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Auto Parts/Expert Profile
Expertise
Auto repair and parts questions on any year or make including older and foreign makes(MG and DeSoto, for example)
Experience in the area
30 years as an auto parts counterman and parts manager, both wholesale and retail
Education/Credentials
B.A. in english, minor in physics
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| Glen | 04/04/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Rick | 04/03/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for answering my question ..... |
| terrell | 03/29/11 | 5 | 6 | 8 | It was a one sentence answer, with ..... |
| Branden | 03/21/11 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
| Ed | 03/16/11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | Response was very timely, more sooner than ..... |
Recent Answers from Mike Evans
2011-03-30 Wheel Bolts:
Every car uses a different size bolt. And, most cars don't even use bolts, they use the hub to locate the wheel. If it's a common U.S. car it will use studs pressed into the hub. They will be pressed
2011-03-08 Engine Sizes:
Needless to say, wearing a helmet is always a good idea. I've seen people who weighed several hundred pounds riding a scooter, but I wouldn't recommend it. If it was me, I'd stick with a 150. There
2011-03-08 Engine Sizes:
It is pretty much a law that applies in all states: all mopeds and scooters can be no more than 49cc. So, you need to choose a vehicle that uses a 49cc engine. I don't know of any state where this
2011-03-03 P-30 Starter:
Shimming the starter motor controls the distance traveled by the starter drive on engagement. There has to be some way to do this on all cars. Ford and Chrysler do it by manufacturing to a closer
2011-03-03 P-30 Starter:
It's almost certainly the shims. Buy a pack of shims and experiment with which one works best.
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