Wow, this is really an awesome write up. Thanks a lot for taking the time to do this. I think this will save people a considerable amount of money. Dealers and shops probably charge a good amount to do this.

After having two sets of German made Zimmermann brake discs warp on me I bought a set from Bosch instead. Made in China. They've been excellent so far. I'm more concerned about the brands reputation than country of manufacture personally when it comes to parts that unlike for example oil don't have ...

I know that it is a bit late on this one but I like to post the resolution for these threads. The problem appears to have been the oxygen sensor - the used one that was swapped in had apparently not been sitting on the 'healing shelf' long enough to be a working unit. It has since been placed in a p...

Those compression readings sure do look like a head gasket failure. It’s a big labor job, but it’s stupid labor Document everything with Picture Notepad Plastic bags labeled with sharpie referenced to notes If you measure and note each fastener with size and length, you can ID any leftover parts. A...

Also, a car is not a hula hoop. And a car is not a grilled cheese sandwich!

Would it be possible to cite some part numbers please?
I found lots of projectors, but not enough answers...

I haven't looked closely at the Volvo Pressure regulator on my 98, it's in a dumb spot. But the fuel pressure regulator usually keeps the same fuel pressure relative to manifold pressure, thus keeping the same injector flow rate. Usually most vehicles are at the 40PSI range with the pump running, an...

Hello Mecheng, Thks for the reply. Which connector are you referring to? The one(s) on the back of the cluster? Or one in the engine compartment? I applied contact cleaner to the ones on the back of the instrument cluster. If it is one(s) in the engine compartment, can you advise the location of the...

Vaccines help prevent the spread, they don't aid in recovery. Typically, the flu vaccine is between 40-60% effective in protecting the individual from getting flu. This creates enough people who don't get the flu to prevent it from widespread distribution. You don't get a flu vaccine for you, its fo...

Bumped for link to Alex’s thread and VRD note too

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Polska, this is an excellent write up and we thank you again