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Topic: DOES ANYONE KNOW ..... |
Bentworker
Replies: 10
Views: 357
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 3-8-08 11:05 Subject: Re: DOES ANYONE KNOW ..... |
| Hmm, some of the Japanese cars have teeny tiny rotors, places like Moser can punch another set of holes in a set or rotors for a reasonable price. They often sell brake kits for their 9" rear ends wi ... |
Topic: Mexico Abruptly Restricts Car Imports . . . |
Bentworker
Replies: 5
Views: 275
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 3-6-08 11:03 Subject: Re: Mexico Abruptly Restricts Car Imports . . . |
That's good news.
I live along I5, which is the main North-South corridor here on the West coast. I see countless convoys of craptastic cars and pickups hooked up with home-made tow bars of doom r ... |
Topic: (household stuff) paint gun/compressor and asbestos question |
Bentworker
Replies: 4
Views: 196
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 3-6-08 10:54 Subject: Re: (household stuff) paint gun/compressor and asbestos ques |
Send off a sample and get it tested.
If it contains asbestos I think that flooring tile is considered non-friable (which is a good thing). If it is non-friable you just need to wear the appropriat ... |
Topic: anyone have a nissan titan? |
Bentworker
Replies: 12
Views: 355
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 12-12-07 11:31 Subject: Re: Tundra |
| If you are going to spent 25-35K on a truck, and you want to plow with it I would consider keeping what you have as a plow truck and purchasing a new Tacoma or something similar for your "daily" picku ... |
Topic: Skid steer loader... who has one? |
Bentworker
Replies: 2
Views: 227
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 12-9-07 11:22 Subject: Re: Skid steer loader... who has one? |
| In your owners manual their should be some sort of explanation of how to tow it. Of course my Case owners manual probably got used as a kneepad sometime in the early 90's so I had to buy one on eBay ... |
Topic: Skid steer loader... who has one? |
Bentworker
Replies: 2
Views: 227
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 12-8-07 10:33 Subject: Skid steer loader... who has one? |
Long time no see...
Who on the board bought a skid steer a few months ago?
I just picked up a 1988 Case 1835C with a 60" 4-in-one bucket, 2400 hours, but unfortunately the guy I bought it from ( ... |
Topic: my next outdoor project - check it out! |
Bentworker
Replies: 7
Views: 312
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 9-20-07 10:18 Subject: Re: my next outdoor project - check it out! |
http://www.atomicarchive.com/Photos/Tinian/images/SB58.jpg
http://www.2020hindsight.org/manila_images/2020Hindsight/fatman4095.jpg
That should be awesome, cut some fins to stand it up (the fins ... |
Topic: Any Tacoma owners around? |
Bentworker
Replies: 8
Views: 199
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 9-9-07 04:09 Subject: Re: Any Tacoma owners around? |
| One of my friends (Jeff) has a 1990 with over 220,000 miles on it. His family bought it new and they beat the crap out of it. I would take that truck in a heartbeat, they seem to hold up well. Mile ... |
Topic: Australians |
Bentworker
Replies: 15
Views: 555
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 9-9-07 02:53 Subject: Re: Australians |
Next month I have been with my wife for 10 years (married 6 years). We have been together since I was 18.
So, Ash please ignore all of the "your too young bullshit". I have never figured out what ... |
Topic: what to do in chicago? |
Bentworker
Replies: 19
Views: 736
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 9-8-07 11:04 Subject: Re: what to do in chicago? |
Well...
If you are looking for stuff to do while your wife is gone I can tell you what not to do
1) Watch TV in the hotel
2) Watch Porn in the hotel
3) Surf the net in the hotel
4) Surf porn in t ... |
Topic: Sorry, Ash, but I've found another woman |
Bentworker
Replies: 8
Views: 435
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 9-8-07 10:35 Subject: Re: Sorry, Ash, but I've found another woman |
Nice!
I almost bought a Case skid steer loader (an 1835C), but Rachel caught wind of it and told me just to rent one. The problem is that I have to drive 50 miles, and pass over the highest summit o ... |
Topic: 1 year without a 2002... video of a 39' Caterpillar D2 |
Bentworker
Replies: 1
Views: 171
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 8-27-07 09:27 Subject: 1 year without a 2002... video of a 39' Caterpillar D2 |
I've been out of the 2002 game for about a year now. For anybody that is curious I have been dinking with the 71' Mustang, the drive-train is now done, but is spread all over my garage.
