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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 11:45 AM
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I'll take" WTF is the answer" for $1,000 Alex.........


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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 12:12 PM
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Another vote for not using Amsoil...
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 12:23 PM
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the sticker on the side of the car blew off, throwing the balance of the car to the right, placing more pressure on the suspension, causing the trans to overheat and locking up, then the torque tube broke and caused the engine to over-rev and throwing a rod out through the oilpan.
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 12:25 PM
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head gasket failure.
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 01:08 PM
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Nah, it was the tremendous buildup of grime and gook on the windshield. Just ask Gordo. Maybe you guys need a refresher course.
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 02:02 PM
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The electric super charger went out?
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 02:05 PM
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the new center console switch labeled "smoke screen" failed , discharging at the wrong time??
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 02:59 PM
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Part B broke off part A then hit part D, part D broke loose of Part Z sending parts B and A into F and G then parts A,B,D,Z,F and G flew out a big *** hole in part C.
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 03:19 PM
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
That right there made my day.
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by soupcan
Part B broke off part A then hit part D, part D broke loose of Part Z sending parts B and A into F and G then parts A,B,D,Z,F and G flew out a big *** hole in part C.
and as a result.. lots of $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

were released at the same time...
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by soupcan
Part B broke off part A then hit part D, part D broke loose of Part Z sending parts B and A into F and G then parts A,B,D,Z,F and G flew out a big *** hole in part C.
One way or the other that is going to be the correct answer
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 04:13 PM
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Damn. Is this like the 3rd motor blown in this car? No wonder you call it the Black Widow.
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 04:31 PM
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A slight misalignment of the torque tube is causing radial pressure on the crank causing all engines installed in the Widow to come apart.
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 04:41 PM
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Relay?
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 04:44 PM
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Non synthetic blinker fluid I bet.
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