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01-14-2022, 02:25 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,700
Posted By stingray71

Has there been any work done on the car lately? ...

Has there been any work done on the car lately? There are sensors underneath the car that could have been affected.
01-13-2022, 11:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,427
Posted By stingray71

Noise from your rear end? I think the jokes...

Noise from your rear end? I think the jokes would write themselves on this one. :rofl:
12-20-2021, 11:55 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,874
Posted By stingray71

I'd find a more secure indoor parking facility if...

I'd find a more secure indoor parking facility if you really need to bring the car. Just Uber to/from the garage if it is not walking distance to the hotel.
12-14-2021, 01:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 860
Posted By stingray71

It is hard to diagnose things over the internet,...

It is hard to diagnose things over the internet, so I would make sure the differential oil is changed and the noise is actually gone before any purchasing.
11-02-2021, 11:07 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,903
Posted By stingray71

I have not had tinted tail lights or side...

I have not had tinted tail lights or side markers, but I have had tinted windows and never had a problem with inspection here in Virginia.
Even if you remove the tint from your tail lights, you...
10-29-2021, 02:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,274
Posted By stingray71

Usually there will be other symptoms if it gets...

Usually there will be other symptoms if it gets bad, but the smell is a common sign.

https://www.carparts.com/blog/how-to-tell-if-the-catalytic-converter-is-clogged/
10-29-2021, 01:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,274
Posted By stingray71

Sounds like a clogged catalytic converter

Sounds like a clogged catalytic converter
05-28-2021, 11:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,325
Posted By stingray71

Check out Seat Doctors. I've used their dye on a...

Check out Seat Doctors. I've used their dye on a different car and it was a good match.
You just need to clean and then apply with a stiff sponge.
https://www.seatdoctors.com/
05-28-2021, 11:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,201
Posted By stingray71

I have an automatic with MRC (F55) and it is very...

I have an automatic with MRC (F55) and it is very comfortable and great technology.
03-25-2021, 02:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 825
Posted By stingray71

....Assuming nothing went wrong with the rear...

....Assuming nothing went wrong with the rear brake pad installation...
03-25-2021, 02:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,359
Posted By stingray71

Check out some of the C4 buyers guides to see the...

Check out some of the C4 buyers guides to see the common issues with these that can add up: interior electronics (including seat mechanisms), weatherstripping, tires, headlight gears. Also, in this...
03-22-2021, 09:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,241
Posted By stingray71

I don't think there was a need to repair the...

I don't think there was a need to repair the "ribs" for this fix. As I remember, the brackets were enough to keep the door panel from coming loose.
03-18-2021, 03:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,241
Posted By stingray71

It has been a while since I did it, but really...

It has been a while since I did it, but really just use 1" L brackets and use the existing bolts as shown in the picture.
The door panel will hang on these with the L bracket on the inside of the...
03-18-2021, 11:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,241
Posted By stingray71

There have been a number of different solutions...

There have been a number of different solutions offered on the forum for this common problem. I tried a few, but this method in the link I have below is simple, cheap, and very effective. It worked...
03-18-2021, 11:00 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,131
Posted By stingray71

Find one that has been maintained and cared for...

Find one that has been maintained and cared for by the owner. It will be much more fun and cheaper in the long run. These cars are 28-29 years old, so they will have some problems and will need...
03-18-2021, 09:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,338
Posted By stingray71

Very few 28 year old cars need "nothing". Try...

Very few 28 year old cars need "nothing". Try all the electric seat adjustments (bolsters, seat tracks) as these are a common failure point along with other things such as radio/cassette,...
02-09-2021, 01:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,306
Posted By stingray71

I bought mine from an eBay vendor and they worked...

I bought mine from an eBay vendor and they worked fine. Just make sure to clean the application area well with the alcohol wipes so they will stay secured.
...
02-09-2021, 01:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,444
Posted By stingray71

I use this with pretty good results on any black...

I use this with pretty good results on any black plastic trim that has faded. I've used on several different cars. It won't last forever, but you just need to re-apply every few months after you...
11-24-2020, 02:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,285
Posted By stingray71

Yes, I removed the H pipe as per the Corsa...

Yes, I removed the H pipe as per the Corsa instructions. Not sure if this is necessary with other years, but I figured I would follow instructions rather than find out the hard way why the...
11-23-2020, 11:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,285
Posted By stingray71

It is fairly easy to do with QuickJacks. The...

It is fairly easy to do with QuickJacks. The only issue is that you cannot roll out the sides while it is on the QuickJacks. It is nice to have someone hand you tools that you might forget while...
11-18-2020, 10:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,037
Posted By stingray71

Changing the tensioner and pulleys is a pretty...

Changing the tensioner and pulleys is a pretty easy DIY
DIY Belt and pulley replacement
10-30-2020, 01:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,080
Posted By stingray71

Check the weep hole on the water pump with a...

Check the weep hole on the water pump with a mirror and flashlight.
10-30-2020, 01:14 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,479
Posted By stingray71

I agree. I've used mine on multiple cars and...

I agree. I've used mine on multiple cars and they are great for doing things like brakes if you want all 4 wheels off the ground at the same time. I worked with hydraulic jacks for a while, but if...
10-30-2020, 12:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 625
Posted By stingray71

Have you turned the steering wheel all the way to...

Have you turned the steering wheel all the way to right and then all the way to the left? This might reset that.
08-10-2020, 02:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,631
Posted By stingray71

I would have filed a police report for hit and...

I would have filed a police report for hit and run since you were in the car. They should be able to get the surveillance video of the driver outside and inside the post office.
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