Growing up doesn't have to suck
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/confusedboner
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iamdub
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TikTok ya say....
Do share the the OF link of the after party
I don't mess with the Tiks or Toks. It's a pain to even watch. A friend sends me links to stuff and I can only watch it once unless I close out of my browser altogether and then click on the link again. But this other chick has made it a thing and small source of income and sponsorships.
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iamdub
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Allow me- I speak Pennsylvania Hillbilly:
I believe what PawPaw was saying is that he acknowledged an opportunity for one to capitalize on my post with hómoerotic/phallíc humor, but conceded that he was not fully up to the task and, essentially, was tapping you in.
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I just saw fuel content in my reports and it's always 0%. I never questioned it further. I really don't think I have anything to worry about. My trips are too long and always include moderate to high loads, high RPM, plenty of heat, etc.
Which kit do I need from them? Their site is a little confusing with the various shipping things. I'm not worried about that- I can pay for shipping. I wanna know what service I'm getting.
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Then I’d just get the non-postage paid.
As far as individual tests that are performed, you’d have to reach out to them to discuss that. Fuel dilution is not a standard part of the test, it’s a requested add on.
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This makes sense now. I thought I was over-looking a menu item. Thanks for the lead.
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Finally had a chance to swap in that starter. To recap: My original starter still worked fine. But, being 15 years old, I knew its days were numbered. I also needed an extra starter to spin the LC9 I have on an engine stand to test compression. I've had a new starter on my low-priority shopping list for a long time. A month ago, I saw an AC Delco 337-1119, BNIB, on Marketplace. It's an AC Delco "Professional" (now known as "Gold"), not an "OE" or "GM Genuine". So, it's supposedly a "good" aftermarket brand. It's new, not remanufactured, made in Mexico. They looked to be $150+ online and this one was priced at $100. After some research, most sources I read said it was for a Gen 3 engine. Rock Auto and O'Reilly said it would fit Gen 3 and 4. Or, at least my '08 LMG. I decided to go for it. Best case, I get a new starter for $100. Worst case, it doesn't fit and I resell it on Marketplace.
I held it up to the LC9, which is an identical engine to my LMG but with an aluminum block. It looked like it'd bolt right up and the gear teeth meshed with the flex plate. So I proceeded with removing my original starter and took some comparison pics-
Note the scratched-out GM part number 12xxxxxx. It's 12610300 on the old starter. The Delco Remy number of 8000288 is legible on both starters:
Tighter bolt holes, but knurled portion of original bolts twisted through by hand:
Still looking OEM-ish with the "MADE IN MEXICO" sticker:
Old one was definitely the original as indicated by the embossed date:
Both are 9 tooth gears. The old one had radial and axial play:
I've only started it once, but it sounded way different. It sounded like it was spinning the engine faster. Maybe the starter motor has a higher frequency sound that makes me think it's spinning faster. But it was higher-pitched, like a foreign car's starter. Whatever it is, I like it and it didn't make any bad sounds and definitely wasn't struggling. The old starter definitely had wear and maybe it was spinning slower than new despite the 1/0 gauge power and ground cables and new battery feeding it. With the GM part number scratched out, how it appears nearly identical to the original starter, wears Delco Remy embossments and has the same Delco Remy part number, it looks like it's a reboxed OE starter, sold as an "aftermarket". I'm satisfied with it.
I held it up to the LC9, which is an identical engine to my LMG but with an aluminum block. It looked like it'd bolt right up and the gear teeth meshed with the flex plate. So I proceeded with removing my original starter and took some comparison pics-
Note the scratched-out GM part number 12xxxxxx. It's 12610300 on the old starter. The Delco Remy number of 8000288 is legible on both starters:
Tighter bolt holes, but knurled portion of original bolts twisted through by hand:
Still looking OEM-ish with the "MADE IN MEXICO" sticker:
Old one was definitely the original as indicated by the embossed date:
Both are 9 tooth gears. The old one had radial and axial play:
I've only started it once, but it sounded way different. It sounded like it was spinning the engine faster. Maybe the starter motor has a higher frequency sound that makes me think it's spinning faster. But it was higher-pitched, like a foreign car's starter. Whatever it is, I like it and it didn't make any bad sounds and definitely wasn't struggling. The old starter definitely had wear and maybe it was spinning slower than new despite the 1/0 gauge power and ground cables and new battery feeding it. With the GM part number scratched out, how it appears nearly identical to the original starter, wears Delco Remy embossments and has the same Delco Remy part number, it looks like it's a reboxed OE starter, sold as an "aftermarket". I'm satisfied with it.
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While I was under it, I took a minute to inspect the rear main seal. Looked fine to me:
