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From: thomas@bit.UUCP (Thomas Walter)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.tech
Subject: '86 Subaru EGR light reset - how?
Keywords: EGR SUBARU
Date: 17 Aug 92 16:03:05 GMT
Article-I.D.: bit.402
Distribution: pnw
Organization: BIT, Portland, OR


Another one of those "how do I turn off the EGR light" request.
;-( 

'86 Subaru - where is the magic "button"? A fellow Datsun Roadster
enthusiast asked this of me, as I know "all about cars!" Sigh, I have
enough fun keeping up with 25 year old DATSUNs!

Please email your reply. I DO READ the r.a.t. daily, but like
to keep the bandwidth down. If you have the same question,
email me, I'll be glad to pass the answer along.

Thanks,

Thomas Walter			internet: bit!thomas@cse.ogi.edu
Beaverton, OR			punt it!: thomas%bit@cse.ogi.edu
Datsun Roadster Journal - tech editor
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From: cbh@windsurf.scd.ucar.edu (Cris Hannu)
Subject: Re: Fog Lights and Driving Lights
Reply-To: cbh@windsurf.scd.ucar.edu (Cris Hannu)
Organization: NCAR / Scientific Computing Division, Boulder CO.
Date: Fri, 21 Aug 1992 14:22:08 GMT

In article <1992Aug20.170827.308@news.duc.auburn.edu>, kevins@eng.auburn.edu (Kevin Sullivan) writes:
> This may be a FAQ, but I couldn't find a FAQ for this group.  Is there one?
> 
> Who needs these?  Do they really make a big difference?  I would assume so 
> but for what applications, exactly, i.e. I want to decide if I should get 
> either of them.  Are the more expensive ones very much better than the ones 
> down at the auto parts store?
> 

Fogs: The name says it all, they're also good in snowy conditions.  Yellow
      lenses are better because the light doesn't reflect off the fog/snow
      as much as with clear lenses.  They do make a big difference in adverse
      conditions.

Driving:  If you're spending lots of time driving the wide open back roads
          at night, these work really well.  They give a tight high intensity
          beam directly in front of you.  I used to have a truck with Cibie's
          on it, they had a 5,000 foot reflective range.  It's pretty rude to
          drive populated roads with these lights on.

Generally, the more you pay - the better quality lens (e.g. better beam control)
you get.  That's my .02.


Cris
From: rambo!jr9283@texbell.sbc.com (Joe Richmeyer 5-0029)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.tech
Subject: AC cause 80 citation to overheat
Date: 14 Aug 92 18:11:56 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company

Help!  Whenever I run the Air conditioner in my citation, it overheats.  If
I leave it off, the car runs fine.  I've checked the fluid level, water pump
& associated belts and the fan.  I have not checked the thermostat since it
doesn't overheat w/o the AC.  Any suggestions?  Thanks in advance

  rambo!jr9283@texbell.sbc.com  or jr9283@rambo.sbc.com
Newsgroups: rec.autos.tech
From: dingbat@cix.compulink.co.uk (Codesmiths)
Subject: Re: Aerostar info (tuneups, etc)
Cc: dingbat@cix.compulink.co.uk
Reply-To: dingbat@cix.compulink.co.uk
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 1992 19:06:14 +0000


> having seen the engine bay layout in [...] cars like the Toyota Supra,

> The American automakers can do a good job if they want to.


Americans also start by making the overall car three foot wider ! I'm
sure that might have something to do with the room available under
the bonnet  8-)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.tech
From: eliot@chutney.rtp.dg.com (Topher Eliot)
Subject: Voyager/Caravan oil filters
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 92 18:11:06 GMT
Distribution: na
Reply-To: eliot@dg-rtp.dg.com
Organization: Data General Corporation, Research Triangle Park, NC

I've been told by a local mechanic that I should use only Mopar filters on my
92 Caravan, as he has had personal experience and heard from other mechanics
that other brands tend to leak and/or fall off.  Has anyone else heard such
a thing?  What brand do you use on your van, and have you had any problems?
Please send me email and I'll post a summary if I get enough to merit it.
If I hadn't heard any different, I would have used Fram, just because I think
Consumer Reports once said it was a little better than the others they
tested.

-- 
Topher Eliot             Data General DG/UX Systems Administration Development
(919) 248-6371      eliot@dg-rtp.dg.com       {backbone}!mcnc!rti!dg-rtp!eliot
Obviously, I speak for myself, not for DG.
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Newsgroups: rec.autos.tech
From: bill@hood.tandem.com (Bill Norcott)
Subject: Re: Help - Dodge Lancer, what is an IC motor?
Reply-To: norcott_bill@tandem.com  (Bill Norcott)
Organization: Tandem Computers, Inc.
Date: Fri, 21 Aug 1992 23:46:19 GMT

In article <1992Aug21.193437.28784@gvl.unisys.com>, eds@gvlf5-q.gvl.unisys.com (Ed Skladany) writes:
|> Posting this question for a friend:
|> 
|> His 1986 Dodge Lancer with electronic ignition had very high idle 
|> speed (2500 rpm).  There were no vacuum leaks, timing was OK.
|> 
|> A mechanic diagnosed it as needing an "IC motor".  Does anyone know what
|> this is?
|> 

Sound like an idle speed control motor.  This is what they use to
maintain idle speed on Fords.  It is a DC stepper motor that can
extend or retract a plunger (under control of the car computer), which
presses against the throttle lever to adjust idle speed.  Think of it
the way cruise control maintains a throttle setting under different
loads, the ISC motor does a similar thing at idle.  Usually the
computer looks at the throttle position sensor, transmission-in-drive
switch, A/C on/off setting etc. and tries to keep the idle speed
constant.

It is pretty easy to test if the ISC motor is functioning, you just 
unplug the electrical connector and apply direct voltage to it to 
see if the motor works.  If it moves with DC applied to and can
extend and retract all the way, the motor is good and it is a TPS
sensor or some other problem which is preventing it from getting 
powered on at the right time.  If it is stuck in the extended 
position that would explain the very high idle also.

-- 
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Bill Norcott			GUARDIAN POSIX project
Tandem Computers, Inc.		
10600 N. Tantau Avenue		PHONE:  (408) 285-3253
Cupertino, CA   95014		EMAIL: norcott_bill@tandem.com


Newsgroups: rec.autos.tech
From: fort@ctt.bellcore.com (Wendell Fortune)
Subject: How to Properly Set HeadLamps?
Followup-To: fort@ctt.bellcore.com
Keywords: Ford, headlight, setting, inspection
Reply-To: fort@ctt.bellcore.com
Organization: Bellcore, Piscataway NJ
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 92 13:44:20 GMT

Recently I replaced a headlight in my 1985 ford tempo. The car is due
to go thru inspection and I'm almost sure they're going to fail it for
the headlamp not being properly adjusted. My questions is how does a
regular Joe Blow know when the light is properly adjusted? I know where
the adjustments screws are and I also know there must be Specs somewhere 
but what's properly adjusted


-- 
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(INTERNET) fort@ctt.bellcore.com
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From: brooks@mcnc.org (Ted Brooks)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.tech
Subject: Re: Spark plug wire help
Date: 20 Aug 92 14:05:43 GMT
Article-I.D.: mcnc.1992Aug20.140543.10556
Organization: MCNC Center for Microelectronics, RTP, NC

In article <714294037.F00001@blkcat.UUCP> Frank.Mallory@f417.n109.z1.fidonet.org (Frank Mallory) writes:
> DT> And of course you could have a Model-T, without a generator or 
> DT> alternator,
> DT> but it does have spark plug wires, and a battery to run the ignition.
>
>Didn't the Model-T have magneto ignition?
>
>
Yes, it did. No batteries required :-)
 
Ted Brooks
 ______________________________________________________________________
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From: bphdarcy@ubvmsb.cc.buffalo.edu (SJ Roc D'Arcy, MBP)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.tech
Subject: Re: SURVEY: Home mechanic's favorites
Date: 13 Aug 92 13:06:00 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: University at Buffalo
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.41

>>>I'm starting a new survey.
>>>
>>>What makes and models of cars are - in your opinion - best designed
>>>in the sense of:
>>>
>>>   a). Easy routine maintenance...
>>>   b). Easy repair...
>>>
>>>...at home (i.e. without a hoist and fancy tools)?

	Ford Full Size Trucks, Volkswagon Beatle, and Late 70's
Pontiac Trans Ams.

