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  1. Q-Ship986
    Where did you get them? --Brian
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    The Potenza RE001 Adrenalin are not available in the USA, at this time. In its place, you could consider the recently introduced Potenza RE760 Sport. --Brian
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    I think the munro86 is surmising that the previous owner experienced an airbag MIL, probably caused by a malfunctioning clockspring; in turn, the bulb was removed to perform a "repair." What Perry said. --Brian
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    There is link in this thread (here) to "carboncow," by rsfeller of this board. --Brian
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    I think that is foam from a seal on a flap/door within the HVAC system. Someone on this board did a deep dive into this within the last year or so. --Brian
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    I think the comments in the carcareonline link are more or less correct. Regardless of your methodology--whether you use clay, glaze, polish, 2500-grit sandpaper, whatever--you will in effect remove microns of good paint/clearcoat along with the surface blemishes, contaminants, etc. that are your real target. Use the least abrasive means to an end. My cars are all daily drivers and their paint picks up all kinds of Northeast Ohio environmental and operational fallout. I like Meguiar's mild detailing clay, used before their machine glaze #3 or hand glaze #7 as necessary. I am convinced these products are worth the time and expense to use because in my experience they clearly improve the appearance of the paint and help the wax last much, much longer (up to a year, in my case). --Brian
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    I don't know what post you read or what the negative(s) alleged regarding using the clay bar, but I have no problems using it myself. Heed the advice about immediately disposing of any clay dropped on the ground or otherwise potentially contaminated. The stuff is relatively cheap, so additional advice from me is to not to try to extend its use; considering the time/effort you will put in, using fresh clay is a small price. Also use fresh rags to wife the surface clean. I doubt you'll regret the results from the plan you outline. --Brian
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    It is a lubricant made by DuPont that comes in numerous forms, including many different greases. See here. I bought a tube of GPL-223, which has some corrosion inhibitor(s), from these guys. I bought it specifically to use it on the rubber seals of my Boxster's top and cover/lid, as Porsche suggests. But I also use it in situations such as this one. --Brian
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    I had this exact same rattle; I applied some Krytox to the chrome loop (is it the latch, striker, or ??) and it has taken care of it for the time being. Bob, please let us know how you move the loop...up, down, in? Thanks, --Brian
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    Silicone is harmless to most rubber/plastics. The key is not to use something that is petroleum-based, which silicone itself is not. Other choices for this situation are dielectric grease and Krytox. --Brian
  11. Q-Ship986
    Likewise, but I knocked the drain plug into the hole and did not notice until it overflowed. Griot's has a nice one I'm going to order. 16 quarts (I think) and a free replacement white plug. Great to reduce trips to oil recyclers. Yep, I lost my plug at the recycler's. FWIW, I pour the used oil into empty washer fluid containers (they have a nice tight cap) and/or the 5-quart containers that the new oil came in. Our county hazardous waste collection center likes to just collect the containers of used fluid, rather than emptying something and giving it back to you. --Brian
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    I have the black one in Jeff's photo on the left; it is about 15 years old and has many, many oil changes under it's belt. The flow of oil into the container is much better if the yellow pressure relief cap is open; I've never had it back up. This type is also good for holding the removed filter, filter housing, and drain plug (the large drain hole in the center has a screen to prevent the drain plug from falling in). I just let these things drop into the catch pan upon removing them. Since it is enclosed, moving the catch pan virtually eliminates spilling. --Brian
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    Do you mean 100% synthetic, or 100% silicone? If it is DOT5 silicone, it is probably inadviseable to use it, period. I don't know anything about Motul RBF-600 fluid, I'm just wondering if this needs to be clarified. --Brian Nevermind. I see that this Motul fluid is a DOT4, non-silicone. --Brian
  14. Q-Ship986
    Do you mean 100% synthetic, or 100% silicone? If it is DOT5 silicone, it is probably inadviseable to use it, period. I don't know anything about Motul RBF-600 fluid, I'm just wondering if this needs to be clarified. --Brian
  15. Q-Ship986
    Loren, she's talking about a foam sound absorption panel under the passenger side of the dash. I think the plastic screws are 1H0.819.943. My version of PET is not very descriptive. --Brian
  16. Q-Ship986
    About half way down in this thread... http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?s...ic=2227&hl= Even though Sandy's diagram is for 996.613.980.00, the pins and function are the same for 996.613.980.06. There are two sets of LEDs, one each for the backlighting and the "on" indicator. --Brian
  17. Q-Ship986
    I haven't seen it. As I'm sure you are aware, it's not currently listed on USA mobiloil.com (here). After an oil change, it seems my 3.2L would have lifter clatter for a second or two. I have been programmed to use Mobil1 over the years, so I would have liked to find an M1 5W-50 on the shelf. In its absence, I was leaning towards an unapproved oil change, a la Jeff (http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?s...unapproved++oil). Instead, I sort of split the difference and at my last change I used 6 quarts of 0W-40 and 3 quarts of EP (gold cap) 15W-50. I think this equates roughly to 5W-45; I base this on very rudimentary knowledge gleaned from various internet oil-gurus (allegedly, anyway) and an oil blend calculator at Shell.com (which I can no longer find). Anyway, no clatter at start-up this time. YMMV. --Brian
  18. Q-Ship986
    I remember reading in this forum that nothing should be used on the threads; you might want to search on that topic. --Brian
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    aaa / bb R cc aaa = tire width (not tread width), exclusive of ornamentation (i.e. "whitewall" stripe or raised lettering) when tire is mounted on a theoretical rim of a certain size (depends on the tire). bb = aspect ratio of section height to tire width, in other words, (aaa)(bb)=section height. This height includes the bead portion, which when the tire is mounted, is hidden. cc = nominal rim diameter, in inches --------------------- So, 285/30R18 would have a strictly calculated section height of 85.5mm. 225/40R18 has a strictly calculated section height of 90.0mm. For a difference of 4.5mm (about 0.18 inch). Tire industry standards have a little rounding in them, and tire manufacturers may spec slightly different values, depending on design, but the above are the basics. In this case, the 40-series tire is "taller," but if the 30-series tire was a bit wider, say a 305/30R18 (if there is such a thing), then the 30-series tire would be "taller." You can't judge strictly by the aspect ratio. As for PAG selecting these sizes, the choices are typically made based on load capacity and desired vehicle performance attributes. --Brian
  20. Q-Ship986
    According to PET, looks like XAH is for the rocker panel/sill covers. --Brian
  21. Q-Ship986
    Confirmed: a 305/30R19 should go on a 10.5" wide rim at a minimum; 11.0" is nominal recommended for this size. Widest 19" 30 series tire recommended for a 10" wide rim is a 295. --Brian
  22. Q-Ship986
    From memory, it is not recommended to fit a 305/30R19 to a 10" rim; I think 295 was the max. I will check the relevant tire standards in the morning to make sure. If the rim is too narrow, the sidewalls and tread arc are inappropriately distorted and the air cavity created by the tire and wheel is too small. --Brian
  23. Q-Ship986
    OK, I feel bad. What wheel diameter and application? That might help get a more useful response. --Brian
  24. Q-Ship986
    Probably a 320/90R54. At nominal 78.0" in overall diameter and 12.6" wide, for an R-2 designation (cane and rice tread depth), this rear tractor tire can carry up to 7600 lbs at 52 psi. ;) --Brian
  25. Q-Ship986
    Don't give up on the HAES amp you are looking at; I wonder if they mis-read the part number or typed it incorrectly when they sent you the info. --Brian
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