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Re: Pictures of Smoke from Car Startup. Blue or White? Valve Guides? - 12 years ago

How many miles? White or "steam" is a leaky head gasket allowing the water jacket to leak into the cylinder. Our Saab 99 turned into a steammobile. Leaky fuel injectors drip into the cylinders and upon startup cause grey smoke. Injection cleaner like "tectron" can help here. You need to give more info...

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Re: Would the Swan M10 speakers be an upgrade from my Klipsch THX ? - 12 years ago

I have been using HiVi drivers for a number of years. Built 5-1 with Parts Express sub for our two kids, one got walnut and the other honduras mahogany. Stands included, 1"tubing and a pal that can weld. Check out Parts Express for the drivers and figure you would have to build the crossovers(and design), cabinets, grills, and amps. Looks like a bargain to me. Also know that most drivers are

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Re: 5.8 earthquake in southern California - 12 years ago

Pretty good rolling here in Northridge. Mild at first and became more intense for 15 seconds or so. Grabbed by upper monitor and equipment stack. No damage. Nothing like the Slymar(1970) or Northridge(1994) quakes. I hope it is a "wake-up" call for city services and for all to restock the water and emergency supplies.

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Re: Can I just say... - 12 years ago

From "Webster's New World Dictionary.....a fool;nitwit. One seeks one's own level.

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Re: Email in Australia - 12 years ago

Thanks, I'll pass "fastmail" on to "Bugs" in Kalangadoo, SA. I seem to remember that it's "gudonya mates".

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Email in Australia - 12 years ago

Brother-in-Law is not happy with current email provider(BigPond) . Suggestions from "down under" please. He is using Windows XP.

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Re: Just had an interesting automated chat (I think it was automated, anyway) - 12 years ago

Go to a local radiator shop and get a diagnosis of the leak. Could be a hose. Most radiators these days are not repairable as in the "old days" when leaks could be soldered. Remember "Barr's Stop Leak". Get a "face to face" opinion.

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Re: wow. i have no words... - 12 years ago

Oh Jay, when did seem to be a good idea? I see an amphibious car and outfit to match in the future.

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Re: Google knows your location? - 12 years ago

In the San Fernando Valley where it was 112 degrees today and "voodoo's"wonderful English garden would be toast ,it is Pizza Hut and Papa John's. No local recommendations are listed.

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Re: Poll: what do you do with small SD/CF or other media cards? - 12 years ago

As a cabinetmaker, putting some jpebs of your best stuff and leaving it with the client. Shows professionalism and gives the client time to think..

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Re: HDMI 1.2 vs. 1.3 - 12 years ago

Ok, 2 hdmi in, 1 out,THX rated, Ipod input(cable included), Sirius,XM,mic for set up and 120w x 7. Good display, loaded with inputs and screw terminals. Note: not spaced for a dual banana plug, but easy to wire if you "tin solder" the speaker wire. I got mine 6 months ago from Amazon for $380. I see Abes of Maine has it for $324. Pioneer VSX-1017TXV-K. Check it out.

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Re: Questions about surface coating on a TV - 12 years ago

Is this on the case or glass? Maybe solvent on the glass, acetone(finger nail polish remover) etc. Car detailing products, less abrasive first and going down to oxidation compound removers. Razor blade if on the glass also. Black duct tape is always fashionable.

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Re: bluetooth printing - 12 years ago

Ok, in input jack is not bluetooth, but fits a USB plug. The "logo" is to raindrops or maybe tadpoles. Got to love Epson. By the way , generic ink will work if you plug it in and keep trying. I did have to put a black oem in to make the other generics work on a r300. Thanks BGR, hot in the Valley again..

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bluetooth printing - 12 years ago

Here's an easy one. New (refurb) 2.0 macbook(leopard) that I would like to bluetooth to Epson CX9400fax. It has a port for bluetooth on the front. The SWMBO also has a 24" "glossy" imac(tiger). Which bluetooth adapter works best for printing and is it possible to have two OS"s. Make it simple macbook to printer would be an easy solution. Too many cheap Epson printers can

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Re: OT: DIY hair cut, what tools do you use? - 12 years ago

I was going to suggest an Audis Model M, you know the clipper my dad used on my brother and I. I looked on the top and it actually gives patent dates-2-20-23 and the most current 1-20-59. Made in Racine Wisc. Just don't go cheap. Check the reviews and find something for budget and longevity.

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Re: Samsung Laser Printers ? Anyone use one ? - 12 years ago

Had a ML-2010 which worked great, currently using a ML-2510 which is basically the same, but holds more paper. It's a workhorse in printing manuals,documents, and other noncritical things. It is hooked up in a shared network with four computers, no problems with set up or software. Price is usually about $50 with rebates or not.

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Re: Oh those British! Headline of the day from BBC's website - 12 years ago

The Old English for @#$%& was "tit", which is still used as a vulgar or slang term in Modern English. Get a life and there just might be someone on the forum that has a loved one with breast cancer.

