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    Oil quickly leaked out of Mazda 929 engine. Diagnosis? Fault?

    My 91 mazda w/ 170k miles just had the leaky valve cover gaskets replaced, a tune up (first mechanic)and an oil change 6 weeks before that (by a second mechanic). the car just made this nasty noise on the highway and turns out the crankcase is bone dry. an hour later after filling up the...
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    How to tell if bike carbs were cleaned and synched?

    my honda valkyrie is back from being worked on by my shadetree mechanic. he said all 3 high side carbs were gummed up. after cleaning and synching the carbs i notice no difference in performance and things seem the same. how to tell if he actually worked on the bike or simply fleeced me? (i...
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    Should shadetree mechanic reduce price for keeping bike too long?

    he promised the bike in 3 days for a carb cleaning and synch. it's 7 days now and counting and he hasn't touched the bike. he claims he's "busy" with other stuff. should i pay him less than agreed to now that he's deprived me of the bike?
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    What to do with caper juice?

    is there any use for this now that the capers are gone?
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    Fair cost for carb cleaning and synch for honda valkyrie?

    for work on the side -not in the shop.
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    Fair cost for carb cleaning and synch for honda valkyrie?

    for work on the side -not in the shop.
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    What to do with leftover cooking oil?

    from deep frying falafel
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    Can marble be painted and survive outdoors on a garage door?

    to be used as a decorative accent on a wood sectional overhead garage door in a cold climate? the marble is 1" thick and up to 16" long.
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    What to do with caper juice?

    is there any use for this now that the capers are gone?
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    What to do with caper juice?

    is there any use for this now that the capers are gone?
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    Will malted extract powder work well in coffee?

    as a substitute for sugar?
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    What to do with caper juice?

    is there any use for this now that the capers are gone?
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    1991 Mazda 929 S tie rod replacement?

    I nned to replace the outer tie rods on my 1991 Mazda 929 S Model. Are the tie rods the same as the standard 929 from that year?
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    Can a doctor legally ask a patient to take a drug test?

    before refilling a prescription?
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    Who amongst us discusses politics at work?

    and do you get away with it?
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