Possible alternator issues?
By Telewubby
When I go to start the car the alternator puts out 14.8 and once it’s done it’s high charge and drops it drops to 13 to 12.8 volts no load. When I turn the rear defrost on and heated seats, all...
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By Telewubby
When I go to start the car the alternator puts out 14.8 and once it’s done it’s high charge and drops it drops to 13 to 12.8 volts no load. When I turn the rear defrost on and heated seats, all...
By hemi71x
Putting up a collection of Holley 4 barrel carburetors that have been sitting on the storage shelving for an untold number of years from back in my old days. Ok, here's what I've got. 2 each list #4166-1 1969 440 Automatic Now read this and understand it, please. I am selling these carburetors in "AS IS" condition. All these i collected back in the old dinosaur days, of car parts. So, go and use them in received condition, or they may or may not need a rebuilding kit. I will sell them at... Read more
By GritGrind
Had my 2000 since '08, just topped 300k and still going strong. Also have an 80 and 200 series. Use the forum a good bit, but just now finalizing log in!
By 993guyhere
FOR SALE: (See more photos in the link below.) I'm helping my father sell his 1998 Porsche 911 (993) Carrera S with just under 37,000 original miles, a car he spent years searching for....
By hemi71x
I have this pair of BENDIX disc brake rotor, hubs, and the 10 lug studs, that are used on the 1966-69 B body line of cars, that have disc brakes on them. All 10 of the studs are RIGHT hand thread. One of these hubs is from a factory, assembly line rotor, from back in the day, and the other one is from a parts store, purchased rotor, from back in the dinosaur days. All cleaned up, painted, ready to go, along with all 10 of the wheel studs. Selling at $110.00 plus the mailing to your zip... Read more
By 308guru
I see both 04466-60140 and 04466-AZ303 listed for my '21 GX. Does anybody know what is different between them? I was wondering if Lexus parts have a good/better/best similar to Toyota parts. Maybe...
By philski o'flood
I'm in the middle of a heater core replacement on a '95 940. The yellow line is currently plugged and I fished some broken stuff out of the vents. I haven't split the box yet, will do that today. Questions: What is the green book number for this HVAC stuff? Is is at Oz? What is currently available to replace the 2 way floor / defrost actuator? I've got Volvo # 9463042 (3522945) & Delco # 15-71438 and can't find anything to buy. What's this busted thing for and am I missing pieces. Center... Read more
By JG71B
I have the RT lamps first off. I have all lights working, hazards, signals, all front end lights, brakes, dome works, dash dimmer works, door switches both function, good grounds, good fuses, fuse block is mint, everything looks great with a test light, etc. My only issue is I have no tail lights, license plate lights and the rt side marker is out. I unplugged the harness going to the rear lights near the E brake, there is no power coming FROM the dash. Is this likely the head light switch... Read more
By Kern Dog
I was thinking about past girlfriends a few days ago and wondered if other guys had the same thing happen. Michelle. That name seemed to be very common for me. My first girlfriend was a Michelle, 6th grade. My first naked encounter was with a Michelle in High School. My first wife was a Michelle. My first divorce was a Michelle. Since then, no more Michelles. Okay, maybe one...? I've dated women with variations of the name Kristy, Crystal, Chris, Christine, Christina... Have you ever... Read more
By cooldood
Our 2002 X Type 3.0 got sideswiped by an Amazon truck while parked outside. Insurance is offering us the chance to buy it back for $500. Seems like it needs the left fender replaced and the bumper...
By steve meltzer
This is a very nice set of 4 Hollow Spoke “Turbo Twist Wheels. They had been fitted to a “Widebody” 993 Carrera S, but they have multiple applications. Here are the specifics: 2 8JX18 “ET-50”...
By AGraham
I was upside down in the driver's side foot-well with a brake pedal in my right eye socket and a flashlight between my teeth yesterday going to war with the heater control valve when, who'd of guessed it, fall came early! Leaves, needles, grass clippings, detritus galore. The entire central tunnel under the blower and exchangers was PACKED; there was a fair amount of moisture under the driver's side carpet as well; thankfully, no rust. How does one clean out the intake under the windshield... Read more
By vishnumrao
I received my plates from the DMV a week ago, but I can't figure out the exact screw type used on the gravity license plate bracket. Please see attached. Any thoughts on what this is?
By 68 HEMI GTS
Haven’t been around here much. Still got the mopars but I don’t play with them a whole lot at this time. I got the kid into racing in 2024. We started off with one quarter midget running rookie classes. In 2025 I added a 2nd car and he got his first championship at club level in his heavy 160 car. This year I have a garage full of cars. We typically run 3 classes but sometimes 4. He secured the championships in the 3 classes he ran at club this year. Looking to go after the regional stuff... Read more
By old guys rule
What is the best procedure for painting carb parts— Holley—- gold? Undercote- etc and products?
By Porscheisgoat
Selling my 2013 Porsche Boxster (981): - Silver with red top. Black interior - 67K miles - Clean Carfax - Manual transmission - Passed smog in CA - Fabspeed aftermarket exhaust installed by a...

By BigDrews
Image: Image: Image: Image: Image: Image: Image: Image: Hi everyone, new to the forum, had my Z06 for a while now. I'm putting my Z06 back together thus fall/winter:...
By angrypengu
Ok, so I am beyond blown away. When my D5 was shipped in 2019, I know the car was fully wrapped. I saw it when it was delivered. I've known Audi's for the longest time are fully wrapped during...
By AEJ
am wondering how long a battery should last in a 23 rx 350 sport with 35k miles. 57k km i have had many cars over the years and never replaced a battery before 5 yrs mine seems to be pooched in the...
By Mylan1988
I bought a 2023 F350 a few months ago and it rained for the first time today and when I opened the door I noticed water in the drivers floor mat floor mat. Looked under dash and saw it dripped off...
By Gearhead Jim
We've had our 2017 Z51 A8 since it was new, now at 70k miles. It's a Daily Driver, Road Tripper, Autocrosser, and occasional track rat. Occasionally I see mention here of problems, sometimes...
By bobxyz
Overview Over the last few years, simple handheld battery-powered oscilloscopes have become available for less than $40. This thread is about the FNIRSI DSO152 oscilloscope, and how it can be used for automotive diagnostics. The examples here are from a Volvo Redblock Engine with a Bosch LH2.4 Fuel Injection System (pre OBD-II). Many other cars of the same era, late 1980s and early 1990s, have similar systems. The information is split up over several posts: - Overview and What to... Read more
By 151614
On CX5s and other Mazda's with the i-stop system, i-stop may not activate after the battery has been replaced or was disconnected during some servicing. In this case you will either need to ask your dealer to reset it, which they can by connecting up to the diagnostic system, or you can do it yourself. I found some instructions for a MZR 2.0, but it worked very similarly, as below, on my CX5 2.2 diesel. 1. Warm up the engine. Turn everything electrical off that you can - radio, A/C etc... Read more
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