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Re: Where is my refund? here is a page Safari can't open (but FireFox can) - 12 years ago

3.1 (4525.13) works for me

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Re: What Was Your 1st Car? - 12 years ago

'53 Ford, salmon and white Victoria "hardtop convertible"(2-door with no pilar). It later became Earl Shieb black and a "stoplight dragster" with '50 Cad/Hydromatic combo. Remember the 8.14x15 slicks in the rear? Got over 110 mph before the front (all of it) started to lift off the frame. Next was a '58 Volvo 444 and '73 Saab EMS.

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Re: Review my choices of LCD TVs, please - 12 years ago

Have the LC-19SK24U Sharp. Specs look the same. Mine is gloss black with an extra magnet backed remote. The remote sits in the front of the stand or side of the range hood in my case. Loads of features and excellent picture.

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Re: Ten Cars That Lose Value Fast - 12 years ago

Our first new car was a 98 Ford Contour SVT. A great car that was not supported by Ford and discontinued in the US, but still in Europe. My first new car is a Mazda3 hatchback 2004 . Made in Japan, 25-34 mpg and a super used car value. Fit and finish is excellent. The cars listed in the article have good motors and drivelines, but fit and finish etc is the shortcoming. Anyone looking for Saa

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Re: interior doors. Wood vs fiberglass - 12 years ago

Four closet doors? Are these bifolds? What height is the ceiling? You might have to stop the crown if there is not a "header" at the top to cross over the doors. We have 8'(94" plus) by 96' wide sliding mirror doors in one bedroom. They work well and add to the "size" of the room. Add to your cost knocking out the existing header etc. and any repairs. You will have to

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Re: Ugly exterior brick - Should we paint or mortar it? - 12 years ago

OK, Easter is over and the roasted lamb was great. I would leave the exterior as is and spend time on the interior, if needed. If that's what you want to do in the present or future ,the forum can help you out.I will have a west coast slant, but hey, those that gone through a remodel, can give you some help. Small things like, where to buy hinges, slides, stains that match, shelf pins, etc. En

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Re: Ugly exterior brick - Should we paint or mortar it? - 12 years ago

What kind of brick? Concrete, "red", cinderblock etc. I have lived concrete block (8"x16") houses almost all of my 68 years. Good paint, properly prepped, and color coordinated looks great. Trim color on windows will make it "pop". As far as "brick needs to breathe" news to me. Discover "Tapcon" screws. They are made to anchor things to brick

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Re: VHS to DVD -- using a Mac..... - 12 years ago

Commerical encoded or off the tv? Addressing "off the air", we had a collection of vhs tapes (600) from mostly PBS, A&E, and Bravo. This was when their content was the best on TV. I am transfering them using a Panasonic DMR-E75V. Rock solid and easy to use. Consumer Reports like the current Panasonics and Samsungs. Refurbdepot has the third rated Samsung for $100. The second ra

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Re: Need help finding cabinet hinge - 12 years ago

Do you know the brand?The #'s look like those Blum uses. It is also quite old. Most hinges these days are stamped not cast. It's called a "pie-cut corner hinge" after the shape of the susan tray inside the cabinet. I seem to remember that Mepla had something like it in size. Guys in the shop suggest checking Cabinetparts.com. I remodel my kitchen recently (two lazy susans) and used

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Re: Home Improvement: Rain Gutter Installation - 12 years ago

Go with the pros, long runs with no seams is a plus. I'm checking out locally here in socal after the rains. I have to repair all the rotten rafter ends and will have seamless gutters done by the pros for next season.

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Re: Pine countertop? - 12 years ago

Here's a few choices. IKEA has beech countertops in 1 1/8 and 1 5/8 thickness. Choice of lengths, up to 96 inches. They sell a sealer that is not as good as "Good Stuff". sorry the can is next door. A quart is good for a life time. We did two kitchens and still have some left. It's made by the one of the major butcher block mfg. If IKEA is not nearby and the shipping is a proble

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Re: Blood pressure again- can anyone recommend a home monitor? - 12 years ago

Another brand is AND(A&D) Medical. Consumers Union usually has Omron and AND in their listings. I just checked my blood pressure with a Omron HEM-432C and an AND UA-702 (pump bladder leakage repaired by self, you can't just throw it in the trash) and got very close numbers. 121/65 pluse 72 vs. 128/60 pulse 73. Both are good products.

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Re: GM Volt 2010 rollout will be a "stretch" - 13 years ago

Well let's see..Bush wants ethenol, good for corn farmers, bad for corn eaters, like cereals and oil and deep frying etc. Bioproducts (oils) are good for recycling and plastics, but not for vechicles. Europe has low emission diesel cars and trucks, 40 mpg cars, and a better understanding that the "cheap oil era" is over. When will be get the message? Ok, I confess. I have a Ford 150 e

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