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Originally Posted by Bubblehead Nuke

BZ on fixing the remote locks..

Any parts store will have a 'headlight defogger' kit. It will include some fine sandpaper and a acrylic sealer. The whole thing takes about an hour to do.

Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

I have used the kits for the fogged lenses on the headlights. They do work. Just mask off the area so you do not bugger up the paint.

Got a $10 dollar turtlewax defogger. After washing the car, I used it. Took less time than I expected, and did a pretty good job, they look new-ish.

Originally Posted by Oberon

Best kind of car maintenance:

Says the man with no car.


Finally replaced the parking lamp. Had to remove the battery, battery tray, and move an air intake valve out of the way. Still barely had any hand room, but I finally got the light out. Only to realize the 1157A that advanced autoparts suggested was too big. Quick search later(MPV forum for the win) and I find the best replacement is a 168. I borrowed the parents car and switched out the bulbs. Get home and put everything back(Plus I replaced the other side for good measure, which took 2 minutes). Have to say, the customer service at my AA sucks, but that's another story.

Now the only thing that's left is getting new tires(metal lining is starting to show on my front tires), replace the front/rear bumpers, interior paneling, steering wheel(for good measure), carpets, get new rims(starting to lose their finish) and get the blasted thing repainted.

I figure since I'm joining the Navy, and will be spend most of my time at base, or out to sea, I don't really need a new car until I get out.

Anyways, Anyone mind telling me what these things are? I'm assuming they're not important as my car hasn't exploded yet. They fell out after I pulled the front bumper yesterday. They both have glue on the bottom, but it looks like it melted ages ago.










Edit: I have two more questions:
1. Sometimes when you accelerate, the car will stop accelerating for a second and then "jump" and continue accelerating. Been doing this for atleast 3 years(although it rarely happens). I told my mechanic about it(before he died of a heart attack), and he never fixed it. His reasoning was he couldn't reproduce the problem.
2.Also when you accelerate quickly into 60+, right around the time you stop accelerating, there will be a slipping/squealing sound from the engine department. Any suggestions?