	Worst has got to be Pontiac Grand Am and Sunbird.
Newsgroups: rec.autos.tech
Subject: Re: Tire speed ratings ?
From: mkingman@zdi.ziff.com (Matt Kingman)
Date: 14 Aug 92 19:40:07 EDT
Organization: Ziff Desktop Information

In article <moseley.50.713750852@u.washington.edu>, moseley@u.washington.edu (Steve L. Moseley) writes:
> 
> I followed everyone's advice (except for one very negative posting which 
> came too late) and ordered a tire from Tire Rack. I ordered a Goodyear Eagle 
> GT+4 P205/55VR16. Have they stopped putting the "V" on the tire size? What I 
> got from tire rack says P205/55R16, then in smaller letters "89V". My 
> original tires also have the 89V, but have the "V" in the size designation 
> as well. Can I assume that the tire I got is actually V rated even though 
> the  "V" is not in the size designation on the tire?

Yes.  I had the same dilemna a few months ago.  I checked with a Goodyear
technician when I was at the track and he said that they've just changed
changed the designation on the side and they were, in fact, 'V' rated.

/Matt
---
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mkingman@zdi.ziff.com
From: eds@gvlf5-q.gvl.unisys.com (Ed Skladany)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.tech
Subject: Help - Dodge Lancer, what is an IC motor?
Date: 21 Aug 92 19:34:37 GMT
Organization: Unisys Defense Systems, Great Valley Labs, Paoli, Pa

Posting this question for a friend:

His 1986 Dodge Lancer with electronic ignition had very high idle 
speed (2500 rpm).  There were no vacuum leaks, timing was OK.

A mechanic diagnosed it as needing an "IC motor".  Does anyone know what
this is?

thanks
From: kevin@nuchat.sccsi.com (Kevin Brown)
Subject: Re: Aerostar info (tuneups, etc)
Organization: I can't see any in the immediate vicinity...
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1992 00:42:00 GMT

In article <Bsw1C4.q2@news.cso.uiuc.edu> berger@atropa (Mike Berger) writes:
>hinz@bonfire (David Hinz Mfg 4-6987) writes:
[...]
>>My sister had a Bronco II with the Cologne V6, there was one spark plug
>>that I never was able to change for her, as it would have involved
>>disassembling the car, or perhaps going in through the wheelwell, I don't
>>recall.  Why can't they take the extra time & effort to make at least the
>>important bits accessable?
>*----
>Why blame Ford for this?  Every GM car I ever owned had the same
>problem.

Then you can blame GM as well.

Just because the next guy doesn't do a good job doesn't mean that you
shouldn't.

I have a '92 Mustang GT.  I'm quite impressed with the overall layout of the
engine bay.  Everything is relatively easy to get to.  After having seen the
engine bay layout in various other cars like the Toyota Supra, I'm quite
convinced that the Japanese don't necessarily have the upper hand on good
(read: maintainable) design.  And if that doesn't scare you, take a look
at the engine bay of a carbureted 1984 (or thereabouts.  A friend of mine
has one of these) Honda Accord.  Such a mass of plumbing will make even the
most determined weekend mechanic flee in terror!!  Replacing the timing belt
in that thing looks like it'll require pulling the engine...:-(

The American automakers can do a good job if they want to.  The problem is
that they often don't seem to have enough incentive...

>	Mike Berger
>	Department of Statistics, University of Illinois


-- 
				Kevin Brown

			    kevin@nuchat.sccsi.com
			    kevin@taronga.taronga.com
From: Frank.Mallory@f417.n109.z1.fidonet.org (Frank Mallory)
Sender: Uucp@blkcat.UUCP
Newsgroups: rec.autos.tech
Subject: Fuel additive to stop frothing?
Date: Sat, 15 Aug 1992 07:59:05 -0500

 CR> Does a fuel additive exist that will stop frothing in float bowls?

Sounds like you are using a fuel that has too much detergent. :-)
From: macman+@pitt.edu (Dennis H Lippert)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.tech
Subject: Re: '57 TR3 no engine go jap?
Date: 21 Aug 92 16:22:33 GMT
Organization: University of Pittsburgh

In article <1992Aug20.014107.5587@nezsdc.icl.co.nz> derek@nezsdc.icl.co.nz (Derek Tearne) writes:
>Wherever did you get the idea that the British drink their beer warm?
>
>Perhaps you're testing this with an Oldsmobile temperature gauge...

