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    Long time no post but purchase question

    Have 1st gen X that I'm ready to part with. Will want to replace with 2002 or later up to $10k. Any years I should stay away from or common faults with said year? Thanks much in advance. Ross
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    Where to find lugs online for 91X 15x7 wheel?

    Local PepBoys lug head is too big. Don't want them from stealer. Just looking for OEM lugs for my 91. Thanks...
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    Anyone ever tried this mod for MPG or a lil HP?

    Ad in Poplular Mechanics Or is this just like the Tornado??
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    Open door this morning and fuel pump kicks on??

    Is this the common fuel pump relay problem? Do I need to just swap out fuses or buy/clean/fix the relay that's under the fuse box? It eventually turns off after car shuts down but it definitely runs for a good five minutes all by itself.
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    Cons of running an open (stuck) t-stat?

    My stat is stuck open, I'm pretty sure. Will this just cause a rich condition for now until I swap in the new one?
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    4 tires/rims $30 pick up next two days or in ALLEY!!

    Need to get rid of 4 Gen 1 rims/tires (firestone wilderness h/t) with at least one year left. One tire has 5K only. Come pick up for $30 or they're going in alley Wednesday night. Location near DePaul, Chicago. Ross
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    OT- Where to get chip for wife's Honda??

    I'm looking for a chip for her 97 Civic so its a little more fun to drive when I have to. Anybody have any ideas?? TIA, Ross
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    New pinging solution, read on...

    So I'm looking through another car manual and it states that after heavy stop n go or city driving it is important to get on highway and "let the engine breathe" by dropping into lower gear and running 3000 rpms or greater for 5-10 minutes. Well, I did it for 20 in D, or 3rd and can't get it to...
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    Bought BMW 540 since hit n run

    and let me tell you how much fun this is to drive. I found a 95 540 auto with 80K on the clock and a brand new factory 4.0L V8 installed, less than 1000 miles and 100K warranty. Service history to mile 1 and very well cared for. Just finished the break in and still taking it easy but this...
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    Got hit n run by black BMW this weekend...

    Got the wake up call at 3am Sunday morning from Chicago's finest. I thought it was a friend playing with me. The BMW hit me hard enough that I ended up with both rears WAY ON the grass and did some damage to the pickup in front of me. Several witnesses couldn't catch the plates but said the...
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    dossler2002

    Ordered some center caps and they came just like he said they would. Thanks... another successful transaction.
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    Do all 1st Gen X's have axle pivot bushings?

    Or is it only for 4wd Xs?
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    Brokenman

    Bought a KKM and he shipped BEFORE he received money from me--now that's class and trust on this board. KKM was in great shape and would definitely buy from again...
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    Cheapest online place for Scorpion ATs??

    Thanks guys...
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    Help me load my audio on new computer

    Got a new Dell 4550 off eBay but it's some guy who just repackages it in his own cheap case. Now everything is working except the sound. I'm running XP Pro, can someone guide me through firing the sound up on this thing?? Thanks...
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    Easy one for audio gurus...

    I have an older JVC 12 disc changer in the back and want to upgrade the changer. Do I also have to upgrade the head unit as well? Is there a (JVC) converter or adapter that can allow me to use existing head unit? Thanks...
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    Cheapest/best place for 19lb injectors??

    I know FPN has them but I know I've seen them cheaper...
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    Adress labels MAC vs PC, pls help

    My soon to be wife and I want to print our invitation lables at home (HP laser printer). Can I use Microsoft Word's mail merge and import to her Mac G4? Any help would be appreciated...
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    My 215K A4LD is going to the doctor...

    for the first time. I am extremely happy that I made it this far based on the majority of A4LD owners on this site. The guys at SPX Filtran recommended a shop close to them that specializes in A4LDs and for $925 including hard parts (I asked twice) I'll bite the bullet. Now, of course, I...
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    Troubleshooting Code 122

    I got this code the other day (TPS voltage too low). Swapped in a new TPS and the same code came up. I am not eletrically proficient, but is there a way I can follow up on this? I'll R&R another TPS but I'm not sure that's the problem since 4 th gear engages but is very rough. I think they...
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    How to clean/replace 3-4 solenoid on A4LD?

    I've been trying to find out why I lost 4th gear and there are lots of posts/threads on tranny flushes that clog the screen on the solenoid and prevent 3-4 shifting, which is what I believe has happened to me. I flushed mine 3000 miles ago but have replaced the remote 3x and the pan didn't have...
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    I have searched this site for 1.5 hrs and need tranny experts help...

    Here is scenario as best as I can describe.. Tranny has worked flawlessly for 200K+ miles with regular fluid/filter changes every 15-20K, dino ATF I swapped in Amsoil's ATF and a remote filter about 3000 miles ago and have changed remote filter at 300, 1000 and 1500 miles to make sure any...
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    Valve cover breathers??

    I saw these on carparts.com and wonder if anyone uses them and what they do in terms of performance. I haven't heard of anyone on this site that uses them but am just curious. TIA...
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    Signs of a failed or failing O2 sensor are...

    I replaced my cat last week with a Dayco from Summit after 200k+ miles. Here are the latest symptoms that I am troubleshooting since the install: Bad Mileage, down to 11-12 in city Poor acceleration from stops or slow speeds Bad low end rpms with shimmy at 15-1700rpms on highway in OD...
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    Anybody tried Bilstein R-2000 Engine Flush?

    Was at Autozone and picked up a two sided brochure on the procedure. It seems like it would help. However, if you are running synthetic and a good filter and changing at proper intervals, I can't imagine this helping all that much. This would seem like a good thing for deferred...
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