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    Is my engine seized up!

    It hasn't been a very good day. Here's the story. I drove my Ty for about 15 minutes this afternoon to pick up a few things. When I got home I parked it in the driveway so I could wash it. Before doing so I had to move my wife's car out of the way. So when I went to move the Ty to the front...
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    Thermostat Question?

    I just finished servicing my radiator (Flush/Fill), and I also changed my thermostat. I was using a 160* therm. but lately its taking too long to heat up and the heater isn't blowing hot enough due to the cold weather (15-20*) When I replaced my thermostat today I went with a 195* unit. The...
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    Any tips on removing the starter??

    I spent about a half a hour yesterday freezing my nads off while I installed my new Rancho steering stabilizer. I got it on and was all ready to see how she drives. This is where the problem begins. The Ty won't start! I did some troubleshooting and found that 3 wires that run off the...
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    Mobil 1 oil change intervals on a syty??

    I've done alot of reading lately about synthetic motor oil compared to conventional motor oil. In ever test and comparison the sythetic oil is far superior, this most of us know. I've also read of vehicles going 20-25k miles between oil changes!! The vehicle operators are changing the oil...
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    My Ty in the middle of the street with no Brakes! LOL!

    This is not so funny story that happened to me this morning. It all started last night when I removed the fitting that connects the brake booster to the intake manifold (i'm putting in a new boost gauge fitting I got from Ryan). Turns out I need another part, so I lower the hood and called it a...
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    Newbie question....

    I just bought my ty last week, and am new to these trucks. It has some perf. upgrades (turbo, I/C etc.). I want to check out at my MAP sensor and chip, but I'm not sure where that is located? I don't know if those are stock or upgraded, and I want to upgrade if they aren't already. Can...
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    Anyone using a steering stabilizer?

    I notice a bit of a shimmy when I get between 75-80 mph and am thinking about getting a steering stabiler. Do any of you use one? What do you think?
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    After 4 long years, I too now own a Ty!

    I am the proud owner of #0597, it's a 93' black/black with only 57k. My wife and I drove 12 hours to NJ from KY on Thursday and then back home yesterday. What a sweet ride!!! It's got an upgraded turbo and I/C (air-air) with lots of other goodies. I'd like to thank everyone who answered my...
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    Need some help before buying my Ty!

    Hey everyone, I'm looking to buy a Ty, but before I do I need to sell my Chevy Tahoe. In the mean time I'm trying to do as much research as I can about the pros and cons of the Typhoon. I know all the pros, but from you guys out there that have these sweet rides I'd like to hear you thoughts...
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