Gee, most Oldsmobiles I've seen (including mine, argh!) have a 
termperature gauge that consists of a red light which says
"hey idiot, can't you see the steam!".  Wouldn't do much good unless
the beer was really warm (say, well over boiling)>

:-)
-Den
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From: kevins@eecs.cs.pdx.edu (Kevin Stanton)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.tech
Subject: starter Solenoid current requirements?  Help please.
Date: 20 Aug 92 05:01:57 GMT
Article-I.D.: pdxgate.6008
Organization: Portland State University, Portland, OR

I'm trying to figure out how much current a starter solenoid draws in
general.  On my 85 Cutlass Ciera, my ammeter shows about 10 amps through
the 12 gauge wire, but is there a spike before that?  I've heard something
about pull-in and hold windings in the solenoids...  Or, do most new cars
have solenoid relays?

Other than broadcasting, I don't know of any way of getting a feel for the
range of currents I can expect on cars...

Any info would be Greatly appreciated.
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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Portland State University		Dept. of Electrical Engineering
(503) 725-5422				Box 751, Portland, Oregon  97207
Newsgroups: rec.autos.tech
From: finnegan@invader.navo.navy.mil (Kenneth Finnegan)
Subject: Re: GM 2.8L V6 oil leaks
Reply-To: finnegan@navo.navy.mil
Organization: Grumman Data Systems	
Distribution: usa
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1992 15:56:17 GMT
Nntp-Posting-Host-[nntpd-25351]: invader.navo.navy.mil

In article <1992Aug17.125525.18555@linus.mitre.org>, pab@security.mitre.org (Paul A. Bicknell) writes:
|> 
|> With regards to leaking 2.8L Chevy V6s...
|> 
|> Yes leaking from the valve covers is very common. The motors are put
|> together without gaskets, rather GM used a gasket paste.

If this is the same GM 2.8 litre V6 that Isuzu puts in the V6 Troopers,
I can vouch for the leaking problem.  Every V6 Trooper I have seen
leaks from those gaskets.  I didn't know too much about the motor,
so I bought the 2.6L 4cyl Trooper, which has an Isuzu motor.
 
|> Paul Bicknell		email: 	pab@security.mitre.org

Kenneth
finnegan@navo.navy.mil
From: jws@billy.mlb.semi.harris.com (James W. Swonger)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.tech
Subject: Re: Electrical Question: Multiple Batteries?
Date: 14 Aug 92 17:54:15 GMT
Article-I.D.: mlb.1992Aug14.175415.10754
Organization: Harris Semiconductor, Melbourne FL


 A battery that has a self-discharge problem will go dead; a good battery
ought not to but that's only if there's no load.

 Maybe he could just remove the battery when he parks it, take it home and
leave it on float charge, and take it back and reinstall it when it's time
to move the van. Alternatively maybe one of those solar battery charger
things is what he needs, to keep it topped up. Those won't help if he has
some continuous load on the battery though.
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From: gt8166a@prism.gatech.EDU (DOERSCHUK,DAVID OAKES)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.tech
Subject: Re: Blueprinting - What is it.
Date: 15 Aug 92 01:42:57 GMT
Organization: Georgia Institute of Technology

In article <1992Aug10.072900.6950@btcase.bt.co.uk> gss@btcase.bt.co.uk (Graham Sewell) writes:
>jtw@lcs.mit.edu (John Wroclawski) writes:
>
>>In article <hhelanto.713187466@vipunen.hut.fi> hhelanto@vipunen.hut.fi (Henri R Helanto) writes:
>
>>	   Blueprinting means measuring all the clearances etc. of an
>>	   engine and comparing them with the factory specs and, if
>>	   needed, correcting them.
>
>>Well, I've generally understood the word to mean slightly more.
>>Factory specs, by necessity, allow for some variation due to
>>production tolerances. Within the specified (allowable) range of any
>>given measurement, there is one value that is the "best". Blueprinting
>>is building an engine which uses those values, rather than just
>>meeting the factory's specifications.

Folks, I may be way out of line here, but I've always used the term
"blueprinting" to mean something entirely different.  In my usage,
it has nothing to do with engineering blueprints or diazos.  It 
refers to flimsy sheets of one or two-sided blue "carbon paper"
(like used to be used for typewriters to make "carbon copies").
The idea was that the mechanical interface between two ducts (say,
the exhaust ports on the head and the exhaust manifold) is generally
pretty rough.  The insides of the ducts is generally (always?) not
machined, and the ducts probably don't line up exactly.  Both these
issues contribute to reduced flow rates of the gases thru the ducts.

