it back apart I found this. The good news is they are covering the parts under warranty. Luckily I...
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    NTB damaged my body - how should I approach this?

    I had my Nittos rotated on Monday at the local NTB. Today I looked over and noticed that the rails under both front doors are pushed up, and the paint is scraped away to bare metal. Looking closer, there is also slight dents and the paint is scraped away near the rear wheel wells. This is...
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    Source for new Y-Pipe?

    I just got back from having the local shop source an exhaust leak, and they're pretty sure it is at the Y-pipe on the passenger side. 2 hangers busted off between the cats and muffler, causing it to crack. Assuming it can't be welded/fixed, does anyone know of an aftermarket replacement for...
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    **FREE** 97 FJ80 Tan 3rd Row Seats

    Great shape, hardly used - I just want them out of my basement. **EDIT** Okay, I will ship them, but buyer will cover the shipping. I will take them to the local UPS Store and have them package and ship. I'm not sure what that will cost...but let me know if you're interested. Brandon...
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    Bearing going out on front of engine - how to diagnose?

    When doing a cold start, I hear what I believe is a bearing going out somewhere on the front of the engine. The squeal goes away after 10 or 15 seconds, but seems to get worse on a daily basis. I'm thinking it's most likely a bearing within the belt pulleys since it changes pitch with RPM -...
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    Oil leak on front of engine - cause??

    I noticed lately that I'm losing between 1 and 2 quarts between every 5000 mile oil change. I've also had some belt squeal, most likely due to oil getting on the pulleys and belts. I removed the bracket above the steering stabilizer and found oil all over the front bottom of the engine, see...
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    Front wheel bearing preload?

    I did the front axle service about 1,000 miles ago and decided this morning to check my front bearing play. Per Romer's write-up, I jacked each wheel up and moved the tires from the 6 and 12 o'clock positions. Both wheels have a little play - not much, but I am still concerned. During the...
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    Got the birfs done - a few observations

    Well, it took about 16 hours total, but I got my birfields done and replaced my rotors at the same time. I followed Romer's write up in the FAQ, with a little help from Mariachi's DVD. Both EXCELLENT resources, I highly recommend them. I really didn't find the FSM that necessary, but some...
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    Crap - broke bolt off in back of knuckle

    Doing birf job today, and was removing the 4 seals from the back of the knuckle. One bolt head snapped off with very little pressure. I have all new bolts on order, but now have to get this one out. There's about 1/16 inch of the bolt exposed, so I may be able to get some channel locks on...
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    Real time - removing right side knuckle arm

    Doing birf job - one cone washer on bottom of right side knuckle arm won't budge. Tried drift and banging on inside of arm. any ideas??? need to get this knuckle arm off!!!
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    How to remove front inner bearing

    I'm replacing my front rotors, and my bearings appear to be in good shape so I will be reusing them. I have the entire hub assembly off and the outer bearing was easy to remove. How do I remove the inner bearing without destroying it or the grease seal? Or should I just leave it and finish...
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    Right side power locks died

    I noticed yesterday that the power locks on both the passenger-side front and back doors aren't working. They don't lock from the door switches, or from the key FOB. Any ideas where to start looking?
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    Good price on Terra Grappler A/T's

    Found 285/75 Terra Grappler A/T's for $125 shipped here: http://www.unsertire.com/custom/product/NittoGrapplerat.aspx FYI - they did not have them in at the time I ordered (Aug 5th), but I received a call from them within an hour saying they would have them in 7-10 days. Sure...
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    Hey Woody - how do you like your Cepeks?

    I'm looking for a new set of 285's and I like the look of the FC 2's. What do you think? I'm mainly concerned about tread-life, and how they handle in rain/snow. Thanks. :beer:
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    Front Rotors/Calipers

    I'm getting ready to do the front axle service, and figure I might as well do the front rotors, new brake lines and fluid, and rebuild the calipers while I'm at it. Does anyone have any experience with Slee's slotted/cross-drilled rotors? I know the issues with rocks and dirt getting stuck...
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    Oil leaks on top of valve cover and filler cap

    It appears that I have oil leaking around one of the hoses on top of the valve cover, as well as around the filler cap. Take a look - is this something I should be concerned about? What could be causing it?
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    fxxx. My dog died.

    Thursday was officially the worst day of my life. We lost Jack - our best friend, our first kid, the greatest Australian Shepard that ever lived. He was only 10 1/2. It's been 4 days and I still can't think about it without getting misty. I got him when I was still in college. He was 6...
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    E Brake light coming on

    It's been fairly cold here the past few weeks - 18F or so. Everytime I start my car cold, the BRAKE light comes on and stays on for about 10 minutes or so. Setting/releasing the ebrake doesn't have any effect. Ideas?
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