G B L
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57600 miles the Rear Continentals were down to the Wear bars. The Continentals went about 42000. Replaced them with a set of Sumitomo Tire HTR A/S P02 Performance Radial Tire - 215/60R16 99V load index. The first impressions are very good. They were round and easy to Balance not needing much weight . The handling is comparable . The TC seems unaware of the 3% increase in the circumference. The Speedometer is 2 MPH low, no issue for me. The ride quality is noticeably better. While I was there the Rear pads were at 20% and the disc's were rusting (dirt roads and winter salt) . New Pads and rotors , (Rockauto $11.85 pads $14.56 ea. rotors )The brakes are now back to new. The front brakes are at 50 % so they will go further. Time will tell how good the tires are.
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As long as it does not migrate into the Wiper Path you are good. When it does you will have to replace the windshield to get an inspection sticker
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Sounds like both Conversion Companies could do a conversion top and inside unit for the TC. Looks like a nice job. 26000 + is a formidable price for a small camper.
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Help me decide, 2nd row Buckets or Bench?
G B L replied to Tom899's topic in Buying, Leasing, Ordering & Owner Impressions
Sounds great!! Hopefully North Korea will cooperate. -
Steering wheel free play annoyance / issue.
G B L replied to Timbo's topic in 2002-2013 Ford Transit Connect
That's great Thanks for the follow up!! -
If I were dropping the pan to change the filter I would make sure that it went back on with a drain plug. That would make the fluid flush a very easy job. If there is a problem with mixing the the fluid it will be noted on the speck sheet for the ATF. Valvoline's web site will have the PDF
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Car ramps for oil change..will these work?
G B L replied to Willygee's topic in Brakes, Chassis & Suspension
Don what brand are your ramps? They must have the right ramp angle. The ramps in your picture have too much ramp angle. -
Can I fit an intercooler that doesn't have a 'Thrust Sensor Outlet'
G B L replied to Joe.S's topic in <i>Powertrain Tech</i>
Remove it carefully and use a small amount of pipe sealant on the thread if there is no gasket. looks like an easy fix -
Can I fit an intercooler that doesn't have a 'Thrust Sensor Outlet'
G B L replied to Joe.S's topic in <i>Powertrain Tech</i>
Is everything the same on the new intercooler except the Thrust sensor port ? If it is then the Thrust sensor port could be added to it . -
Most of the Fluid that will not drain when the plug is pulled is in the Converter. If you Refill and run for 1 or 2 Min that oil is pushed out of the converter and back to the sump. If you do at least 3 drain and fills then you will get the old fluid out faster with less Mixing. The exchange will happen faster.
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Sounds like a Dukes of Hazard movie !
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I have changed the trans fluid twice at about 22000 miles(36000+ Km) and 53000 miles (88300 + Km) .The fluid was noticeably dark both times. I have several trailers I tow and live in hilly terrain. The fluid works hard and shows it . The cooler line is hard to Access so I use the multiple drain and fill method. There is a post I did with pictures if you want to check it out.
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I thought about it but 15" rims will not clear the calipers and rotors on the Gen 2.
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Nice post Tiller
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I don't live in the western mountains where the turbo would help the altitude induced power loss, but in the mountains where I live the engine finds its up hill stride after 3000 rpms.
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The synthetic that Don purchased is compatible with the Mercon LV.
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2014 and Newer 6 Speed Select Shift...select first, is it supposed to hang?
G B L replied to Willygee's topic in Transmission
4k won't shift it in S mode if you are standing on it 5600-6000 will do it. -
This cars power is from 3000 to 5000 Rpm's When you remember that the Performance is fine. It is busy when you need to get busy. In the western mountains a 4000 lb car needs 120-140 hp to get up and go.