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Topic: 2002tii fuel return hose connection |
MatthewCervi
Replies: 5
Views: 181
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-29-08 05:10 Subject: Re: 2002tii fuel return hose connection |
| That's the correct way for the return line to be set up. Either there is a split in one of the lines or you have a blockage in the return line somewhere that is causing a pressure buildup. Normally ... |
Topic: 2002 Owner age question |
MatthewCervi
Replies: 98
Views: 1929
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-28-08 04:10 Subject: Re: 2002 Owner age question |
I'm 38. These are all the cars I can remember, but I think I've counted more before...
1. 76 Buick Regal
2. 85 Toyota Celica
3. 86 Honda Civic
4. 74 BMW 2002
5. 82 Honda Accord
6. 85 Ho ... |
Topic: Bill Williams big winner at O fest |
MatthewCervi
Replies: 35
Views: 1537
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-25-08 02:46 Subject: Re: Bill Williams big winner at O fest |
| Way to go, Bill!! Congrats! |
Topic: Wireless Router & NIC Questions |
MatthewCervi
Replies: 16
Views: 235
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 9-23-08 09:52 Subject: Re: Wireless Router & NIC Questions |
So I changed the PW to get into the router from the default and I used WEP as the security option - is that good?
WEP = Bad!
You need to use WPA2 if it is a choice or WPA if not. WEP has huge v ... |
Topic: WRX vs Civic SI vs MazdaSpeed3 |
MatthewCervi
Replies: 21
Views: 615
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 9-22-08 02:05 Subject: Re: WRX vs Civic SI vs MazdaSpeed3 |
| I 2nd the GTI. I have a 2008 that I'm really enjoying. Nice German feel to it, far more solid in my experience than the Japanese cars and a more upmarket interior. There is no turbo lag in the GTI, ... |
Topic: Gauge cluster: any differences btw early and late? |
MatthewCervi
Replies: 8
Views: 364
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-16-08 06:56 Subject: Re: Gauge cluster: any differences btw early and late? |
| Thanks for the input everyone. I'm pretty sure the red warning light for the brake is all in the harness...one wire from the cluster went to one or more of 1) the brake fluid reservoir (US), 2) the e ... |
Topic: Gauge cluster: any differences btw early and late? |
MatthewCervi
Replies: 8
Views: 364
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-16-08 06:49 Subject: Re: Gauge cluster: any differences btw early and late? |
Do you need a BWA sportstar for a spare? I pulled one out while I was cleaning out my shed tonight and thought of your car.
Casey
I already have 5, but thanks for thinking of me. |
Topic: Gauge cluster: any differences btw early and late? |
MatthewCervi
Replies: 8
Views: 364
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-15-08 05:04 Subject: Gauge cluster: any differences btw early and late? |
| Other than the cross hairs printed on the face, is there any electrical difference between a late combination cluster (fuel/temp/signal lights) and one for a 73? The face plate looks to be easily swa ... |
Topic: Yoko Avid T4's on closeout at the Tire Rack |
MatthewCervi
Replies: 8
Views: 531
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-30-08 12:23 Subject: Yoko Avid T4's on closeout at the Tire Rack |
| At least in 185-70/13. I've been putting off buying new tires for years (current ones are 9 years old now), but I figured it was now or never. Just a FYI in case you've been putting off new 13" tire ... |
Topic: Serious question about voting for Obama |
MatthewCervi
Replies: 27
Views: 541
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 8-30-08 11:19 Subject: Re: Serious question about voting for Obama |
I would love REAL change, but neither of the candidates truly brings that to the table. In my estimation, however, Obama comes closer.
I consider myself a fiscal conservative/moderate and a social ... |
Topic: NCC Chapterfest winners |
MatthewCervi
Replies: 26
Views: 955
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-24-08 11:08 Subject: Re: NCC Chapterfest winners |
Will there ever come a day when the NCC holds a get-together at which we can simply do that -- get together -- without having to worry about who has the shiniest frickin' car?!?