The fix was a two-part job:

1.  Take a die grinder and smooth the interior of the ducts.

2.  Put the sheet of blue carbon-paper-like material between
    the ducts, and bolt the ducts together.  Then unbolt'em.
    From the pattern of blue carbon on the 2 duct faces (i.e.
    the exhaust manifold and the head) and also by looking at the
    pattern on the blue sheet itself, you can figure out what
    parts of the manifold or head need to be ground away to 
    make the junction smooth.  I'm no machinist, and this wasn't
    the world's clearest explanation; I hope its clear enough 
    to get the idea across.

Hope this helps!

-- 
Dave Doerschuk
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta Georgia, 30332
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From: hinz@picard.med.ge.com (David Hinz Mfg 4-6987)
Subject: Re: Voyager/Caravan oil filters
Organization: GE Medical Systems, Magnetic Resonance
X-Newsreader: Tin 1.1 PL5
Distribution: na
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 92 06:21:07 GMT

Topher Eliot (eliot@chutney.rtp.dg.com) wrote:
: I've been told by a local mechanic that I should use only Mopar filters on my
: 92 Caravan, as he has had personal experience and heard from other mechanics
: that other brands tend to leak and/or fall off.  Has anyone else heard such
: a thing?  What brand do you use on your van, and have you had any problems?
: Please send me email and I'll post a summary if I get enough to merit it.
: If I hadn't heard any different, I would have used Fram, just because I think
: Consumer Reports once said it was a little better than the others they
: tested.
: 
I don't know about MOPAR filters, but why not spend the extra $2.00 and get 
their filter?  It's cheap insurance, and you never know what is in those
cheap discount filters...why risk it? 

--

Dave Hinz  -  Opinions expressed are mine, not my employer's.  Obviously.
SAAB - Because you get what you pay for.
hinz@picard.med.ge.com
From: eeh@gasco.uucp
Newsgroups: rec.autos.tech
Subject: Re: Natural Gas Power - Good or Bad???
Date: 19 Aug 92 22:49:22 GMT
Article-I.D.: gasco.1992Aug19.224922.8658
Distribution: na
Organization: Northwest Natural Gas, Portland, OR

In article <1992Aug13.162206.28621@PacBell.COM>, pebrier@srv.PacBell.COM (Paul Brierley) writes:
> 
> 
> I have a question for the wisdom of the net:
> 
> My father has been eagerly looking into buying a new diesel pickup (probably
> a 1-ton extended cab for pulling a 5th wheel trailer), but keeps delaying
> because each maker seems to keep coming out with a "better" diesel engine.
> 
> Now he has heard that Chevy is coming out with a Natural Gas truck, and
> he is very interested in it.  Being ignorant to this technology, we'd 
> sure like to hear about all the plusses and minuses.
> 
> - Is it cheaper to run?
> - How does the engine run?  More or less power?
> - Is it cleaner (i.e. exhaust, oil changes, etc.)?
> - Can you get refills during a long road trip?  Or should he get one
>      	that can run on gasoline as a backup?
> - For a price, he can set up a filling station from his home gas service.
>     	This takes a long time, but should be cheaper.
> 
> 
> Any other info you can fill us in on?  Please e-mail to me, as I don't
> always have time to check the net.  And thanks a million in advance
> for helping us out!  I've told my Dad what a great resource the net 
> is - now's my chance to show him.
> 
> Paul Brierley
> pebrier@srv.pacbell.com
> 510.823.4870
> -- 
> ---  Paul Brierley				Pacific*Bell      --
> ---  pebrier@srv.pacbell.com			San Ramon, Calif. --


Not being a garage jockey I can only answer based on what I've heard around
our office.  In answer to your questions:

1)  It should be cheaper simply because natural gas is a less expensive fuel.
    Mileage is about the same per gallon but the fuel cost less per gallon.
2)  My understanding is that there is little if any difference in performance.
3)  It is supposed to be much cleaner.  Life expectancy of the engine is 
    increased because the fuel burns cleaner and leaves fewer deposits in 
    engine/oil.
4)  Refills on a road trip may be a problem.  However, every conversion I've
    seen is also set to run on gasoline at the flip of a switch.  On the
    bright side if you vacation in Canada you may be okay.  They are supposedly      way ahead of us in the number of refueling stations.
5)  Home refueling stations are available but I have no idea what they cost.

Your best bet is to contact you local natural gas company.  They're all 
involved heavily in this area and should have someone that can answer your
questions with more specifics.