Recent content by sloopjonb

Sorry to have to ask, but I can't find a thread on this complete question. I've had Cooper Zeon tires on for awhile, and they have become noisy to the point of irritation. They whine and/or howl like crazy now, even with half the tread left. I'm changing over to 10.5" rims out back, and want...

I think $18,000 is a fair price. See Craigslist ad with description and pics. http://nwct.craigslist.org/cto/824476833.html If no one is interested, I'm ok with that too (I think my fellow owners understand). SloopJonB

I'm sure this has been talked about, but I can't find it. I have gotten so irritated by those cheap plastic louvers rattling that I took them out just to enjoy the silence. My car is completely tight, but with those louvers in, it sounds like a piece of crap. What have folks done to get those...

I have to force the clutch pedal to the floor to get enough release for a smooth shift. It's the stock clutch, and it seems to be properly adjusted with correct play and a long throw, but it doesn't really release well until it approaches the last couple of inches. Is there anything I can do...

Kudos to the service team at Colonial Ford in Danbury, CT. Just got my car back after they agreed to replace BOTH heads with the 3rd gen ones. Mind you, this is after they replaced the left head last year. I had a barely audible tick that would seem to come and go, and it was tempting to just...

My car is at the dealer for the tick again, this time with the second generation head replacement I had done over a year ago. They are thinking of replacing with the third generation head, then the service manager calls me to say that one of the techs just wants to check the head for a plugged...

I've always had this, but wondered if anyone had any insights as to what is causing the sound. For the first ten minutes after a cold start, my engine sounds like it has a few marbles rapidly tumbling around inside. It's not like what I'd expect a wrist pin to sound like - it's not a knock -...

Anyone familiar with this group in Waterbury? Mentioned to me by a representative from Kenny Brown. I've been looking for local services like theirs. Recommendations?

Just wanted to report that one year after I bought this monster, I'm beginning to feel satisfied. Five trips to the dealer: diff, axles and driveshaft replaced twice, drivetrain totally indexed once, left head just replaced, "new" driveshaft just put in and finally, FINALLY, no vibration and...

Got a call from the dealer today. Car went in for futher driveshaft indexing after a rear-end and DS replacement (#2) and engine tick. Corporate offices sent out the field engineer with Bill Franco's TSB and an EVA for the vibe, and the go ahead was given yesterday for the head replacement...

I just ordered catbacks from Steeda, and they stated they would NOT apply the SVTOA discount because that is only for parts THEY manufacture. I could have sworn I saw where guys got them discounted. YES? NO? Please chime in - I need ammunition if this is not true. Thanks!

I've had two diff and driveshaft replacements, and still as the car heats up, I get a whine from the rear-end on accel at 50-55 and back again at 75-85. I can't seem to get rid of it. The tranny whine is one thing (like fifth), but the rear-end whining I don't think I should put up with. I...

My third driveshaft needs som expert attention. How can I get in touch with Bill Franco? Where is he located? What is his territory? Any help you can provide is VERY appreciated.

Drove up to Boothbay, Maine, and rented a house on the ocean to do some serious sailing. The driveway was mostly grass with stone pillars marking the location. I guess I pulled in too close to the right pillar and caught a clump of rocks partially in the ground as the car went over a slightly...

I want to try MaxGear from Royal Purple in my differential. Is there an easy way to do this ? Someone once mentioned pumping it out. Is this possible, and if so, what do I need to do this?