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Old 07-19-2008, 08:39 AM   #131 (permalink)
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Excellent Thread. It's really great to see this from a mechanic. It has helped me out a lot. If you get rid of those lights, and noone else wants them let me know. (:


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Old 07-20-2008, 08:12 AM   #132 (permalink)
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Question for the mullet: How did you go about dealing with your DRLs?
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Old 07-20-2008, 03:10 PM   #133 (permalink)
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[QUOTE=Johnny Mullet;45542]Vacuum can vary depending on load. On a smooth road, no wind I run anywhere between 10 and 13hg normally. At idle it's at 19hg.QUOTE]

Thanks Johnny, I'm about the same @ 55, Although @ idle I'm between 16 to 18" (you know how that needle flutters slightly).
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Old 07-20-2008, 10:00 PM   #134 (permalink)
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Question for the mullet: How did you go about dealing with your DRLs?
I simply removed the center console.
Slide both seats forward and remove the 2 screws on the sides.
Raise the parking brake lever and get console out of way.
Looked for the wire at the back of the lever.
Loosened one mount bolt and ran wire u