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The rear bearing type is very similar to that used on the front wheel bearings. The operating loads are similar as well. Question:If the grease were to liquefy at normal operating temps, how come it doesn't leave the front bearing area and fill the dust cup? Answer: neither the front nor rear...

That CO poisoning really got you, didn't it?

In other news, don't run with scissors.

In a train wreck kinda way. Very sad.:eyerole

Maybe he used his vacuum chamber on himself at one point?

Can't even get his fractured fairy tales right. A marshmallow will expand in a vacuum, not collapse.

I remember him saying he was here to learn so I'm sure he'll take any and all advice to heart. Ya right.

I've never heard of any crate motor that wasn't by reputation a rip-snorting hell raiser with some sort of a racing heritage. Most turn out to be as exciting as a taxi cab engine. Don't expect too much info from a compression test. It's not a reliable test for static compression ratio due to...

I'd say that at least 75% of the aftermarket stuff is either a downgrade (poly bushings) or makes no real difference. Again, get the car on the road safely and then judge if there's something not to your liking. I could have saved about $5K on my own car if I'd done this. The best thing I did...

I wouldn't compare drum brakes from a Chevelle to those on a Corvette. You can go look it up if you want, but stopping distance between a drum brake C2 and a disk brake C2 are very similar if not identical. Adding a power booster will not shorten the stopping distance, only reduce pedal effort...

I'd get the car up and running and be in a position to judge myself whether I liked the drum brakes or not before getting into a major project like 4 wheel disk brakes conversion. Most of the guys I know with early C2s love their drums and wouldn't switch. Not sure if you knew (or cared) but...

This sounds similar to the 'water wetter' product. It's essentially the additive package that comes with conventional coolants that contains surfactants and protects from corrosion etc. It might be true that you don't need any cold weather protection, but conventional coolants also raise the...

Told ya! :D

Agreed, but my method was much simpler for the home hobbyist. ;)

Anybody know how to make Antifreeze? Hide her woollen sweater.

There's no one retailer that's universally 'the best'. I always liked Dr. Rebuild but my car just doesn't break enough for me to require parts very often to be a frequent customer.

Tanks stickers on later C3s don 't really have much info beyond what can easily be determined by just looking at the vehicle. The VIN states the year, engine type and serial number of the car. The trim tag states the exterior colour and interior type and colour and furnishes an approximate date...

That's a pretty blurry picture but it looks like a typical GM tag to me. Who said it was bogus?

This is an old myth- there was no fire. Not that there is any info that would help you with your question but the records are available from an aftermarket supplier. I think you're on a bit of a wild goose chase. Somebody has messed around with your car including coming up with a bogus trim tag...

An additive might just make things worse and doesn't deal with the root cause.