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  1. Power window motor?

    You can buy lithium grease from any auto retail, and even a few home improvement stores have it. As far as the silicone spray, it's also available at the same places, and even at a few food retailers. Another helpful idea would be to solder another ground to the motor. Use about a 10 guage wire...
  2. Caliper Temps?

    You should be fine with the 500 degree paint. Most calipers get too hot to touch, but if you're getting hot enough to burn off 500 degree paint then you'd be boiling brake fluid rated at DOT 5. You're good to go with either, but let's just say you shouldn't be making that kind of stop from 120...
  3. battery/alternator question

    If you stick the new fuse in, and it pops instantly, or as soon as you turn the key, chances are that you have a short. I'm not saying that you do, but it's a good possibilty. I wouldn't go pullin' off the cables from the battery to test your alternator though. It can cause a voltage spike that...
  4. Could a dying alternator cause all of this....?

    Run down to Autozone without removing the alternator. Have them load test the alternator on the car, they should have a "Bear" system and can test it for free. If you have an Advance Auto around they will definately be able to. But even if the alternator puts out 13.5-15 volts at idle, it may...
  5. AT shift mod... Reviews?

    How does this affect the heat build-up in the tranny? I have an auxillary cooler already in place, but I'm wondering what types of problems anyone's run into.
  6. Turbo Wing Update: Still needs help!

    That's actually a reasonable price for that work, but it may not seem that way to you. Remember, even at $60 an hour in labor costs...they'll charge around 1-2 hours for removing the wing. 6-8 hours of labor just for the grinding and welding. 1-3 for the filler work over the new welds. 3-4 hours...
  7. 1g Wont Kick over...... Please Help!

    Most auto parts retailer sell a spark gap tester intended for high voltage sytems. It work really well for systems with sensitivity to added electricity. Instead of touching the plug or wire to a ground, and possibly shocking yourself...you just plug it in between the wire and the plug. You can...
  8. Targa T-top [Merged 7-7] T tops targas conversion

    has anyone that's worried about bending the car in half though of what kind of support a targa honda del sol has? none.... same for the supra.... the A and B pillar are the support up top and the frame is what keeps you from sagging.....if it's a problem you could always just strengthen the...
  9. paint/ c.coat ?

    The more layers of paint you have the sleeker and wetter it looks, but there are limits to paint thickness. too many mils (measure of paint thickness) and it can crack and peel. After you apply paint, I do believe you can layer as many coats of clear as you want, but ask the painter who's doing...
  10. Dying / Failing Clear Coat [Merged 7-8] cote clearcoat paint dead flaking peeling rot

    Base-clear is a single stage paint...it has clear mixed into the paint for UV protection. It's not as deep a finish as a base coat/clearcoat. If you have a single stage paint it will show paint color on the buffing pad. If a basecoat/clearcoat is buffed with too much rubbing compound, too rough...
  11. Help me paint my car...

    Ampro makes a paint gun that shoots ok....it's not what I'd recommend for pearl...but at a cost of $50 it's ok to try it.....Advance auto parts carries it.....
  12. Problem painting wheels (duplicolor wheel paint)

    A good idea to do after the paint has been sprayed...give it time to lose it's shine, and set the rims outside in the sun-the heat will help bake the paint. After you let them bake a few hours you will get a smoother look if you color sand before the clear. Then repeat for the clear coat. be...
  13. alternator questions

    Are you sure that your "A" wire isn't supposed to be your hot wire to the battery? I'm new to my talon, but not to electrical. Follow your "G" wire. See where it goes, it may be a hot wire for other items. But I'm betting from the pictures, if you follow your "A" wire through the loom, it'll...
  14. Check Engine Light

    You can pickup a decent one at almost any auto parts store, i.e. autozone, advance auto, pep boys, carquest to name a few. usually run $75 for the low end, and up to $180 for the type you might find at a dealership or repair shop. But almost anything that will read and erase the basic code is ok.
  15. alternator problem

    Just take the car to your local car parts supply retailer. (autozone, pep boys) Have them hook up their diagnostic system, it will tell how many amps the alternator is producing, and how many volts the battery is holding. If you can't get the car there, take the alternator off, and go to the...
  16. Check Engine Light

    Autozone may be a lost cause, but if the light stays on or simply comes back often, consider spending $75-$90 on a code reader. A good one will not only tell you in plain words what the problem is but also erase it until next time. And it helps if it's one you can leave under the seat, plug it...
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