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Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
02-11-2007, 11:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,581
Posted By ahofam123

I'm an ME senior, but I enrolled in the co-op...

I'm an ME senior, but I enrolled in the co-op program and have worked in real world environments in between school semesters. It adds a couple of semesters to your graduation date and you lose your...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
08-02-2006, 10:16 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,940
Posted By ahofam123

Did you bench test the relay? Also try to jiggle...

Did you bench test the relay? Also try to jiggle the speed/reference sensors. The two reference sensors and the fuel pump relay have all treated me to no-start issues.
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
06-01-2006, 11:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,126
Posted By ahofam123

I bought one alarm off ebay and one off...

I bought one alarm off ebay and one off http://www.cmttrading.com/ The one from ebay was a crime stopper (model DSII I think) whereas the one I got from cmttrading was really a rebadged, no-name...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
05-31-2006, 11:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,126
Posted By ahofam123

I have had good luck with a $50 alarm that I...

I have had good luck with a $50 alarm that I bought off ebay. It has the dual zone shock sensor, keyless entry, starter disable and battery backup siren. Just make sure whoever installs the system...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
05-11-2006, 12:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 466
Posted By ahofam123

I would check the condition of the battery...

I would check the condition of the battery cables. I have replaced the negative battery cable and spliced in a new positive battery cable on a couple of my vehicles which proved to be a big help in...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
05-10-2006, 01:00 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 7,890
Posted By ahofam123

My sister has a car (sentra) that was totaled by...

My sister has a car (sentra) that was totaled by Progressive. She bought it back from them for $500 and my brother and I were able to fix it for ~$400 in parts. At least in GA, it was easy getting...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
04-21-2006, 09:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 679
Posted By ahofam123

That was an exciting repo. I once went with my...

That was an exciting repo. I once went with my brother in law on a repo. We just got the car and left though . . .not really any drama.
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
04-02-2006, 11:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 332
Posted By ahofam123

Atl. auto show

Georgia Tech had their auto show yesterday. They had a lot of exotics there including an Enzo, F40, two Ford GT's and many others. I was surprised to see such rare cars and even more surprised to see...
Forum: Porsche Supercars Carrera GT, 918,960
03-29-2006, 11:03 AM
Replies: 669
Views: 71,636
Posted By ahofam123

But in order to legally drive the motorcycle on...

But in order to legally drive the motorcycle on the street, you need to have a motorcycle license. You need to prove that you know the handling differences between the motorcycle and the car. Thus...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
03-29-2006, 12:10 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,940
Posted By ahofam123

Congrats on finishing it. I too had the reference...

Congrats on finishing it. I too had the reference sensors crossed after my clutch job. After fixing that, it started right up. The car did leave me stranded the following week though. Fortuneately it...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
03-05-2006, 07:53 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,106
Posted By ahofam123

Yeah, I'm a mechanical engineering junior. I...

Yeah, I'm a mechanical engineering junior. I co-op though, so I alternate semesters between Atlanta and Augusta (sometimes Charlotte).

How was the gtg? I wish that I could have made it, but I had...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
03-03-2006, 09:55 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,106
Posted By ahofam123

Stay away from the CRC parking deck. My truck was...

Stay away from the CRC parking deck. My truck was broken into while down there. I now use the free parking down by Centenial Place and haven't had any problems. I don't think that I would trust the...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
02-13-2006, 11:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 423
Posted By ahofam123

I lived in Charlotte last Spring (only ~4 months...

I lived in Charlotte last Spring (only ~4 months though). I lived off highway 49 (tryon street) just south of 485 which was a real nice and modern location. I lived in an apartment though, so I can't...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
01-27-2006, 10:32 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 7,232
Posted By ahofam123

I have a question for the cops out there. In Ga,...

I have a question for the cops out there. In Ga, if an officer catches you with radar, he asks if you would like him to check the calibration of his radar gun. Do you guys get annoyed doing this ? Do...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
01-09-2006, 11:00 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,940
Posted By ahofam123

That is a clean looking engine, hopefully it will...

That is a clean looking engine, hopefully it will keep you motivated enough to finish the project. I would go ahead and take Scott and the KCWS up on his offer. Another set of eyes/hands never hurts....
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
01-01-2006, 11:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,863
Posted By ahofam123

I'm still diagnosing the egr problem that it set...

I'm still diagnosing the egr problem that it set off on my Escape. I ran 1/3 of the can through the pcv vacuum line on a cold engine. The check engine light came on about 20 miles later. It could be...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
01-01-2006, 11:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,863
Posted By ahofam123

I've had mixed results with seafoam. I've used it...

I've had mixed results with seafoam. I've used it on some vehicles and experienced the immense smoking as described above, but I have used it on other vehicles and have experienced clogged egr ...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
12-10-2005, 05:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 390
Posted By ahofam123

There are two drain plugs, one in the radiator...

There are two drain plugs, one in the radiator and one on the block. Maker sure that you remove both. Also, you might try a wet/dry vac to vacuum out any remaining coolant.
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
12-06-2005, 10:01 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,894
Posted By ahofam123

I hated removing the upper passenger side bolt on...

I hated removing the upper passenger side bolt on the clutch housing. Its not fun trying to manipulate a set of sockets, extensions and universal joints into that small space, while at the same time...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
11-30-2005, 10:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,810
Posted By ahofam123

You will have to remove the entire cross member...

You will have to remove the entire cross member to get the oil pan off (entails supporting the engine from above with either a hoist or a homemade support made by 4x4). Clarks garage has a pretty...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
11-24-2005, 05:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,875
Posted By ahofam123

My thoughts exactly.

My thoughts exactly.
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
11-16-2005, 10:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 648
Posted By ahofam123

I've used it with mixed results. After using 1/3...

I've used it with mixed results. After using 1/3 of the bottle in the pcv line on my brother's e36, we couldn't believe all of the carbon that was coming out the exhuast. After using it on my escape,...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
11-09-2005, 09:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,700
Posted By ahofam123

When you go into stores do you ask for...

When you go into stores do you ask for cheeseheads? It is a common misconception, but the technical term is triple square or 12 point internal. Cheesehead is just a common term for anything with a...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
11-06-2005, 08:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,543
Posted By ahofam123

As Serge said, there is a spring providing some...

As Serge said, there is a spring providing some resistance. Also make sure that you have the actual 1 piece retrofit valve and not a conventional 1 piece valve. The normal 1 piece valve is longer and...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
10-27-2005, 10:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 483
Posted By ahofam123

I would be concerned with draining the gas. I...

I would be concerned with draining the gas. I would rather top off the tank and add fuel stabilizer so as to prevent the gas vapors from causing rust. If rodents are a threat, you can place moth...
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