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    What is this spring !! Found it on my drivers side floor.

    I found this on my drivers side floor. Any ideas on what it could be ? Approximately 6" long by 3/4" diameter.
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    WTB Stock '97 rim

    need 1 or 2 stock 5 spoke rims, shipped to 27604. No luck at jy and I have a cracked one.
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    Smooth my ride

    I am trying to make my daily commute as smooth as possible . Here is what I have done so far : new tires, alignment, front tie rods, rear struts (complete assemblies), Moog rear end links. I am thinking front strut assemblies will give me the best improvement. Ball joints ? Sway Bar ? Any...
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    Torque rating for wheel bearings ? Axle nut size ?

    Ok I searched and seen various numbers. 97 GTP coupe, is axle nut 36mm ? Torque for axle nut ? 118 ft-lbs or 151 or 159 ? Does a 1/2 socket actually fit better on the hub bolts than a 13mm ?
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    Money in Raleigh

    Ok, who wants to earn some quick cash. I need a new waterpump installed and I don't have the time or the motivation to do it this week. I am in Raleigh, NC , i just bought a new pump and coolant at Napa. Car is 1997 GTP SC'ed, this is my driver so would like to get it changed Tuesday or...
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    Do I need camber bolts ?

    Just changed rear strut assemblies and rear endlinks. Car is pulling slightly to left when I let go of steering wheel. I need to go get an alignment, will I need camber bolts ? The bolts on the struts looked original, i dont remember them being eccentric. Also I have a vibration at 50 - 70 mph...
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    Torque rating for tie rod ends ?

    Is there a torque setting that the castle nut on a tie rod should be ?
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    Rear strut removal ?

    Looking at replacing rear struts. Noticed my studs in trunk are long so I need to use deep wells. Put the deep well on and not enough clearance. I do not have impact set. So what is best way ? Wrench ? pass thru ratchet ?
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    rear clunk/rattle

    I am going to be checking for a small rear pass side clunk/rattle this weekend. Looks like the previous owner may have changed the strut. Bolts in trunk look newer. Thinking maybe not tight enough. upper ones 15mm ? lower on the 21 mm ?Any other common spots? any bushings in particular to check...
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    P1940 code 2003 Dodge Durango , what is it ?

    Checking a Durango tonight and it showed a P 1940 ? WTF ? Tried finding it on the internet, came up with maybe its a manufact specific code. Does anyone have the means to look it up ? Or do I need to call the stealership ?
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    Clamps on air intake

    Should there be two clamps on my air intake hose ? I have stock hose with the one clamp at airbox with thumbscrew. The otb end just slips on, should there be another worm clamp ?
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    Best place to get battery cables

    Noticed my cables were a little corroded, fighting P0171 code so I am going to change them. Best place to obtain them ? Anything unique about them or will just generic cables work ?
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    Tuners near Raleigh, NC?

    Any tuners or people with scanner that I can look at fuel trims, chasing vacuum leaks and p0171. Or just turn off this freaking code. Thanks :th_sick2:
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    Does 1997 GTP SC have PCV o-rings ?

    PCV valve is on top held on by plate and 2 screws, I removed and replaced valve, did not see any o-rings on it ?:th_wtf:
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    Chasing P0171 again

    P0171 keeps popping up, done so far : changed air filter,gas filter. cleaned IAC and TB , checked for vacuum leaks nothing found. Just bought car a month ago, previous owner just did plugs, wires look new. Sometimes a P0441 - Purge flow code will also show . What should I do next : smoke test(...
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