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Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-22 | John | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Super fast response. Thanks! |
| 2009-11-21 | Sean | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Kudos to you |
| 2009-11-21 | Johnny | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for your answers I appreciate your help also am sorry for the duplicate question. |
| 2009-11-21 | tom | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-11-16 | Max | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Brad, thank you for your prompt reply and you confirmed what I thought, but wasn't sure of. I also win a $1 bet as a result!! |
| 2009-11-15 | Ray | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-11-14 | john | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-11-13 | tom | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-11-12 | mike | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks for the easy-to-follow instructions. |
| 2009-11-10 | James | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thank you for your time and your answer. you have been very helpful. i had actually forgotten about hemmings. its not the answer i wanted but reality is definitely not what you always want to hear. its an old classic and thats just how it needs to be repaired. thank you again |
| 2009-11-10 | JOE | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks so much |
| 2009-11-10 | Cheryl | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for your prompt response to my question. I was leaning more towards my mechanic than the parts guy. He actually got really rude when I explained to him that I was told I needed the choke pull off. Quote "I have 25 years experience and I should know what I am talking about, you do not need one!" - Let's just say he was not happy and I ended up having to pay over $25.00 restocking fee because he went "above and beyond for me". Thank you again for your time. |
| 2009-11-10 | David | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-11-10 | Lee | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for the information. |
| 2009-11-04 | Noel | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-10-16 | Rocky | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thanks for the tips, my fiat had a coil problem with similar issues, |
| 2009-10-15 | tony | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-10-09 | Nathan | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-10-07 | cameron | 10 | 10 | 7 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-10-06 | Carl | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Good to have a smooth stopping engine now. I overheard that the lesser accomplished Mechanic was looking to get out of the auto repair business. |
| 2009-10-05 | Carl | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you. I'll check the rpms. I also recall a tube that has a crack that may be a vacuum leak. |
| 2009-10-03 | Jim | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Brad -- Stumps everyone...found that it was simply the crank shaft hub whining on the timing chain cover seal...put some oil on the shaft and the whine went away. |
| 2009-10-03 | Chris | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks for info I will continue my search. |
| 2009-10-03 | Merlene | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you so much, I'm sure that it will help me, I'm new to finding the manuals and info books for this subject. :) |
| 2009-10-02 | Steve | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you. Your second repsonse was exactly what I was looking for. |
| 2009-09-30 | Ronnie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks a lot. I would never have thought that there was a grease fitting there. I'll have to try to find it this weekend. Thanks again for your help. Ron |
| 2009-09-30 | kederick johnson | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thanks Brad, this puts me at ease,about loosing the damper some where in outer space. |
| 2009-09-25 | tom | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Simply the BEST!!!Thank you Brad,a million times thank you.You will make my trip to Carlisle and Hershey so much more enjoyable.Have fun and be safe this winter. Tom |
| 2009-09-24 | Greg | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-09-22 | Jack | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Although Brad was unable to answer my question, he did direct me to someone who may be able to. Thanks, Brad! |
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Answers by Expert:
Brad Sears
Expertise
All automotive including antique and collectible. However if the car has been modified I can only answer in general terms and maybe get you pointed in the right direction.
Experience
Automotive tech instructor.
Syndicated auto columnist 1970's though the early 1990's.
Syndicated auto radio talk show, Ask Brad About cars, CBS Radio 70's through 90's
TV Show "Last Chance Garage" 1980's PBS-TV syndicated.
Auto instructor for the following companies:
Fram
Autolyte
Holly
Carter
AMF
Ford Motor
University Of Conn
Blue Hills Technical School
Sugar River Technical Center
Grew up in a family garage in Needham Mass and turned wrenches from the age of 14.
Publications
Manchester Union Leader, Nashua Telegraph, Motor Service Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Popular Mechanics (Saturday Mechanic early 80's), Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and lots more.
Education/Credentials
More than I care to remember.
Basically Franklin Technical Institute in Boston, Northeastern University, Fitchburg State Teachers College, Tufts University, and a lot of factory schools along the way.
Awards and Honors
Moto Award winner. And much more.
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