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  1. chefduane

    Stiff-armed by the dealer on a warranty issue

    Find out who the Zone Manager is in the region. Lay out the details (like above) to him and ask if he can help. Perhaps he might intervene, perhaps not. Dealerships DO NOT like getting CS calls from the Zone Manager.
  2. chefduane

    Mobil 1 Extended Performance vs Annual Protection

    As I said; my VAST experience and DEEP knowledge of the internal combustion engine. ;)
  3. chefduane

    Just got a great deal a few months ago

    I had good luck with Goodyear Wrangler Radials but they are noisy. The Michelin LTX's are by far a better tire, but you'll pay for them. If the budget allows - Michelins for sure.
  4. chefduane

    Same size tires two different brands

    Tires will differ in circumference between manufacturers. Go to Home Depot and buy a 10' 2x4, then go to Lowes and buy a 10' 2x4. Are they going to be EXACTLY the same LxWxH? No. There are minor differences even though they are both marked with the same size. Tire sizing, and keeping the...
  5. chefduane

    Can anyone identify this ticking? 2000 Ford Explorer V6 4x4 XLT SOHC

    I sold it for $1500. I had a lot of updated stuff on it but it was pretty much stock.
  6. chefduane

    Can anyone identify this ticking? 2000 Ford Explorer V6 4x4 XLT SOHC

    That's the problem I had with my '98 SOHC. When you changed the oil did you find any guide parts/debris in the oil? Search the forum and you will find some posts (including mine) about broken guide parts found in changed oil. From what I understand and have read, changing the timing chains is...
  7. chefduane

    Can anyone identify this ticking? 2000 Ford Explorer V6 4x4 XLT SOHC

    Doesn't sound like alternator tick/whine nor does it sound like P/S whine, and chain slap usually come from the front passenger side. Hmmm... EDIT: Is the new tensioner you installed stuck in the back position maybe and not tensioning the timing chain against the guide??
  8. chefduane

    Can anyone identify this ticking? 2000 Ford Explorer V6 4x4 XLT SOHC

    My first thought was lifters but as you increased RPM it sounds like timing chain slap. Can you identify where it is coming from? Front of the engine, passenger side?
  9. chefduane

    Buying a new Mtn Bike. Thoughts?

    I've had a Schwinn Criss-Cross hanging in my garage for about 10 years. Does that count?
  10. chefduane

    What's for dinner?

    Sorry, buddy. But a chefs gotta' do what a chefs gotta do. Come on out to Texas and I'll fix you up with a good meal!
  11. chefduane

    4.0 V6 chain rattle - Percentage

    I got 213k out of mine before I sold it with the rattle. With some more TLC it probably would have gone 250k but the person I sold it to abused it and it let go finally at about 230k.
  12. chefduane

    What's for dinner?

    Oh man... chateaubriand stiff with portabellas, shallots, and thyme, garlic bleu cheese scalloped potatoes, kale and spinach sautéed greens, and chocolate mousse covered with port mulled dark cherries. It was pretty darn good if'n I do say so m'seff.
  13. chefduane

    Best Battery

    I put a Sams Series 65S 700CCA {650 is the spec} battery in my '98 when I needed one. It was installed for a few years when I sold the car in September of last year. Paid about $100 for it. Was it the 'best' battery? Probably not. Was it the 'worst' battery? Probably not. But it worked...
  14. chefduane

    hello. new member. From Korea.s

    Howdy from Texas!! Looking forward to S. Korea hosting the Winter Olympics next year!!
  15. chefduane

    What's for dinner?

    Prime Rib special tonight. Garlic and thyme rubbed standing rib roast, horseradish mashed potatoes, asparagus with carmelized onions and orange zest, and pumpkin ginger soufflé topped with whipped cream and crumbled ginger snaps. Went over pretty well.
  16. chefduane

    Replacement seat covers

    +1 on The Seat Shop. I had these guys do my '98 seat bottom with an OEM cover that came out like it was brand new. Very nice folks to work with and reputable. I visited their ship (its about 10 mins from my home) and they are a couple of young guys with half a dozen or so employees and they...
  17. chefduane

    what do you guys think about these headlights?

    Oh man, when you posted "what about those headlights!?" I though you were talking about the latest centerfold!! Silly me! (..sorry guys, couldn't resist.)
  18. chefduane

    Ed China quits Wheeler Dealers

    I just saw the last few episodes of WD and saw that the mechanic guy (didn't know his name) was changing. I agree that the most interesting part of the show was the actual working and fixing something. Hopefully the new version is watchable. I was by the original Gas Monkey garage here in...
  19. chefduane

    What's for dinner?

    I was gonna' say Shepard's Pie. Nice variation!
  20. chefduane

    Tire recommendations

    Is the Wrangler RT/S the same as the Wrangler Radial? The WR was a pretty good AT/AS tire for me. Had 2 sets on my Ex. Also, a pretty big seller for G'Year. Not that those provisions make it a top notch tire, just a pretty good average performer.
  21. chefduane

    Cruise control buttons

    Fairly simple to replace as long as you are slow and methodical. It requires removing the airbag module to get to the connectors underneath. You can find replacement sets at Ebay and Amazon and you maybe could find them at a salvage yard, but those have usually already been removed.
  22. chefduane

    Tire recommendations

    Looks like a pretty aggressive tire with high shoulders. Wonder how quiet it will be.
  23. chefduane

    Tire recommendations

    I've run the Mich's before and you certainly can not go wrong with a set. I've also run the Goodyear Wrangler Radials and if you are on the budget they are a great all round tire for about $90 each.
  24. chefduane

    Colin Kaepernick

    Well, it >can< denote a lack of intelligence. But in his case, its a lack of foresight and anticipation for the consequences of his actions. I defend (and have defended with arms) his right to do so, and when I wore the uniform there were plenty of idiots in my unit. Not all, but some.
  25. chefduane

    Colin Kaepernick

    ^ Correct. Mr. K is a dunce in that his method of protest is getting the exact opposite reaction that he set out to achieve. His (and particularly his) method of protest actually highlights the irrationality of his claim. Or at least, grossly overshadows any basis for his claim. And I have...
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