Non-BMW ... |
Topic: Any ideas on how to get rid of a possum in a garage? . . . |
Bentworker
Replies: 11
Views: 594
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 7-24-07 06:47 Subject: Re: Any ideas on how to get rid of a possum in a garage? . . . |
| Pellet rifle would be a bad idea, not a clean kill. The live traps work great, just make sure you check it often. I caught three skunks and one possum with ours. Make sure you check it at least onc ... |
Topic: torque wrenches ???????? |
Bentworker
Replies: 7
Views: 396
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 7-14-07 09:17 Subject: Re: torque wrenches ???????? |
| Armstrong makes some nice ones (They are identical to the ones that MAC sells, just a diffrent color). If you shop around you may be able to find one for a good price. I would go with 1/2" drive, an ... |
Topic: New solar fan project: need temperature sensor source (??) |
Bentworker
Replies: 8
Views: 258
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 6-12-07 07:36 Subject: Re: New solar fan project: need temperature sensor source (??) |
| Find a local place that fixes spas and hot tubs. They should be able to sell you a generic heater thermostat that you can set at any temp from about 70-104 degrees. Most of them will close when the ... |
Topic: M42 / M44 conversion blog, as promised... |
Bentworker
Replies: 20
Views: 4124
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Forum: Project Blogs Posted: 6-11-07 09:46 Subject: Re: M42 / M44 conversion blog, as promised... |
skipsfcr,
I have a front subframe and some motor mount blanks that you may want. I also have a big bell getrag 240 out of an E30 M42 powered 318 (which is compact, and the bellhousing is at the corr ... |
Topic: any electricians here? |
Bentworker
Replies: 11
Views: 299
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 6-11-07 09:15 Subject: Wait.... I be an 'Lectrician, but...... |
| 120 Volt receptacle GFCI's measure and compare the current flow between the two current carrying conductors (Hot and Neutral). During normal operation, the amount of current flowing through each cond ... |
Topic: fggjh |
Bentworker
Replies: 0
Views: 363
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Forum: Test Forum Posted: 6-9-07 11:36 Subject: fggjh |
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v99/Bentworker/?action=view¤t=1181413946.pbw
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v99/Bentworker/?action=view¤t=1181413946.pbw
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Topic: Cycling addicts....I need help...looking for decent bicycle |
Bentworker
Replies: 17
Views: 372
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 6-8-07 11:13 Subject: Re: TMK..I'm reading....go on.. |
http://www.rivercitybicycles.com/images/07SBCCrosstrailExpert_med.jpg
specialized cross trail.
They are neat, 700c wheels, neat commuter / practical bike. I've ridden a crosstrail pro, it is qu ... |
Topic: I'm still eyeing the VR6 Eurovan |
Bentworker
Replies: 26
Views: 541
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 6-4-07 10:07 Subject: Re: I'm still eyeing the VR6 Eurovan |
Are you nuts?
Get the Honda, or if you want something weird get a Dodge Sprinter van with an indestructible Mercedes turbo diesel.
If you go with the Veeee Duub you are going to be fixing a new ... |
Topic: GPS - Tell me what'cha got and what's good |
Bentworker
Replies: 5
Views: 275
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 6-4-07 09:57 Subject: Re: GPS - Tell me what'cha got and what's good |
I've got two Garmin Rhino 120's
They are basic, but work well. I don't think they would be my first choice for street navigation, but now their are some newer Rhino's like the 520 that is color an ... |
Topic: Engine selling & shipping advice |
Bentworker
Replies: 7
Views: 230
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 6-4-07 09:36 Subject: Re: Engine selling & shipping advice |
Make a log splitter out of it.
I've been trying to sell my 94 E36 M42, with 68,000 miles, including all the goodies, DME, intake, exhaust and much more for $1,000.00
It has been about a year now ... |
Topic: any 318is owners? |
Bentworker
Replies: 16
Views: 680
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 5-14-07 07:19 Subject: Re: any 318is owners? |
Aashish,
FYI, I still have that 68,000 mile 94 M42 engine in my garage, along with a 80 something thousand mile Getrag 240 out of an E30 is.
Congrats on the new toy!
Peter |
Topic: How do I verify that an LSD is operational? |
Bentworker
Replies: 4
Views: 295
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-2-07 10:24 Subject: You could rig up a torque wrench and see how many ftlbs ... |
| You could rig up a torque wrench and see how many ft-lb’s it takes to make the clutches slip. You would need a piece of angle iron or flat bar to bolt to one of the drive flanges, then a socket to bo ... |
Topic: cost on shipping a Diff from CA to NC |
Bentworker
Replies: 4
Views: 244
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 4-26-07 10:45 Subject: Re: cost on shipping a Diff from CA to NC |
I have shipped about a half dozen differentials, all using FedEx Ground or FedEx Ground Home Delivery. Never had any problems, but I have sort of a unique packing system.
1) Buy a shitload of touc ... |
Topic: 1994 BMW E36 M42 1.8L engine from 318, complete 68K mi $1000 |
Bentworker
Replies: 1
Views: 177
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 4-26-07 06:40 Subject: 1994 BMW E36 M42 1.8L engine from 318, complete 68K mi $1000 |
Still have my M42 sitting in the garage.
I've been listing it on a couple E36 boards, but I am now convinced that those boards have been overrun by 16-19 year olds that can only write in text messa ... |
Topic: Ball Joint Removal tool |
Bentworker
Replies: 3
Views: 300
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 4-21-07 09:52 Subject: Re: Ball Joint Removal tool |
Ray...
Did you ever get one?
I have a really nice one that works on the steering ball joints, no damage, no smashed knuckles.
As for the lower ball joint, your best bet is to unbolt it or drill ... |
Topic: NOS control arms, starting bid $99 pair on ebay, ends Sunday |
Bentworker
Replies: 2
Views: 168
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 4-8-07 08:32 Subject: Re: NOS control arms, starting bid $99 pair on ebay, ends Sunday |
Just checked on the auction, it will end tonight around 8pm Pacific time.
You know you want a pair of new, unstressed, perfectly straight control arms.
All you need to do is give them a fresh co ... |
Topic: NOS control arms, starting bid $99 pair on ebay, ends Sunday |
Bentworker
Replies: 2
Views: 168
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 4-7-07 08:41 Subject: NOS control arms, starting bid $99 pair on ebay, ends Sunday |
Shameless plug.
Auction ends Sunday night (afternoon for your east coast guys and gals)
Thanks for looking!
Peter
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-2002-Control-Arm-One-pair-NOS-unused-pre- ... |
Topic: Hey plumbers, what causes squeaky pipes? |
Bentworker
Replies: 2
Views: 241
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 3-14-07 10:14 Subject: Re: Hey plumbers, what causes squeaky pipes? |
http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/tvprograms/asktoh/qaarticle/0,16588,1096893,00.html
Check out this site.
You may also be able to install some sort of expansion chamber. |
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