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by Ed Lijewski
Mon Dec 18, 2023 1:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Intro Forum
Topic: Harbor Freight Tire Changer Upgrades
Replies: 62
Views: 108646

Re: Harbor Freight Tire Changer Upgrades

Real men change(d) tires just using tire irons.

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by Ed Lijewski
Thu Dec 14, 2023 5:12 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: It's not supposed to glow like this, is it?
Replies: 16
Views: 27602

Re: It's not supposed to glow like this, is it?

A too lean mixture = sharply raised exhaust temperature (2.3t is engineered to operate on richer side).

Cam timing needs to be verified (slipped timing belt = "down on power").

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by Ed Lijewski
Fri Dec 08, 2023 5:25 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Disappearing coolant is normal - really?
Replies: 14
Views: 39926

Re: Disappearing coolant is normal - really?

^^ Fact: they're crushed walnut shells.

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by Ed Lijewski
Thu Dec 07, 2023 5:45 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Disappearing coolant is normal - really?
Replies: 14
Views: 39926

Re: Disappearing coolant is normal - really?

I've used these; typically I start with just one tab, then a second one if needed. https://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-10-108/dp/B0026JK8C8/ref=asc_df_B0026JK8C8/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312094794632&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16840583718523183572&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvq...
by Ed Lijewski
Sun Dec 03, 2023 2:16 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Disappearing coolant is normal - really?
Replies: 14
Views: 39926

Re: Disappearing coolant is normal - really?

Leaky heater core, loose/faulty coolant cap, (or blown head gasket, cracked head or engine block).

I'd first suspect loose coolant cap.

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by Ed Lijewski
Thu Nov 30, 2023 8:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Intro Forum
Topic: Merkur Midwest Down
Replies: 12
Views: 26343

Re: Merkur Midwest Down

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by Ed Lijewski
Thu Nov 30, 2023 5:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Intro Forum
Topic: Merkur Midwest Down
Replies: 12
Views: 26343

Re: Merkur Midwest Down

Before this gets out of hand, I didn't see any knowledgeable statements that Russ has died, just that his health isn't good and he's selling/sold the business. For that matter, while I'm not doubting the original poster's information, we don't have any publicly released information from Rapido rega...
by Ed Lijewski
Sat Nov 25, 2023 12:52 pm
Forum: Scorpio
Topic: Battery group size
Replies: 53
Views: 68835

Re: Battery group size

andyofcolumbusmerkur wrote: Sun Nov 19, 2023 12:26 pm I thought we were talking about battery group size?

Unlikely you'd be reading this far if this was still about group size.

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by Ed Lijewski
Sat Nov 25, 2023 12:50 pm
Forum: Scorpio
Topic: Battery group size
Replies: 53
Views: 68835

Re: Battery group size

Just relabel this thread: Battery Group Size-Lead Acid vs AGM

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by Ed Lijewski
Fri Nov 17, 2023 2:15 pm
Forum: Scorpio
Topic: Battery group size
Replies: 53
Views: 68835

Re: Battery group size

brokencase wrote: Fri Nov 17, 2023 1:19 pm There you go, The one on the right. 6/21. I guess it lasted just a little over two years. Typical.
Seems you don't know that there are One Year and Two Year warranty Everstart batteries stocked on the Walmart racks along with high end flooded and AGM units

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by Ed Lijewski
Fri Nov 17, 2023 2:10 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Wife loves B'day present
Replies: 2
Views: 7078

Re: Wife loves B'day present

Gift to Col? For doing repairs/screw tightenings on those rental houses she manages?

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by Ed Lijewski
Fri Nov 17, 2023 10:15 am
Forum: Scorpio
Topic: Battery group size
Replies: 53
Views: 68835

Re: Battery group size

Walmart Today: Two Everstart, two other brands.


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by Ed Lijewski
Wed Nov 15, 2023 8:16 pm
Forum: Scorpio
Topic: Battery group size
Replies: 53
Views: 68835

Re: Battery group size

DPDISXR4Ti wrote: Sun Nov 05, 2023 8:21 am
I recently had to replace the Everstart Plus battery (non AGM) in my A4.
What battery and from where did you buy it?

(I'm.betting an Everstart from Walmart.)

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by Ed Lijewski
Wed Nov 15, 2023 7:22 pm
Forum: Scorpio
Topic: Battery group size
Replies: 53
Views: 68835

Re: Battery group size

Life Lesson No. 1: Buy from reputable origin and source.

Interstate, if you don't trust Everstart.

Saving $35‐50 on a yet-to-be-fully-proven AGM manufacturer and supplier isn't worth it compared to e.g. Interstate/Costco and Everstart/Walmart for follow-through on customer dissatisfaction.

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by Ed Lijewski
Wed Nov 15, 2023 2:31 pm
Forum: Scorpio
Topic: Battery group size
Replies: 53
Views: 68835

Re: Battery group size

Dean keeps changing the sidelines and goal lines here. The basic question from the onset here was would the Weize...WEIZE Chinesium...battery last, even for a year or two or three. Brad's flooded Everstart Premium lasted 10.5 years. No doubt some Everstart AGMs have served for long periods. Dean can...