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Our C&C kicks rear end because we're considered snobs so none of the douchebags come and hang out with us. Instead we get the really chill old dudes who only drive their classics in summer. We had a 100 car turnout at a last minute meet on monday. It's really great. I've made some of my best friends at C&C.
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So uh, my boss told me today that the he and his brother (owners of the store I work at) want to give us money towards our honeymoon. I think I'm crying a little bit. Edit: Oh and Facebook reminded me that 3 years ago I was fifteen pounds heavier than when I started my new journey three months ago. So from 2014 I'd lost just shy of 45 pounds. Rhyno fucked around with this message at 06:26 on Jun 1, 2017 |
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Jun 1, 2017 06:20
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everdave posted:
Your child is adorable.
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Jun 1, 2017 17:26
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OH MY GOD I OWN A PT CRUISER
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Jun 2, 2017 21:53
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 2001! 134k miles! The power steering is screaming.
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Jun 2, 2017 22:20
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SCA Enthusiast posted:Assuming its the same PS system as the neon I'm pretty sure they screamed new. It's pretty goddamned loud but otherwise it runs smoothly!
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Jun 2, 2017 22:50
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rdb posted:Change the fluid before you condemn it. I bought a beater breeze that squealed bad and didn't boost at all. Changing it with a turkey baster and adding Lucas totally stopped it and a few changes later it started working again. The PO says it's been leaking pretty bad for a while, they just top it up every week.
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Jun 3, 2017 00:07
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So uh, I like driving the PT.
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Jun 3, 2017 03:02
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Goober Peas posted:The infection has spread to your brain It's loud (hole in the exhaust) and the p/s sucks but man, it was just a smooth drive home tonight. I kind of want to keep it until it dies.
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Jun 3, 2017 03:35
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cursedshitbox posted:based on the vehicle he acquired, the infection will starve. I'm going to feed is p/s fluid til it quiets down and not spend another dime on it. I seriously want to make the jump into a newer/better/faster car in April so I'm half tempted to sell both Mazdas and roll in this pile of poo poo til then.
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Jun 3, 2017 03:42
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The Locator posted:So for a week or two then? It's 16 years old, I figure it's got a few months of life in it.
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Jun 3, 2017 05:14
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Drove the PT this morning, it's terrible but it drives straight and stops well. I'll give it a bath and probably see if I can trade for something less horrifying. Still aiming at selling the Speed6 in the near future.
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Jun 3, 2017 23:25
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Seminal Flu posted:One cannot witness what thou does not link properly. fuckin phone postin.
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Jun 4, 2017 02:20
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Yeah, the PT is absolutely puking the PS fluid all over the place. My buddy piped up and has a pump from his old neon so we're good on the replacement, it's just a matter of the goddamned pump being inaccessible. But no biggie, just gonna park it at Mom's for a week til I can tackle that.
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Jun 4, 2017 15:19
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Darchangel posted:Holy poo poo do want. drat right. Customizable name and number? $100 is a loving steal. Edit: But shipping should be less than $15. Jesus.
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Jun 5, 2017 02:03
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I wish they had a mock up configurator on the site so you could see what it would look like. We could all pitch in on a 14 DICK one.
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Jun 5, 2017 03:41
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The leak on the PT appears to be the pressure line. New part is $40 but gently caress that I'm gonna grab a used one at the JY. Should be like $5. Repair appears to be doable without dropping the engine as well. Gonna get this bitch rolling.
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Jun 5, 2017 16:38
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Fo3 posted:Don't they all leak though? This looks like a large breach in the line. It's only spitting fluid when I turn the wheel. Job doesn't look impossible.
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Jun 5, 2017 17:04
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Fo3 posted:Just be glad you don't have to use special snowflake fluid like my old bmw does like pentosin chf 7.1. I needed 1.5l and it's $28/l for the modern semi synth equivalent. Even though it's pricey for the fluid, I rather pay that than risk a pump failure in it and a fluid change from old atf to that stuff seemed to have quit the complaining. Sounds like ATF is the proper fluid. Not any more expensive at Walmat.
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Jun 5, 2017 18:15
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BraveUlysses posted:lol find a better way to save 35 bucks No way am I spending actual money on this car. InitialDave posted:I've bodged PS pipe back together with JB Weld before. It's not a good idea, but you have a PT Cruiser, good ideas have deserted your immediate vicinity anyway. Once we actually set to work on it I might try bodging it.
