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    Construction air compressors

    I am at my wits end with the garbage compressors that the big box stores sell. I have gone through 4 air compressors in the 8 months. All of them advertising as being compatible with framing nailers and constant use. I have burnt up 1 Ridgid, 2 Dewalts, and 1 Makita. All having twin stacks, oil...
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    Crappy Friday

    I went to pick up my skid steer from a job today and the vp44 pump crapped out. Tried to load the truck on my trailer, but the trailer was too narrow. Called AAA to tow it and had to wait 2 hours for them to show up. They tow it home, drop it in the driveway and I go to start it to idle it back...
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    Replaced hydro boost

    My truck has been leaking ps fluid for a while now. I replaced the ps pump/vacuum seals a month ago and replaced the steering box with a redhead unit, including all the lines. Just when I thought I had it ready to roll, the hydro boost started leaking. It was leaking a quart overnight from...
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    02 4x4 death woblle

    I have 310,000 miles on truck. I drove over a chunked out asphalt road and the front end felt like it was coming apart. Scared the crap out of me. I looked under the truck and the track bar bushings are about gone. The tie rod ends are about gone. Time for a rebuild. Do I just replace the...
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    New Holland LX865 free for me

    I am picking one up next weekend. I know the guy that owns it and have used it many years ago. It was sitting in his backyard and the river behind his house flooded. The machine was under water. It hasn't been touched since. First thing is figuring how to remove it from his back yard. Winch it...
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    2001 Wrecked Jetta

    My son wrecked his jetta. 1.8t, auto trans. 165,000 miles. New KO3 turbo, new throttle body, new front cv axles, new tires (3 good ones left), leather, winter package with seat heaters, ac worked great, no tears in leather. Insurance has offered to pay for the total loss or $500 less if I keep...
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