I didn't do anythin ... |
Topic: NCC Chapterfest winners |
MatthewCervi
Replies: 26
Views: 955
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-23-08 05:06 Subject: Re: NCC Chapterfest winners |
| Hey, thanks for the kind words everybody. I think my kids were smiling in the picture because they knew we were about to leave. My oldest son enjoyed the event (as did I), but the youngest one isn't ... |
Topic: Clutch pedal "click" |
MatthewCervi
Replies: 7
Views: 367
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-17-08 06:06 Subject: Re: Clutch pedal "click" |
| If the click isn't in the pedal assembly, it is fairly common to develop a click between the pushrod and clutch lever. That's a pretty easy fix: work a little grease between the pushrod and clutch a ... |
Topic: Need engine support "jack" in Metro DC area |
MatthewCervi
Replies: 7
Views: 248
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-28-08 02:36 Subject: Re: Need engine support "jack" in Metro DC area |
| I have a hoist you can borrow if you want, but it may be more effort to get than it's worth for your project. It is quite a monstrosity, meant for removing the engine altogether. |
Topic: Congratulations Bill W. |
MatthewCervi
Replies: 21
Views: 711
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-21-08 02:46 Subject: Re: Congratulations Bill W. |
| Wow, way to go Bill! Congratulations! |
Topic: Kugelfischer pump leaking oil |
MatthewCervi
Replies: 11
Views: 417
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-19-08 02:47 Subject: Re: Kugelfischer pump leaking oil (more pics) |
| Jim, I believe the fuel cones are somewhat different between early-72 (121 head) and late 72/73 (E12 head), but I don't know that it is enough to cause problems. Somewhere I have a diagram of the fue ... |
Topic: NEi heard of the pickens plan? |
MatthewCervi
Replies: 10
Views: 457
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 7-13-08 04:48 Subject: Re: NEi heard of the pickens plan? |
| I only skimmed the site so maybe I missed this analysis, but while natural gas may be relatively cheap right now (and my winter heating bills make me question that), but a substantial uptake in demand ... |
Topic: E30 318i/318is question |
MatthewCervi
Replies: 7
Views: 356
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 6-28-08 02:49 Subject: Re: E30 318i/318is question |
| Looks nice, Paul. I'm currently in negotiations with my wife over what to do... |
Topic: E30 318i/318is question |
MatthewCervi
Replies: 7
Views: 356
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 6-27-08 06:11 Subject: Re: E30 318i/318is question |
| Thanks for the info. |
Topic: E30 318i/318is question |
MatthewCervi
Replies: 7
Views: 356
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 6-26-08 04:23 Subject: E30 318i/318is question |
For those knowledgeable about E30's...
Does the 1991 318i (sedan) have the same M42 engine as the 318is? Or, put another way, why would a guy with a family prefer the 318is (besides the better loo ... |
Topic: Marriage between a Man and a Woman |
MatthewCervi
Replies: 72
Views: 1500
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 6-24-08 02:50 Subject: Re: Marriage between a Man and a Woman |
| Please educate me on this but why change the definition? Let me make it clear that I am not against people who choose Alternative lifestyles and have co-workers and friends who are gay. Blunt is one o ... |
Topic: tii intake manifold painting |
MatthewCervi
Replies: 16
Views: 462
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-23-08 02:21 Subject: What I did... |
| My intake plenum and runners were beyond simple cleanup. All the Simple Green in the world didn't leave them with a nice finish, so if I had wanted to leave them bare I would have needed to get them ... |
Topic: tii idle adjustment |
MatthewCervi
Replies: 9
Views: 244
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-22-08 03:15 Subject: Re: tii idle adjustment |
| Bah, double posting...sorry. |
Topic: tii idle adjustment |
MatthewCervi
Replies: 9
Views: 244
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-22-08 03:14 Subject: Re: tii idle adjustment |
It'll be tomorrow night before getting to the shop to adjust the idle, but have my old housing here at the house.
Noticed after putting in my homemade 4mm piece in the hole of the housing that when b ... |
Topic: tii idle adjustment |
MatthewCervi
Replies: 9
Views: 244
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-22-08 09:47 Subject: Re: tii idle adjustment |
| Just put in a drill bit that fits as tightly as you can get in there. |
Topic: Political opinion for you 20/30 year olds |
MatthewCervi
Replies: 6
Views: 237
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 6-17-08 05:18 Subject: Re: Political opinion for you 20/30 year olds |
| Per the Congressional Budget Office, Social Security and Medicare will consume 12-15% of GDP between 2040 and 2075 (http://www.cbo.gov/doc.cfm?index=3650&type=0). Not sure how much of the federal bud ... |
Topic: Political opinion for you 20/30 year olds |
MatthewCervi
Replies: 6
Views: 237
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 6-17-08 04:28 Subject: Re: Political opinion for you 20/30 year olds |
| Hear, hear. I generally don't agree with you politically, but those of us under 45 or 50 need to stand up and force change in these programs or we're going to get royally screwed. |
Topic: Getting better MPG tips |
MatthewCervi
Replies: 11
Views: 387
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-7-08 03:51 Subject: Re: Getting better MPG tips |
Not available in US. Why Not????
Two reasons that I can think of:
1. Emissions. All those high MPG Euro diesels wouldn't meet the stricter US standards for diesel engines. Not that they couldn' ... |
Topic: Advice about finding a 1976 2002 a home |
MatthewCervi
Replies: 16
Views: 639
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-4-08 07:15 Subject: Re: Advice about finding a 1976 2002 a home |
My son is 12 also and is already planning his take over on my 73... 12 is not too young!
Yeah, I mentioned it to my son and he thought it was a great idea. My wife wasn't as thrilled but said I'd ... |
Topic: Advice about finding a 1976 2002 a home |
MatthewCervi
Replies: 16
Views: 639
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-4-08 11:38 Subject: Re: Advice about finding a 1976 2002 a home |
| Yeah, I agree with Scott, somebody would see that as an good opportunity. A free car would be a perfect father-son project. Too bad my oldest is only 12! |
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