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>New Brakes!

> I got in our van on Friday morning after work to drive home. While using the brakes, I noticed a grinding noise. I got out and felt the rotor (mistake: brake rotors get hot when used. Note to self). … Continue reading

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>Grand Am Conclusion

>I sold the Grand Am. After much testing and disassembling of the engine, I determined that it was indeed the timing chain that broke. Unfortunately, since the Grand Am has what is called an “interference” engine, when the timing chain … Continue reading

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>Grand Am Part Two

>As I mentioned in my last post, I was driving home two weeks ago and the engine in my 2002 Grand Am stopped on the interstate. I got it towed home, and I’ve been trying to figure out what’s wrong … Continue reading

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>Grand Am Grief

> I worked Wednesday night. Thursday morning I got in my Grand Am and drove home. Well, I drove most of the way home. I was five miles from my house when the engine shut off. I got the car … Continue reading

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