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Jun 5, 2017 18:37
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Non PT question I muscled the AC pulley off the Miata and need to replace the bearing now. Trouble is, nobody in town stocks the bearing. So before I grab one off ebay, is there a better source for bearings I am unaware of? Will a generic 32x47x18 work? Bearing part #32bd4718dum
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Jun 5, 2017 20:11
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Cop Porn Popper posted:Try asking for part number 4718 for the bearing. The NAPA guy looked up every variation he could think of and found nothing compatible. Edit: But using your advice I found the oem bearing on ebay! Edit 2: but it will take a month to get here. gently caress. Here's what I found that appears to be compatible http://www.ebay.com/itm/DAC32470018...%3D112263680210 OEM from Russia http://www.ebay.com/itm/AC-Compress...KxYc8~t&vxp=mtr Rhyno fucked around with this message at 20:28 on Jun 5, 2017 |
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Jun 5, 2017 20:25
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I didn't have my phone handy but I kneeled down while my sister turned the wheel on the PT and it was doing the same thing as in this video at 2:43 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Jmnj3bRPUI First repair attempt will be a piece of curved metal to make a patch, JB Weld and some hose clamps. If that works I will just roll with it, if not we'll buy the line and swap it out.
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Jun 6, 2017 01:33
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LloydDobler posted:Jesus christ no. That will not work, just swap it. WHAT IF I USE A LOT OF HOSE CLAMPS
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Jun 6, 2017 06:09
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So uh 31 pounds lost. Thanks for the encouragement dudes!
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Jun 7, 2017 06:37
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Olympic Mathlete posted:Not bad. How do you feel? Amazing. And also in need of new clothes. Nearly nothing fits!
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Jun 7, 2017 14:46
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I don't want to start a new thread for this yet so here will work for now. Two years ago I suggest an AI Rally around the country. But we needed a disposable car to do it in. Well now I have this PT Cruiser and should it survive until next spring, I want to give the rally a shot. We'll have to work on logistics (insurance and whatnot) but basically I drive 3-400 miles to the next Goon, hand off the car and then catch a ride home, documenting the entire experience with a dashcam and blog posts. The next goon does the same until the car burns up or it makes it through every state possible. Probably not Alaska though. Even if the pT doesn't last til then, I really want to do this.
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Cage posted:Im in, but that sounds like a nightmare to set up. Getting a ride home sounds tough too, is the next goon supposed to drive you back and so on? gently caress that, bus tickets man!
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Jun 8, 2017 17:47
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New cars are too goddamned big. Came upon a Mazda 323 hatch parked next to a Fiat 500 and the Mazda makes the FIat look huge.
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Jun 9, 2017 06:23
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Bonus pound loss!! Yesterday was the 90th/3rd Month of my fitness quest. I worked very hard and squeaked out another pound over the last 3 days. THIRTY-TWO POUNDS GONE! 
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Jun 9, 2017 15:39
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Olympic Mathlete posted:Alternatively to lose more weight, do zero exercise and lose useful muscle instead. It seems to be the process of choice for most instagram models. This is how my WoW addicted friend lost weight. And then he had to be rushed to the hospital.
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Jun 9, 2017 16:09
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angryrobots posted:Is that a reflection of your dong I have yet to figure out how to hold the phone with my dick so no.
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Jun 10, 2017 03:46
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Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck I really like driving this piece of poo poo PT guys. It's just mindless and I don't give a gently caress if somebody hits the doors.
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Jun 10, 2017 19:22
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Cage posted:Rhyno discovers beaters/winter vehicles. REdiscovers. All I owned from 16-31 were piles of poo poo.
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Jun 10, 2017 19:43
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Do we have a concrete cleaning expert here? Is there a coating I can spray on my driveway that will be invisible but keep fluid leaks from soaking in?
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Jun 10, 2017 20:11
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It's not just the PT, the 6 was spitting transmission fluid all over the place from a bad seal. I just don't ever want to sit out there with a wire brush ever again.
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Jun 10, 2017 20:24
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InitialDave posted:Evenly coat the entire spot with used oil, making sure you get right up to the edges for a nice consistent colour. This did come to mind.
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Jun 10, 2017 20:37
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Seminal Flu posted:Honest answer -- I've had good luck with this for years: https://www.amazon.com/Oil-Eater-AOD1G35437-Cleaner-Degreaser/dp/B000EALHHG Awesome, will give this a shot.
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Seminal Flu posted:Spray it on and let it sit is all I've ever done. I've never even scrubbed or rinsed afterwards, it seems to tear down the oil and it washes away with the rain. Even better. I do have a recently acquired power washer to expedite the wash away process if need be.
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