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    Clutch Problems, Again

    You said that you replaced all the operating components? Why? Was it operating this same way before you replaced these parts? Just curious!
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    TEMS "fusible link problem" in MK3

    Tems is provided power from 15amp EFI fuse in engine compartment fuse box, so if your car runs, so should tems unless you have a wiring problem. Tems computer also gets a signal through the stop light switch on your brake pedal, do your stop lites work? You could have a bad ground...
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    Soundproofing?

    Try this site; <www.aircraftspruce.com> Look under soundproofing and insulation.
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    bhg verdict?

    In addition to the hose that crosses behind valve covers there is rubber cap held on by a hose clamp directly under the above hose on the pass. side. Check/replace all your hoses asap, this is a 20 yr old veteran.
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    torque wrench..

    Mechanical TQ wrenches (click,dial, or beam type) are basically a good guess at what torque you have applied. They are plus or minus 10% when certified by an accredited lab, then you add operator error to the equation, so what have you got? I would suggest you buy the best one you can...
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    Compression test results!!!

    I would suggest a cylinder leak down test before doing anything else, that would locate the cause of lower reading, rings or valves. Valve seals are not the cause of lower comp results, only increased oil consumption.
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    Burning Coolant (BHG? Intake?)

    Since you have the intake manifold off the head why not borrow or buy a radiator pressure tester and pressurize your cooling system to see if you can find the actual area where the leak is? Just don't take the pressure too high and damage some part of cooling system. System operating pressure...
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    My Ghetto Custom IC block off plate AND airbox for Only $43

    May I suggest that you seal your openings as is done for engine baffling on aircraft cowlings. Lets use a round hole with a with a tube passing thru it at an angle as an example. You would make the seal out of neophrene ( inner tube or sheet stock, or silicon baffle stock available at an airport...
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    Having issues with Russell SS brake lines

    I had the same problem with a different brand of lines, went to NAPA and picked thru there selection for a clip to make up the thickness needed to make fit tight. So I now have a clip below the bracket and one above. The ones I used have a U shaped profile on the legs of the clip. They ended up...
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    tires

    Has anyone tried Avon Tech M500, or the M500 A/S, 235/40/17, 275/40/17? Both types are under 120 bucks on Tirerack, and test results look pretty good, especially when price is compared. I've had very good results on sport bikes with Avon.
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    BIG. Hairy. Pussy. *NWS*

    Name, Phone Number PLEASE!
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    Steering wheel won't telescope!

    Yes, I know its the lever that swings down and toward driver, Thanks Dave
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    Steering wheel won't telescope!

    Hi Guys, I tried a search, no luck. Had same problem years ago but cannot remember how I freed it up, other than I didn't have to disassemble the entire column. Any suggestions would be great! Thanks
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    about a homemade oil catch can...

    Any industrial tool or compressor supplier will carry them, Made by numerous companies, you can almost chose your color. 1/2 npt should be big enough.
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    My FiveSpeed Swapperoo Quest-ions

    The circled part supports the downpipe from the turbo, rusty end clamped to pipe with hoseclamp, bolts to forward face of bellhousing on other end.