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I need to install a new toilet in our master bathroom. I have looked at a bunch of reviews of low flow (1.6 gpf)and have narrowed my choices. I am looking for any opinons from the members here on any of their personal experiences with low flow toilets. Right now the Toto Drake or Kohler...

I broke my sons rearview mirror mount on his 2000 Focus this AM while cleaning his windshield. Since he is leaving this AM to go back to college I want to try a temporary fix till he can get a part. I know I'm probably out of luck with the type of plastic the piece is but I was hoping someone...

I am looking to purchase some noise cancelling headphones for my son for Christmas. Has anyone owned or had any experience with any NC headphones. Right now I'm looking at 3 different ones. They are the Sennheiser PXC 450 ,Bose quiet comfort 15 and the Audio Technica ATHANC7. I have read...

The temp. gauge runs normal after start up for a few miles than it quickly springs up to the red zone on the gage. Can I assume it's the thermostat? I would like to try and replace it myself if thats all it is. I believe its just 3 bolts that hold the housing on at the end of the heater hose...

I would like to paint the plastic shutters on the outside of my house.I have acrylic latex exterior paint that i used to paint the garage and front door.That is what i'm planning on using since it matches the original color of the shutters.Some of my neighbors have had theirs painted but they...

I wasn't sure which category to put this under. My son is a student at UCONN and on his way home from the campus today he slid into an imbankment at approx. 5 to 10 miles per hour and either bent or broke something in the front end. His right front wheel has a slight turn to the right while his...

Has anyone run these snow tires on their passenger car or heard anything about them.I'm looking at them to run on my sons Ford Focus while at UCONN over the winter months. Thanks,Markr

I have read thru some alignment posts and I saw some mention of a "prefered spec". What is the difference between the "prefered spec " and what I assume would be a standard alignment spec for the Sport trac. Ther seems to be quite a bit of negative camber on my Trac and I have a wear problem...

Getting new tires this week.After searching thru posts and reading reviews I have it narrowed down to Mich. LTX MS or BFG Long Trail.I can get the Michelins for $60 more out the door.I know Caymen is a big fan of the Long Trails and there are a few others who seem to like them. They seem to be a...

Does anybody have an idea where I could get beltline molding for my 99 Merc. Tracer.I believe thats what it is called.It's the molding on the door where the window goes down thru inside the door. I looked on Jc Whitneys web site and searched Ebay but haven't come up with anything yet.I guess...

Is a vehicle speed sensor and / or a throttle position sensor the same sensor or are they different ? I have a 99 Mercury Tracer with 75,000 and every now and then the tranny has an odd shift.I took it to a reputable trans shop in my area and after driving it off and on for a few days they...

Has anyone had any experience with any of these units?I'm talking about the small "home" units that are sold thru catalogs such as Northern tool,Harbor Freight...etc. I had some time to kill on thurs. afternoon so I stopped by the local Harbor Freight store just to walk around and look.I...

I'm hoping someone here can help me out .I've tried 4 escort forums but it could be days if they post anything at all. I need to remove the rear seat in my sons 99 merc. Tracer.I can see the plastic clips that the metal latches go into and they have 2 white squares in. For the life of me I...

The other morning I went out and started up the ST to warm it up and turn on the defroster to loosen up the slush/ice mix on the windshield.I went out pushed the crud off and got in to leave for work. When I got in I noticed the battery light and CEL light were on. I turned off the ignition and...

I am looking to replace my 14 year old hot water heater before it goes south on me. I was wondering if anyone has a natural gas tankless hot water heater unit installed or has heard any feedback about them or any specific unit? I'm not sure if I will go that route or just stay with the...

I have a 99 Mercury Tracer beater that my kids have learned to drive in and I plan on keeping it since it still runs great and only has 75K miles on it.The headlights have started to get that hazed look to them and I'd like to try and get rid of it if possible instea d of buying a set of...

I've been to 3 different places and asked if I brought in a blank pats key if they would cut it and so far no one seem to want to do it.They were all automotive stores and the general response was "they need a certain machine to do those". Are they full of it or am I just running into a bunch...

Do key fobs have a battery inside?If they do, how long do they last and are they replaceable? The range on both of mine seems to have greatly diminished lately.Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks, Markr

I'm purchasing a used Focus for my son to use and I'm looking for one or two good forums like this one.Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,Markr

Is there anyway to get a complete listing of the options and/or equipment that a vehicle had from the factory.The window stickers don't always have eveything listed that isn't obvious such as traction control...etc. if the original factory sticker was not kept by the previous owner...