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02-17-2019, 08:44 PM

alexofnazareth replied to a thread 2006 Vue Redline - "Sensible" bad decisions in Member's Project Builds

Thanks for the offer, Hein! I haven't really paid attention to the level of grime caused by the lack of mud flaps. I don't care to clean the poor...

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02-15-2019, 04:36 PM

alexofnazareth replied to a thread Trending Events in What's Going On?

I guess the initial article I read had the 40lbs listed. I see that a Fox article states it was 80lbs. Let's try to figure that one out, because...

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02-15-2019, 01:54 PM

alexofnazareth started a thread Trending Events in What's Going On?

I figured we could use a thread to discuss random news that could be amusing or shocking in an entertaining way. And for the love of God, let's keep...

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02-15-2019, 12:31 AM

alexofnazareth replied to a thread 2006 Vue Redline - "Sensible" bad decisions in Member's Project Builds

While I wait for parts for the other turd, I'm back to trying to fix junk I could care less for on the Vue. Early Vue's with the J35 were able to...

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02-12-2019, 08:11 PM

alexofnazareth replied to a thread Bob Gonzales - POS SL1.414213562^2 (Leaks R Us) in Member's Project Builds

No, I think all forged rods are made for the shorter rod length(1st - 2nd gen). Ditch the 3rd gen rods and never have to deal with TTY bolts again.

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02-12-2019, 01:23 PM

alexofnazareth replied to a thread Bob Gonzales - POS SL1.414213562^2 (Leaks R Us) in Member's Project Builds

We'll see if I can stop myself from having too much fun and blowing shit up this time around. I'm definitely aiming to have it at the dragon with...

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02-11-2019, 12:04 PM

alexofnazareth replied to a thread Bob Gonzales - POS SL1.414213562^2 (Leaks R Us) in Member's Project Builds

Adv. Auto is coming through on the bearings. Going to get some Sealed Power bearings by Wed. afternoon hopefully. I started lapping valves...

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02-11-2019, 10:02 AM

alexofnazareth replied to a thread Hey gam in What's Going On?

I think the main challenge would be controlling the accelerator pedal with your right foot. Braking could be handled by your left foot so you...

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02-07-2019, 08:51 AM

alexofnazareth replied to a thread Bob Gonzales - POS SL1.414213562^2 (Leaks R Us) in Member's Project Builds

Id like for that to be the case. It would be dope to hitch it up to the Vue and take the whole fail-train down. Just mailed the cams to ACC for...

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02-06-2019, 10:24 AM

alexofnazareth replied to a thread Bob Gonzales - POS SL1.414213562^2 (Leaks R Us) in Member's Project Builds

Sent payment for the MLS gasket today. Going to pack up cams to send to ACC tomorrow. Ordered valve seals and an oil bypass valve. Still need to...

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02-05-2019, 08:14 PM

alexofnazareth replied to a thread Rocker Cover Installation Basics - SC2 in Technical

No.

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02-02-2019, 06:49 PM

alexofnazareth replied to a thread New Struts - New Squeaks in Suspension & Braking

If you search on Saturnfans you would see many complaints about these quick strut replacements being squeaky and annoying. That's just how they are.

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02-02-2019, 07:01 AM

alexofnazareth replied to a thread Rocker Cover Installation Basics - SC2 in Technical

Were any of the threaded bolt holes stripped out on that side? If the bolts can't clamp the valve cover down, the gasket doesn't seal too well.

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01-31-2019, 09:25 PM

alexofnazareth replied to a thread Bob Gonzales - POS SL1.414213562^2 (Leaks R Us) in Member's Project Builds

So here's a question. What does 50RA feel like for the head and the block? Obviously its something that has to be measured with a gauge, but Im...

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01-30-2019, 12:09 PM

alexofnazareth replied to a thread Bob Gonzales - POS SL1.414213562^2 (Leaks R Us) in Member's Project Builds

Got the block, head, pistons, rings, AND main caps back from the shop today. It only cost me 50 bucks extra to be lazy and have them gap the rings...

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01-28-2019, 10:03 PM

alexofnazareth replied to a thread What did you do to your car today? in What's Going On?

Well, even without my pucks, the top of the front wheel wells measure at 29.5" from the ground while the rear wheel wells measure 32" from the ground...

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01-27-2019, 10:09 PM

alexofnazareth replied to a thread What did you do to your car today? in What's Going On?

Installed some airlift 1000 bags in the back of the Vue. Drove around with them at 5-7 psi and was happy with the reduction in body roll. I pumped...

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01-25-2019, 04:14 PM

alexofnazareth replied to a thread What did you do to your car today? in What's Going On?

The sound system isn't bad for what it was, but there is no base whatsoever. I'm with you though, I have better things to spend $500 on right now.

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