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February 7th, 2017, 10:44 AM
#171
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Mechanic called, said the fuel pump was completely seized. They pulled a code saying that circuit was down, power wasn't even cycling through it. Really glad it died when it did and not downtown, I would've been mortified.
I'll look into the smartphone thing. I have a regular OBDII scan tool on my Amazon list since it was only $24, but if I can do it with a phone that's probably better.
My sisters house is on a crazy hill making any repair effort pretty difficult, even if I wanted to. They're only charging $460 out the door and that is with the Walbro 255LPH pump, and it should be ready tomorrow.
Last edited by dodint; February 7th, 2017 at 10:47 AM.
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February 7th, 2017, 11:05 AM
#172
IMHO, if you're going to buy a scan tool get a decent one that will pull manufacturer-specific codes rather than a generic/universal one that will only pull engine P-codes. P-codes are helpful, but far less useful than the array of manufacturer codes. $25 vs. $75, roughly. However, I think there is value in convenience, and Torque plus a ~$15 Bluetooth dongle means you can easily check codes anywhere, all the time, plus logging and whatnot. I believe you can also use that style of dongle with track telemetry apps to learn about your driving, so it's a double-win. Of course, such a thing isn't *quite* as accurate a real telemetry datalogger, but still it's useful information. My friend uses Track Addict, but there are a few others.
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February 7th, 2017, 11:08 AM
#173
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Yeah, Russ and I were discussing the data acquisition tools for overlaying telemetry on video. The dongle he recommended would work with Torque and those apps. Added to the list of future things to make my wallet lighter.
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February 7th, 2017, 12:06 PM
#174
Driver
Is the clear coat oxidized or is the paint just dull? If the latter, and it's a factory or good quality paint job, a pro detailer could probably get you looking spiffy for less than a repaint.
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February 7th, 2017, 12:17 PM
#175
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It's pretty bad, sun baked. Maaco guy found some repairable surface rust on the roof. The sides don't look terrible but anything facing up is scorched. Fairly surprised the interior held up, to be honest. It did come with sunshades, though.
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February 7th, 2017, 03:19 PM
#176
Bad Taste
2% window tint, kthxbai. #snark
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February 7th, 2017, 03:26 PM
#177
Oooooooooooooooorrrrrrr
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February 7th, 2017, 05:15 PM
#178
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February 7th, 2017, 05:52 PM
#179
Originally Posted by
dodint
I'm blind now.
You aren't supposed to like at the spitting monster when jerking it dood.
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February 8th, 2017, 05:43 AM
#180
Where are my keys?
My priority order in making a car acquisition "mine"
1: Safety
2: Reliability
3: Performance
4: Looks
Is paint really what you want at this juncture? I would get it ready for track days first, get it actually ON track to see how you like it, THEN make it pretty.
Just projecting.
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