Small/Quick/Common/Dumb Question Thread (use this instead of making new threads)

[usedep3]

On my way to work this morning my gas pedal gave out, i looked at it and the throttle cable has about and 1.5" of play. The pedal cant reach the lead end to pull the throttle body. Anyone have any input of what to do or do i need to get a new throttle cable?

get a new cable and make a DIY. I might need to replace my cable before the end of the year. It's stretched to the limit and I;m afraid it's close to snapping.

[chrisbtsc]

I have a squeaky gas pedal. Tried to find a way to lube it, but not sure. Anyone have a fix for this?

[BeaterEP]

Where has everyone mounted their radar detectors?
Picked up a V1 and thought I'd put it directly above the mirror, but those stupid black dots mean the suction cups won't stick.
Was thinking about the top left corner, but don't want the rear facing detector to be impeded by my noggin.
Any ideas?


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[BeaterEP]

LOOOOL nevermind!
Never realized there's an upper "elbow" on the rear view before.
So yeah...that solves that problem.
Le facepalm.


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[Ubeyo]

So where you put it?

[BeaterEP]

Right over the rear view mirror, just to the driver's side, like I wanted to originally LOL




That's what my second post was about.
All these years adjusting that mirror, I never notice there's a ball right behind the glass, and another one at the top of the arm, near the windshield mount.
So I lowered the arm with that top ball, made room for the V1.

/derp

[BeaterEP]

Anybody ever try to build cheap garage speakers using the OEM components?
Think I might whip up something stupid, just to see what happens LOL

[MajorJones]

I looked for a DIY but i can't find it. How do i take out the center cup holder area. I got the e-brake are out, i just can't get the upper part where it connects with the dash. I took off everything beside 2 screws that are a pain in the ass to get to under the shifter.

[BeaterEP]

Uuuugh that lower center area (where the power outlet/cig lighter is) is a right pain in the ass.
I break some shit EVERY time I have to pull that thing LOL

[MajorJones]

Lol shit, I tried yesterday for an hour and i couldn't figure it out. I'm sure it the 2 impossible screw then the bottom should exposed the screws holding it. Seems like it is mounted to the floor tho and no screws are exposed from the top. I hop i dont have to jack the car up just to get that part off.

[Hasbro]

3 lbs. of ballast. I didn't have a problem with it but the shop manual is available online here or on another forum.

[MajorJones]

Download the manual and got it out

[a80p]

I am having a hard time taking off the valve cover to do a valve adjustment. I pried the front with a flat-head screwdriver and it is coming off but the back end is stuck on and is a real b*tch to get to. Any suggestions as to how to get to the back?

[usedep3]

I am having a hard time taking off the valve cover to do a valve adjustment. I pried the front with a flat-head screwdriver and it is coming off but the back end is stuck on and is a real b*tch to get to. Any suggestions as to how to get to the back?

just tug. It's most likely stuck onto the spark plug gaskets

[b_ron]

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