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Forum: Engine 04-08-2013, 01:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,334
Posted By bmvw
Likely the previous owner overheated it. The...

Likely the previous owner overheated it. The engines are very reliable if not overheated, but unfortunately the Ti cooling system is under-engineered.

When head is off check carefully for cracks....
Forum: Engine 03-22-2013, 05:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,334
Posted By bmvw
The thermostat is weird and may not do the...

The thermostat is weird and may not do the boiling water trick. Run the motor with the cover back on but the thermostat out, see if it heats up. Also check if the heater blows hot air. Check if the...
Forum: Lounge 02-15-2013, 08:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,997
Posted By bmvw
My first and second cars were 1970 Challengers...

My first and second cars were 1970 Challengers and I can tell you the new ones smoke them in every way possible. They handled horribly - just awfully - they got 9 mpg, there was no overdrive and you...
Forum: Exhausts 01-10-2013, 09:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,286
Posted By bmvw
The aftermarket cats will work, but will not last...

The aftermarket cats will work, but will not last as long as a factory cat. The real cheapies will only last long enough to get through this year's inspection but at least you did not spend $1800....
Forum: Personal bios and Introductions 12-15-2012, 09:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 954
Posted By bmvw
How cool!

How cool!
Forum: Announcements 11-20-2012, 03:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,094
Posted By bmvw
Sounds good, please let Google know of the attack...

Sounds good, please let Google know of the attack and give them the adsense publisher's ID

http://adsense.google.com/support/bin/request.py?contact_type=unauthorized_code
Forum: Announcements 11-19-2012, 09:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,094
Posted By bmvw
The hack originally came thru SQL injection. The...

The hack originally came thru SQL injection. The attacker got complete shell control of the account and altered all the php files with a script. The revised php files deliver ads, enhance the...
Forum: Announcements 11-19-2012, 03:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,094
Posted By bmvw
Monitor your site with changedetection.com. make...

Monitor your site with changedetection.com. make a 0-byte php file in your main directory and monitor it. You'll get the alert within 24 hours and track them down.
Forum: Announcements 11-18-2012, 06:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,094
Posted By bmvw
It is very important to look for the backdoor! ...

It is very important to look for the backdoor!

Look thru the logs for a POST to an odd-named file. The datestamp on the altered PHP files will help you find it in the raw logfile

also, htaccess...
Forum: General Chit Chat 08-07-2012, 03:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,650
Posted By bmvw
Check under control panel> administrative tools>...

Check under control panel> administrative tools> disk management and see if the drive is there. If so try a sector recovery tool. I've used Restorer 2000 successfully many times to get data back.
Forum: Electrical 07-22-2012, 08:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,982
Posted By bmvw
I've not done it, I just live with it because the...

I've not done it, I just live with it because the low fuel quantity light still works.
There's some DIYs on this site as to the instrument cluster, I know it's not a trivial job.

If you do take...
Forum: Electrical 07-17-2012, 05:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,982
Posted By bmvw
Mine does something similar. Try pushing in the...

Mine does something similar. Try pushing in the instrument cluster next to the odo reset button, if that clears it up there is a bad connection in the instrument panel. If that doesn't do it, the gas...
Forum: Lounge 07-16-2012, 07:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,623
Posted By bmvw
The cat makes all the difference if you're...

The cat makes all the difference if you're blowing excess HC, CO and NO. Mine was blowing 150+ppm HC, failed bad, I installed new cat, now 0 ppm. Aftermarket cats do work for a year or two, but in CA...
Forum: Lounge 07-07-2012, 02:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,601
Posted By bmvw
My experience is similar to cnaville, my best...

My experience is similar to cnaville, my best tank was averaging 80mph thru Nevada Arizona into Utah, uphill all the way, 2000 to 7000' altitude, hot day, with two people inside and all their ****....
Forum: Lounge 06-19-2012, 04:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,878
Posted By bmvw
221,000 mi. Bought in 06 w/ 107k

221,000 mi. Bought in 06 w/ 107k
Forum: eBay and Craig's list listings 06-12-2012, 05:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,956
Posted By bmvw
Anyone know how loud these Stromungs are over...

Anyone know how loud these Stromungs are over stock. I might pick it up but don't want to sound like a ricer
Forum: Parting out & Parts (US) 03-31-2012, 04:52 AM
Replies: 15
Exhaust m44 exhuast
Views: 4,055
Posted By bmvw
$100+ship for muffler

$100+ship for muffler
Forum: Exterior 02-13-2012, 01:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,480
Posted By bmvw
I've been running 80w 9006's for years. They are...

I've been running 80w 9006's for years. They are twice as bright as stock. $10/pair on ebay.
Forum: Brakes 01-30-2012, 08:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,656
Posted By bmvw
Change the rotors too, don't just throw pads on.

Change the rotors too, don't just throw pads on.
Forum: SoCal 11-30-2011, 07:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,507
Posted By bmvw
How many San Diego ti's are there. We should have...

How many San Diego ti's are there. We should have a meet.
Forum: Parting out & Parts (US) 11-17-2011, 09:39 PM
Replies: 50
Parting Out 96 318ti PART OUT!
Views: 10,257
Posted By bmvw
Stock muffler?

Stock muffler?
Forum: Exterior 08-31-2011, 04:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,245
Posted By bmvw
How's it look after a month. Mine I have to...

How's it look after a month. Mine I have to polish every week.
Forum: Misc 07-16-2011, 12:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,475
Posted By bmvw
Similar story, I got a Behr, the old cap wouldn't...

Similar story, I got a Behr, the old cap wouldn't fit. A new Autozone cap worked. All the old hardware from the old radiator fit. Except the cap.
Forum: Interior and ICE 07-11-2011, 05:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,856
Posted By bmvw
Just go to your parts store and get a $150...

Just go to your parts store and get a $150 subwoofer kit. It comes with instructions and will sound a lot better and install a lot easier than anything you would be able to cobble together by...
Forum: Engine 06-14-2011, 05:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,428
Posted By bmvw
Mine was a cracked oil pan (at the drain plug)...

Mine was a cracked oil pan (at the drain plug) thanks to the ham-handed oil change guy at Valvoline.
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