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Fourth Generation 1993-2002 / Re: 4th gen brake recommendation

« Last post by FormTA on May 27, 2024, 05:47:32 PM »

I think you need a new mechanic.  The stick 4th gen stuff is pretty darn good as it is. My 79 is all stock 4th gen and I love them. I drive my 1998, I thought they were great on that car too.

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Second Generation 1970-1981 / Re: Power steering filter

« Last post by sreta on May 27, 2024, 10:41:12 AM »

There is a magnet inside of the pump, I guess it suppose to catch debris.

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Second Generation 1970-1981 / Re: Power steering filter

« Last post by Wallington on May 27, 2024, 08:42:37 AM »

My lines are far longer, but no I wouldn't bother if didn't already have one.

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Second Generation 1970-1981 / Re: Power steering filter

« Last post by apfstg on May 27, 2024, 06:39:11 AM »

I’ve  never seen one before on any car- the return line is short - and they are hard to find compared to other parts . Just checking before I move on - thanks

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Second Generation 1970-1981 / Re: Power steering filter

« Last post by N PRGRES on May 27, 2024, 06:04:32 AM »

Replacing my power steering pump and in the instructions it says put a filter in return line
Is that common practice?
Any brands or styles that are better?

never heard of one on these cars and don’t see why you would need one as it’s a closed loop system. Maybe to catch possible gear debris as they wear out?  For the amount these cars are driven, I wouldn’t bother

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Fourth Generation 1993-2002 / 4th gen brake recommendation

« Last post by 76455sd on May 26, 2024, 08:23:31 PM »

My brakes are shuddering a bit on hard deceleration. My mechanic said no sense working on the existing as I should upgrade rotors and. Calipers. Any suggestions on good ones for the car? I just want some quality units and upgrades but don’t do any really aggressive driving.

Thanks.

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Electrical / Re: Steps to replace center dash speaker

« Last post by Wallington on May 26, 2024, 09:23:10 AM »

It's a live wire from headlight switch only. Push prongs against metal somewhere and should light up.

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Electrical / Re: Steps to replace center dash speaker

« Last post by stros on May 26, 2024, 09:20:42 AM »

Oh maybe I should be testing it then when it’s inserted into the gauge housing.  I had been testing it with the socket pulled out of the housing.

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Second Generation 1970-1981 / Re: Power steering filter

« Last post by Wallington on May 26, 2024, 08:51:30 AM »

Common? Doubt it. I added one. Had to make diagrams of where or forget.

Just checked, Cardone 20-FLT1 is what I have. Like an A/C orifice tube.

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Electrical / Re: Steps to replace center dash speaker

« Last post by Wallington on May 26, 2024, 08:49:04 AM »

It grounds through the gauge housing, and the ground cones from the voltmeter plug. There's a terminal on the back that is bolted straight onto the case, the rest are insulated.