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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 08:43 PM
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Addicted to fixing cars???

Now that the Max is running right I feel like there is a void in my life. I almost want something to break to give me something to do. Is this normal? That void is quickly being filled by crazy thoughts of turbos and nistune.
Old Nov 3, 2008 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Tampamaximus
Now that the Max is running right I feel like there is a void in my life. I almost want something to break to give me something to do. Is this normal? That void is quickly being filled by crazy thoughts of turbos and nistune.
Beleive me, enjoy it while you can, it's just a matter of time before the next slew of reapirs will come all at once.

That's what happened to me - it's been going smooth for about 2 months now, but I'm stocking up on tools and gear, ready for the next blow up.
Old Nov 3, 2008 | 09:59 PM
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Please come work on mine. It's not broken, but there are plenty of things that could be replaced.
Old Nov 4, 2008 | 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Tampamaximus
....Is this normal? ...
What is 'normal'?

Causes unnecessary hood openings - gets u there (=broken issues)
Old Nov 4, 2008 | 04:08 AM
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Fixing problems is satisfying, but try to enjoy the work you've done instead of fiending for more
Old Nov 4, 2008 | 04:40 AM
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 06:03 AM
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you can rebuild my extra turd gen tranny if you want?
Old Nov 4, 2008 | 06:33 AM
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I dread fixing my cars. so much so that i have been getting rid of cars with simple problems.
Old Nov 4, 2008 | 11:00 AM
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i might end up that same way once i get this engine swap s**t complete and can actually drive my damn car instead of borrowing my parents 97 Accord...now dont get me wrong i dont mind an Accord but geez I WANT MY MAX ON TRAX! lol gawd that was lame of me
Old Nov 4, 2008 | 01:39 PM
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Maybe Im more addicted to the feeling of accomplishment by fixing something right Im gonna play with a 99 Altima now that is hesitating or maybe get back into my harness swap in my 87 Pulsar
Old Nov 4, 2008 | 02:09 PM
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you can work on my car any time
Old Nov 7, 2008 | 04:46 PM
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The miss came back yesterday! Yey. I cleaned up my TPS plug that had some corrosion, inspected injector wires, unplugged and plugged back in knock sensor and it went away. Oh well water pump just went on the Altima
Old Nov 7, 2008 | 04:54 PM
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yur weird dude.. i just don't see how working on cars excites you?

then again, I've done car/truck repair for a second income living before, so i guess the excitement is long gone for me.
Old Nov 7, 2008 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Tampamaximus
The miss came back yesterday! Yey. I cleaned up my TPS plug that had some corrosion, inspected injector wires, unplugged and plugged back in knock sensor and it went away. Oh well water pump just went on the Altima
LOL....i have a friend like u hhaha....thats called '' CAR FIXING ADDICTION IN DNA'' LOL
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