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    Dale Bracey
    • Jan 14, 2016
    • 4 min

    Windshield Washers Not Spraying?

    They always make it difficult to see on those super sunny drives home from your 9-5 job, when you accidentally pull the spray lever...
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    2011 Mercedes-Benz GL550
    Dale Bracey
    • Aug 17, 2015
    • 2 min

    2011 Mercedes-Benz GL550

    Looks like that ML500 has us converted to a Mercedes house. The list grows. Now adding a GL550 to the daily driver category. (Left is...
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    Dale Bracey
    • Apr 30, 2013
    • 1 min

    1985 Porsche 944 Running Issues

    When I first started working on this car, it had all kinds of nasty wiring issues. The fuel line was even clamped off after the pump,...
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    Dale Bracey
    • Oct 29, 2012
    • 1 min

    Parts List: W163 ML500

    Going to make a historical parts list of items I may need to quickly look up in the future. LightingHeadlight Low H7 or D2SHeadlight High...
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    W203 ’06 C230 Sport: Intake Runner Valve Leaking? – Solution
    Dale Bracey
    • Jul 11, 2012
    • 2 min

    W203 ’06 C230 Sport: Intake Runner Valve Leaking? – Solution

    Last week, in “W203 ’06 C230 Sport Intake Runner Valve Leaking?“, I was attempting to determine where the leak was, and what the solution...
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    W203 ’06 C230 Sport: Intake Runner Valve Leaking?
    Dale Bracey
    • Jul 2, 2012
    • 1 min

    W203 ’06 C230 Sport: Intake Runner Valve Leaking?

    Posted to BenzWorld.org as well. CEL for lean condition in one of the banks, indicating possible vacuum leak. Removed engine cover and...
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    C230 got a booboo
    Dale Bracey
    • Jun 14, 2012
    • 1 min

    C230 got a booboo

    So my wife sends me an MMS today with something that was not pleasing! Driver’s door seems to have De-laminated in the South Texas heat....
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    Stubborn oil filter?
    Dale Bracey
    • Jun 12, 2012
    • 2 min

    Stubborn oil filter?

    In cars with standard oil filters that are exposed and have their own housing, a stubborn oil filter isn’t all that hard to get off. I...
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    Porsche 944 Restoration Mystery Part
    Dale Bracey
    • Jun 11, 2012
    • 1 min

    Porsche 944 Restoration Mystery Part

    So, out of all the quirky electrical issues this car has, here’s another one. I assume it’s for the O2 sensor, but am nit sure or know...
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    2012 Benz C250
    Dale Bracey
    • Jun 7, 2012
    • 1 min

    2012 Benz C250

    Took the 2006 C230 in for some service repairs. This is the loaner Mercedes-Benz of Boerne gave us. So far, it’s a powerful and peppy...
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    2006 Mercedes-Benz C230 Sport
    Dale Bracey
    • Jun 6, 2012
    • 1 min

    2006 Mercedes-Benz C230 Sport

    2011 Christmas Present for the wife. I love this little car; so much fun to drive! #2006MercedesBenzC230Sport
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    1979 Chevy Malibu Classic Coupe (RIP)
    Dale Bracey
    • Oct 24, 2011
    • 1 min

    1979 Chevy Malibu Classic Coupe (RIP)

    This was lost to a t-bone accident. Old lady never looked my direction before pulling out. My lifelong back problems will forever be...
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    Twin-Charged VW Rabbit: Proposal
    Dale Bracey
    • Oct 24, 2011
    • 1 min

    Twin-Charged VW Rabbit: Proposal

    [Imported from my old post.  Original post date: 05-01-2008 01:13 AM on VWVortex.com] This build is also being followed and logged @...
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    2004 Mercedes-Benz ML500
    Dale Bracey
    • Oct 24, 2011
    • 1 min

    2004 Mercedes-Benz ML500

    Never thought I would drive a Mercedes. My wife had this fun little SUV and boy does this thing have a hefty attitude with a touch of...
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    1985 Porsche 944
    Dale Bracey
    • Oct 24, 2011
    • 1 min

    1985 Porsche 944

    I have ALWAYS wanted one of these perfectly balanced and sexy little cars. I FINALLY HAVE ONE! Now to make her work. #1985Porsche944
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    1979 Chevy Malibu Classic Sedan (sold)
    Dale Bracey
    • Oct 24, 2011
    • 1 min

    1979 Chevy Malibu Classic Sedan (sold)

    Add later. #1979ChevyMalibuSedan
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    1977 Chevy Malibu Classic Coupe
    Dale Bracey
    • Oct 24, 2011
    • 1 min

    1977 Chevy Malibu Classic Coupe

    (Content will come as I find more images of the car.) #1977ChevyMalibuCoupe
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    1994 VW Jett GL 2.Slow X-Flow (Gone)
    Dale Bracey
    • Oct 24, 2011
    • 1 min

    1994 VW Jett GL 2.Slow X-Flow (Gone)

    Add later. #1994VWJettGL
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    1988 VW Scirocco 16v
    Dale Bracey
    • Oct 24, 2011
    • 1 min

    1988 VW Scirocco 16v

    Add later. #1988VWScirocco16v
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    1984 VW Rabbit GTI
    Dale Bracey
    • Oct 24, 2011
    • 1 min

    1984 VW Rabbit GTI

    Placeholder to add content. #1984VWRabbitGTI
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