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    Removing rusted screws from third brake light

    I was replacing the bulb in my third brake light, and the 2 screws holding the light to the mount snapped because they were so rusty. I can't get the rendering parts out. I've tried soaking them with penetrating oil, and heating them with a soldering iron. There isn't much material to get a good...
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    Booster pack recommendations

    I'm looking to get a booster pack since they are easier to use than cables, and it's quicker than waiting for someone to come by on the smaller highways. Which ones are more reliable? I'll need a lot on cranking amps since it usually gets close to -40 at least once each winter. Also I don't need...
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    Running rough on cold starts

    I've been chasing a timing problem on my Jeep since June. Fortunately my job sends me out of town often so I don't need it much, but it is a pain in the ass on the days I am in town. The vehicle: - 1998 SE 2.5L auto. - 366,000 km The problem: - The engine runs rough after starting up until it...
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    Timing chain alignment problem

    I'm replacing my worn timing chain, and I noticed an oddity, the timing marks aligned one revolution after TDC. So I attempted to fix that, but couldn't get the roll pin on the cam shaft out so that I could put it in the other hole. Defeated, I started to put everything back on. That's when I...
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    RPMs erratic until warm up

    I've been dealing with a reoccurring issue where on start up my RPMs are erratic. It started where it would idle fine, and stumble under accelertion until the engine warmed up. It was worse the colder the outside temperature was. It progressed to where it would idle erratically until it warmed...