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Not on a 430....
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Fuel trim, both long term and short term are not fixed values. They are great diagnostic indicators, presuming you know what you're looking for....
Yes. Yes. No...and new ones are inexpensive.
I would not preemptively replace the clutch due to an external leak. The clutch "feeling hard" means little. How does it feel driving; engagement...
Absolutely.
Agree. Nice guy and very knowledgeable. He manufactured great products with exceptional build quality.
Last I knew and spoke with the owner, he had taken a position with GTO Engineering.
Mine are aluminum as well, Simon. Crude, but definitely original.
Agree 100%. With the correct tools, procedures and maintenance, reliability can be very high.
Interesting perspective, but no. I can't think of ANY brand made in the last 15 years or so that doesn't require specialized equipment/tools to...
Good to know. Thanks for your opinion.
To properly service the eDiff or do a F1 fluid change, an SD-3 is required. Same holds true to properly service the ASR/ABS....
Very short answer: Climate control Air bag system Anti-theft system ASR/ABS service and/or diagnostics Convertible top diagnostics...
Yes, of course. Here's the requirement. Gas Cap Pressure Leak Test « CT Emissions So..either the car has a non-standard cap or the station does...
No argument there; to diagnose and repair all systems on these cars requires the factory tools. This should really shouldn't be a surprise to...
Not a common problem...I've have had many, many of these engines apart and have never seen that issue before. As Tim said, good used shouldn't be...
90£ w/shipping to the US.
The problem with foaming is that it makes it difficult to ascertain where the level actually is. I am not familiar with Spectro; good, bad or...
Oil level should be checked with the engine hot. If your current oil foams that badly, it's time for a different oil. The factory procedures work...