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Forum: THE LOBBY 03-23-2024, 02:08 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,085
Posted By 59safaricat
Hard to believe that any vehicle made from 1990...

Hard to believe that any vehicle made from 1990 on up still had a 3 speed non overdrive transmission in it. Probably because Chrysler never made a decent automatic transmission that had an overdrive...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-21-2024, 08:30 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,085
Posted By 59safaricat
Those have transmission issues even when driven...

Those have transmission issues even when driven normally. Change the fluid often.
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-21-2024, 04:31 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,085
Posted By 59safaricat
The engines, yes. Modern automatic...

The engines, yes. Modern automatic transmissions...not so much.

Those 3 speeds autos from the big 3 held up to some pretty good abuse and most were never properly serviced or even serviced at all....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-10-2024, 08:03 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,778
Posted By 59safaricat
Back in those days and even into the 90's, the...

Back in those days and even into the 90's, the viscosity index improvers in 10-40 sheared and caused sludge issues. That's not the case today with better oil technology.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-10-2024, 06:19 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,778
Posted By 59safaricat
Roller rockers/lifters? I wouldn't use an...

Roller rockers/lifters?

I wouldn't use an oil thinner than 10w on a flat tappet camshaft. Newer engines with roller setups can tolerate a thinner oil due to less friction. Just my 2 cents.
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Forum: THE LOBBY 03-02-2024, 05:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,049
Posted By 59safaricat
I haven't ordered much in the last 4-ish years...

I haven't ordered much in the last 4-ish years but have had decent service, most leave the package inside the screened porch which is covered. Had a couple of things not delivered which were noted as...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-22-2024, 03:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 811
Posted By 59safaricat
Solar flares, people. Even though I'm on the...

Solar flares, people. Even though I'm on the paranoid side of trusting government and the élite, it's nothing to get worked up about.
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Forum: THE LOBBY 02-21-2024, 07:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 858
Posted By 59safaricat
He's lucky to still be alive considering his...

He's lucky to still be alive considering his immense drug abuse, which continued on into the 90's and led to paranoia early on in his career.

Don't do drugs, kids.
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-21-2024, 06:49 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,046
Posted By 59safaricat
Ehhh, they're pretty good but still have issues. ...

Ehhh, they're pretty good but still have issues.

1996 and up have a plastic intake manifold that WILL fail. Some of the later models 2000's and up had spark plugs blowing out of the engine, timing...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-18-2024, 02:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 492
Posted By 59safaricat
As I get older, I don't fault the younger...

As I get older, I don't fault the younger generation for either not knowing or giving a crap for the pay they receive.
Forum: Suspension TECH 02-16-2024, 10:08 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,724
Posted By 59safaricat
I do, all of the time whether it's my auto or...

I do, all of the time whether it's my auto or manual transmission vehicles.

Vehicles equipped with leading and trailing brakes have the rear brakes adjusted by applying the parking brake. Better...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-14-2024, 10:23 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,046
Posted By 59safaricat
60K is low mileage, they generally are not...

60K is low mileage, they generally are not problematic until surpassing 100K miles. Even much cheaper, crappier vehicles will easily last longer than that these days.

Everyone is different. I have...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-14-2024, 07:33 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 14,103
Posted By 59safaricat
WAAAY too nice as a winter beater, rethink that...

WAAAY too nice as a winter beater, rethink that strategy. Get a reliable Japanese vehicle to run around with during salty winters.
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-14-2024, 07:29 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,046
Posted By 59safaricat
Only purchase Euro vehicles if you have very deep...

Only purchase Euro vehicles if you have very deep pockets and have no problem writing gigantic checks when they need repairs. Most of their repairs are out of then realm of DIY with the exception of...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-14-2024, 03:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,342
Posted By 59safaricat
Generators can run positive or neg ground, that's...

Generators can run positive or neg ground, that's why it needs to be polarized. Not the case with alternators, they run negative ground only.

The only exception is some heavy truck alternators...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-12-2024, 07:36 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,958
Posted By 59safaricat
My old autoshop teacher informed me to use white...

My old autoshop teacher informed me to use white grease as an assembly lube. This was back before assembly lubes were really a "thing." Worked perfectly fine for me on several engines.

Flat...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-12-2024, 04:38 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,046
Posted By 59safaricat
That's my style right there, I love big comfy...

That's my style right there, I love big comfy boats that float along. LOVE my '95 Towncar. Fuel mileage on the highway is fantastic (27-28MPG, as high as 32) but gets sketchy in town though (17-19)....
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-30-2024, 05:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,342
Posted By 59safaricat
The slant 6 is a beast (not in power but in...

The slant 6 is a beast (not in power but in durability/reliability). Chrysler drivetrains were pretty good then but electrical/wiring and fit/finish....well, some things never change, :heh:
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-25-2024, 10:25 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 7,925
Posted By 59safaricat
Who cares about value, buy what brings you...

Who cares about value, buy what brings you happiness and enjoyment. You won't be taking the car or your money with you to the grave.
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-25-2024, 10:17 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,948
Posted By 59safaricat
Never leave a car like this unattended or without...

Never leave a car like this unattended or without someone in the passenger seat, probably with a 2nd amendment piece. Drive a 10+ year old econobox for work/errands and leave this in the garage for...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-16-2024, 09:45 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,421
Posted By 59safaricat
Had a coworker try to convince me I should invest...

Had a coworker try to convince me I should invest in Bitcoin back in 2009. I thought about getting $1K worth for fun but didn't like that fact it's essentially backed by nothing (same with our...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-14-2024, 09:02 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,605
Posted By 59safaricat
That's how I drive. I let the idiots burn up...

That's how I drive. I let the idiots burn up their brakes and fuel by racing up to the red light so when I get there, they triggered it and it's green. Most drivers think it's old man mentality but...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-13-2024, 09:11 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,605
Posted By 59safaricat
Not all women drive crazy, I replaced the front...

Not all women drive crazy, I replaced the front brakes on my mothers Toyota Camry at 130K miles and again at 250K miles. It has over 300K miles now and still on the factory original rear shoes.

My...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-13-2024, 02:59 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,605
Posted By 59safaricat
Most people are like robots where they don't look...

Most people are like robots where they don't look ahead, stab the gas and brakes, ride the brakes while tailgating in heavy traffic rather than leaving a gap, etc.

I have 25 years and 170K miles...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-10-2024, 10:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,475
Posted By 59safaricat
One of the last decades this hobby was...

One of the last decades this hobby was financially doable for the average guy and parts were still quality made.

It's a rich mans game now, with mostly crappy parts.
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