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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by bhennessee1

Hook it up, see if it leaks. It's case scenario you get wet carpet. If its bypassed there is like a 99.999 percent chance it leaks. Nobody likes to be cold.
If i ran a hose through it would that work?

Thats what the answer i assumed id get. Anyone know the diameter of hose id need to get?
Old Jan 7, 2013 | 09:45 PM
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since we;re on this subject, how long should it take to replace the blower motor in a pre-97?
Old Jan 7, 2013 | 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 1976Mustang
since we;re on this subject, how long should it take to replace the blower motor in a pre-97?
20 min
Old Jan 7, 2013 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by DESERTXJ206

If i ran a hose through it would that work?

Thats what the answer i assumed id get. Anyone know the diameter of hose id need to get?
3/4 and 5/8 about 3 feet of each. I wouldn't really hook it up. It's almost certainly shot.
Old Jan 7, 2013 | 09:47 PM
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Oh that's not bad, bearings in mine start squeaking when put it on high. Better replace it before it goes out when I'm at college, 30 minute drive on the highway with no heat would suck!
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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s

20 min
Is that a Brandon time or a normal person time?
Old Jan 7, 2013 | 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by bhennessee1
Is that a Brandon time or a normal person time?

LOL good point, i need that in "******* 19yo who doesn't know what he's doing" time.
Old Jan 7, 2013 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by bhennessee1

3/4 and 5/8 about 3 feet of each. I wouldn't really hook it up. It's almost certainly shot.
How long does it take to replace the heater core?
Old Jan 7, 2013 | 09:55 PM
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If you just want to buy all new bolts and washers for doing all 4 shocks, is there a hardware kit? Anyone know what I'd need? I'd like to have everything on hand, and assume I am going to replace everything that is rusty or broken. You'd need (8) 5/16"x1½" long bolts with a lock washer, 2 flat washers, and a nut for each bolt? Anyone know exactly what those washers and nuts are? Or what a lock washer is?

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Originally Posted by DESERTXJ206

How long does it take to replace the heater core?
Depends in how good you are. The whole dash ha to come apart. I'd give yourself at least a Saturday night and Sunday to do it.
Old Jan 7, 2013 | 09:57 PM
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The WHOLE dash? Well i might as well replace the cracked parts while I'm at it.
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Originally Posted by BimmerJeeper
If you just want to buy all new bolts and washers for doing all 4 shocks, is there a hardware kit? Anyone know what I'd need? I'd like to have everything on hand, and assume I am going to replace everything that is rusty or broken.
4 3/8x1 inch grade 8 bolts, 4 3/8 grade 8 nuts, 8 each of grade 8 small 3/8 flat washers and lock washers and some steel tie wire. Do yourself a favor an buy the hardware at the hardware store not the autoparts store. It will be much cheaper.

Same list in 5/16 would work too. Actually I did use 5/16 now that I think about it.

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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 1976Mustang
The WHOLE dash? Well i might as well replace the cracked parts while I'm at it.
I'm no sure if its every piece. But it's a lot.
Old Jan 7, 2013 | 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by luckyunblock
Is a full synthetic bad
Full synthetic is fine, there's just a higher cost. If your engine is extremely filthy inside and you were using a low-detergent oil previously, many synthetics have a superior additive package that will obliterate varnish and sludge that previously obscured bad gaskets, causing a leak to appear. A lot of people decry this as "synthetics cause leaks", but really, that's like saying showers cause sores after they wash all the mud off of your skin.

There are a number of other factors in the synthetic vs. conventional 'debate' (which is largely about cost and misinformation). If you want the facts this is a highly regarded source: http://www.supramania.com/aehaas/index-2.html

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No. Its just once you go full synthetic you really shouldnt go back to dino without doing a flush of the oil with kerosine or the like. Dino and synthetic dont like to mix together well. However, theres been plenty of people say to the otherwise.
Man, gimme a minute, I gotta write Castrol, Shell (which owns Quaker State & Pennzoil), Valvoline, ExxonMobil, Petro-Canada, and Chevron, and tell them to stop selling their synthetic blend oils because this guy on the Internet said so!
Old Jan 7, 2013 | 10:02 PM
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Front Sway Bar bushings on a stock 1998 XJ. How do I know which size I have? 7/8" bar? 5/8" bar? 23mm v. 16mm I also see 24mm & 26mm.

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