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halz: The sad fact is that very little (if any) of the price increase at the pumps filters back to the employees. Especially in the current situation where the economy as a whole is in the toilet, and the rise in price is driven not by increased demand but ASSUMPTION of more limited supplies in the future. Better go back to those economics books.

A Pttman arm puller can work too. Be sure the screw is centered, spray some penetrant fluid on the tie-rod end, and tighten the screw. The one bad thing about the pickle fork is that it will destroy the rubber boot on the tie-rod end. Not a big deal if you already plan to replace it. Hanging like that is fine, just don't whack your head on it when working under the car. I usually remove mine all the way, but hanging like that should not be a problem. Sorry, I don't remember, but if you have a Haynes manual, I believe that it mentions which is which Sorry, I can't help with this question as I've never opened up the steering rack and have no experience in that area. I don't think rotating loosens anything, but it may or may not change alignment. But since you have the front end all apart, you're going to need to have the alignment done anyway.

The bend you describe is normal. you need to use a tool commonly called a 'ball joint separater" (slang name is "Pickle Fork") to remove the steering knuckle from the tie-rod end. Easiest done as a first step before knuckle is removed from strut/ball joint assembly. I do this first when disassembling the front end of a car. The tie-rod end threaded part is tapered and fits very tightly.

I heard about it two days before it was posted on our site. Heard it reported on a late night AM radio show. I'd like to know how he hooked up with "insider" information on 126 different companies! I find the time travel part hard to believe, but I also can't believe he had 126 well placed friends who were all willing to give out insider information to the same guy!

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No pictures, George. Only took one for the insurance dude, and tossed it when not needed. Too depressing to look at. Picture in your mind: the front 3 inches (leading edge) of hood bent down at 45 degree angle. Rest of hood bowed badly as a result Front bumper shaped like a "W":( Right headlight housing cracked by bumper "upright" piece. Left fender, and Headlight housing smashed to hell. Blood & deer poop all over the place. :( Airdam broken in many places. $4500.00 USD body shop charges to insurance company.:cross-eye

Why not change the filter first, then if not fixed, call the mechanic? If it hasn't been changed in a while, it probably needs it, and is VERY cheap, and easy to replace. Rule #1: Do the simple things first, then complicate your life.

No, it is just an old pump that needed to be replaced. COULD be a bad pump, and as mentioned, color of fuel can vary, but if the filter hasn't been replaced, I do it, and cut the old one open just to see how it's been doing it's job. You mechanic wouldn't be the first (nor last) to bugger something up, while fixing something else.

The one shown at the bottom of that page is, indeed; an OEM original Shift Knob for a 240Z. Pricey little bugger, eh?

Alfadog: I *think* the fuel filter is supposed to be replaced every 12,000 miles. It should not be "very dark". Usually if it is "very dark" that means there is "rust, crud, or crap" from the fuel tank in the filter. Possibly plugging it up. I would replace it and then cut the old one open (carefully, so you don't cut yourself) and examine the filter element inside.

Have you changed your fuel filter lately?

1. check fuses. Pull them OUT to test. 2. Open the steering collumn "clamshell" enclosure for the turn-signal indicator stalk. Clean out the "fuzz" and other crap that collects in there which can stop the mechanism from operating. Re-lube with a light dab of grease the places where metal parts move against each other. Spray contact cleaner into the switch assembly, let dry. Turn on key and Test the signals. If it works, Re-Install clamshell. 3. If #1 and #2 don't resolve the issue, it's time to break out the ohm-meter and start tracing power and ground circuits.

Me too! I wish "Bambi" had done that little damage to my car.

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But used ones in any reasonable condition are very difficult to find. Most have broken mounting posts, and/or faded, peeling chrome and paint. Your brother is just about 20 miles from where I live. I'll ask around to see if any friends have what you're looking for. Carl

It's a loooong download on a dial-up, but she's a looker!

Nope, This is what he's on!

Guess My "bambikiller" story could have ended worse.

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I don't have any of that stuff, but he could probably get it at Motorsport Auto, or our advertizer Too Intense Restorations. Both in California

I doubt a woman protester (feral or not) would be giving "Lap dances", but that is the only dance that would keep her out of jail if I was King!

metalman5117: I 100% agree that our sovreignty must come before the UN's, and we do have the right of self defense. Before I'd allow Iraq to acquire missles that could reach the US or develop a Nuke, I'd NUKE them beyond the stone-age. I believe that Saddam, left to his own devices WILL become a threat to the rest of the world. However, he will be a threat to Europe, and other areas long before he is a threat to the US. We would have far more support if this were the senario that we faced AT THIS TIME.. I saw Iraqi people being given "humanitarian rations" this morning on TV. This was in an area that he US led forces had deemed safe enough for the humanitarion aid workers to be allowed into, in other words; it was well behind the leading edge of our attacking forces. These people were taking the aid being offered while shouting "Saddam Yes, USA No". The people of Iraq do not want us to "liberate" them. fstr240z: Anyone with a mouth can spout arguements, as you have seen. The only ones worth listening to, are those who have armed themselves with knowledge. Opinions, can and will differ, but mindless protesting, or arguements should be considered for what they really are. "Bovine Fertilizer." I gotta start staying out of these threads for a while.