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by sportbud
Mon Jan 28, 2013 3:17 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Improve gas mileage
Replies: 20
Views: 13983

Re: Improve gas mileage

BG 44K safely, rapidly and thoroughly removes engine deposits in combustion chambers, intake manifolds, ports and on valves. It restores flow in fuel injectors and cleans the entire fuel system. BG 44K improves fuel economy and reduces exhaust emissions. It restores that "like new" driveab...
by sportbud
Sun Jan 20, 2013 9:46 am
Forum: TRANSMISSION
Topic: Swapping tranny tonight
Replies: 15
Views: 10333

Re: Swapping tranny tonight

The single most important item is the transmission cooler and cooling lines.When a transmission goes bad it can and will leave metal and friction material contamination in the cooler and new hot fluid will push it right into your new replacement causing the risk of new damage.You will need to flush ...
by sportbud
Sun Jan 20, 2013 9:24 am
Forum: General
Topic: Improve gas mileage
Replies: 20
Views: 13983

Re: Improve gas mileage

Hi Guys,I have a few suggestions that I have picked up over the years and I get asked about MPG all the time.#1 is fuel,top tier gas from places like Shell and Texaco is blended with additives and cleaners and it does perform better than discount type fuel which is what we refer to as raw gas.Also t...
by sportbud
Sun Jan 06, 2013 9:36 am
Forum: REAR AXLE / DRIVE SHAFT
Topic: 4.11's and G80 posi in 2005 AWD
Replies: 31
Views: 18069

Re: 4.11's and G80 posi in 2005 AWD

A Few Ideas. What you have is a difficult area to resolve until you can accurately determine the area were the noise is and the type of noise. An idea is to see if a repair facility near you has a noise locating tool that has seperate transmitters on different frequencies that can be mounted under v...
by sportbud
Sun Jan 06, 2013 7:36 am
Forum: BRAKES
Topic: Right front brake system leak
Replies: 31
Views: 21718

Re: Right front brake system leak

Hey Guys, You are on my least favorite repair subject.I have done this repair numerous times on many different vehicles.The absolute easiest for me is to purchase already flaired lenghths of tubing which are available in lenghts from 6 inches to 60 and use compression connectors and adapters all of ...
by sportbud
Sun Dec 30, 2012 10:53 am
Forum: ELECTRICAL
Topic: Parasitic draw of .5 A
Replies: 3
Views: 3024

Re: Parasitic draw of .5 A

From what you have said it seems you have found the guilty item yourself.Normal draw on this vehicle I think should be about 20- 25 miliamps. The radio requires power to keep the clock going and stations programed.If it is the radio either replace or take to a repair shop to be checked.I have been t...
by sportbud
Tue Nov 20, 2012 5:47 pm
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: Hello from old guy in Va
Replies: 5
Views: 2872

Re: Hello from old guy in Va

Thanks for the welcome.There is one of the far more interesting sites I have been to, very constructive and helpful.I have already put some of it to the test with good results.Thanks again and good luck to all.
by sportbud
Sat Nov 17, 2012 8:57 pm
Forum: Off-Road
Topic: to b or not to b, awd vs 4wd
Replies: 11
Views: 6886

to b or not to b, awd vs 4wd

Hi guys, looking for advice.I have just aquired a 99 Cargo AWD with 3:73's and G80 .My plans are for a weekender to take to the beach for fishing.Can the AWD handle soft unpacked sand with out overloading the transmission or a fryout of the transfer case clutch or is the conversion to a 4wd transfer...
by sportbud
Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:48 pm
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: Hello from old guy in Va
Replies: 5
Views: 2872

Hello from old guy in Va

Hello Everyone, My name is Bud and I have recently aquired a 99 AWD and am looking to do some upgrades.I hope to learn alot.Thanks for such a cool and informative site!